Warrington’s J&K Ross, one of the UK’s leading providers of personal protective equipment (PPE) has announced its continued sponsorship of local sports person Adam Perks, who races motorbikes as a hobby. Adam, an electrical engineer by trade, began his racing journey in 2022 and has been making waves in UK racing ever since.
Competing in various races across the UK, Adam recently clinched victory at Oulton Park and has consistently finished on the winner’s podium securing second place finishes in other races. He currently holds a top four position in the championship, where he races for the Wirral100 and NG Road Racing Clubs.
J&K Ross provides a comprehensive range of personal protective equipment, safety wear and branded corporate wear to ensure the protection and wellbeing of workers across many different industries. From high visibility jackets, vests and safety footwear to goggles, gloves, branded tabards, polo shirts and workwear. At their retail store in Kerfoot Street they stock leading brands including DeWalt, Leo Workwear and Rockfall. By sponsoring a talented motorbike racer like Adam Perks, J&K Ross are reinforcing their commitment to safety, showing the importance of protective equipment in high-risk environments.
Chris Ross, Chairman of J&K Ross, also a passionate motorbike enthusiast expressed his delight in supporting a talented local athlete in a sport he deeply admires. Chris, who during lockdown, built a bike based on a Honda CX500 from many individual parts including refurbishing the engine, is thrilled to back Adam and ensure his safety on the circuits through sponsorship. The hand-built bike is a showpiece displayed in the J&K Ross boardroom in Warrington.
Adam who is from Warrington and now lives in Frodsham began his passion for motorbikes at the young age of 6 through watching Superbikes and MotoGP. He particularly enjoys racing at circuits like Cadwell Park, Anglesey and Cheshire’s Oulton Park. Grateful for the continued support from J&K Ross, Adam expressed his appreciation for the backing from both the company and his family and friends. He highlighted the significance of the sponsorship in enabling him to pursue his racing dreams and stay competitive in the sport he loves.
