Startline Ep 25 - You cannae race a house: Johnny Stewart
Start Line with Beth Espey
Thursday, 22 January 2026 - 35 minutes
In this conversation, Johnny Stewart reflects on his journey from a small-town upbringing in Galashiels, Scotland, to life as a motorcycle racer.
He discusses his experiences competing at the Manx Grand Prix, the realities of sponsorship, and the financial challenges that come with the sport.
Throughout, Johnny highlights the importance of enjoying racing, shares the emotional intensity of sitting on the start line, and offers thoughtful advice for those who'll be doing the MGP for this first time.
Oh - and we also find out why Johnny's dad doesn't trust him near the lawnmower...
You can follow Johnny on Facebook here and Instagram here.
Also in this episode, we find hear from some previous Startline guests about whether or not they'll be at Manx Grand Prix 2026.
If you'd like to get in touch with Beth, you can email beth@startline.im and follow the podcast on social media.
