Team Dunlop 2010 Team Announcements, Day 7

Whos Next? Day 7: Jace Owen and Dakota Alix

Jace Owen #401

Hometown: Charleston, Il

2009 Bikes / Classes: Suzuki 85/105

2010: Suzuki 85/105

Jace's nickname is 'Lil Bro’. He is fifteen years old and lives in Charleston, Illinois. He loves motocross and his racing number is 401. Jace started riding a motorcycle when he was four and began his racing career doing flat track. His favorite amateur national is Loretta’s, and his favorite trick is the Whip. His sponsors are Rockstar Makita Suzuki, Dunlop, Factory Connection, FMF, Shift, JMS, Smith, and all other sponsors that come with Rockstar Makita Suzuki. When he is not competing, Jace likes hanging out with friends, playing X-Box, road biking, BMXing, playing basketball, and working out. He tried snowboarding for the first time just a week ago and loved it! He has been training in southern California this winter and feels that it has been really good. Jace's most notable championships were at the Mini O’s this past year when he won five championships, two Olympiads, and was then awarded the Fox Bronze Boot. His favorite quote is: “Hard work beats talent not working hard”.

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Dakota Alix #37

Hometown: Jay, VT

2009 Bikes / Classes: Suzuki&Honda 85

2010: Suzuki & Honda 85/Supermini

Dakota has been working with Colleen and the MTF crew for two plus years now and has been on a rather steep learning curve. We will be looking for him to continue on this path for some time and hope he continues to be a threat in the coming nationals. Dakota had a respectable second place run in the supermini outdoor, and his first title in the supercross.

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A little about the team:

These 18 top amateur racers and future stars are carefully selected by Dunlop race staff based on race results, rider character, hometown region and OEM brand. These riders represent Dunlop Tires at AMA national amateur racing competitions and many other events across the country. All 18 Team Dunlop National riders receive the highest level of support available from Dunlop for amateur racing activities and are viewed as role models for the thousands of Dunlop support riders from all across the nation. Being a part of the Team Dunlop National squad also offers riders the opportunity to be featured in national Dunlop advertising campaigns throughout the racing season. They each have their own rider profile pages on TeamDunlop.com with photos, video, and results.

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