Rudston trials star Josh Tate sparkles in British Championships

Rudston's Josh Tate shows off some of his trophies

Nine-year-old trials star Josh Tate has hit top gear in a youth national championship despite having only taken up the sport less than two years ago.

The Scarborough & District Motor Club member finished second in the 2022 ACU British youth national trials championship, but has only been riding in competitive motor sports for 18 months.

In that short time the Rudston-based youngster has already won several awards and championships on the local trials biking scene.

Proud mum Nicola Tate said: “Josh was bought an electric Oset trials bike for his seventh birthday and he then joined the Scarborough and District Motor Club.

Rising trials star Josh Tate with his numerous trophies

"Due to the Covid-19 pandemic he was unable to ride at the Harwood Dale-based club so he rode his bike in the back garden instead.

“When the Covid-19 restrictions were lifted he took part in his first competitive event in April 2021.

"In his first year he won the following: Scarborough Youth D championship, Scarborough Youth Summer series, East Yorkshire Centre championship and Oset Cup North Youth D intermediate.

"This year he has taken part in the Oset Cup North elite and won that competition as well.

“He has also won the Scarborough Youth D Championship title again and competed in the Youth British National trials and came second overall in the championship. Josh also won the East Yorkshire Centre championship and claimed the Scarborough & District Motor Club Presidents award for 2022.

"We are so proud of all Josh’s achievements, especially in such a short time since starting in trials.

"Michael Brown Racing is now sponsoring Josh, but his grandad Neil Tate has also helped us greatly from the start.

"We would also like to say a big thank-you to all at Scarborough & District Motor Club for their support.”

If any local businesses or individuals would like to sponsor Josh and help his quest for local and national glory they can contact the family via email on [email protected]