The Sunbeam MCC is delighted to announce that Zach Wajtknecht has been adjudged the winner of The Pinhard Trophy for 2014.
This is one of the UK’s most prestigious awards, the giant 3-gallon cup having been presented since 1950 to the best Under-21 year old sporting motorcyclist competing under ACU or SACU jurisdiction
Zach became FIM Long Track Youth 250cc World Cup in Morize, France. Also, as ACU Senior Youth winner he was given a wild-card entry to be the youngest ever British 250cc champion with maximum points in his first adult year. On being told of his Pinhard success, Zach said "I’m over the moon with winning the Trophy, it’s a great way to top off a fantastic season in both youth and adult racing. Which I wouldn’t have managed without the help of my family, Jane and Dave Lord, Paul Dummett and Paul Hurry"
Zach was disappointed to be Pinhard Runner-Up last year despite being FIM Youth 125cc world champion 2012\2013. So winning this year is a just reward for tremendous consistency and improvement.
Zach faced stiff competition and voting was extremely close. Runner-up was Dan Peace from Trials. Presentation of the Trophy will be at the ACU Awards Dinner on 24th January.
Previous winners are a list of motorcycling greats over the last 60 years who have excelled in all spheres of the sport including Mike Hailwood, Jeff Smith, Brian Martin, Roy Peplow, Dan Shorey, Scott Ellis, Alexz Wigg and a host of others who have gone on to be national and international household names. Last year’s winner was Joe Francis from Road Racing.
Sunbeam MCC awards the trophy in memory of Frederick William Pinhard who died in 1948 whilst serving as Secretary of the Club.
Judges were editors of leading motorcycle periodicals, General Secretary of the ACU and 3 officials appointed by Sunbeam MCC.