Jake Lewis!

[wayne]

wsbk pratice
jakes times started at 2.26.862 and came down to 2;15.222 so 9th overall ,
his times coming down each lap so with more track time who knows, others have had testing so hes a little behind on that too
his race is between superbike races tomorrow, go the kiwi

[Biggles08]

wsbk pratice
jakes times started at 2.26.862 and came down to 2;15.222 so 9th overall ,
his times coming down each lap so with more track time who knows, others have had testing so hes a little behind on that too
his race is between superbike races tomorrow, go the kiwi

That's awesome! Good going Jake!!!

[puddytat]

GO!!!!! the Mainlander!!

[SWERVE]

Was watching live timing last nite too.
Although it was way past my bedtime....!
Judging by the times the conditions were dodgy... going by sessions an hour or so earlier i would say it had been wet...but drying.. and poss showers (guessing)
Jake looks like he rode with his head.... gradually picking away at the times . He looked like he was not as quick in the last 2 sectors, but was really making big progress in sector 1/2.
Also towards the end of session a lot crashed..... in particular those who were in the top 6 qualifiers.
Dont know if there are 4 or 5 on a row in grid positions so he maybe on 2nd or 3rd row?
Still a sterling effort...... as Wayne said most have had testing and more time on bike................. im sure Jake wont disapoint tonite at 12.35.
Always thought Assen ran on a Saturday......it used to.

Also notied that UK rider who finished last in most (if not all) races last year......... failed to get within the % cut off time this time........... would have thought last years results would have proven he was not a contender......... more money than sense obviously.

[budda]

......... more money than sense obviously.

Well qualified to be a RACER then Merv !!!!!!!!........ I understand Jake had a spot of bother at one stage, but as usual, his times kept improving, and he IS in a good head-space, which is vital. GOOOOOO Jake

[puddytat]

So is he riding a 600?
Supposedly www.bahistv.tk/p/watch-other-online.html is showing all races for free...

[wayne]

a impressive 6th well done

[SWERVE]

a impressive 6th well done

Thanks for update Wayne.
Set my alarm and got up at 12.30 but when it was put back in the schedule i had to admit defeat and bed won (up at 5.30am)
Thats a great start... good points in the bag
WELL DONE JAKE

[jellywrestler]

a impressive 6th well done

given the time spreads it looked like it was a tough race with a lot of DNF's so great work Jake, there's a lot of folk here keeping an eye on ya

[steveyb]

http://www.nzsbk.com/2012/04/jake-le...urce=BP_recent

Yeah defnily, yeah nah, all over it...

Ahh us Kiwis eh, we all do the greatest interviews....

GO BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Biggles08]

http://www.nzsbk.com/2012/04/jake-le...urce=BP_recent

Yeah defnily, yeah nah, all over it...

Ahh us Kiwis eh, we all do the greatest interviews....

GO BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!

He didn't mention Kiwibiker!!!!!!

hehehe

Good Work Jake!

[jellywrestler]

monza this weekend folks

[SWERVE]

Jake qualified 2nd for the race at Monza tody
He was leading the qualifying for most of the session but narrowly pipped for pole by first round winner in last few minutes.
He and pole sitter are only riders in the 2:15,s
AWESOME JAKE................... Italian living must agree with you.

[DidJit]

Update from NZSBK:

Jake Lewis has spent the weekend at Snetterton Park in the UK at the British superbike round, making many contacts and looking for opportunities in BSB.

Jake has a test this Wedensday at Mallory Park for team GR Motorsport on their Aprilia RSV4 Superstock 1000. After meeting and working with Jake over the weekend, team owner Brent Gladwin today has offered Jake a full day test on one of their two Aprilia RSV4s at Mallory.

"I am really excited about the opportunity to test for GR Motorsport on one of their RSV4s. Just watching the racing here in the weekend you can't help but want to get out there and give it your best shot. I have to thank Brent for this opportunity and a special thank you to Johnny Hepburn from Timaru Metal recyclers for the contact with team owner Brent Gladwin. I will make the most of this opportunity on Wednesday." But before this, team owner Brent is to put Jake through a full fitness test at the gym on Monday prior to the test Wednesday. "I will let you know how it all goes — including the gym!"

Jake Lewis

[SWERVE]

Isnt that fantastic news. GR Motorsport are one of the players too.
Hope he has a great day at Mallory (its short and quite fast..or was) Im sure he will make a BIG impression.
A true young kiwi who "is walking the walk"
How many of our "distributor riders had to do a fitness test before being allowed to ride........!