TORRENS TROPHY

Cal Crutchlow was awarded the Royal Automobile Club’s coveted torrenstrophy in January, for being first British rider to win a premier class World Championship Motorcycle Grand Prix in 35 years. The trophy has only been awarded nine times in its history and only when the club feels that the achievement justifies it. “I feel very privileged that the Royal Automobile Club considers me worthy of it,” said 31-year-old Crutchlow. “It’s taken a long time, and a lot of hard work, and it’s an honour to be recognised by such well-respected industry figures.” Barrie Baxter, Chairman of the Torrens Trophy Nominations Committee, said: “Cal Crutchlow is one of the most fearless riders in Moto GP. Last season, Crutchlow became the first Brit to win a premier class race since Barry Sheene in 1981 when he triumphed in the Czech Grand Prix at Brno. It gives me great pleasure to present the 2016 Torrens Trophy to Cal in recognition of his outstanding achievement.”