Startline Ep 69 - One Step Closer to the Mountain: George Anderson's road racing journey
Startline with Beth Espey
Thursday, 12 November 2026 - 22 minutes
When we last caught up with George Anderson, he was hoping to take his first steps towards the Manx Grand Prix.
Things didn't quite go to plan, but rather than letting that disappointment knock him back, George took the feedback on board and set about getting the experience he needed.
Fast forward a year and 2026 has seen him make his debut in road racing, taking on meetings at Aberdare Park, Scarborough, the Pre-TT Classic and the Southern 100, where he came away with two top-ten finishes in his first appearance at the event.
In this episode, George talks about making the transition from short circuit to road racing, the experience of tackling the Billown course, the people who have helped him along the way and why he's now more determined than ever to make it onto the Manx Grand Prix start line.
We also chat about his preparations for the Mountain Course, his hopes for 2027 and the little replica he's already got a very special place in mind for...
It's a story about taking feedback, putting in the work and keeping a dream firmly in sight.
You can listen back to George's first episode here and find his racing page on Facebook.
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