The function of this foundation is to nurture young talent in the sport and prepare that talent to best of our ability for a career in motorcycle racing.

     The foundation's aim is not so much to teach the chosen rider to ride a bike but to hopefully help the rider to realize his or her potential while teaching the successful applicant how to approach potential sponsors and equip himself or herself with the tools to be a successful competitor.

     David was always keen to point out to his riders the importance of professionalism both on and off the track.  Preparation, preparation, preparation is an excellent starting block for a successful motorcycle racer and while most riders carry out preparations on their bikes automatically, there is so much more to do to ensure you will be noticed for all the right reasons.

    The Foundation members will pick the rider who best presents themselves in an interview situation providing the members of the Foundation with a professional and competitive attitude towards the sport.   We shall be looking for a rider who is moving from the Clubmans Championships to National status be that on the "roads" and short circuits or just racing on short circuits, there will be no bias towards riders who want to do the roads as David realized that the future of the sport was probably geared more towards short circuits, not that this means there will be favouritism towards short circuit riders. The final decision will be made purely on the overall merits of the applicant.  

    The Foundation aims to provide the successful applicant with a full PR package and by the end of their season with us, they will be in a position to go out on their own armed with enough information to attract their own sponsors.

    We have two excellent circuit instructors in James Courtney and Uel Duncan who will be on hand to take the rider round the different tracks hopefully this will improve the riders knowledge of them and subsequently improve his or her performances in the races.

    The David Wood Foundation will not however be handing everything to the rider on a plate !   The rider will be expected to make a substantial commitment to this project.  In short, the rider will have to provide their own transport, race fuel and pay their own race entries.   The equipment that will be provided to the rider will set them off at the beginning of the season, but it will no doubt be necessary for the rider to provide his or her, say brake pads when the initial supply has been used.

    As far as the actual bike is concerned, the rider will be expected to maintain the machine to the best of his or her ability and should there be a need for accident damage to be repaired, the rider will need to be responsible for this too. 

   After each race meeting the foundation sponsors, members and Motorcycle Press  will receive by e-mail a report of the races and the rider will be expected to play a part in this,  i.e. The rider will write an account of the event from his or her perspective. Communication with the sponsors is very important if a rider wishes to receive future support. Remember, you need them, they don't need you. So keeping them informed is not just the right thing to do, it keeps your name fresh in their memories.  You can be a prospective Valentio Rossi but if you treat your sponsors badly, you will have a tough time getting support.