Startline Ep 13 - Born with gasoline in my blood: August Kroon

Start Line with Beth Espey

Thursday, 27 November 2025 - 23 minutes

In this conversation, Danish racer August Kroon shares his deep-rooted passion for motorcycle racing, influenced by a family legacy that spans generations.

He discusses his aspirations to race in the Isle of Man, his achievements in Danish and German championships, and the challenges of balancing his racing career with his job as an aircraft technician.

August also highlights the importance of community support and sponsorship in pursuing his racing dreams, while reflecting on his personal life and future goals.

You can find August on Facebook here and Instagram here.

In this episode, we also hear from recent MGP newcomer Craig Szczypek about the thing he wished he'd know before taking on the Mountain Course for the first time. You can find Craig's Facebook here and his Instagram here.

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Startline Ep 13 - Born with gasoline in my blood: August Kroon

Start Line with Beth Espey

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