In addition to clinching second overall in the 2008 Daily Star Cup championship Martin Jessopp of Riders Racing won the ‘Airwaves® Kick Up a Gear® Award’.
The award formed by Airwaves debuted this season, in which points are given to the rider who from their qualifying position gain the most places in each race throughout the seasons 12 rounds.
Jessopp was presented with a cheque for £4000 from Wrigley’s Airwaves® from Toby Baker, Wrigley Marketing Director as the season drew to a close.  Toby Baker said: “Martin Jessopp’s performance throughout the season has been absolutely outstanding and he’s a thoroughly deserving winner of the ‘Airwaves® Kick Up A Gear® Award’.”
“Wrigley is delighted to continue its support for the Bennetts British Superbike Championship and present the ‘Airwaves® Kick Up A Gear™ Award’ for 2008. This has been such an exciting year in the championship, and the exhilarating thrills and spills of the last 12 rounds have provided some top-quality entertainment for fans.”
“The ‘Airwaves® Kick Up A Gear® Award’ has been at the heart of all the action, as riders have pitted themselves against each other in a bid to test their skills and endurance to the limit.  The award also clearly supports our Airwaves® ‘Kick Up A Gear®’ brand vision which we feel is perfectly suited to the high octane and adrenaline fueled sport of motorcycling.”
The Yeovil rider has raced in motocross, on a 125cc at club level, the Virgin R6 Cup, Senior Superstock and Supersport series before moving into the Daily Star Cup category this season.  After racing four years on a Ducati Jessopp also changed to a Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade for his Superbike challenge, ending with success.