At Bathshack, we love to get involved with sporting and racing events. We’re proud sponsors of both Frank Kelly and Desi Henry racing and have even back a local football team! In our new ‘Sports’ blog section, well be constantly updating with news and events featuring our motorsport benefactors over the year.
Here’s a little catch up info on Frank Kelly and Desi Henry racing before we get stuck into the speedy world of motorsport!
Desi Henry
Desi Henry is an up and coming star in the world or Northern Irish rally driving, with big ambitions to compete in the WRC. Born in Portglenone, NI Desi has a natural aptitude for racing having been born into a family with over 20 years of racing experience. His uncle Eoin won the GPN on the NI Championship a few years back in a super fast Mitsubishi Evo 9, followed by cousin Connor taking the overall title in a WRC Subaru. Desi’s family still prepare his car for races to this day!
“We are doing it for the love of the sport and the drive to win” – Desi Henry
Phil Clarke
Shropshire born Phil Clarke is an experienced navigator with years of experience behind him. A background beginning in 12 car and navigation rallies saw Phil learn his craft in the heartland of navigation rallying, Wales. His extensive knowledge and ability to blend traditional map reading and pace notes allows Phil to bring an extra dimension to the crew with meticulous detail only learned from years of experience on tough navigations.
No stranger to winning, 2012 saw Phil achieve a lifetime goal combining his skilful navigation over the grueling distance on the RAC historic rally to take a nail biting last stage win.
Stay tuned for more great info and news on Frank Kelly Racing!