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Dave McKenna (stunt rider)

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

Dave McKenna
Born (1987-09-08) 8 September 1987 (age 36)
OccupationStunt performer

Biography edit

Career edit

 
McKenna speaking at the Black Dog Ride 2013 in Alice Springs.

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 edit

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 edit

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

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Bio". www.davemckenna.com.au. Dave McKenna Official Website. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
  2. ^ Cairns, Nicole (11 July 2013). "Ballarat stunt rider secures major sponsorship deal". www.thecourier.com.au. The Courier. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
  3. ^ "Bio". www.davemckenna.com.au. Dave McKenna Official Website. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
  4. ^ Rapid Bikes Motorcycle Magazine, Editor (21 May 2013). . Rapid Bikes Motorcycle Magazine. Archived from the original on 27 March 2014. Retrieved 25 February 2014. {{cite news}}: |first= has generic name (help)
  5. ^ "Yamaha MT-09 The Uncertainty Principle". www.yamaha-motor.com.au. Yamaha Motor. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
  6. ^ Mckenna, Dave. "Dave Mckenna Stunt Rider at Yamaha Motor Australia Sydney, Australia". Linkedin. Linkedin. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
  7. ^ Gardiner, Emma (11 March 2014). "Tattoo and Body Art Expo to add Auckland show". www.spicenews.com.au. Spice News. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
  8. ^ "Stunt bike mania: don't try this at home". www.armidaleexpress.com.au/. The Armidale Express. 20 February 2014. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
  9. ^ "2014 York Motorcycle Festival". www.mcnews.com.au. MC News. 15 April 2014. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
  10. ^ "This Is No Stunt! Stunt Bike Rider Becomes BDR Ambassador". www.blackdogride.com.au. Black Dog Ride Australia. Retrieved 15 July 2014.

External links edit

  • Dave McKenna Facebook Fanpage
  • Dave McKenna Youtube Channel

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