Automotive Racers Hall of Fame – Raymond Boyd
Long term EBC Brakes assisted racer Raymond Boyd has won the SMRC Scottish Classics and Saloons Series for the second time over the last three years in his distinctive blue Porsche 911.
Name:
Raymond Boyd
Year of Birth:
1962
Team Name:
Independent
Discipline:
Circuit Training
Highest Place Finish:
First. Current SMRC Scottish Classics Champion for second time in 3 years.
Car/Bike Used:
Porsche 911
What`s your day job?
National Account Manager
What has been the highlight of your career so far?
Two Championship Wins
What would be your dream car/ motorcycle?
Porsche 918
Did you always want to be a racer or something else?
No I accidentally fell into the sport
Front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive or 2 wheels?
Rear Wheels Drive
What motorsport event would you most like to compete in?
Historics at Spa
What is the most insane/scary/memorable drive/ ride you’ve ever had?
First drive on Nurburgring in a Porsche 964 RS
How involved are you in testing and mechanical tweaking before events?
I maintain my car primarily myself with Friend, Anthony Reid. No relation
Where do you see yourself in 5 years time?
Racing in events within UK and Europe
What is your go to playlist or song before an event to get in the zone?
Don’t have one while racing
If you could try any other motorsport what one would you choose?
GT Racing
What’s the fastest you’ve ever gone in a car or bike on track and when?
150 mph at Spa
What is your daily drive or ride?
Mercedes 250 amg estate/750 Kawasaki Café Racer
Who is your inspiration?
Jimmy Clark
What is the one thing you could not live without?
Soul Music
What is your favourite takeaway?
Indian
Do you have a favourite movie?
Blues Brothers/Blazzin saddles
Any bad habits?
Lots
Tell us something about you that most people would not know?
If I told you everyone else would know!
Would you rather fight 100 horse-sized ducks or 1 duck-sized horse?
1 duck sized horse.
Video Footage of SMRC Race 1 Knockhill 26/08/2012, On board Raymond Boyd
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