BIKERS CLUB JULY 2019 ISSUE | Page 10

THE INTERVIEW jinanCD BY BIKERS CLUB BC: How did you start riding? And how long have you been riding? JCD: When I turned 18, first thing I took was the DL (Driving License) for two wheelers. At 44, still very much fond of riding motorcycles. BC: Which bike category you race? JCD: 2 stroke modified. BC: How many bikes you own? Which is your favourite bike? And why? JCD: Just one "KX250" now, which I rode championship last two years. My favourite one now is "TVS RTR 300" which I am riding for the national championship this year. It have got a special smooth power delivery and it's suspension is special. BC: What special arrangements you do when you go for a race? JCD: I make sure that I eat light food and good 8 hours sleep before any race. BC: Any particular bike you DISLIKE? JCD: None. BC: What made you want to ride a bike? How did you start motocross? JCD: It just came out of the passion. BC: Tell us about your first race? JCD: Rubber city challenge in 1993. I finished 2nd in the race. BC: What type of racer you think you are? Aggressive or Conservative? JCD: I was aggressive, but nowadays I am conservative. BC: How many races you have participated in till now? JCD: I am not sure, but should be not less than 500. BC: How many domestic & international? JCD: Around 70 internationals and balance national. BC: Wooaahh... BC: Which is your best race till now? JCD: MRF FMSCI National Supercross championship, last leg 2018 in Baroda, India, was my best race till now. I finished 1st but it was a neck to neck competition. No 14 was leading from the very first lap, but I got a chance to lead in lap 4 but I have to acknowledge No 14 and No 8 for giving me tough fight.