Steve Baker

Chief Motorcycle Technican & Technical Advisor/Logistics Manager/Sponsor

Steve, originally from Hull in East Yorkshire, now settled in Millisle, owns a motorcycle and scooter servicing a repair business. Formerly a 250 Production racer back in the era of the X7 and was mechanic and pit crew member, as well as taking care of the body and paintwork for Stuart Pearson a contender in the GP 125 class which supported the British Superbike series.

Steve's role within the team is chief mechanic, together with offering Kevin the benefit of his wealth of knowledge and experience of preparing race motorcycles. Steve carries out any repairs/alterations between meetings, back in his Steve Baker Motorcycles workshop. Steve also provides the 'Kevin Briggs Racing with Steve Baker Motorcycles' teamwear and acts as logisitcs manager, providing and driving the Steve Baker Motorcycles van for the transportation of Kevin's motorcycle and the team to race meetings, etc.

Lorna Baker

Team Manager/Pit Crew/PR/Sponsor

Lorna, also from Millisle, is also a keen motorcyclist and has had a lifelong interest in motorcycle racing. Her motorcycle is well known in the paddock as, together with her husband Steve, they often travel to the race meetings on their Honda Fireblade RRV's. Lorna and Steve have recently bought a 2002 CBR 600 Sport to convert into a trackday bike. That should keep Kevin busy in passing on his experience and expertise as Lorna is a complete novice on the racetrack!

Lorna works the pitboard and acts as timekeeper. She carries out any other tasks required 'on the day' ranging from tyre changing to catering. Lorna liases with the press and she has designed, built and maintains Kevin's website. Lorna keeps in touch with the press on Kevin's behalf and together with Steve, organises Kevin's fundraising events.

Gareth Ewing

Pit Crew/Mechanic

Gareth, too, is no stranger to motorcycle racing, having notched up motocross wins in both the Ulster and Irish 125cc Support Championships. Graphic Designer Gareth and Kevin first met when both were racing their crossers and continued their shared enthusiasm for the sport with their road bikes until Kevin took to the circuits in 2005.

Gareth, when his own racing commitments permit, takes a very active role in the team, helping Steve with the running of the motorcycle at the circuit 'on the day' and as a professional graphic designer, Gareth designed and published Kevins PR calendar.