John Laverty

About

Motorcycle racer who emerged as a champion of the Cup class of the British Superbike Championship. He has ridden for Aprilla RSV4, BMW S1000RR, and Northwest Ducati.

Before Fame

After playing tennis and racing motocross at a younger age, he switched to circuit racing in 1999.

Trivia

His season began slowly in 2009 after switching to the Hawk Kawasaki team.

Family Life

He is the middle child of two brothers who are also racers.

Associated With

He credits John Mcenroe as a sporting hero of his.