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THE RISE OF<br />
JAMIE<br />
CARPENTER<br />
Jamie Carpenter is a rising star in the MX2 class who topped the podium during the second round<br />
of the Revo ACU British Motocross Championship Fuelled By Gulf Race Fuels at Foxhill. The GRT<br />
Impact KTM team is primarily a youth based team who is breaking into the professional motocross<br />
scene with riders like Jamie Carpenter. We caught up with Jamie after Foxhill to see how he feels<br />
going forward in the Championship.<br />
Firstly, first place on the podium at Foxhill, what are your thoughts on that?<br />
It was an amazing day for me, taking myself and the teams first British Championship Overall Win is a day we will remember! I<br />
have been working for this for years and especially after picking up an injury with a long recovery at the end of last season. Ever<br />
since I got back on the bike in January I have been slowly building, so to get on the podium and an overall win this early in the<br />
season is a great feeling.<br />
What’s it like Riding with the GRT impact KTM team who are successfully now breaking into the professional<br />
motocross scene?<br />
The past few years I have been a privateer prepping my own bikes along with the help of my Dad at the<br />
races. Joining the GRT Impact KTM has been very good for me as it has alleviated me from a lot of jobs which<br />
makes it easier for me to focus on my training and racing. Everyone in the team is great and they put on a<br />
very professional set up!<br />
Moving forward are you looking to replicate your riding at Foxhill and push for more podium<br />
positions?<br />
To get on the podium as much as possible is my goal at the British Championship so I hope to keep the<br />
ball rolling after my recent performances.<br />
How are you feeling going to Lyng, it’s a different type of circuit to Foxhill, what are<br />
your plans?<br />
Lyng is more of a sandy surface which I prefer so I am excited for it! The start<br />
plays a big part racing at Lyng so I will try sharpening up on those and my sand<br />
skills in the week before the race.<br />
How are you going to tackle the track?<br />
For me if I can execute qualifying and pull good starts the rest will take care of its self, I<br />
have put in the work so I know my fitness is there and that I have the pace to run at the<br />
front.<br />
How are you feeling going to Lyng, it’s a different type of circuit to Foxhill, what are<br />
your plans?<br />
GRT Impact KTM, Holeshot Motocross, Impact Bodywork, JGR Performance, KAS Suspension, CI Sport, Motul UK, Airport<br />
Autos, Southern Fire & Security, Dep Pipes, Metro Plumbers Brighton, Southern Kitchens, Mole Valley Landscaping,<br />
Metrics Engineering, Acerbis UK , Dirty Devil Products, CrossX Racing, Greenstar Property Services, Seryt UK , Whites<br />
Transport, Thurrock Car & Van Rental, Paul Grimshaw Vehicle Movements, GiveAwayLife, King & Stevens Ltd<br />
Last but not least my family for all their time and commitment!
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