Dr Rea takes centre stage in Ulster
The four-time world superbike champion has now added an honorary doctorate to his CVJust 12 months after he was awarded an MBE in a gala ceremony at Buckingham Palace, reigning world superbike champion Jonathan Rea has now added an honorary doctorate to his burgeoning list of off-track achievements.
Following an incredible 2018 season which saw the Northern Irishman become the first rider to win four consecutive WorldSBK titles, Rea has now been awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Letters from the University of Ulster for his outstanding contribution to his chosen sport.
“I am genuinely so pleased to receive this honorary degree,” said Rea. “While I did very well at school and was an A student, my passion for motorcycling and ambition to follow my dream of becoming a world champion meant that I didn’t get the chance to go to university like many of my family and friends.”
“I have to say though, it’s quite ironic that it was a medical doctor who told me 14 years ago that I would never race again, after a motorcycling injury on the track, and now I am being awarded the privilege of an honorary doctorate for my services to sport!
“For this reason, I would encourage every single person who has ever had a dream or ambitions, to never give up. Believe in yourself and with the help and encouragement of others you will achieve that dream or those ambitions.”
Tickets are now on sale for the 2019 world superbike opener at Phillip Island from February 22-24, where Rea will begin his title defence on the factory Kawasaki.
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