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RELEASE Jeremiah Jones readies for Gatorback Comeback
 Chino, CA - March 3, 2006 - Team
Suzuki/Yoshimura rider Jeremiah Jones is busy
planning a strong comeback after a disappointing
start to the GNC 2006 Series. Rounds one and two
were plagued by impact-induced structural damage
that resulted in some point killing DNF's.
Undaunted by the standings, the amicable
Kentuckian is pretty happy and optimistic about
the rest of the season. "We've had some bad luck
these first two races.? Now it's just getting
back on track and staying focused. I just need
to put those races behind me and go forward."
Not much could get this rider down right now.
He's a new husband and dad and couldn't be
prouder of his brand new 2? month old son
Jeremiah Nathaniel Jones. Jeremiah gained a
coach as well as a beautiful bride when he
married Jamie as she has some impressive racing
credentials as well. "Jamie knows all about what
is going on and what I should be doing. She
gives me an incredible amount of support," Jones
says with a smile.
The Joneses have purchased a motorhome to travel
and live in during the season. "It's fun,"
Jeremiah explains. "We bought the motorhome so
we don't have to be apart. We travel, have fun,
ride and get ready for the next race."
Jones knows all about the value of ATV riding as
a family affair. He began riding at seven and
started racing at 15. His parents financially
backed his decision to become a pro racer and
his dad tweaked wrenches for him until he signed
with Team Suzuki/Yoshimura. "If it weren't for
my father and mother to set the standard, I
wouldn't be where I am," Jeremiah reflects. "I
was very fortunate to get what I've got, but
I've worked my butt off too!"
Jeremiah is definitely working his butt of right
now.? He and teammate Doug Gust are practicing
together near Gainesville getting ready for the
race next weekend at Gatorback Cycle Park in
Gainesville, FL.
Although they practice side by side, their
riding styles are completely opposite.? Jones
describes Gust's style: "Doug is a really calm,
smooth, steady rider.? He runs a good steady
pace throughout the whole race and likes to
drive the corners. I'm just wild on the track
and go as fast as I can."
Team Manager Wayne Hinson agrees laughingly.
"Jones is a like a gunslinger out there! Ever
since I saw him win at Unadilla last summer, I
knew you just had to get him out front and watch
him take off with the same kind of intensity and
fire as a Wild West Gunslinger."
Either way you ride it - smooth and precise or
wild and wide open - the new team bike is built
to win. The all-new 2006 Suzuki QuadRacer
LT-R450 is an exciting racing machine.? Now that
the riders have a month of practice in, they are
both really excited about it.? "I think the bike
is awesome," Jones says. "It's a true all-out
performance race bike. It's fun to ride and has
a lot of really great characteristics."
So as we approach Gatorback, Team
Suzuki/Yoshimura rider Jeremiah "The Gunfighter"
Jones is calm and cool. He has that same look in
his eyes that you see in those old time Westerns
right before someone pulls the trigger. No
matter who wins and what happens, there is no
question that Jones will be smiling at the end
of the day. That's just the kind of guy he is.
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