Big brother Aari has been making a noise on the scene for a while now so we thought we'd catch up with Jay Barrett and see what he's up to - he's only 13 (at the time of writing this) and he's definitely going to be one to look our for.
Note: Due to severe slackness on our part this article was put together a fair while ago and never got round to being published. Look out for a new onit grom soon - and now we've got this site working properly we actually mean it! (maybe)

Name:Jay Barrett
Everyone calls me:Hercules
Age:13
Years Riding:5, racing 1
Current Ride (Bike/s):Giant Dh comp, Haro 8.1 escape

Where do you live and why's it a great place to live:
In Havelock North cause we have dirt jumps just over the road


//JAY IN NELSON, NATS 08

Clipped in or Flats?Flats
What do you reckon is the strongest part of your riding: Pedalling
Who do you have to watch out for in your class:Zach Baker, Louis Hamilton, Jake The Snake
National Class for 08: Under 15
Best Result to date:First in the 2008 South Island Subaru Cup
Signature Jump: 360
Favourite Track: Rotorua

Crew you ride with:
Ben Smith, Brandon Ransfleild, Big brother Aari, Adam Linsky ,Blake Neil, Jamisen


//JAY AT LEVIN SECONDARY SCHOOLS

Nemisis: A Windy Track
Hero: John Cena He Da Man
Favourite Intl Rider Steve Peat
Favourite NZ Rider Sam Blenkinsop
Favourite sounds Foo Fighters , Chris Brown
Favourite Dvd Earth 5

How many hours a week do you spend on your bike? 7
My goal in Mtb is: To be able to race overseas and be NZ downhill champ
Dream place to ride is: Europe
5 things you would take overseas with you: My Bike, surf board, money, bike gear, clothes.
Next year I will be: Under 17
Whose your picks for the 09 Nats in Pro Elite: Sam Blenkinsop
Dream Girl: Jessica Simpson
Favourte Feed? Fish and chips
Best Prank you ever pulled on a mate or had pulled on you. Having to dress up as Britany Spears for school
When Not Riding I'm: Playing rugby, Surfing
Whats hiding under your bed: Haven't looked
Shout outs: Ben Smith Ma best mate , Kuzin Simon Or az we call him Sausage and Lil Jake


//JAY'S FIRST VICTORY SPEECH
(first of many I'd Say)