WEIMER
CALLS IT A
CAREER
J
ake Weimer says he is now retired
from professional motocross/super-
cross racing.
The 30-year-old, who was born in
Twin Falls, Idaho, spent the bulk of his
racing career as a member of the Mon-
ster Energy Kawasaki Factory Racing
Team after impressing his soon-to-be
employers during his years as a 250cc
rider. He was a member of the win-
ning 2009 Motocross of Nations Team
and then won the West Coast Lites
Supercross Championship in 2010 as
a member of the Pro Circuit/Kawasaki
Team. The following year, Weimer
stepped up to the 450 class with the
factory Kawasaki team in 2011.
Weimer was bogged down by
injuries throughout much of his 450cc
career but was always a solid rider, his
best results coming in 2012 when he
finished fifth in supercross and third
outdoors.
Weimer finished out his racing
career as a member of the Smartop/
Bullfrog Spas/MotoConcepts Honda
Team.
Weimer announced his decision to
retire on Instagram:
IN
THE
WIND
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Jake Weimer is
hanging it up
after 13 years
of professional
motocross/
supercross racing.
They say all good things come to an end. I'm so thank-
ful for the career I had. I accomplished some things that I
had never thought of and had a long career (13 years). One
thing I'm very proud of is that no matter the result I always
worked hard and gave it my all! I was able to travel the
world racing and meet so many great people and lifelong
friends. I want to thank everyone that ever gave me an op-
portunity and believed in me. I thought long and hard about
when it was time to hang up the boots and the simple
answer is, one day I just knew. I'm excited for the future
and what's next in my life. I have some fun opportunities
that are coming in the near future that will allow me to still
be involved with motorcycles. I will still be around and go to
some races and I will continue to ride. My love for motor-
cycles and the sport has not changed. I want to thank all of
my fans throughout my career. You guys have really shown
me love and that truly does mean a lot. THANK YOU! CN
