Learn about Jake Zemke.

Jake Zemke: Real American Speed

  • Height: 5’6”
  • Weight: 150 lbs
  • DOB: 12/15/75
  • Turned Pro: 1992 Dirt Track, 1997 Road Race
  • Residence: Paso Robles, CA
  • Family: Wife Rebecca and children Derrek, Shawn, Gavin and Sachiko
  • Team: Michael Jordan Motorsports

Jake Zemke is taking to the track for the Guard in 2010 with Michael Jordan Motorsports. Zemke is a perfect fit on the Guard team.

Like many road racers, Jake's racing career started in flat track. After retiring from flat track, Jake raced speedway for two years before making the jump to road racing in 1997 running a Harley-Davidson 883 in the SuperTwins class. Running as a privateer in 1998 brought a podium in the final race and 10th in the championship. 

Over 10 years later, Jake is a multi-time race winner in Supersport, Formula Xtreme and Superbike with a Daytona 200 win and a Formula Xtreme championship to show for his hard work.

Both team and rider are looking forward to an exciting season and expect to challenge for the AMA Pro National Guard Superbike Championship in 2010. 

 

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