Meet Jack Kew - 2018 Torque Racing Sponsored Rider

Every year Torque Racing offers sponsorship to up and coming riders in the TBEC / BEC among others.  This year we're sponsoring TBEC racer Jack Kew who gave us a quick interview ahead of his first race of the 2018 season:

​How did you first get into the off road biking scene?
Through friends at first, just riding on any cheap bike we could lay out hands on. My first bike being a Suzuki TS!! I was about 16 when i really found my true love for the sport though!

​What made you choose the KTM 300?
​​Some of my favourite  riders were on the KTMs and that’s what brought me onto it originally. I just love the way they feel, I like the low down torque, and power delivery on my 300!

Money no object, what's your dream bike?
 2007 CR250 because I think it’s iconic being the last of the great Honda  2 strokes!
 
How was last seasons racing?
 Got off to a good start then plummeted midway through the year with a couple of bike failures and accidents taking any chance of a top 3 championship away from me!
 
What did you learn from it?
 Keep my maintenance a little bit higher and be in it for the long game not just a sprint!
 
What will you do differently this season?
Don’t think I’m going to change too much apart from maintenance and fitness.  Just get my head down get stronger and work more on my fitness.
 
What is your goal for this season?
To get firmly in the top 3 looking for a 1st or 2nd if possible in the category of E3
 
What's your ultimate goal? Can you see yourself doing the Dakar? Romaniacs? The Erzberg Rodeo?
Would love to get into the Dakar, also Romaniacs is definitely on the cards in the near future, it’s something I have always wanted to complete!
 
What do you do to keep bike fit?
 I go to the gym 3 times a week to work on cardio and all round body conditioning. Of course I try to ride as much as possible too!

Two or four stroke?
Two
 
KTM or Yamaha?
KTM
 
Prefer riding in the Summer or Winter?
Summer
 
​How far can you wheelie?
Very far… haha 

Anything else?
Torque Racing Services are sponsoring me with an amazing tyre and parts package, great help,  and just unbeatable support! Martin and the team have a wealth of knowledge and connections to allow me to be the best I can be!

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