 The 2008 season saw the Desmodue series given a large stamp of approval by the participation of repeat British champion and ex-International star Ian Cobby.Riding in the 620 series, having entered a one-off race the year before on a 583 machine at Oulton Park, Ian secured the title with one round still to go taking 9 races and 12 podiums.The ex BSB rider did not have things all his own way though and was repeatedly threatened by 2005 season 4th-place finisher, Mike Dawson, who won at Mallory Park, Pembrey and Cadwell Park.