Payne first local driver to compete in Sidecar World Champs in 14 years

Harry Payne makes debut in wildcard spot

There was a Manxie driving in the World Sidecar Championships for the first time in 14 years last weekend.

Harry Payne made his debut at the comp in a wildcard spot he was given after being spotted at the British F2 Champs.

He and his reigning World Champion passenger Mark Wilkes scored two 8th place finishes.

Dave Molyneux was the last Manx man to compete in a sidecar World Championship back in 2007.

Rhian Evans asked Harry how he found his debut:

You can follow Harry's career via the Team #45 Facebook page, or on Harry's Instagram and Twitter.