Kai Barry

Kai Barry
Age
18 Years Old
Location
Ipswich, AU
Main Sport
Moto > Road

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Q&A - Personal

What inspires you to compete?

The thrill and the opportunity to show my ability

Why do you like this sport?

I like any form of motor sport. It’s the excitement of going fast and pushing to the limit

Do you train? What does your schedule look like?

Yes I do. My schedule involves running, working out, riding push bikes, riding flat track, yoga and other exercises

How's Life Treating You?

Great, definitely can't complain. I have a very supportive family, good supportive friends and the opportunity to do what I love

What do you want to be when you grow up?

Firstly I want to finish Uni and get my Degree in Design Engineering. Then I want to go on to Superbike racing. After my career in Superbike racing I would like to join one of the factory teams as a design engineer.

Q&A - Competition

How did you get started?

As my Dad builds race cars it was just meant to happen so he gave me a go-kart which I drove around the yard until I was old enough to step into a junior dragster.

List your competitive highlights:

Numerous semi finals and finals appearances (junior dragster), Numerous wins (junior dragster), Top qualifier at the biggest race in Australia two times in a row (junior dragster), Only person to have 3 consecutive top qualifier medallions at national events in one season (Junior dragster), Top qualified for 20 races straight (junior dragster), Qualified 6th for the top 8 championship shoot out after only racing in 3 of 15 races (junior dragster), Finished 3rd in the 2003 - 2004 street championship (junior dragster), Became the fastest in the southern hemisphere (junior dragster), Got 3rd place in my first race (go-karts), Finished 3rd in points (go-karts),

What are you planning for next season?

My plan is to get as much seat time as possible to become comfortable on the bike and have the strongest showing I can. Also I hope to qualify and race in the Australian title for my class.