MotoAmerica Twins : Parrish vs Madama

by Sam Wiest · Published August 7, 2018 · Updated August 7, 2018

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I asked MotoAmerica Twins Cup championship rivals Chris Parrish and Jason Madam the same set of questions. Here they are side by side.

They were each asked to supply a photo of them competing in the series and each of them gave me a photo with them in front of the other. Should tell you a bit about this 2018 Twins cup rivalry.

Chris Parrish Ghetto Customs	Jason Madama Altus / AP Motoarts
1: Why are you racing MA Twins?
Chris: Had to, period. I’ve been racing twins for 13 years and there wasn’t a reason not to. I went broke and behind on bills, but I was determined to be a part of the show!!	Jason: after 15 years of club Racing I really wanted to run a full national season and the opportunity came up through Andy for the ride.
2: Best thing about your rival?
Chris: Jason is a clean rider. Doesn’t do stupid stuff.	Jason: Parrish is a clean rider and we get along off track. Makes the racing exciting.
3: Worst thing about your rival?
Chris: Hes on a faster bike. Makes me work harder which is good.	Jason: He’s fast for an old guy… He gets a lot of attention because he’s known on the 650s
4: How does your strong suit match up against your rival’s?
Chris: Knowing more tracks and knowing the bike gives me a bit of an edge.	Jason: I’m a corner speed small cc rider (R3) as is Parrish , we have close Racing almost every time
5: If you guys would swap your machines at a round, do you think the results would be any different? Let’s use Sonoma/Sears Point as an example.
Chris: Ive never been to Sonoma so i cant really say. However, i dont think bike would be a factor. Jason and me learn quick so its a toss…	Jason: My bike is faster but his handles better in my opinon so it’s a trade off.
6: What do you think would create a larger grid?
Chris: Larger Displacement on the SV and zero homog swaps. Too many club racers with illegal engines are already put out for a quick grid in their region	Jason: More publicly for the class
7: Out of the other guys who have competed this year, which one do you wish would be at every round battling you two?
Chris: Nobody specific, i’ve enjoyed racing with every person that has made a Twins Cup grid!	Jason: Danielle Diaz, Xaiver Zayat, and Dustin Dominguez.
8: Are you happy with the season thus far?
Chris: Absolutely! The most fun i’ve ever had racing thus far! You cannot beat being a part of the big show!	Jason: I’m happy to be fighting for podiums and at the sharp end of the races for sure!
9: 2019?
Chris: If MA continues Twins Cup, no doubt I’ll be on the roster! N2/WERA endurance as well.	Jason: Hoping to have my own bike for 19 if the class continues.
10: Thank your sponsors and supporters.
Chris: Copoulus Built / RBoM, Wingmans Garage, Baseline Motorsports, Red Fox Racing, V02 Leathers, Shoei Helmets, TWF Racing, M4 Exhaust, TYGA Products, & Hotbodies Racing	Jason: Huge thanks to conquest CBD and Altus Motorsports for the opportunity to ride this Yamaha; Andy Palmer at AP motoarts , scorpion helmets , spy , janman leathers , just to name a few …