The Cumbrian sidecar pairing triumphed at the Jock Taylor Memorial meeting on October 4, returning to the event after missing last year because of a clash.

They had won the meeting in 2024 and were described as popular winners at the event. They remain the youngest pairing to win the trophy and also collected the Steve Webster Trophy for the fastest lap.

Victory marked a return to race pace after a difficult year. Jack suffered a broken ankle in a high-speed crash during the World Championship at Assen in April. The accident also left the team facing extensive repairs to its bike.

The duo in the sidecar (Image: Flat Out)

Their planned world and British championship campaign was disrupted, leading to a summer of recovery and repair. A sponsor based in America then bought their 2024 championship bike and shipped it to the United States, giving the pair a chance to race overseas.

The first American event was held at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama. They arrived after flying to Florida, collecting the bike and driving to the circuit.

Racing began on October 8. During hot practices, the pair broke the lap record in their first session and improved it by about 10 seconds by the end of practice.

Hurricane Isaias was in the area, bringing very wet racing. Despite the conditions, the pair stormed to victory, lapping every other competitor.

They then packed up and drove back to Florida for Daytona, hoping the heat would dry their leathers. Racing there is scheduled for Friday and Saturday.

The result means the pair are flying the flag for Cumbria on a trip across America. Their performances have also helped them make new friends in the racing community. They now face Daytona after a rapid journey from Alabama together.