McGreevy rode an IMR-prepared Century Racing 675cc Triumph last year and although his season ended up being a successful one, the first few rounds provided little cause for optimism.
“I crashed out of the lead at the opening round at Silverstone and was disqualified at the second round at Oulton Park for a non performance-based part so things were looking dire to say the least – it was not the best start to the season.
“I won the next round at Donington and was fairly consistent after that, bagging a fair few second places.
“Everything was going well until the penultimate round when I had a huge crash and I thought that my championship hopes were realistically over. My ribs are still feeling the effects of that one.
“Then I went to Brands Hatch and crashed out in both free practice and qualifying, but in the race I just rode the race like it was my last and it ended up paying dividends. Everything played out in my favour.
“I put everything on the line, did everything I needed to stay in front, and it was only after I crossed the line that I became aware that I had done enough to win the title.”
