Kevin Havenhand (aka Kev) has been SBK rider Jonathan Rea’s motorhome driver since JR’s World Championship debut back in 2008.
With Kev having witnessed JR’s habitual patterns for the past three years, journalist Tatia Weston (who as Rea’s other half has him pretty well sussed too) decided to find out just how much Kev knows about the wee man.
1. When and where was JR’s first World Championship win?
Kev: Brno 2008 in Supersport
JR: Brno 2008
CORRECT!
2. What’s JR’s middle name?
Kev: Andrew… “JAR”
JR: Andrew
CORRECT!
3. If you were to walk into the unattended motorhome, what would be on the TV?
Kev: Music! Channel 367!
JR: MTV
CORRECT!
4. If he could only have three things in his motorhome fridge, what would they be?
Kev: Chocolate Hobnobs, Red Bull, milk
JR: Milk, Chocolate Hobnobs and Red Bull
CORRECT!
5. What’s the name of his dog?
Kev: Brno (and Bayliss)
JR: Brno
CORRECT!
6. Finish this sentence: JR’s top three things that make him happy are…
Kev: … motocross, his motorhome and Tarsh [ie Tatia]
JR: … motocross, winning SBK races and sex
Half a point!
7. What’s his favourite saying?
Kev: “That’ll do!”
JR: “It’s not going to suck itself”
OVER-RULED! CORRECT!
"He really does say 'That’ll do' way more than anything else he might pretend to!"
8. What lunch would he eat on race day?
Kev: Pasta… with some dried chicken
JR: Plain pasta with chicken, olive oil and parmesan cheese
CORRECT!
9. What’s his favourite possession in his motorhome?
Kev: Sky TV card/remote
JR: Mattress
OVER-RULED! Half a point!
“He couldn’t live without his Sky card over a race weekend!”
10. JR’s perfect Sunday not racing SBK would include…
Kev: … going motocrossing himself or watching his MX team
JR: Sunday roast dinner, red wine and a movie after a day of MX
Three-quarters of a point!
11. How many race wins did JR have in 2009?
Kev: Five
JR: Two, Misano and Nürburgring
WRONG!
12. Who’s JR’s hero?
Kev: Travis Pastrana
JR: Kevin Schwantz
WRONG!
13. If JR wasn’t a World Superbike rider, he would be…
Kev: … a motocross rider
JR: … working for my dad if I couldn’t get a motocross ride!
Half a point!
14. His typical dress when not racing is…
Kev: … jeans, T-shirt, hoodie and trainers
JR: … jeans, trainers, T-shirt and hoodie
CORRECT!
15. How would you describe JR’s style on track?
Kev: The best!
JR: Stylin’
Three-quarters of a point!
16. Who do you think JR’s main rival is this year?
Kev: Carlos Checa
JR: Carlos Checa
CORRECT!
17. JR’s favourite colour?
Kev: Purple
JR: Purple
CORRECT!
18. What is JR’s favourite fast food?
Kev: McDonald's
JR: Nando's
WRONG!
19. JR’s dream car would be…
Kev: … a 4x4
JR: … an Aston Martin DBS
WRONG!
20. His best virtue is…
Kev: … honesty
JR: … honesty
CORRECT!
14/20
Impressive… most impressive. Check back to redbull.co.uk on Friday to find out how much Jonathan knows about Kev – Kev's score will take some beating!
Want more?
- Jonathan Rea's official website, jonathan-rea.com
- Jonathan Rea on Twitter @jonathanrea
- Report of the action from the last SBK round in Monza
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