Support Team

EMS Racing believes in quality of investment, a belief which is not only reflected in the acquisition of the finest machinery and equipment but also in the quality and commitment of its talented riders, skilled mechanics, experienced team management and dedicated support staff.

Pat Duke

Owner, Director and Sponsor. Pat Duke has a keen interest in all types of motor sport. As an enduro rider he participated at clubman level for over 10 years. He has spent his life in plant Industry, being involved in his own company, Embankment Machinery Sales for over 20 years. He brings with him a passion for racing and extensive management experience.

Philip Duke

Owner, Director and Sponsor. Philip Duke was formerly a keen road rider and enjoyed a couple of seasons in the early eighties on an Formula II, LC350 Yamaha. In addition to this he also competed as an enduro rider at clubman level for over 10 years. Philip has spent most of his working life in the commercial aviation industry as both an aircraft mechanic and flight engineer. He is currently the Owner and Managing Director of Road Planing Service and brings with him key skills in management, financial control and administration.

Eddie Laycock

As Team Manager Eddie over sees both the Irish & European racing teams,Eddie himself is a household name in motorcycle racing circles, Eddie has to be the most successful racer to come out of southern Ireland, with wins and lap records at the ISLE OF MAN TT , NORTH WEST 200, ULSTER GRAND PRIX to name a few, Eddie finished his racing career as a 500 grand prix rider for Joe Millar. see the real road racing web site for more information on Eddies racing career

John Preston

Team Coordinator John has been involved in motorcycle racing in Ireland for more that 20 years, as a clubman rider, scruitneer, and mechanic.he has spent all of his working life in engineering. in 2002 he was kindly granted leave of absence for 8 months from his cork based employers, A. R. Brownlow, to join EMS Racing on their first European Championship assault, due to the teams success & its plans for the future John has subsequently joined EMS Racing full time

Gerry Brennan

Team Mechanic Gerry is an Electrician by trade and an ex-motorcycle racer. Gerry retired from racing at the end of the 1999 season and has competed in the Irish, British & European Championships in the 125cc & 250cc classes through a 20 year career.
Better known for his exploits on the pure road circuits of Ireland & IOM TT where he has achieved a lot of success. Gerry took the role of mechanic for EMS Racing in 2001 with the aim of using the experience gained over those years for the benefit of the young up & coming riders associated with the team.

Pat Duke