Manx rider scoops UK racing accolade

A young Manx rider who enthralled spectators at last years Manx Grand Prix has now picked up a top UK accolade.

Nathan Harrison - who became the youngest racer to secure the junior and senior MGP double last summer - has won UK Clubsport's road-going club rider trophy.

He took 18.8 per cent of the nominations finishing just three votes ahead of Geordie rider Dom Herbertson with Rob Hodson finishing third with 12.1 per cent.

The 21-year-old from Onchan was also made a Steam Packet Company Champion last month, which will see him receiving the organisation's backing for the 2020 race programme.