RACING CV FOREWORD: CHRIS AMON Jono’s successes in many forms of motorsport prove that he is a driver with bundles of talent, determination and promise. Jono’s successes in many forms of motorsport prove that he is a driver with bundles of talent, determination and promise. Drivers in this day and age must be tenacious, well rounded with unfathomable focus. These are all ingredients that I have seen Jono demonstrateDrivers asin thisI’ve day and age must be tenacious, well rounded with watched his career develop. unfathomable focus. These are all ingredients that I have seen Jono demonstrate as I’ve watched his career develop. It is also very important to note that Jono takes an extremely pragmatic approach to his racing. GT drivers typically enjoy long careers withIt a is far also greater very important to note that Jono takes an extremely number of options available for them to realise career success pragmaticcompared approach to to his racing. GT drivers typically enjoy other niches in the motorsport, such as open wheel racing in Formulalong careersOne. with a far greater number of options available for them to realise career success compared to other niches in the motorsport, such as open wheel racing in Formula One. Jono recognises this and thus he has chosen to focus right from the start of his career in GT racing. Jono recognises this and thus he has chosen to focus right from the start of his career on GT endurance racing. That focus is now rewarding Jono with the accolades and reputation he so richly deserves at the top of world motorsport. That focus is now rewarding Jono with the accolades and reputation he so richly deserves at the top of world motorsport. I am proud to be a part of Jono’s career. I am proud to be a part of Jono’s career. Chris Amon M.B.E.: 1943-2016 1966 Le Mans 24 Hours Winner Chris Amon M.B.E.: 1943-2016 Ferrari F1 Driver 1967-1969 Chris Amon was a Kiwi F1 legend, driving for Ferrari from 1967-69, and winning the world’s most famous motor race in 1966, the Le Mans 24 Hour. LESTER FAMILY HERITAGE Jono is a third generation driver, with grandfather Rob, father Richard and Aunt Debbie all winning National titles. Jono’s successes in many forms of motorsport prove that he is a driver with bundles of talent, determination and promise. Grandparents Rob and Wendy originally set up the Manfeild circuit in Feilding, Manawatu, managing events & operations Drivers in this day and age must be tenacious, well rounded with for more than 30 years until their retirement in 2003. unfathomable focus. These are all ingredients that I have seen Jono demonstrate as I’ve watched his career develop. Rob was awarded the prestigious Jim Clark Trophy in 1979. It is also very important to note that Jono takes an extremely Richard and Debbie were respective Steel Trophy recipients in pragmatic approach to his racing. GT drivers typically enjoy 1983 and 1986, representing New Zealand’s top driver under long careers with a far greater number of options available for them to realise career success compared to other niches in the 21 years of age. motorsport, such as open wheel racing in Formula One. Richard founded the Shell Formula Ford Scholarship in the early Jono recognises this and thus he has chosen to focus right from 1990s, which launched the career of many drivers including the start of his career on GT endurance racing. Bathurst winner Greg Murphy, and Prost/Jaguar F1 driver Luciano Burti. That focus is now rewarding Jono with the accolades and reputation he so richly deserves at the top of world motorsport. He also oversaw the PETRONAS driver development programme from 2000-2012, and led Le Kiwi Comeback at Le Mans 1996, I am proud to be a part of Jono’s career. where an all-Kiwi team finished 2nd in the GT2 class with a Porsche 993 GT2. Jono’s cousin Jaxon (Evans) is a 2019 Porsche Junior, announced soon after winning the 2018 Porsche Carrera Cup Championship. Chris Amon M.B.E.: 1943-2016 Chris Amon was a Kiwi F1 legend, driving for Ferrari from 1967-69, and winning the world’s most famous motor race in 1966, the Le Mans 24 Hour. PERSONAL BIO FIA RATING Silver Jono’s successes in many forms of motorsport prove that he is a driver with bundles of talent, determination and promise. FULL NAME Jonathan Robert Lester Drivers in this day and age must be tenacious, well rounded with KNOWN AS Jono unfathomable focus. These are all ingredients that I have seen Jono demonstrate as I’ve watched his career develop. D.O.B. 8th December, 1989 (age 29) It is also very important to note that Jono takes an extremely BORN IN Palmerston North, New Zealand pragmatic approach to his racing. GT drivers typically enjoy long careers with a far greater number of options available for MEASUREMENTS 177cm/75kg them to realise career success compared to other niches in the motorsport, such as open wheel racing in Formula One. INTERESTS Animal welfare, marine conservation, trail running, neuro performance, Jono recognises this and thus he has chosen to focus right from reading, podcasts the start of his career on GT endurance racing. RACE PEDIGREE 15 years of driving (13 in GT) That focus is now rewarding Jono with the accolades and reputation he so richly deserves at the top of world motorsport. WORLDWIDE Japan, China, Thailand, Malaysia, I am proud to be a part of Jono’s career. Hungary, Italy, Middle East, Australia, New Zealand AMBASSADOR SPCA New Zealand, Gulf Oil, CRC Lubricants, Sony Electronics Chris Amon M.B.E.: 1943-2016 Chris Amon was a Kiwi F1 legend, driving for Ferrari from 1967-69, and winning the world’s most famous motor race in 1966, the Le Mans 24 Hour. CAREER GALLERY CAREER GALLERY Chris Amon was a Kiwi F1 legend, driving for Ferrari from 1967-69, and winning the world’s most famous motor race in 1966, the Le Mans 24 Hour. 2018 SEASON OVERVIEW Jono’sBLANCPAIN successes in GT many SERIES forms ofASIA motorsport (PRO proveCLASS) that he is a driverHubAuto with bundles Corsa of talent, determination and promise. Ferrari 488 GT3 Drivers in this day and age must be tenacious, well rounded with 6x races, 2x win, 4x podiums unfathomable focus. These are all ingredients that I have seen Jono demonstrate as I’ve watched his career develop. It is also very important to note that Jono takes an extremely pragmatic approach to his racing. 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