2019 Sponsored Racer Joe Collier
Joe CollierHello and welcome to Alex's Blog,
J&S Accessories Ltd are supporting a select
few racers for the 2019 season ahead - we wanted to get to know our riders a bit better and thought we would share their answers to our questions with you!
Enjoy!
Name: Joe Collier
Age: 24
From: Leicestershire
Social media handle/s: Facebook - JoeCollierRacing Twitter - JoeCollier111
2019 racing championship: National Superstock 1000
Previous race experience: Motocross, several Stock classes and Supersport
Racing number (or how you picked it): 11 - I was always 111 in motocross, but it works well with my name
Any superstition? I have a routine when I'm getting into my leathers/boots etc before a race and wouldn't like that to change.
First win? I can't remember the first ever one as started racing at 6, but last year was a big year for me so I loved my first win in Stock 1000 at Snetterton
First racing memory? My first ever race on a motocross bike, getting a podium and coming away with a 3rd place trophy
Any racing heroes when you were younger? Didn't really have one
How did you get in to racing? It's something my dad wanted me to do and I loved it
Do you ride on the road? No, not got a licence
Favourite piece of kit? Frank Thomas D-Air Suit
Favourite race track? Oulton Park
Hobbies outside of racing? Motocross, Trials Riding
Occupation outside of racing? Electrician
Aspirations in racing? To become a British Superbike champion
Any other thing you want to say? Thanks to J&S and Christiano for backing me again and putting me in the best suits money can buy!
Our pleasure Joe!
2019 is Joe's second year with support from J&S Accessories Ltd. Joe wears a made-to-measure Frank Thomas D-Air Leather racing suit. In wet races Joe wears a Frank Thomas Rainmaster Jacket.
Joe Collier in actionIf you want to see Joe in action you can follow him in the National Superstock 1000 which starts on Friday 19th April. You can also read about how he is getting along on the J&S Supported Rider Blogs that we will be releasing after every round so keep your eyes peeled!
Until next time, stay safe,
Alex
