Guy Martin reveals his North Lincolnshire home is where his heart is in new book, When You Dead, You Dead, Scunthorpetelegraph.co.uk, Retrieved 14 February 2018.

Martin is not comfortable with being a public figure and rejects any notion that he is a celebrity, turning down offers such as Top Gear 's Star in a Reasonably Priced Car segment. [14] After struggling to come to terms with the fame brought about by his media work, Martin was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome. [7] About his psychiatrist's findings, he says "It hasn't changed anything, it just confirms why I do certain things in a certain way." [16] As a result of his BBC work, he had begun to be recognized by non-racing fans even before the release of the TT3D film. [15] He would be quite happy if nobody watched his shows, as it would mean he would never get recognized. [16] While not wanting to seem unappreciative of the public's support, he tries to cope with fame by avoiding crowded situations. [14] He prefers to live out of his van while racing or on television shoots. [4]

This second episode begins at the most important place in the entire National Grid – the central control room, where electricity is bought, sold and routed every single second of the day. Tasked with the challenging job of keeping the country’s lights on, Guy spends thousands of pounds in just a few minutes balancing the electricity supply and demand market. Guy’s attention then turns to the rise of renewable energy – first working with the army, who are pioneering a new solar-powered workshop, before embarking on the gruelling training required to become an off-shore wind farm technician. Once he’s proved he can escape from a helicopter that’s ditched in the sea, Guy flies out to Hornsea 2, the world’s biggest wind farm, to find out how a power station in the middle of the North Sea can possibly work. a b c d "End of the road for Guy Martin as he skips North West 200 and Isle of Man TT – BelfastTelegraph.co.uk". Belfasttelegraph . Retrieved 9 April 2016. Martin then began to take hold of the meeting. On board his BMW S1000RR Martin took to the grid for the finale to the event, the Southern 100 Solo Championship. [64] On 26 July 2017, it was officially announced that Guy Martin had retired from motorcycle racing. In an exclusive interview with the Motorcycle News Martin said: Martin's love of industry and endeavour leads him to China, where he reveals the unseen side of its innovation, technological development and gigantic manufacturing. [125] Personal life [ edit ]

Martin was born on the 4th of November, 1981, in a suburb of Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England. [7] He was named Guy in tribute to Guy Gibson of No. 617 Squadron RAF. [8] His father Ian was a successful privateer motorbike racer who had competed in several Isle of Man TT events, but he was forced to supplement his income with a job as a lorry mechanic, additionally selling bikes. His mother, Rita Kidals, was of Latvian heritage, her father having come to Britain in 1947 as a political refugee. Soon after Martin's birth, the family moved to a house outside the town, where they remained. a b c d e f "No one has ever done 100mph on the wall of death, so we are going to give it a go". Motorcycle News . Retrieved 2 April 2016.The end of 2009 saw Martin leave Hydrex for Northern Ireland-based Wilson Craig Honda, but since November 2010, Martin has raced for TAS Racing (known as Relentless Suzuki, then Tyco Suzuki from 2012 to 2014, and Tyco BMW from 2015 to present), the team run by the Neill family also based in Northern Ireland, and with a long TT heritage. This switch to what was effectively a factory team meant the end of tuning his own equipment – for TAS he would simply be riding pre-prepared machines. [18]

Channel 4 commissions Guy's Garage from North One TV". channel4.com/press . Retrieved 13 November 2021. a b desk, Road racing (4 June 2017). "TT 2017: Bruised wrist for Martin after Superbike crash". Bikesport News.

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In this episode, Martin helps with winter maintenance on attractions in the Welsh resort of Llandudno, working on the pier, a helter-skelter ride, and the Great Orme Tramway. He also participates in a promenade concert, and covers the Victorian craze of sea bathing.

Guy Martin in court accused of dodgy driving licence offences Grimsby Live, 17 November 2018. Retrieved 17 December 2018 Guy Martin finishes world's toughest mountain bike race Motorcycle News, 1 July 2017. Retrieved 21 November 2017a b c d e f "Guy Martin on his Indian motorbike adventure". Sunday Times Driving. 2 February 2015 . Retrieved 8 April 2016. As at the Cookstown 100, it was confirmed Martin would ride for both the factory-supported Honda team, and in the Supersport 600cc class for the Wilson Craig Team. Interviewed by BBC Sport, [71] Martin was in upbeat mood, saying he hadn't pushed the machine too hard, and was quite happy with a "steady ride round." Martin's criticism of the course in regard to the chicanes was mentioned. [71] When queried on a previous statement made after the 2015 meeting that he would not return to the triangle circuit, Martin commented that the primary reason was to get the necessary race-time to enter the Isle of Man TT Races. He also confirmed that he enjoyed riding at the Northwest 200 and that he had development work to do with the new Honda. [71] When queried why he did not renew his association with the Irish Tyco BMW Team, Martin stated that after the 2015 accident, he had decided to retire from racing but still had respect for Tyco BMW, concluding during the Tour Divide cycle race that he no longer had passion for racing. [71] A reason Martin gave for signing for Honda, was that he could fulfill an ambition, as Honda had promised him he could race a vintage Honda RC181. [71] a b c Guy Martin's world record bid shelved until 2016 following Ulster Grand Prix crash Belfast Telegraph 14 August 2015, Retrieved 22 August 2015