Dave McKenna (stunt rider) explained

Dave McKenna
Birth Date:1987 9, df=yes
Occupation:Stunt performer

Dave McKenna (born 8 September 1987) is an Australian street bike stunt performer from Ballarat, Victoria.[1]

Biography

Career

Mckenna started his career at the age of 20,[2] having watched street bike stunt riding in his teens, he took up the sport in 2007.[3] In 2013 he was the first Australian stunt performer to be signed by Yamaha Motor.[4] The official partnership then launched the new Yamaha MT-09 in the Australian market with a full length TVC and custom stunt modified MT-09's.[5] Resident in Sydney, McKenna has performed at events such as the A1 Grand Prix, China Super bikes Championship, V8 Supercars, Moto GP, Nitro Championships,[6] the Australian Tattoo and Body Expo,[7] Ballarat Swap Meet,[8] and York Motorcycle Festival.[9]

Charities

Having beaten cancer twice at a young age McKenna supports charities by participating in awareness raising performances for organisations such as Make a Wish Foundation; Cancer Council Australia; the Sony Foundation and the Black Dog Ride.[10]

Sponsors

Yamaha Motor Australia, Shark Helmets, Ixon apparel, Yamalube,Yamaha Motorcycle Insurance

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bio. www.davemckenna.com.au. Dave McKenna Official Website. 14 July 2014.
  2. Web site: Cairns. Nicole. Ballarat stunt rider secures major sponsorship deal. www.thecourier.com.au. 11 July 2013 . The Courier. 15 July 2014.
  3. Web site: Bio. www.davemckenna.com.au. Dave McKenna Official Website. 14 July 2014.
  4. News: Rapid Bikes Motorcycle Magazine. Editor. Top Aussie Stuntrider Dave McKenna Joins Yamaha. 25 February 2014. Rapid Bikes Motorcycle Magazine. 21 May 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20140327234651/http://www.rapidbikes.com.au/post/2013/05/21/Top-Aussie-stuntrider-Dave-McKenna-joins-Yamaha.aspx. 27 March 2014. dead.
  5. Web site: Yamaha MT-09 The Uncertainty Principle. www.yamaha-motor.com.au. Yamaha Motor. 15 July 2014.
  6. Web site: Mckenna. Dave. Dave Mckenna Stunt Rider at Yamaha Motor Australia Sydney, Australia. Linkedin. 29 July 2014.
  7. Web site: Gardiner. Emma. Tattoo and Body Art Expo to add Auckland show. www.spicenews.com.au. 11 March 2014 . Spice News. 15 July 2014.
  8. Web site: Stunt bike mania: don't try this at home. www.armidaleexpress.com.au/. 20 February 2014 . The Armidale Express. 15 July 2014.
  9. Web site: 2014 York Motorcycle Festival. www.mcnews.com.au. 15 April 2014 . MC News. 15 July 2014.
  10. Web site: This Is No Stunt! Stunt Bike Rider Becomes BDR Ambassador. www.blackdogride.com.au. Black Dog Ride Australia. 15 July 2014.

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