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Jake Johnson Shakes Up AMA Flat Track

Thursday, May 07, 2009
Just when the industry thought the silly season was over and the riders were set for the season, "Jersey" Jake Johnson is stirring things up.

Singles Champion Jake Johnson Mike Hackers races Flat Track on the CRF450 Honda for Mike Hackers team. Jake Johnson will now be a threat in the AMA Pro Grand National Twins Series
(top) Singles Champion Jake Johnson races Flat Track on the CRF450 Honda for Mike Hacker's team. (bottom) Johnson's famed number one will be planted on Mike Hacker's prepped CRF450 Honda machines for the rest of the season.
Earning two championship titles under the singles platform aboard American Suzuki; Johnson's famed number one will be planted on Mike Hacker's prepped CRF450 Honda machines for the rest of the season.

Johnson a versatile racer made the switch during the long hiatus after the seasons opener in Daytona. Currently, after two rounds of competition Johnson sits in ninth position.

At the same time of his parting with his previous team, Jake will now be a threat in the AMA Pro Grand National Twins Series. Highly recognizable and noted for building competitive machines, the legendary tuner Johnny Goad will field Johnson on Harley-Davidsons XR750's. Johnny and his wife Sarah have been affiliated with some high profile riders over the course of their careers including Ricky Graham, Bryan Bigelow, Kevin Varnes, Mike Hacker and Jared Mees.

The team was formed within the last two weeks. Mike Hacker's SuperTrapp backed program will now feature Johnson as rider and Mike Hacker, team manager.

"Having a dog in this fight for the championship series for both the singles and the twins is pretty incredible. Long time sponsor, SuperTrapp, is equally stoked about Jake joining the team. Jake is a hard and aggressive racer, he rides everything well and seeks strong results. I am looking forward to the rest of the season, notes team manager, Mike Hacker.

Johnson is no stranger on the Harley-Davidson XR 750's. At the start of his career, Jake earned a few wins and podium results.

Turning pro in 2000, Johnson has adapted well in both the twins and singles series. He looks to prove that no matter what brand bike he throws a leg over, he can still dice it up and bring home wins and championship titles.
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