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Rider Profiles - Daniel Mclachlan

Name: Daniel Mclachlan
Date of Birth: 18-Aug-78
Place of Birth: Lower Hutt
Education: 7th Form - Hutt Valley High School
Occupation: Postie
Hometown: Lower Hutt
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 68 kg
Family Involvement: Mum & Dad Pit Crew
Hobbies: Trail Biking & Flying
First Race: Bucket Racing at Kaitoke on my CB125T
First Win: Same day as first race on CB125T
Favourite Circuit/Track: Phillip Island ~ Australia
Career Highlights: Private Pilots Licence
Racing Highlights: 3rd 250 Production at SBK Phillip Island - 1998
1st NZ 250cc Production - 1998
2nd 600 Production - 1999
1st NZ Formula Two - 1999
3rd NZ 600 Production - 2000
Team: Kawasaki
Current Machine: ZX6R
Helmet: SHOEI
Boots: Alpingstars
Other Gear: Leda Leathers
First Wheels: CB125T
Other Sports/Interest: Flying, All Motorsports
Favourite Food/Drink: Pasta
Favourite Book: The Lord of the Rings
Favourite Film: Terminator
Person you Admire: Valentino Rossi
Best advise you've been given: Stay fit and focussed and you will succeed
Worst advise you've been given: Don't worry about putting money in the parking meeting
Ambition for this season: Win the 600 Production Championship
The importance of personal goals: Personal Goals give direction to your career
1999-2000 NZ Results: 1st NZ FII Championship
3rd NZ 600 Production Championship
1998-1999 Major Results: 2nd 600 Production Championship