| DATE OF BIRTH: |
27 January 1979 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH: |
Christchurch |
| EDUCATION: |
6th Form |
| OCCUPATION: |
Self employed Saw & Tool sharpener |
| HOMETOWN: |
Kirwee (where??) |
| HEIGHT: |
180cm |
| WEIGHT: |
75kg |
| FAMILY INVOLVEMENT: |
Married to Rachael, Dad helps out |
| HOBBIES: |
Looking after my two Great Danes |
| FIRST RACE: |
Ruapuna 1995 |
| FIRST WIN: |
Ruapuna 1996 |
| FAVOURITE CIRCUIT/TRACK: |
Laguna Seca (USA) |
| CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: |
Finishing 21st at the '97' 125cc Australian GP |
| RACING HIGHLIGHTS: |
NZ 125cc Champion at 17yrs |
| TEAM: |
Garden City Bowl |
| CURRENT MACHINE: |
Honda RS250R |
| HELMET: |
Suomy |
| BOOTS: |
Alpinestars |
| OTHER GEAR: |
Tiger Angel Leathers, Spidi Gloves |
| FIRST WHEELS: |
1984 DR125 Suzuki (basket case) |
| OTHER SPORTS/INTEREST: |
Tenpin Bowling |
| FAVOURITE FOOD/DRINK: |
Nothing like a good steak! |
| FAVOURITE BOOK: |
Stephen King (the langoliers) |
| PERSON YOU ADMIRE: |
Mick Doohan (that man never gave up) |
| BEST ADVISE YOU'VE BEEN GIVEN: |
You can go round there faster than that! |
| WORST ADVISE YOU'VE BEEN GIVEN: |
You can go round there faster than that! |
| AMBITION FOR THIS SEASON: |
Win 250GP class |
| THE IMPORTANCE OF PERSONAL GOALS: |
Reminds you to keep on trying even when it looks grim... |
| NEW ZEALAND RESULTS: |
NZ 125 Champion 1996/97
NZ 125 GP Winner 1996/97
NZ F3 GP Winner 1997
NZ 125 TT Winner 1996
Lots of KOR wins in 125cc - F3 & F2 |
| INTERNATIONAL RESULTS: |
21st at 1997 Australian GP
6th at 125cc WSB Support race at Laguna Seca (borrowed bike) |
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