HMS SULTAN Engineer chases racing dream

A Marine Engineer from HMS Sultan is pursuing his racing dream by representing the Royal Navy Royal Marines Road Racing Team (RNRMRRT) for the 2024 season.

Former junior Scottish champion, Leading Engineering Technician Marine Engineering Jamieson Carne had to give up competing as a youngster but is enjoying a new lease of life after getting involved with the RNRMRRT, he will be competing in this year’s Pirelli Metzler 600s Super Sport Championship and the Inter-Service Championships and “NO LIMITS” competition.

In addition, Jamieson’s hopes of racing success have been given a massive boost this season thanks to an upgrade to a new Triumph Daytona 675 bike and a grant from the HMS Sultan Central Amenities Fund (CAF).

He said: “Before joining the RN I used to race motorbikes and was Scottish Champion in the 4.2 Mini Moto series racing with the likes of Moto2 and MotoGP riders Rory Skinner and Lewis Rollo, but financial issues meant it became logistically impossible to continue.

“An opportunity to join the RNRMRRT and compete in the racing series called “NO LIMITS” quickly got me back into the sport competing in their racing series and the Inter-Service Championships.

“There are eight races’ weekends within the calendar where the team go to GP circuits including the likes of brands hatch, Donnington Park and Snetterton and the support from Sultan CAF has been crucial as it will allow me to compete with the team at each one.

“My love and passion for this sport has not changed since I was a boy, I am proud to be representing motorsport at all events and to tell others what the RN can offer within the sport.”

There are lots of opportunities within the Royal Navy to participate in Motorsport. In addition, the Royal Naval Motorcycle Club provides service personnel, veterans, civil servants, and associate members with an opportunity to meet up for ride outs, socials, holidays and charity events. The club meets every Tuesday and on Saturday mornings at Fort Rowner, HMS Sultan.

My love and passion for this sport has not changed since I was a boy, I am proud to be representing motorsport at all events and to tell others what the RN can offer within the sport.