Jake Whitaker


Biography

Name: Jake Whitaker

Born: 5 July 1991, Lower Hutt, New Zealand

Family: Lives with Mum and Dad, two older brothers and a younger sister

Family Pets: Zac and Jazz the dogs

Hometown: Wainuiomata, Wellington New Zealand

Hobbies: Trials Push Bike and MX Riding

Favorite Food: Mum’s Lasagna

1st Trial: North Island Summer Series 2003

Favorite Trial: South Island Champs in Alexandra [Awesome Rocks!]

Most Respected Rival Rider: Warren Laugesen, current NZ Champion

Most Memorable Moment: Going to the U.K and seeing the top riders in the World

Biggest Career Influence: Dad

Goals for 2007: To become NZ Champ and to achieve a Top 5 placing in the events I ride in Europe

Ultimate Aspiration in Life: To become World Champion

Personal Motto: If we knew we couldn’t fail, what wouldn’t we try

 

Jake