Motorcycle Racers Hall of Fame – Jonas Brown – Phil Morris Racing
Jonas Brown is a nine year old motocross and enduro racer who competes in the Phil Morris Racing Team. Competitions he has won so far include winning two consecutive club titles and two in the Welsh Championship. He also came 2nd in the RYMXC Club Championship during the 2017 season and 2nd in the PAR Homes Welsh Championships.
Jonas has FA357R Heavy Duty R Series brake pads fitted on his 2015 KTM 65.
Name:
Jonas Brown
Year of Birth:
2009
Team Name:
Phil Morris Racing
Discipline:
Motocross / Enduro
Highest Place Finish:
1st in club 2nd in Welsh 5th in British
Car/Bike Used:
2015 KTM 65
What`s your day job?
School boy.
What has been the highlight of your career so far?
Winning two consecutive club titles and two in Welsh Championship.
What would be your dream car/ motorcycle?
Any old school 500 Smoker MX bike.
Did you always want to be a racer or something else?
I asked my dad to race motocross as we were riding trials together.
Front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive or 2 wheels?
Two wheels.
What motorsport event would you most like to compete in?
MX Des Nations.
What is the most insane/scary/memorable drive/ ride you’ve ever had?
Losing the front at Shawbury chasing for the win, remounted took the win. Footage on Facebook page.
How involved are you in testing and mechanical tweaking before events?
We practice most weekends and I’m learning to feedback to my dad.
Where do you see yourself in five years time?
Top five national rider Australia.
What is your go to playlist or song before an event to get in the zone?
Back on Black – AC DC.
If you could try any other motorsport what one would you choose?
Baja truck racing.
What’s the fastest you’ve ever gone in a car or bike on track and when?
170mph at the IOM.
What is your daily drive or ride?
United Recruit BMX .
Who is your inspiration?
Toni Caroli.
What is the one thing you could not live without?
Bikes.
What is your favourite takeaway?
Chinese beef curry, chips and prawn crackers.
Do you have a favourite movie?
Real Steel.
Any bad habits?
I occasionally bite my nails.
Tell us something about you that most people would not know?
I hate having my hair cut.
Would you rather fight 100 horse-sized ducks or 1 duck-sized horse?
One duck sized horse.
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