Jake Canada Returns to Oakland SX
Livingston, CA (January 28, 2014) – 51FIFTY team rider Jake Canada returned to the Oakland Supercross after missing last weeks race at Anaheim. While lingering injuries limited the #66 to only a few hours of practice and testing, Jake showed speed from the initial practice session through the Main. 
Oakland, less than an hour from the home of title sponsor 51FIFTY Energy Drink, brought out the companies staff, friends and family to cheer on Jake. Though pulled in myriad of directions, Canada’s focus remained steadfast on finishing inside the top 5. With only minor adjustments from suspension engineer Graeme Brough after practice, Jake was confident in his bike set up, speed and ready for the night program.
In his Heat race, the #66 was positioned toward the inside, timed the gate perfectly and drove a tight line inside into turn one in front of the pack. A few errors on the first lap allowed riders by but Jake settled in, received great television time, and finished 5th transferring to the Main. Canada’s start in the Main unfortunately was the opposite of his heat, coming out of turn 1 toward the back of the pack. Known for his ability to slice his way through traffic, Jake fought toward to the front and again was featured extensively on the Fox Sports 1 live television broadcast. Moving into the top 9, Jake was determined to pass the pack of riders just ahead but a costly mistake on the last lap stalled his CRF250 and dropped Canada to 11th.
“I’m want to say I’m proud of my ride but I’m not. I had a terrible start and
while I was able to pass guys the lead pack was gone. You can’t spot these guys 10-15 seconds on the first few laps and expect to podium,” explained Jake Canada. “I expected better of myself and while the whole crew on the team has been supportive, especially after my Phoenix crash, for me, the flight home won’t be pleasant. I’ll use this as motivation and be ready for Anaheim.”
Jake Canada and 51FIFTY Energy Drink will be at Malcolm Smith Motorsports this coming Friday (Jan. 31) as part of their huge Open House/Autograph Signing. Stop by and meet Jake Canada and host of Factory riders from 5:00 – 7:00 pm.
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