Jake Canada Pours it on at Anaheim
Livingston, CA (February 4, 2014) – 51FIFTY team rider Jake Canada was all smiles as he rode into the pits to the open arms of his parents and team staff after the 250 Main. The 2014 season has not gone according to plan for Jake who had crashed out of a main (Phoenix) and missed a round (Anaheim 2) with injuries. That changed at ‘ANA3” amid the hugs, high 5’s and sprayed cans of 51FIFTY Energy Drink as Jake thanked those who’ve supported him throughout the year. After running in 3rd against the powerhouse factory teams for a majority of the Main, Jake was fired up on his performance and confident it foreshadowed greater things to come.
While typically a great starter in Heat races, Jake would become mired in a first turn pile up and spot the deep, talented pack a few straightaways
. As the laps in Heat #1 wore down, mechanic Drew Hopkins let the #66 know exactly how many position he needed to earn in order to qualify for the main. Riding with aggression, Jake continually passed riders on the slippery Anaheim surface moving his way forward. What had seemed out of reach, a direct transfer to the main, became a moot point as the rider in the bright Alias gear moved into a qualify spot on lap 5 and continued passing riders to finish 7th at the checkered flag.
When the gate dropped for the 250 Main, the top factory riders had a great view of Canada’s’ dual FMF exhaust system as he rocketed to the front. At the end of lap one, Jake was firmly in 3rd and running with the leaders. On lap 10, after sparing back and forth with Cooper Webb for 3rd, the pace, nerves and tight riding started to effect Canada and a few factory riders would eventually work their way past.
“I knew I had the speed and running up front in the Main, I proved that to myself. Lately, I’ve been starting near the back of the pack and moving forward, which mentally is easier. Tonight I was up front early, riding at the leaders pace and I just haven’t done that this year,” explained Jake Canada. “I needed that ride and now I’ll calm down when I’m up there, not ride so tight, breathe, and give myself a great chance to finish on the box.”
Jake Canada and 51FIFTY Energy Drink will be at Toyota of Escondido this coming Thursday (Feb. 6th) as part of their Open House/Autograph Signing. Stop by and meet Jake Canada and host of Factory riders from 6:00 – 7:00 pm.
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