Ex 125 and 250-MotoGP combatant Dan Linfoot joins Beowulf Racing in 2008 to contest the European Superstock 600 Championship alongside teammate Gino Rea.

Inspired by the racing he saw both at the track and on TV, Dan’s career began in 2001 riding Minibikes. Just 12 months later he already had one nation and six regional titles in the bag.

In 2003 he graduated to “proper” motorcycles, entering several 125cc championships at club level. Dan’s most prestigious victory being a win at the annual “Stars at Darley Moor” meeting.

For 2004 a move to the British 125cc Championship took place, finishing 24th overall with a best result of ninth. Dan was also crowned the North East Motorcycle Racing Club 125cc champion.

In 2005 Dan really stepped his pace up in the British 125cc series. He took four consecutive second place finishes to finish fourth in the overall championship. He was also second in the ACU Academy Cup for juniors and took the lap record at Mondello Park. He was granted a wildcard entry into the British 125cc Grand Prix, and finished ninth in a monsoon-like race. To cap the year off, Dorna awarded Dan an all-expenses-paid ride with the AJO 125cc GP team in the final two Spanish Championship races. Linfoot did not disappoint and finished in ninth and sixth place respectively in what is regarded as the best domestic 125cc Championship in the world.

For 2006 Dan joined Team KRP to ride in the British 125cc series with intentions of winning the championship. After four races, two of which were wins, Dan had the opportunity to compete in the European 250cc Championship race at Vallelunga, which he won. This led to a further eight 250cc MotoGP wildcard rides with the English-based Winona Racing team, his best result being 17th at Mugello.

Dorna saw the potential in Linfoot and after Winona failed to secure the necessary sponsorship for their 2007 campaign, Dan was placed with the Italian outfit Team Sicilia, from the mid-season British GP onwards. Dan’s first race with the team was to be his best result, again at a monsoon-like Donington Park where he replicated his ninth-place finish from two years ago. Dan went on to finish the season in 24th place.

Looking ahead to a fresh challenge in 2008, Linfoot says: “I'm really excited about joining the Beowulf Team for 2008, and looking forward to working with a great bunch of guys who have the riders best interests at heart. I'm very thankful to the whole team for this great opportunity, and can't wait to get the ball rolling in winter testing.”

He continues: “Being new to four-stroke racing, I foresee a quick adaptation to the Superstock class, with my aim being to finish in the top three of the championship. I have briefly worked with Gino Rea before in British 125cc racing. Gino already has a year’s experience in the series and that background knowledge should help make us both stronger.”

Date of birth:	8th July 1988
Home town:	Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
Favorite circuits:	Sachsenring, Motegi
Hobbies:	Running, pitbikes, and anything with 2 wheels
Race career:
2001:	National Minibike Championship
2002:	National Minibike Championship – winner 6 Regional Minibike Championship Titles
2003:	Auto66 Formula/Production 125cc Championship Stars of Darley Moor Formula 125 race - winner
2004:	British 125cc Championship – 24th NEMCRC 125cc Championship - Winner
2005:	British 125cc Championship – 4th ACU Academy Junior Cup – 2nd British 125cc Grand Prix – 9th Two entries in Spanish 125cc Championship – 9th & 6th
2006:	British 125cc Championship – 4 races, 2 wins 250cc MotoGP Championship – 8 races, best result 17th European 250cc Championship race at Vallelunga - winner
2007:	250cc MotoGP Championship – 7 races, best result 9th