Cédric Terry does not make a lot of noise, but wins. At only 24 years old, Patrick Terry’s son already has 457 victories, including 115 only during the 2020 season. “The goal was to reach 100 victories at the start of the year,” he explains. Despite the confinement, the start of the season was excellent, which put me on the right track. “
Eighth in the Sulky d’or ranking, Cédric Terry is undoubtedly one of the revelations of the year. And this success is anything but a coincidence. “I always want more,” he says with a smile. This may be a fault because I don’t savor enough, but I’m never happy. Next year I can do even better. I am always in a logic of progress. “
“Our objectives are closely linked”
And the figures for 2020 reflect this state of mind. In four years, the number of victories has doubled for the driver, from 54 in 2016 to 115 within days of the end of this season. To explain this success, Cédric Terry puts forward several reasons: “There is our structure in the South-West (at Créon-d’Armagnac in the Landes) which allowed me to evolve. We set pretty high goals with my father. Those of the family stable and mine are closely linked. It motivates us mutually. In total, Cédric Terry has signed 66 victories since January 1 for the training of his father, who has posted 116 successes this year. “And then the work with my agent, Alexandre Decoopman, is also very important,” he adds. We take stock of the team’s starters every week and he completes my meetings. It is now essential to work with an agent to be among the best ”
“I must progress step by step”
A competitor at heart, Cedric does not want to stop there. Like a foal shaped in the provinces, the time has come for the pilot to prove himself in the Paris region. “It’s a good comparison”, he laughs at answering before adding: “You have to go to the Group races now (laughs)” To achieve this, his geographical location has also changed the weather. of the winter period. “I returned to Normandy to try to be more present in Vincennes in particular. I have to make myself available, that I show myself, if I want to be more present in the beautiful races. This is my goal in the years to come but it does not come in a snap. I have to prove myself and progress step by step. Over the past two years, I have greatly diversified my clientele. Renowned coaches have called on me. It’s really great especially when you manage to win. A victory for these professionals is worth ten because it puts you in the spotlight. It’s incredible. “
“He’s a very simple boy”
Talented and skilful (he has achieved a 30% success rate in the top three in 769 races since the start of the year), Cédric Terry is accumulating qualities. “He’s a very simple and pleasant boy,” confides an apprentice from the South-West. Just because he’s winning races doesn’t mean he’s snubbing you. “A feeling shared during his appearances at Vincennes, where the young man is quite discreet in the locker room. Arrived on tiptoe in the top 10 drivers, Cédric Terry could well settle there in the long term. A victory this Wednesday with Gladiator Turgot, which will be at the start of the 7th race at Vincennes, would be further proof.
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