MANCHESTER, UK — Having previously seen its coatings on track at events such as the Le Mans 24 Hours and the X-Games, Manchester, UK-based HMG Paints’ coatings will be heading to the Speedway track in 2020. Young talent Billy Budd, who was signed by Birmingham Brummies to be its new club mascot for 2020, will use the company’s powder coatings and wet paint.
The 12-year-old, from Ellesmere Port, began riding Formula Grass Track at the age of six and progressed through the auto cadets into the cubs at the age of eight. Having won the cubs title twice Budd moved up to the juniors a year early and impressed club bosses. He was crowned Champion last season.