A boy from South Oxhey is one of four children representing the UK in this year’s dirt-bike racing worldwide championship.   

In August, Marty Spires, 10, will be heading to Finland with his parents and younger sister, Harper, 5, to compete in the FIM Junior Motocross World Championships.

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He said: “It will be nerve racking, but I am very excited to be riding with people from other countries.  

Watford Observer: Marty spends his weekends training and competing. Picture: Marty SpiresMarty spends his weekends training and competing. Picture: Marty Spires

“I get a real buzz from riding.”

The competition will take place on August 27 and 28.

Watford Observer: The whole family supports Marty with his dirt-bike racing. Top right, Marty with his dad Marty. Bottom right, Marty with his sister Harper. Picture: Marty SpiresThe whole family supports Marty with his dirt-bike racing. Top right, Marty with his dad Marty. Bottom right, Marty with his sister Harper. Picture: Marty Spires

Mr Spires has been racing since the age of six and spends most weekends and one evening a week training.

Watford Observer: Pictures of Marty at races. Picture: Marty SpiresPictures of Marty at races. Picture: Marty Spires

His dad, also named Marty Spires, said: “It’s very exciting. It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity.”

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