Firefighter Blake Kelly is MGP 2025 newcomer
One of the local newcomers for Manx Grand Prix 2025 is looking forward to seeing the other side of the race track this year.
Blake Kelly is a full-time fire officer who has worked in that capacity at race meetings previously.
He started racing back in 2019, and has competed at events like the Pre-TT, Oliver’s Mount, the Southern 100, and Jurby.
Blake is also a blue light driving instructor, which he says does impact the way he travels at speed:
You can hear more from Blake in Journey to a Dream with Beth Espey:

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