Dave McKenna (stunt rider)
Dave McKenna | |
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| Born | 8 September 1987 |
| 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 and losing his father 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, Sony Australia, OGK Kabuto.[11]
See also
- Stunt performer
- Motorcycle stunt riding
- Bicycle and motorcycle dynamics
- Wheelie
- Stoppie
- Weight transfer
References
- ^ "Bio". www.davemckenna.com.au. Dave McKenna Official Website. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
- ^ Cairns, Nicole. "Ballarat stunt rider secures major sponsorship deal". www.thecourier.com.au. The Courier. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
- ^ "Bio". www.davemckenna.com.au. Dave McKenna Official Website. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
- ^ Rapid Bikes Motorcycle Magazine, Editor (21 May 2013). "Top Aussie Stuntrider Dave McKenna Joins Yamaha". Rapid Bikes Motorcycle Magazine. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
{{cite news}}:|first=has generic name (help) - ^ "Yamaha MT-09 The Uncertainty Principle". www.yamaha-motor.com.au. Yamaha Motor. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
- ^ Mckenna, Dave. "Dave Mckenna Stunt Rider at Yamaha Motor Australia Sydney, Australia". Linkedin. Linkedin. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
- ^ Gardiner, Emma. "Tattoo and Body Art Expo to add Auckland show". www.spicenews.com.au. Spice News. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
- ^ "Stunt bike mania: don't try this at home". www.armidaleexpress.com.au/. The Armidale Express. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
- ^ "2014 York Motorcycle Festival". www.mcnews.com.au. MC News. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
- ^ "This Is No Stunt! Stunt Bike Rider Becomes BDR Ambassador". www.blackdogride.com.au. Black Dog Ride Australia. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
- ^ "Sponsors". www.davemckenna.com.au. Dave McKenna Official Website. Retrieved 15 July 2014.