A three month break hasn't slowed down Kempsey’s Jayden Holder, as he claimed victory at the annual Casey Stoner Cup in two classes on the weekend.
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The eight-year-old competed in the Under 7-9 65cc and the Under 7-10 80-modified classes and was first to cross the finish line in the final of both events.
The race meeting at Kurri Kurri was Jayden’s second time competing on the track this year after the junior took a break to rejuvenate himself.
Jayden’s uncle Dylan Holder claimed the youngster hadn’t lost his speed.
“He’s only had the one club day this year but he was still flying around the track,” Dylan said.
“Jayden won a bunch of the heats and despite his goggles fogging up he still managed to steer his way to victory.”
After the qualifying heats, Jayden went into the final of the 65cc class in second position while he was first in the 80 modified.
Jayden suffered early setbacks in both finals, as he went into the first corner in both races in third position.
However, the young speedster managed to maintain his composure to steer his way to the front by the end of both finals.
He’s only had the one club day this year but he was still flying around the track.
- Dylan Holder
“Jayden didn’t have the best starts but he rode outside the other competitors and got the lead back quickly,” Dylan said.
“He’s a good racer and although he’s still young, he has been in a lot of tough situations and worked his way out of them.”
Jayden bested 16 competitors in the 65cc and 18 in the 80 modified.
The Kempsey rider will be back on the track competing in the same classes in two weeks time at the Track Masters in Newcastle.
Jayden is hoping to continue his form into the Australian Titles held at the Kurri Kurri track in June and the Long Track titles at Tamworth.
Dylan appreciates the support from businesses Rock Motorcycles and John Warren from Silkolene Oils.
