NIALL MACKENZIE

What’s it like having two sons racing each other in BSB?

I’m incredibly proud that they’ve been capable of getting there! There is a flipside though, as every lap of every session is just pure stress as a parent watching. I know what it’s like riding in BSB so I feel like I’m with them every lap, and it’s difficult knowing how hard it is. Racing is just one big emotional rollercoaster, but it’s what we do and I wouldn’t change it for the world!

Last year you had Taz in MotoGP – was that a mistake?

A competitive rider will always want to be in the most challenging championship! Tarran ended up in Moto2 last year as Kiefer Racing wanted