It’s never easy to come from the other side of world to race in Europe, especially when you are just seventeen years old, encountering a new environment and a very different life-style. Bud Racing has always been prepared to give the opportunity to young riders coming from other parts of the world and in the wake of US American Darian Sanayei, Chilean Benjamin Garib and Venezuelan Lorenzo Locurcio, Stephane Dasse signed Jake Cannon at the end of 2024.
Living near the team base at Hossegor, Jake has made regular progress since his arrival in Europe; eighth in the EMX 250 final standings last season with one podium result in UK, he has won two rounds of the championship so far this year and is the main rival of teammate Francisco Garcia. He has made a similar progression in the French championship, moving from fifth to second in the Elite series.
He is currently in the USA to contest the next round of the AMA outdoor championship at Southwick next weekend and will also enter the World Supercross Championship this season as he prepares his future. But in 2027 his main focus will again be on the 250 European series in which Jake, who will turn twenty in April, will defend the Bud Kawasaki colours.
Jake Cannon: “I’m very happy to continue for one more season with Bud and Kawasaki, who gave me the chance to race in Europe two years ago. It’s never easy to adapt to new tracks, new people, different food and so on, but I must say that the team has always been behind me. A lot of progression has been made from last year, but excited for more; I have more experience and for sure working in the same environment will allow me to get the best results.”
Stephane Dasse: “We are very happy to continue with Jake for the 2027 season so he can have another year fighting for the win. He's getting ever more used to racing in Europe, and I think it's the right time for him to do one last season in EMX250 to be fully prepared for the next stage of his career. Jake will also be competing in the WSX World Supercross Championship in the 250 class with us as his future career could take him to either Europe or the United States. Jake is a great guy, a hard worker, and we really enjoy having him on our team.”
Steve Guttridge: Kawasaki Europe Race Planning Manager: “Jake’s confirmation to continue with Kawasaki inside the EMX250 category with Bud Racing is great news! When a kid moves thousands of miles away from home and shows the commitment that Jake does to keep progressing against the toughest competition and in the hardest Motocross environment in the World - then you know he is ready and capable of achieving all he’s ever dreamed of”.