HEEPS OF GRATITUDE

OXFORD favourite Cameron Heeps has described himself as “blown away” after generous Cheetahs fans raised over £3,000 to repair his machinery.

Heeps was involved in an horrific crash last Wednesday from which he miraculously walked away with no severe injuries, and supporters quickly rallied with online and track collections to help him get ready for his return.

Heeps said: “I can’t thank the supporters enough. It’s blown me away the support that I have at Oxford and the amount of money that the fans have raised for me. I’m a bit speechless, because I can’t say thank you enough.

“I’m so grateful, because I don’t have to stress about how I’m going to pay to repair the bike.
“I think the engine, the carby (carburettor), clutch and the seat are all we could save. A good 80 per cent of the bike has gone into the bin, but we can now put it back to how it was.

“I don’t think I could ever pay the fans back – they’ve gone above and beyond. But once I’m back, I’ll put on a show and hopefully myself and the rest of the boys and can bring back some silverware for them.”