But in the last 7th lap, No 8 took a leap and got
over me, but my expertise and experience
helped me to hit the 1st position again in the
last lap just before the finish line. I just can't
forget that race..
BC: The first race which you won? Tell us about
that.
JCD: Don't remember exactly, but I think one
race in Cochin in 1993 or 1994.
BC: Who's your role model in racing?
JCD: "James Stewart" undoubtedly.
BC: What's your plus & minus points in race?
JCD: Not sure... hahaha
BC: What's your high & low phase in racing or
in life until now?
JCD: High was between 2002 to 2005 and the
lowest was 2016.
BC: Who's your mentor in racing?
JCD: Many have supported and guided me in
my career. Once I have moved to Dubai, Mr.
Ridha have been a guide to me.
BC: How do you take criticism? Any worst
criticism by anyone about your race till now, if
you wanna share.
JCD: For some people it's about my age, but as
long as I'm fit I will ride.
BC: If you wanna tell us about one particular
race in which you think you could have done
better? Or you regret the most?
JCD: Himalayan Rally 2004, I was leading the
Rally and had to retire unfortunately as service
crew had to withdraw in order to rescue one of
it's member, as his health condition went down
critically due to extreme climate at high altitude.
BC: How did Kawasaki start backing your
races? Was it easy for you to get sponsors?
JCD: I had approached Kawasaki India for
support when I started National supercross
championship in 2017, but didn't get any
support. In UAE my employer "Liberty UAE"
(Kawasaki distributor) gave me the racing
support from 2007 till date.
BC: When did you decide that you wanna
become professional racer? What was your
family's reaction? Did your family support you?
JCD: My family have supported me in all
possible ways, though they feel it's an unsafe
sport. But I tried my best not to burden them for
my passion.
BC: How expensive racing is?
JCD: Racing is very expensive sport. Unless you
are from a financially sound family, you need
external support if you need to excel. Talent alone
cannot help.
BC: India was lacking with resources and
professionalism in racing until few years back, how
did you manage to pull it off, when you started?
JCD: In the initial part, I used prize money from
races to prepare my bike for next race. Once I got
into TVS Racing in 2002, life was easier as they
were thorough professionals in the business and
was taking care of everything. Then I moved to
Dubai, where I was lucky enough to get "Liberty
UAE" as my employer who supported me there.
From 2017 Mr. Frank Hinrichs started supporting
me. His support helped me in India and UAE to
improve my performance. Now this year I am back
in TVS Racing for Indian National Supercross
Championship.