He has been touring the country as part of the 2012 Elf/Sunday News International Speedway Series, with some of his fellow riders. Ritchie’s been giving Kiwi’s glimpses of his riding skills, but that is not his only goal. He is also here to introduce speedway racing and to guide our talented young riders. As a rider for Rye House, he has been very impressed with our riders and thinks they have the potential to ride overseas and achieve great things. He’s set up sessions in Auckland to train and introduce the sport to teens. Hawkins loves speedway racing and is set on not only making it a big sport here but everywhere else as well.