CW Moto Racing Stock 1000 Rider Substitution, Team Welcomes Cascade Motorcycle Safety

Photo by Ramon Jones, Chroma Visual Photography / @chromavisualphoto

Eziah Davis #79 substituting for Sean Thomas #52 in Stock 1000 at
the Ridge MotoAmerica round

SEATTLE, WA – June 22, 2022 – (Motor Sports NewsWire)

Sean Thomas, #52 in Stock 1000, is still recovering from a two-bike incident at the Virginia round that resulted in two fractures in his left ankle.

“We’re excited with the progress Sean’s making in his recovery and can’t wait to get him back on the bike,” said Crew Chief Chris Lobkovich. Sean and the team are optimistic he will be fit to race by the upcoming Laguna Seca round.

The team selected Eziah Davis #79 to pilot the CW Moto Yamaha R1 at this week’s MotoAmerica round at CW’s home track, Ridge Motorsports Park. Eziah (EZ) has been a friend of the team since meeting through Yamaha Champions Riding School, and along the MotoAmerica circuit over the last two years.

“We’re really grateful that EZ was able to take time out of his busy schedule to help our team out,” said Chris. “He is a very talented rider, has a lot of time on Yamaha motorcycles, and has ridden the Ridge, so it’s a shorter learning curve. We are hoping to get some good data on the bike and work on our setup out here this week and help make the bike even better for when Sean is able to return.”

“Being in the paddock not racing at Road America was tough, but we’re grateful for the support we received out there.” said Sara Lobkovich, co-owner of CW Moto Racing. “Friends in the paddock helped us keep busy. We are grateful to be up and operating again in time to make the most of our two West-coast ‘home’ rounds here at the Ridge and at Laguna Seca.”

The team built a new 2022 Yamaha R1 after a near-total loss at the VIR round, in time to test prior to the Ridge Round. “We were able to get in a good test day last week with both dry and wet conditions ­­­and are really excited to be racing for our local fans,” Chris added. “We’re hoping to put up a good result for the home team here at the Ridge.”

CW Moto is also delighted to announce a new team partner: Cascade Motorcycle Safety. “Cascade has been at the top of our referral sheet for rider training ever since I met Jesse and Brandy and saw their team operate at a shared track day down at Pacific years ago. I watched the Cascade Street Strategies group all day with gratitude and joy seeing what an awesome first day at the track their participants were having, compared to how hard the first day out can be for street riders when they turn up at a typical track day. Their programs fill critical gaps in the ‘typical’ rider education pathway, and their focus on inclusiveness is values-aligned with how we operate, so we are grateful for Cascade’s support, and excited to collaborate this season.”

Derek Roberts with LawTigers of Washington, another CW Moto sponsor, made a formal connection between the two organizations earlier this year. “We are looking forward to devoting time this season to cultivating a relationship with Cascade – their whole team works hard to make motorcycling fun for participants. Safe, and fun,” added Chris.

“We are so excited to support CW Moto Racing in MotoAmerica this season,” says Jesse of Cascade Motorcycle Safety. “Enthusiasm for making motorcycling more FUN was so apparent when we first met Sara some years ago. When our friend Derek mentioned the opportunity to join Law Tigers in supporting CW Moto Racing it was an easy decision. Chris and Sara show a dedication to improving motorcycling in both sport and on the street by increasing inclusion and community. That is a great fit with Cascade Motorcycle Safety. We look forward to working together with CW Moto Racing to spread the message of increasing joy in motorcycle riding and empowering riders to live their best lives on 2 wheels.”

“The Cascade Motorcycle Safety team is excited for Eziah Davis #79 to fill in at the Ridge round on the CW Moto Stock 1000 bike. To riff on our moto, we wish EZ safe, FUN, racing this weekend,” added Jesse. “We are also sending healing thoughts to Sean Thomas #52 as he works to get back in racing shape for the upcoming rounds.”

CW Moto will share highlights from the race week in social media as well as in their CW Moto Behind the Scenes Community, and via The Moto Curious podcast. “We’re having so much fun this season showing friends, family, fans and people who are curious about motorcycle racing more of the story of our sport, beyond what you typically see in race coverage,” added Sara.

About Eziah Davis

Eziah “EZ” Davis, of Bradford, RI, is a Senior Instructor with Yamaha Champions Riding School. He is racing WERA Middleweight Endurance with Alpha Omega Racing this season, and previously won the WERA Middleweight Endurance Championship in 2019 with N2. He has raced in the MotoAmerica Junior Cup during single-event entries, one of which resulted in a podium. EZ is a fixture in professional motorsports paddocks, including MotoAmerica and as crew for two Daytona 200 championship-winning teams. This year he worked front tire change for TOBC racing’s winning 2022 Daytona 200 rider, Brandon Pasch. For more information, find EZ on Instagram (@ezfast) or on Facebook.

About Cascade Motorcycle Safety

Cascade Motorcycle Safety is a Northwest Washington Motorcycle Training School in Skagit and Whatcom Counties striving to provide more FUN in motorcycling through various programs for street riders. In addition to learn-to-ride programs and Washington Motorcycle Licensing Testing, Cascade Motorcycle Safety offers programs for experienced street riders to elevate their FUN and empower excellent riding in all conditions. Private Lessons, Cascade Gymkhana, Cascade Street Strategies, ProRider police-style classes, and Motorcycle Maintenance Lessons by Cascade Motorcycle Service are some of the opportunities for experienced riders to enjoy motorcycling more. For information on safe, FUN, learning, visit cascademotosafety.com.

About CW Moto Racing

CW Moto Racing is a Seattle, Washington-based race team and race shop focused on excellence and innovation: we build fast bikes for serious riders. We also focus on developing hard-working talent who may not otherwise have access to the national paddock in our sport. In addition to the CW Moto Racing program, the team provides race prep and track-oriented services for committed riders who need trusted help achieving their motorsports goals. We have recently expanded our service offerings to include mail-in suspension services for all manufacturers with a focus on new builds as a dealer for K-Tech and other race-proven parts suppliers. We are also providing VP fuel sales and Liquimoly fluids here in the Pacific Northwest. For more information, visit http://cwmoto.com or follow us on TikTok, Instagram, or Twitter at @cw_moto. CW Moto Racing is also the home of The Moto Curious Podcast, dedicated to increasing inclusion and access to our sport, one Q&A at a time. You can find more information about The Moto Curious at themotocurious.com, and on iTunes, Soundcloud or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Source: CW Moto Racing

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