Personal History
My Name is Paul Shires i am 19 yrs old and im currently living in the UK but looking at moving out the the USA.
Ive been racing motocross since the age of 5 with the last 2 years of racing been Expert level in the British Championship.
I work 6 days a week selling parts at Volvo and train 3 nights a week at the gym.
I respect my father incredibly, if it wasnt for him i wouldnt have got where i am today!
Every year i try to get out to Belgium and USA to do some training before and after the seasons with friends.
My Friend Owns Motoshack which is based in York, North Yorkshire and supports me in any way he can www.motoshack.co.uk
I am very outgoing and love to meet new people im only normally in the house when im sleeping haha
Riding Goals
This year i am competing in the DEP 2 Stroke British Championship. www.2strokebritishchampionship.co.uk I will be competing in the 125A Experts and i am looking for a top 10 finish at each round and a 7th or above at the end of the Championship.
Competitive Highlights
In 2005 i won the Expert Championship with the Yorkshire AMCA and was awarded Rider of the year.
2006 was my first year with the DEP i had some bad luck but managed a very pleasing 4th overall.
For 2007 i entered a 2 day international in Jersey's channel islands and was very pleased to come away with a 1st place overall.
Also in 2007 i finished 2nd overall in the DEP racing the junior championship.