James Ellison
PERSONAL DETAILS
| Date of birth: |
19/09/1980 |
| Place of birth: | Lancaster, Lancashire |
| Home town: | No fixed abode - yet! |
| Marital status: | Single |
| Height: | 5'7 |
| Weight: | 67 kg |
| Hair colour: | Brown |
| Eye colour: | Blue |
| Hobbies: | Motocross, mountain biking, jogging, swimming |
| Own motorcycle: | - |
| First race: | 1995, Elvington |
| First win: | 1996, Lydden Hill |
| Favourite circuit: | Road Atlanta (US) |
| Best moments: | Being briefly at the top of the list of official qualifying Catalunya in MotoGP at start of 2006 |
| Ambition: | To win a World Championship or MotoGP title |
| Likes: | Keeping fit, Motocross |
| Dislikes: | False starts and liars! |
| Favourite all-time riders: | Kevin Schwantz |
| Most respected rival: | You've got to respect all of them |
| Helmet: | - |
| Leathers: | - |
| Gloves: | - |
| Boots: | - |
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
2007
11th in the AMA series
2006
Gains a 'dream ride' with Tech-3 Yamaha team in MotoGP, taking a best finish of ninth on the troublesome original 2006 chassis
2005
Starts first full season in MotoGP with Blata WCM. Ends year with seven points and a best finish of 13th at the Chinese GP
2004
Makes MotoGP debut at Czech Republic Grand Prix with Harris WCM. 13th in Qatar Grand Prix.
Wins British Superbike Cup (for privateers).
Gains a fifth and sixth place finish at Brands Hatch WSBK as a wild-card
2003
3rd in European Superstock Championship, including one win running his own team with help from Suzuki.
World Endurance Champion
2002
18th in World Supersport Championship
2001
European Superstock Champion with five wins. Also became development rider for MV Agusta competing in World Endurance
2000
European Superstock Champion with two wins
1999
8th in 600cc European Superstock Championship
1998
5th in 125cc Superteen Championship with four wins
1997
8th in 125cc Superteen Championship
1996
3rd in 80cc Junior Road-Race Championship
1995
8th in 80cc Junior Road-Race Championship
