It’s difficult to race week after week when
you’re in school and holding down a full- time job, so Jeremy sought sponsorships to help him fund his racing endeavors. He said, “I bought my first BMW at Bob’s BMW, and I was actually the first to plate the S 1000 RR on the street in Maryland in 2010. I like Bob Henig’s business mindset but sought his approval of road racing as a key marketing venture, which at that time he was strictly against. I figured I could convince him that road racing was not dead in the U.S. I still have to get him to come to a race though! The dealership has been really good to me and has connected me with many of my other sponsors. The staff there is down to earth, and the fact that they were never a race shop has not affected their support for me or any- one I send there looking for race parts. At times, the deal- ership has even allowed one of their S 1000 RR Master Techs to come to the races, which is such a blessing even if they didn’t have to fix anything, because it gives me peace of mind. “My sponsors are all com-
panies I respect, and I enjoy their products first and fore- most; I think a lot racers have to go where the money is and ride with gear that isn't the safest or the best out there. I get that, but I am glad that I have been blessed with some awesome compa- nies to market for. My title sponsors besides Bob’s are the BMW MOA, Liqui-Moly, Dunlop, Schuberth and Held. My support sponsors are Andrew Swenson Designs,
DrippinWet.com for decals, K-Tech Sus- pension, Chickenhawk Racing, Velocity Calibrations, Vortex Racing, SpeedMob, Arrow, Sidi, Steve Weir (a BMW Data Engi- neer), and Motorcycle Xcitement. I also get support and help from Veterans Empow- ered Through Motorsports (VETM) which is a 501(c)3 organization very dear to my heart. “The BMW MOA race trailer has surely
provided a ton of exposure while driving around to different races across the U.S. People are always honking and tagging me in photos.” Coaching other riders at track days is an important way for Jeremy to be able to offer
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mentorship to younger or beginning riders, especially since he got so much from his track day courses once he transitioned to racing. “I was asked by Roger Lyle to come coach for him years ago in an effort to help me get more saddle time and present what I know from racing and riding to track day enthusiasts,” Jeremy said. “Now saddle time is always needed to prevent a road racing version of ring-rust, but I coach for Roger Lyle Motorcycle Xcitement today mostly because I love helping people improve and become safer and more proficient riders. I have ridden with many different organiza- tions throughout my nine years in this sport, and I like riding with MX because of
awesome to take to the track. In talking with Nate Kern while coaching at the RR Fest at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, his modified “HP-T” would be the perfect bike to start up the Boxer Cup here in the U.S. again. I would surely be willing to race that series.” Jeremy says that somebody with a “nor-
mal” bike, that is, not a purpose-built race bike, can easily attend a track day. “I wouldn't replace anything before going out the first time. I think getting to ride the bike the way you do on the street on the track is going to be an eye opener for those that come out. But to prepare, you merely need to ensure that the bike is not leaking flu- ids—especially oil and cool- ant—and then tape up ALL the lights. After their first day at the track, then they can talk with a coach or even the deal- ership and ask about increas- ing performance for braking, speed or suspension components. “In addition, a military
rider would benefit greatly from a class like Motorcycle Xcitement, off track and on track coaching, as much or as little as he/she would like. Plenty of track time. A safe environment in which he/she can feel comfortable to prac-
the laid-back family atmosphere and
because Roger’s biggest goal for anyone attending his track days is to have FUN! “It doesn’t matter if you ride a K bike or
an R nineT. No matter what motorcycle a person is riding they can enjoy a track day. At the same time while they are enjoying that track day they are secretly learning! From braking to throttle control, the input concept of less is more, body position, it is applicable to ALL, and the most fun of all is being able to push you and your motorcycle as hard as you want, to test your brakes – late braking; testing your lean angle – how low can you go; testing your throttle response – how fast does your bike acceler- ate; and how fast does your bike go? Any bike can do all of this in a controlled and safer environment than the street, all while having someone with more experience and in some cases, professional road racers give you pointers. In the case of the R nineT there is the new 9T Racer that would be
tice skills he/she learned or was asked to try off track. Mentorship if so desired and time allows. An atmosphere that is strictly con- trolled (except on track riding) by how much or how little a person wants to be involved.” Jeremy wrapped up our time together by
saying, “I wish when I started that people cared or rather people knew how to engage sport bike riders as much as people do today. I wish I had the opportunities that service members have today to take advan- tage of track days and professional courses, but more importantly I wish young riders getting into sportbike riding came to the track or to schools to learn more about their bike and themselves. I’m tired of losing friends or friends of friends to careless cag- ers or street riding that’s too immature. The track is the place to go 150-plus mph on your bike, and I bet there is one within an hour of you.”
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