Startline Ep 37 - Ray Goodwin and Sam Naughton: The Sponsor and the sponsored

Start Line with Beth Espey

Thursday, 16 April 2026 - 33 minutes

Behind every rider chasing a dream around the Mountain Course on the Isle of Man, there’s a story that goes far beyond the bike.

In this episode of Startline, we explore the vital role of sponsorship in motorcycle racing and the people who make it all possible.

Ray Goodwin joins us as a passionate supporter of Manx riders, committed to helping local talent reach the start line and take their next step in the sport. Alongside him is Sam Naughton, who was sponsored by Ray last year and who offers a rider’s perspective on what that backing, (which isn't just about finance, it might also mean helping with some DIY projects) truly means in practice.

Together, they share insights into the realities of racing on the Isle of Man - the challenges, the costs, and the community that underpins it all. We also explore how local businesses and individuals can get involved, and why this support is so crucial to the future of road racing on the Island.

You can find out more about the sponsorship opportunities for businesses on the 3Legs Motorsport website and follow them on Facebook too.

You can follow Sam's racing page on Facebook here and find Sam on Instagram here.

The Startline podcast is brought to you in partnership with the Manx Motorcycle Club, the Promoter and Rights holder for the Manx Grand Prix.

Startline is on Facebook and Instagram, so please give the pages a follow and keep up to date with the latest episodes and see some extra content.

And if you'd like to be part of the podcast, you can email beth@startline.im

Startline Ep 37 - Ray Goodwin and Sam Naughton: The Sponsor and the sponsored

Start Line with Beth Espey

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