Ted Collins Racing

Winton Raceway holds some core memories for our coach & co-owner @tedcollins29 … and here’s why! ⬇️ When Ted sealed the Australian Supersport victory, he went un-defeated at @winton_raceway that season 👉🏻 he topped every session in the official test, topped every free practice session at the round, secured Pole Position, a clean sweep of wins in Race 1 and Race 2 (Race 1 by over 9 seconds), AND secured the Lap Record at the time 🔥 A pretty good resume to hold and we’re certain it’s someone you can learn a thing or two from around Winton! SO, why not join us for our exclusive coaching day event on Monday 3rd February? 🙌🏻 📍 Winton Motor Raceway, FULL CIRCUIT 📆 Monday, 3rd February 🎫 www.southwesttrackdays.com.au 👥 15 spots left! ALL DAY COACHING | ALL BIKES | ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS | FREE PIT LANE GARAGE | FREE BBQ LUNCH | FREE MERCH SHIRT FOR ALL ENTRIES PLACED BEFORE 27TH JAN 👕 Tag ya mates, get a group together, and come enjoy a fun day out at the track 💨 #winton #wintonmotorraceway #coaching #motorsport #motorcyclecoaching

What a year it has been! We started the year testing at Phillip Island which then turned to convincing my Dad and Shane to come out of retirement to help me make it to Round 1 of ASBK. We straight away found really good pace and I feel that test was probably the best I had ever ridden in my life.

We arrived to Round one of Asbk with a small family team and 1 bike ready to give it everything - a one last chance kind of deal! Unfortunately, it only lasted until turn 2 in race one as I got taken out by another rider. I had some minor injuries at the time that ruled us out of the weekend, but days later the concussion symptoms set in and for months after the crash I struggled a lot with post concussion syndrome.

Over the last few years the concussions seem to happen more easily and the effects last longer. So this time I decided maybe I do need to step away and actually let my brain heal and for the first time in a long time I’m starting to feel good.

Racing is like a drug, you’re always looking for the next adrenaline hit and you always want more. So Tayla being selected for the WorldWCR gave me the chance to take a new role. Being on a small budget, it wasn’t possible to be backed by a team in Europe so we had to take on the challenge ourselves. In a way, this was perfect for me as I was able to put everything I’ve learnt throughout my years of racing into something new. Diving head first into a new challenge.

The results steadily improved all season as Tayla learned the way and also as my skills developed to understand what she needed and how the bike worked. I did everything I possibly could to learn quickly in this role and give our little Aussie team a chance. I had some really good people behind me on speed dial when I had questions as I’m definitely not scared to ask questions and soak in as much information as possible.

It was great to find a role this season that could still give me that buzz and the drive of working towards a goal. Tayla absolutely rose to the occasion this year pushing her way to be a genuine front runner against some seriously fast and experienced riders.

I just want to say a huge thank you to everyone that backed me at the start of this season and although I am disappointed how my season ended I’m very proud of what myself and Tayla achieved.