Team Moto Meccanica Aprilia
 

Don Placed 2nd in the 2004 Stockton Championship Series and 3rd in the 2004 Nor-Cal Championship Series.

*SuperMoto Rider*

For starters, I have to apologize for not getting back to you sooner. This is not typical of our team. It has been very busy racing in Canada and getting ready for the AMA season.

But enough with the lame excuses. As you know we did receive the back protectors and used them for each event so far. I have to say, they have to be one of the most comfortable back protectors I have ever worn, not to mention that they conform to the curve of your back and cause any wear points or discomfort during the race.

Truly a great product.

I can happily say that I cannot attest to the protection they offer, because we have not had to test that aspect of the product. Which in my eyes is good. But I can reassure that with the level of commitment you put into your products it will work better than any other brand out there.

Don't worry, the moment that something does occur and it is tested, we will let you know.

With regards to the teams results so far. Everything has been excellent. Mark Burkhart won the first event in Shannonville with no problems, actually won by over 7 seconds. The second event saw some problems with a mishap in the qualifier, he ended up having to start on the back row for the final event. He got off to a good start, even with starting on the back row, worked his way up to about 5th and then got tangled up with a slower rider. Unfortunately he stalled the bike and couldn't get it back started until he about a lap down. Once he did get it started, he charged forward and did everything right and by the time the checkered flag dropped he was about to move into the current lap and start pushing for a top 5 position.

Me on the other hand started out the season with a 4th place after on ever riding the KTM 525 SMR for about 20 minutes in the practice session and qualifier. The second event was more dramatic. I ended up getting the hole shot and lead for the first 4 corners, then ended up crashing heading into the dirt section. When I fell, I landed on my shoulder really hard and dislocated my shoulder and needed to get it popped back into place. The bike still laying on it's side, once getting my shoulder back in place, I picked up the bike and got it started. Then realizing that I was a half a lap down from the first place rider. I put my head down and rode like I was on fire. Pushing lap after lap making passes in places where passes could only be made by air and water. Keeping focused I charged the track and worked my way back up into 3rd place, then the white flag came out and I made every attempt to make up one more spot, but was not able to get that position, and finished 3rd after going down on the first lap.

I will be heading to Gravity Park this weekend to compete in a Short track race and a SuperMoto TT event. Mark is testing this weekend near his home. But we will be going to the next SuperMoto Canada National on July 10th and 11th for the Parry Sound Bike Rally, I hear it is going to be a huge event. So wish us luck and I will be sure to inform you of the results shortly there after.

Thanks again for the support and the great products. I can't tell people enough about how comfortable they really are and not to mention the level of protection that far exceeds any others on the market today.

Only wish I could have this product mounted in my leathers.

Thanks again

Discipline:      SBX/SL/GS

Competition Level:

NORAM   - Prequalified 2008-2009

Revolution Tour  - Prequalified 2008-2009

Grand Prix   - Prequalified 2008-2009

Jeep King of the Mountain

Previous Results:

2008 – I became old enough to compete in Revolution Tour events and got 4th place in my first open class Boardercross race. After that I got a 21st and 22nd in the other Revolution Tours. I got a 13th in a NorAm Boardercross and finished the season with a 23rd in the Junior World Championships in Valmalenco, Italy. Then I came back to the states and won the USASA Nationals for Boardercross with ease. During the first week of June, I stayed in a house with a group chosen from Junior Worlds and other FIS events over the year and we trained with the US Team to fine-tune my skills and learn more about the physics of the sport.

2007 – Finished either 1st or 2nd in every Boardercross race except for a 6th place that I received after falling trying to pass in the finals during Nationals. I also got 6th place in the Slalom during Nationals and a 9th in Giant Slalom

2006 - Completed a 100% 1st place winning streak for all BoarderCross races, INCLUDING USASA Nationals. Also, placing 4th in Slalom and 15th in Giant Slalom placing 6th in Overall Alpine Ranking.

2005 - Raced in first BoarderCross course ever. Qualified for Nationals for BoarderCross, Giant Slalom, and Slalom. At Nationals, placed 9th in BoarderCross, 30th in Slalom, and 50th in Giant Slalom, placing 38th in Overall Alpine Ranking.

2004 - Competed in first snowboard competition and came home with first bronze metal for Giant Slalom and placed 5th in Slalom.

2008-2009 Goals:

My major goal this year is to make it back to Junior Worlds and get my name out by making it on the Podium this year in Nagano Japan.

I plan to dominate in the Copper Series Open Class as well this year and hope from there to make it on to the PacSun team

I also intend on getting at least one gold in the NorAm's and/or the Revolution Tours for this year.

Competing in USASA regionally in the open class, I hope to podium at least 3 times…hopefully the guy on top with the GOLD! 

Jesse W. Robson

  After growing up racing, I have spent the last five years pushing the limits both competing in Big Mountain competitions, as well as coaching the next generation of freeskiers.

  In the summers of 2006/07 I was part of the BASE freeride team out of Wanaka, NZ and soon made the decision to move to whistler for the winters. Now full time with the Whistler ski school, I work with many different age groups with private and freeride lessons. I also work as a trainer for park and pipe sessions for other instructors and jump in the weekly 7/11 Fire and Ice show.

  I plan to continue skiing as I go back to school and study both business and marketing in Vancouver. This will allow me to travel the Pacific North-West during the winter, as well as continue with the Fire and Ice show.

 Certification:

 CSIA   - 3  
            - Park and Pipe
 CSCF - 1