Personal History
My name is Jacob (Jake) Dennis. I am 33 years old, and I have been involved in racing motorcycles for 20 years. I have an Associates Degree in Manufacuring Technologies, and I am currently employed by Day Automation as a security project manager.
Motorcycling in general is my passion. Throughout the years I have experienced many different types of motorcycling such as motocross, enduros, hare scrambles, road riding, adventure touring , trials, and ice riding. I've always been very active in the motorcycle community, and I'm currently a member of two motorcycle clubs. I have taken part in organizing and running many motocross and hare scramble events. Currently, I am the head organizer and trail boss for the Northeast 24 Hour Challenge.
I began riding when I was 12 and racing at the local motocross track when I was 14 years old. I quickly moved through the ranks and became an expert level rider when I was 17. For the next 3 seasons I raced the local motocross circuit, hitting a few regional races, before switching to hare scrambles for the 2003 season. Due to college and starting my career, I was only able to ride and race occasionally for the next 4 seasons. In 2008 I got back into riding and racing. Since then I have been racing Western New York Offroad Association hare scrambles, and D-4 Enduro series enduros in the A class.
Riding Goals
For the 2017 season, my main goal as always is to enjoy what I'm doing and to have fun. I do however still have my competitive edge, and I want to win the A class in the D-4 Enduro series. I also would like to contest as many of the East Coast Enduro Association enduros as possible.
Competitive Highlights
1st place - 2000 201-Open Amateur Western New York Motocross Association spring series
2000 Western New York Motocross Association Advancement Award- for moving from the amateur to expert class
8th Place - 2001 Overall expert points in District 4
Nominated for Western New York Motocross Association Sportsman of the Year for the 2000 season
Nominated for Western New York Motocross Association Rider of the Year for the 2000 season
3rd place - 2003 250 B class in the Westen New York Offroad Association hare scramble series
2nd place- 2008 A class in the Western New York Offroad Association enduro series
2nd place - 2014 AMA D-4 Enduro series in the A-Light class
3rd place - 2015 AMA D-4 Enduro series in the A-Light class