As we continue our focus on newcomers for Manx Grand Prix 2025, today’s guest is Craig Kenelly, a rider who’s been making waves on the roads after years of high-level short circuit racing.

Since 2014, Craig has competed in BSB Superstock, Supersport, and the Ducati Cup, bringing a wealth of experience with him as he transitions to road racing.

He made his road race debut at the North West 200 in 2024, and returned in 2025 despite a huge crash just six weeks earlier in Portimão, where he suffered multiple complex fractures after a 100mph high-side.

Craig is now gearing up for his first appearance on the Mountain Course at the MGP this year, where he’ll be riding in the Supersport and Senior races for Ian Lougher’s ILR Racing team.

He’s also currently showed great form at his first Southern 100, where he took a third-place finish, an impressive podium in his first year at the event.

You can find Craig's Facebook page here and his racing page on Instagram here.

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On the podcast today, we’re joined by one of the standout names in road racing Jamie Williams.

He's a hugely experienced and well-known rider from the Isle of Man who’ll be running the coveted No. 1 plate in both the Supersport and Senior races at the 2025 Manx Grand Prix.

A podium finisher in previous years and a consistent front-runner, Jamie’s chasing that long-awaited first MGP win after a difficult 2024.

A former Andreas Racing Association rider who got his start at Jurby back in 2013, Jamie has also found success in Ireland, the IRRC, and on Belgian roads — where he’s currently leading the championship.

A regular at the Southern 100, he was one of those who guided this year’s newcomers on their opening laps.

With serious pace, top-tier sponsors behind him, and unfinished business at the Manx, Jamie’s 2025 campaign is one to watch.

You can find Jamie's website here and his Facebook page is here

Journey to a Dream is brought to you by Kawasaki Insurance and we are also supported by the Andreas Racing Association and you can visit their website here.

If you would like to be part of the podcast, get in touch with Beth, by emailing bethespey@manxradio.com

The guest in this episode of Journey to a Dream is Sam Naughton, who speaks to us just weeks before his first ever Manx Grand Prix.

He's no stranger to road racing on the Isle of Man though, he lives in Castletown and has raced on the Billown course in both the Pre-TT, where's he stood on the podium, and the Southern 100 - which he's preparing to do again this year.

Sam gives us a real insight into what's it like juggling family life with four children, racing and work as well.

We also learn that his wife Charlotte is incredibly understanding and patient and that if you pop round to his house, you might get more than sugar in your brew...

You can follow's Sam's progress on his Facebook page here.

Journey to a Dream is brought to you by Kawasaki Insurance and we are also supported by the Andreas Racing Association and you can visit their website here.

If you would like to be part of the podcast, get in touch with Beth, by emailing bethespey@manxradio.com