Brantford ON Canada - Aug 27th 2012
TWO EQUALS EIGHT FOR SZOKE
The prophecy on the back of Jordan Szoke’s BK Designs HJC helmet came true this weekend as Jordan made
Canadian Superbike history by winning his eighth Mopar Canadian Superbike Title. The design, inspired by
Jordan’s Japanese-esque theme was the symbol for the number
eight with a question mark running through the middle.
There was no question during Round #5 on Saturday as Jordan
finished an incredibly close second place during an exciting 20 lap
battle around the 3.9 km circuit known now as Canadian Tire
Motorsport Park. Szoke finished a scant 0.118 seconds behind the
victor on his BMW S1000RR earning him 252 championship
points to secure the title with one full round remaining on
Sunday. “How awesome is it to bring the Canada Cup home with
me again.” says Szoke. “I have it put back up on the mantle here at home where it has sat for seven years. It
felt very strange not having it there last year; I really wanted it extra bad this season.”
Sunday’s Round #6 race had Szoke in the driver’s seat, with his eighth championship firmly secured he was
able to race for “the win” instead of for championship points. A fierce battle ensued with three superbike
riders battling it out all the way to the final turn. Szoke swapped the lead and ran wide through the last turn to
finish another extremely close second place. “What an amazing weekend.” says Szoke “We have had so much
success here this weekend I can’t be anything but happy. Although leaving without a win is also a little
disappointing. I cannot remember the last time I haven't won at CTMP.”
Szoke not only wrapped up his Superbike title, his Waznie Racing/Parts Canada/BMW Motorrad also won the
Inside Motorcycles prestigious ”Team of the Year Award”. “This sport is coveted as an individual sport,” says
Szoke “but you cannot win something like this on your own. You have an entire crew behind you that
provides you with a safe motorcycle that you can win on and an atmosphere to feel comfortable in. Thank you
to my entire team: John Cornwell, Derek Uttley, Matt Van Tilborg, Jean Bancroft, Dan Fargo, my mom Sandy,
my dad Bob, and my wife Amy. We also can’t forget our sponsors that made this team a reality.”
To watch Szoke in action at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park visit CSBK TV:
Round #5:
Race:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpLQK0oNGk0&feature=share&list=UU8_1VVvk7NKMFMOQ38xKKzQ
Podium:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSQXLzw4YPc&feature=share&list=UU8_1VVvk7NKMFMOQ38xKKzQ
Interview:
http://youtu.be/tVrNaBO00lE
Round #6
Race:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBy2660F5SI&feature=share&list=UU8_1VVvk7NKMFMOQ38xKKzQ
Podium:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5fMN4k0T7E&feature=share&list=UU8_1VVvk7NKMFMOQ38xKKzQ
Jordan Szoke would like to thank:
Waznie Racing Inc, Parts Canada, BMW Motorrad, Alpinestars, HJC, Akrapovic, Pirelli, Motul, BlackfootDirect.com, Vortex,
Hotbodies, DID, Oakley, NGK, BK Designs, RobbieO Enterprises, Medical Data Carrier, Ohlins, Moto-Mod Suspension,
ViSalusSport.com, Stomp Grip, Chickenhawk, Strodes, Bicycle Works, photobOb, Just Transmissions, Gas Gas Pacific
Jordan Szoke
2012 BMWS1000RR - Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, Bowmanville ON - photo courtesy of Brian Couture and photobob