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Startline Ep 5 - From the ring to the road: Adrian O’Connor’s fight for the Classic TT

23 minutes | Thursday, 30 October 2025

Joining us in this episode is Adrian O’Connor – a self-confessed rebel with a lifetime of stories. 
 
Turning 50 if he makes the grid for the Classic TT, Adrian’s journey has been anything but ordinary: from a promising boxer sidelined by injury to time spent in prison, where he decided life was too short not to chase his dream of racing. 
 
Now, with his Gracie Quinn Racing team named after his two young children, he’s determined to make it happen.
 
You can follow Adrian on Facebook on his newly formed racing page here.
 
If you'd like to get in touch with Beth, the email is beth@startline.im 

Startline Ep 5 - From the ring to the road: Adrian O’Connor’s fight for the Classic TT
Start Line with Beth Espey

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