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Sarah Boyes
Motorcycle racing // York, England
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Birthday:
April 25, 1981 (44)
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York, England
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Motorcycle racing
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Germany
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Steve Boyes
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Sarah Boyes is a trailblazing motorcycle road racer who has built an impressive career challenging the male-dominated world of motorsport, particularly excelling in road racing events like the Isle of Man’s Manx Grand Prix.
EARLY YEARS
Growing up with a passion for speed and competition, Sarah was drawn to motorsports from a young age. Her journey in motorcycle racing began with local competitions where she quickly demonstrated natural talent and fearlessness on two wheels.
EARLY SUCCESS
In 2011, Boyes made her debut at the prestigious Manx Grand Prix on the Isle of Man, finishing an impressive 11th place in the Newcomers race in the up to 400cc category. This remarkable first showing at one of the world’s most challenging road racing circuits immediately established her as a rising talent to watch in the sport.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2011: 11th place finish in Newcomers race (up to 400cc category) at Manx Grand Prix[4].
- 2016: Competed in Senior Manx Grand Prix and Lightweight MGP races[3].
- 2017: Participated in Junior Manx Grand Prix, continuing to build her reputation on the challenging Isle of Man circuit[2].
REPUTATION
Sarah has earned respect throughout the racing community for her skill and determination in the challenging discipline of road racing. As one of the few women competing at a high level in motorcycle road racing, she stands alongside racers like Melissa Kennedy in changing the landscape of the sport and inspiring a new generation of female competitors[5]. Her specialized skills on two-stroke machines have made her particularly notable in these classes, where her technical riding ability shines through on demanding road circuits.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
Looking ahead to 2025 and beyond, Sarah remains committed to road racing at events like the Manx Grand Prix and various Irish National road races. She continues to focus on elevating her performance in two-stroke categories while working to increase the visibility and participation of women in motorcycle racing. With her fiancé Shaun Anderson also active in road racing, she maintains deep connections within the racing community that support her ongoing career[2].
References:
Newcomers Race Celebrates 60th Anniversary
2017 Junior Manx Grand Prix Results
2016 Senior Manx Grand Prix Results
Loder Takes Newcomers A Victory
Changing Face of Women in Road Racing
(bio created: 2025-05-21)
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