Jim Budd Motorcycle Racer

Welcome to the tribute site for Harry Budd and his son, Jim.  Both fanatic motorsport ‘heads’.  Allow me to introduce myself, I’m Laynie Kelly – the widow of Jim.   I’ve always talked about developing a tribute site for both, but didn’t how to do it, or had enough information.

I’ve followed Jim’s racing career long before we married.  If you were into motorcycle racing in those days, you knew who Jim was.  But sadly, I didn’t know Harry as he passed away when Jim was only 15 years old.  Harry had such an impact on his young impressionable son though.  Harry was a car racing driver, and involved himself in as much as he could,from official duties to driving.

With Jim’s untimely passing in 2001, I commenced a family tree research campaign where I have discovered and unearthed some wonderful stories and photos.

Their legacy lives on … and this is their story.  Mind you, if you have any information, photographs, or even a memory that you would like to contribute to their stories, please contact me.  I’d love to know.

Enjoy!

Laynie