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Patrick's last
serious race was at Paul Ricard in an AFAMAC meeting at Easter where he
finished 3rd just in front of Bill Swallow. But deep down Patrick
knew he had to pass the riding duties on to another person if he wanted
to continue to achieve success, he knew exactly who he wanted to fill
the vacant saddle "I knew from the start he would make like an earthquake
in the little world of Classic Racing" was Patrick's description of his
prodigy. "The first time I saw him was in a French National Supermotard
Race" (half motocross, half road race) "He was beating well known riders
on expensively prepared machines with the XT Yamaha he used for his everyday
transport.
" I realised
that he had not learned riding on the same planet as me"
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The rider in
question was Bruno Leroy, not only a superb rider but a nice guy, always
happy, always enjoying his time where bikes are concerned. All in all "
A real Frog but with no arrogance" This 'Super Frog' has allowed Patrick
to concentrate on the mechanical side of racing with the aim of providing
Bruno with the very best machine possible from bikes which have not previously
had the ultimate in expensive tuning and exotic materials, the results speak
for themselves, and show not only Patrick's tuning skills but Bruno's remarkable
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Junior Manx
Grand Prix Winner 1998 on a Dick Linton prepared 350cc Aermacchi
Historic Dutch
TT winner 1998 500cc Molnar Manx where he still holds the lap record
Several Paul
Ricard AFAMAC wins on Godet Seeley G50 where he put up the 500cc classic
lap record, a record which will remain his now that the circuit has closed
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Best Newcomer
1986 Manx Grand Prix on a Godet Petty Manx Norton
6th
Manx Grand Prix 1997 with 101MPH lap on a Godet Seeley G50
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Prospects for
the future will see Bruno riding a Godet Petty Manx and Godet Seeley G50
in IHRO and INCA races and in the Manx Grand Prix.
Bruno will
also be aiding in the development of Patrick's ultra short stroke 500cc
Vincent project which looks promising for the future.
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