Proven Moto Powered Jake Canada Shows Speed at Anaheim Supercross
Livingston, CA (January 7, 2014) – 51FIFTY Energy entered the Supercross with a new rider in Jake Canada (#66), new team staff and created an immediate positive impression both on and off the track in the debut round for the 2014 season.
The 51FIFTY Energy Drink pits were buzzing as thousands of fans from the sold-out event visited the team pits throughout the day. Fans experienced a meet and greet with Jake Canada during the autograph signing and received free samples and other give-aways. Fans also had the opportunity to enter to win a 2013 SX Honda CRF250R and trip for two to the Vegas SX.
They could also donate ‘Loose Change’ to the 51FIFTY Autism Money Car in support of their Race for Autism campaign.
When the gate dropped for the the first 250 Heat race of the season, Jake rocketed out on his CRF250R and came around the first turn in 2nd to the screams of his mechanic Drew Hopkins. Riding, admittedly, tight in the first few laps, Jake relinquished a few positions to the factory-backed riders but gathered himself together, put in solid laps and with a top 5 finish transferred directly to the main.
With 45,000+ screaming fans eagerly awaiting the gate drop for the first Main Event in 2014, Jake and another rider came together in the first few feet. Determined to move forward, Jake went wide in one of the high bowl berms and was pushed off the track, tipping over down the hill. Spotting the field nearly 20 seconds, Canada showed the speed, promise, and endurance Team Manager Jeremy Coker expected when he signed the likable local Temecula rider.
“The adage still applies, ‘you can’t win a championship at Round 1, but you can certainly lose it,’ explained Jeremy Coker. “Jake showed everyone the heart and speed he possesses and charged from dead last, passing riders every lap to finish 12th. We’re proud of his effort and confident he’ll be up front all year.”
“I’m never happy with 12th place but my speed was there and I made solid passes in the main,” explained Jake Canada. “Nobody wants to be in dead last after th
e first lap but I stayed focused and worked my way forward. The positive I take-away is that I have the speed and was as strong on the last lap as I was on the first. Phoenix can’t come fast enough!”
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