James signed as a Glasgow asset on his 16th birthday in December 2004.

He is well known amongst the Glasgow support as a Glasgow fan and the youngster in white kevlars in the second half.

In 2004 he came on in leaps and bounds not only in second half terms but also appearing for the Dale Devils towards the end of the season and an impressive showing in the Heathersfield Open against riders with much more experience.

He was rewarded with a reserve slot for the Devils in 2005 but suffered an arm injury similar to the one which looks to hae ended Paul Pickerings career, ironically against Stoke Spitfires in June. James spent the rest of the season recovering from the injury and will hope to be back to full fitness and Conference League racing at the start of 2006

There seems little doubt that he is one for the future and will hopefully continue to develop at the impressive rate he has done so far