Startline Ep 35 - Rhys Stephenson: It's a family affair

Start Line with Beth Espey

Thursday, 2 April 2026 - 39 minutes

On the podcast today, Beth is with TT 2026 newcomer Rhys Stevenson.

At just 20 years old, Rhys has already made a serious impression in British Championship racing since making his debut in 2021, establishing himself as one of the sport’s most exciting young talents.

He races under the banner of his family-run team, Rocket Racing - and it really is a true family effort, with his three younger brothers also competing, and Mum Tracey and Dad Mark playing a central role in keeping everything moving both on and off the track.

When they were over on the Isle of Man to do some laps, Rhys, Mark, and team member Eddie Allen caught up with Beth to talk about how preparations are going ahead of the TT debut.

You can follow Rhys on Facebook and Instagram, and you can find the Rocket Racing Page on Facebook here.

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Startline Ep 35 - Rhys Stephenson: It's a family affair

Start Line with Beth Espey

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