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Islandbiker · Joined: 13 Aug 2007 Posts: 13 Location: Isle Of Man

INJURED TT competitor Shaun Harris has been doing regular fitness sessions in the gym in New Zealand and hopes to be back for next year's races.
Speaking to fans via a website, he said he would love to race again but was also hoping to manage a race team in next year's event.

He said: 'The better I get, the more positive and focused on life I become. The only slight problem I have is I really want to race again.

'I am seriously thinking about doing the New Zealand championships starting in January with a view to doing the Isle of Man 600 SS race, because I love the place and love the challenge,' he says.

'But don't tell my wife yet as I haven't told her. I will only race there if she is OK with me doing it.'

Shaun also tells readers his driving licence was restored at the start of September, having been withdrawn after the accident.

He is currently spending an hour and a half four days a week doing leg exercises, rowing and cycling.

'I feel brilliant every time I leave the gym,' he said.

'I am so pleased with how my healing is coming along. Very lucky.'

On the topic of racing he says he has agreed a deal with New Zealand rider Andrew Stroud.

'I am now his team manager,' he said.

'We are currently negotiating with a sponsor to run a new young rider on a 600 in this team as well.

'For me this is brilliant. I still love racing with a passion so to be able to stay involved in this important role is more than I could have asked for.'

As for racing again, on a later web entry he says his wife is supportive but it will be dependent on being fully fit again in time for the new season.

Shaun, 43, sustained fractures to his legs, arms, ribs, back and pelvis after sliding into a barrier at Union Mills in the Superstock race crash during this year's TT.

He also suffered internal bleeding and was in a medically-induced coma on a ventilator after the accident.

Shaun's wife, Fiona Kelson, made an emergency dash to the Island after doctors at Noble's Hospital told her it was 'touch and go' if he would survive.

Speaking at the time, Fiona paid tribute to all the people in the Island who had helped and supported them.

'Shaun thinks he is going to be up and about again tomorrow. As for riding a bike again or doihg another TT, the rehabilitation will take quite a long time but, if it is possible, he will do it,' she said.
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