Jean Sebastien Roy
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Jean Sebastien Roy, also known as JSR, is a Canadian
professional motocross
rider and has won 5 Canadian National Motocross Championships dating from 2001-2005.
He was born and raised in Acton Vale, Quebec
.
Roy competed in the USA as a privateer
for a number of years, where he raced both the AMA Motocross and Supercross classes. His strongest AMA season was 1998, where he finished 9th overall for the season as a full privateer Kawasaki rider. Unfortunately, Roy was unable to secure a full factory ride after that, and switched between several private Honda teams. In 2001, after having a lackluster season in the US, he decided to become fully dedicated to the Canadian National Series (CMRC
).
Since his return to Canada, JSR has won his 5 consecutive 250 championships, as well as a handful of Montreal Supercrosses. Roy has proven extremely competitive during his part-time forays in the AMA championship, regularly showing top 10 speed on production-based, 2-stroke equipment.
In an intense championship battle, Roy lost the 2006 MX1 championship to his Blackfoot Honda teammate Dusty Klatt
, but finished ahead of teammate and longtime rival Blair Morgan
. Both racers were on Honda CRF450 four stroke machines, and it was the first season on one for both.
With defending champion Klatt moving to the US to pursue AMA racing, Roy enters 2007 as the odds-on favorite for an unprecedented 6th National title. His team, Blackfoot Motorsports based in Calgary, AB, will field Yamaha
motorcycles after six very successful seasons with Honda
.
During the 2007 season, Roy suffered some bike problems and injuries that set him back to 5th in the standings. His plans for next season are not known yet.
He was in 3rd place at the Quebec Motorcross championship on May 23, 2009.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
professional motocross
Motocross
Motocross is a form of motorcycle sport or all-terrain vehicle racing held on enclosed off road circuits. It evolved from trials, and was called scrambles, and later motocross, combining the French moto with cross-country...
rider and has won 5 Canadian National Motocross Championships dating from 2001-2005.
He was born and raised in Acton Vale, Quebec
Acton Vale, Quebec
Acton Vale is an industrial town in south-central Quebec, Canada. It is the seat of the Regional County Municipality of Acton and is in the Montérégie administrative region. The population as of the Canada 2006 Census was 7,797...
.
Roy competed in the USA as a privateer
Privateer (motorsport)
In motor sport, a privateer is usually an entrant into a racing event that is not directly supported by an automobile manufacturer. Privateers teams are often found competing in rally and circuit racing events, and often include competitors who build and maintain their own vehicles...
for a number of years, where he raced both the AMA Motocross and Supercross classes. His strongest AMA season was 1998, where he finished 9th overall for the season as a full privateer Kawasaki rider. Unfortunately, Roy was unable to secure a full factory ride after that, and switched between several private Honda teams. In 2001, after having a lackluster season in the US, he decided to become fully dedicated to the Canadian National Series (CMRC
CMRC
CMRC is Canada's largest motocross racing organization and a league for the top riders of the country....
).
Since his return to Canada, JSR has won his 5 consecutive 250 championships, as well as a handful of Montreal Supercrosses. Roy has proven extremely competitive during his part-time forays in the AMA championship, regularly showing top 10 speed on production-based, 2-stroke equipment.
In an intense championship battle, Roy lost the 2006 MX1 championship to his Blackfoot Honda teammate Dusty Klatt
Dusty Klatt
Dustin Klatt is a professional motocross racer from Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada. He is a two-time MX2 Western Canadian Champion and two time MX1 Canadian champion with the Blackfoot team based out of Calgary, Alberta....
, but finished ahead of teammate and longtime rival Blair Morgan
Blair Morgan
Blair Morgan is a multi-time CMRC Canadian National championship-winning motocross racer who currently races for Ski-Doo Racing. He is also a multi-time World Snocross snowmobile champion and a 5-times X-Games gold medalist. Blair is a fan-favorite in the sport for his sheer speed and determination...
. Both racers were on Honda CRF450 four stroke machines, and it was the first season on one for both.
With defending champion Klatt moving to the US to pursue AMA racing, Roy enters 2007 as the odds-on favorite for an unprecedented 6th National title. His team, Blackfoot Motorsports based in Calgary, AB, will field Yamaha
Yamaha
Yamaha may refer to:* Yamaha Corporation, a Japanese company with a wide range of products and services** Yamaha Motor Company, a Japanese motorized vehicle-producing company...
motorcycles after six very successful seasons with Honda
Honda
is a Japanese public multinational corporation primarily known as a manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles.Honda has been the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer since 1959, as well as the world's largest manufacturer of internal combustion engines measured by volume, producing more than...
.
- 2001 CMRC 250 National Champion
- 2002 CMRC 250 National Champion
- 2003 CMRC 250 National Champion
- 2004 CMRC 250 National Champion
- 2005 CMRC MX1 National Champion
During the 2007 season, Roy suffered some bike problems and injuries that set him back to 5th in the standings. His plans for next season are not known yet.
He was in 3rd place at the Quebec Motorcross championship on May 23, 2009.
External links
- "Jean-Sébastien Roy in the News", Direct Motocross Canada.
- Official web