The rider from Poole Street in Northwich won the Cheshire Formula 600 Championship on Saturday.

He added that title to the Tonfanau and Aintree Club titles he has already won this year.

Tim said: "I didn't even know I was in contention until I arrived on Saturday.

"I started the race 12 points behind the leader, knowing I had to win and he had to finish lower than eighth."

Fortunately, the rider in question finished 10th and Poole stormed to victory, recording the fastest lap of the day in the process.

Displays like that have attracted the attention of a string of teams, all contemplating offering Tim a ride in next season's British Superbikes.

The crunch comes this Sunday when Poole rides against established British Championship riders on a Yamaha R1 at Darleymoor.

He will be watched by a number of team representatives.

Also competing is David Carson, a young rider from Wincham.

"He is a very talented rider, but he hasn't been given any guidance.

"I've been helping him in the last few months and he's improving all the time. He is a very good listener."

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