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Celebrating winning the 2017/18 NZSBK championship “ Well I think I have already made a name. I’d just like to change it a little Boris: Yes, well, you are a target-rich environment. Here. Let me help you feel better about yourself. Do you remember coming around the outside of me in Turn Three at Phillip Island at the Suzuki GSX launch? I was pretty shit wasn’t I? Sloan: It’s nice that you know how it feels for me to ride with the likes of Maxwell, Allerton and Waters. Boris: You’re determined to make a name for yourself in Australian road-racing aren’t you? Sloan: Well I think I have already made a name. I’d just like to change it a little. The series is so strong this year; a top 15 is a respectable finish but I know I have the ability to challenge for a top 5. If I can just finish the first practice session in Darwin without any drama I will be in a good space. Boris: Do you think the way forward is maybe being the first trans-gender racer? Sloan: Hahaha! Well I have been doing a bit of kart racing lately and had my arse handed to me by a pretty little girl. That didn’t go down well. Have you seen how fast the girls are these days? I think going through all that drama and getting my arse kicked by Avalon Biddle who can’t even reach her handle bars on a 600 would be a very good reason to reconsider my drinking habits… Boris: Thanks for the chat and good luck in Darwin, mate. I’m going to call you afterwards and see how you went. Sloan: Easy as. Thanks. Check out the next issue for the next instalment of Boris and Sloan’s racing chat.