NAME : Kenny Gilbertson

DATE OF BIRTH : 16th July 1986

HOME TOWN : Swindon

HEIGHT : 6'

WEIGHT : 12.5 stone

OCCUPATION : Trainee Quantity Surveyor

AMBITION : To be World Champion

EDUCATION : Engineering Foundation Degree, 9 GCSE's at grade C and above

TRAINING : Regular gym sessions together with cycling, running, circuit training and mountain biking

OTHER ATTRIBUTES :
Full driving licence
Enjoys working as part of a team
Natural leader
Enjoys meeting people
Presents himself well
Totally focused

In September 2000 I had my first experience of riding a Minimoto, I can hardly believe that led me to where I am now, but from that day, I knew what Ii wanted to do. In the last four years I have felt incredible highs and massive lows, I've felt more pressure than I ever thought possible and the experience hasn't been entirely pain free, but in spite of all that, I can honestly say that they have been the best 5 years of my life.

Racing has taught me, in a short space of time, more than I ever could have imagined. Who I am today is because of what I have experienced and the opportunities that the sport has allowed me.

It's given me focus, drive, motivation and an understanding of the discipline and dedication that is required to achieve at any level, I've learned to control emotion and withstand pressure but most of all it's taught me how to focus my attention and think.

Bike racing is my life. I can honestly say that I don't have any idea where I would be, or what I would be doing if I wasn't racing motorbikes.

What I want more than anything is to make a living and career from racing. My goal is to continue my progression through British racing to World, then ultimatley MotoGP.

'My ultimate aim, of course, is to become WORLD CHAMPION'

Career Summary:

2001 - Competed in the British Minimoto Championship finishing 3rd in his class after missing 2 of the 8 rounds.

2002 - Entered the Aprilia Superteen Challenge, Joined S&S Motorcycle tuning team 3 rounds in and finished 5th overall.

2003 - Retained his place with the team and re-joined the Aprilia Challenge. Eventually finished 2nd in the Championship, missing the topstep by only half a wheel in the final race of the year.

2004 - Again retaining his place with S&S Kenny moved up to the Supersport 600 class in BEMSEE and MRO. His first podium came after only 3 meetings and he eventually finished 5th in BEMSEE and 7th in MRO, one of the yougest ever top 10 finishers at only 18.

2005 - In his 4th season with the team Kenny moved into the National Superstock Cup. After leading the series for over half the year, the collapse of the teams main sponsor meant the team could not race in all the rounds. Eventually finishing 5th.

2006 - Remaining in the National Superstock Cup and starting the season with only enough money to make the first race, Kenny won the opening round and secured a deal with Astro Kawasaki for the remainder of the season. Taking many Pole positions, Podiums and wins Kenny went on to finish 3rd overall.

2007 - Retaining his place with Astro Kawasaki, Kenny was now the teams Number 1 rider moving up to the National Superstock Championship. In his debut season in the main championship, Kenny got stronger throughout the season and started on Pole Position at Mondello Park. The season saw Kenny finish regularly in the points and Kenny and the team realised a dream when after dominating the first free practice, Kenny qualified for the final British Superbike race at Brands Hatch.

2008 - Kenny once again raced in the National Superstock Championship aboard a Kawasaki ZX-10R with Astro Kawasaki who have been appointed as the Official Kawsaki Superstock Team and finished the season in 13th place overall. Also Kenny raced in a handful of Daily Star British Superbike Cup races.

2009 - Will see Kenny and the team realise the dream of running in his full debut season in the British Superbike Cup riding for Jx Kawasaki.