STATUS on INJURY

Check out my x-rays in my photos.

March 1, 08  -  I crashed in Bremen on the 1st race of the season and broke my upper arm .  I  had my 1st ambulance ride and hope its my last but know its probably not because it is MX.

March 3, 08  -  I went to the Ortho Dr. and they said they want my swelling to go down and try to let my arm drop into place with a cast.  I will go back to the Doctor in a week to see if I have to have surgery.  They have surgery scheduled for the following Monday if needed to put in pins.

March 13, 08  -  I went to the Doctor and the news wasn't good.  I will be having surgery on Monday.  She is going to try to set it but if that doesn't work she will put in pins and maybe more. 

March 17, 08 -  I had surgery and it went OK but was alot more than expected.  The bone went through my bicep muscle, tendon and soft tissue but thankfully it didn't touch the nerve.  The Doctor had to reconstruct all of the muscle, tendon and tissues and then put in 3 pins.  I will have pins for 4 weeks and then start physical therapy 2 weeks after the pins come out.  She said the bone would be fine in 6 weeks but the other issues would take months to heal.  I will be out for a while, could be 6 months.  My return to MX will be up to my healing and how hard I work in therapy.   I miss it so much and will be working very hard in therapy!

April 15,  08 - Went to the Doctor and they took out the 3 pins and said bones look good but I have to wait for 2 more weeks before I can start physical therapy.  My muscles have to heal for 6 weeks.  She said I will still be out 3-4 more months. BUMMER!!! Thats MX Racing!

June 3, 08  -  Went to the Doctor and she said I was doing GREAT and if I kept it up I might be able to ride in 4 weeks but maybe 6 weeks.  I have to work out very hard to be able to ride in 4 weeks.  I'm so excited!!!  I can't wait to get back on my bike!

July 15, 08  -   Went to the Dr today and I'm free!!!!    I can ride again and all is good!!!  Thanks to everyone who was responsible for my recovery. 

Aug. 08  -  I'm back to riding and getting in shape for next year! 

SPECIAL THANKS TO MY OTHER SPONSORS

Thanks for all the support from our local MONSTER representatives Ted Cook, Scott Wilkie and Bart Davis.

Thanks to Ken, Jason and Derek at ProMoto Sports KTM for all the technical assistance and rush orders for parts.

Thanks to ROOST MX  for all the great looking Graphics for my bike and trailer.

Thanks to Core MX for letting me be a part of their team.

And a Special Thanks to Ryan Nolan of Nolan MX Academy for all his time and patience training me.

Special Recognition!!

My family was chosen as the "MOTOCROSS FAMILY OF THE YEAR" in 2006 at the MotoMadness Championship Series Awards Banquet.  WOW!!!  We were so shocked and excited.  It meant so much to us as a family to be presented this award.  My family whole family is so very supportive of me and my racing.  I now have my brother and sister racing, so its even more fun now!  My mom and dad are really running around even more crazy!!!

Latest Event Results

DateEventClassResult
9/14/2008SCCSeries - Bremen MXAMA - 65cc 7-92nd Place
9/14/2008SCCSeries - Bremen MXAMA - 65cc open4th Place
9/7/2008SCCSeries - Big CedarAMA - 65cc 7-92nd Place
9/7/2008SCCSeries - Big CedarAMA - 65cc 7-11 Open3rd Place
8/29/2008Challenger's Cup - Millcreek MXAMA - 65 7-94th Place

CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS

2008 Challengers Cup @ Millcreek  -  65cc 7-9 Class  -  4th Overall

2008 Challengers Cup @ Millcreek  -  65cc Unlimited Class  -  7th Overall

2007 MotoMadness SX Series Championship  -  65cc 7-9 Class  -  1st  Place Champion  

2007 MotoMadness SX Series Championship  -  65cc Open Class   -  1st  Place Champion   

2007 AMA Georgia State Championship  -   65cc 7-9 Class  -  4th Place

2007 AMA Georgia State Championship  -   65cc Open Class  -  6th Place

2007 Memorial Day Classic  -  65cc 7-9 - 4th Place

2007 Memorial Day Classic  -  65cc open  -  5th Place

2006 - 2007 Frozen Winter MX Series Championship  -  50cc   -  7-8 Class  -  5th Place

2006 - 2007 Frozen Winter MX Series Championship  -  50cc  -  Open Class  -  6th Place

2006 MotoMadness SX Series Championship  -  50cc Shaft  -  2nd Place

EXTRA EXTRA

I was selected to ride in the KTM JR. Supercross Challenge in Orlando FL on March 17th!!

I had the most awesome experience of my life! I rode in the KJSC this weekend! I met other riders from across the world and made some new friends. The people from KTM were the nicest and made all of us feel like Pros. The track was really harder than all of us thought it would be but it was really fun. I will never forget this and would tell everyone to apply to ride. Its GREAT!!!!! Thanks for all the support and well wishes from my family, friends and my MX family!!!

Competition Q & A

How did you get started?

When I was 4 years old I went to Supercross in Atlanta. I loved it but when the little guys came out to ride I told my mom and dad that was what I wanted to do. They told me I had to learn to ride a bike without training wheels first, so in 2 days I did. Santa brought me a PW50 and that was the start of it all.

List your competitive highlights

I started practicing on a real track in March 06. The week before the season started I broke my right wrist at school. I worked very hard to get back on the track. I finished the MotoMadness Series 2nd in the Points Championship on my PW50. I have had 3 articles in the newspaper. I competed in the Frozen Winter Series on a 50cc KTM ProSenior in 2 classes and haven't recieved results. I also competed in the Frozen Winter Series on my new KTM 65 in 2 races and finished 2nd and 5th.

What are you planning for next season?

This year I will be competing in the MotoMadness Series and the SCCS Series from March until November. I will be riding in 2 classes on my 65. I will be working hard to adjust to my larger bike with the clutch. I can't even touch the ground! I hope to be competitive and have a safe and good finish this year!

What has been your biggest accomplishment?

By far the biggest thing that has ever happened to me in motocross or life itself, is being chosen to ride in the Amp'd World Supercross in Orlando on March 17. I will be riding in the KTM Jr (KJSC)Supercross Challenge. This is the very race that got me hooked on motocross and now I'm going to be one of the little guys riding. What a great experience this is going to be, I can't wait!!!

My Favorites

  • Favorite Car: Ferrari F50
  • Favorite Magazine: All Dirt Bike Magazines
  • Favorite Movie: On the Pipe 3
  • Favorite Trick: KOD 1 hander
  • Favorite Event: Motocross
  • Favorite Rider: Ricky Carmichael

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My Sports

I Like: Dirt Track

I Compete: Motocross, Supercross

I Do: Off-Road, Trials

Career Highlights

 

  • Sep. 6,  08 -  Raced Big Cedar and feel like everything is coming back!
  • Aug. 29, 08-  Raced Challengers Cup for a whole weekend and it felt GREAT!
  • Aug. 08       -  I've been training and practicing to get in shape and think I'm ready to race!
  • Jul. 15, 08  -  I'M FREE TO RIDE AGAIN AND ALL IS GREAT IN THE WORLD!!!!!
  • Jun.  3, 08  -  Went to Dr. for follow up and she said only 6 weeks therapy left and then I can RIDE!!
  • Apr. 15, 08 -  Got my pins out and have 2 more weeks before I can start therapy.
  • Mar. 17, 08 -  Had surgery on my shoulder and arm.  Out for up to 6 months.
  • Mar. 1st, 08 -  Broke my humerus on the 1st race of season.  Waiting to see if I need surgery.
  • Jan. 08 - Feb. 08  -   Getting back in shape and some seat time for start of  new season
  • Nov. 17 - Dec. 17  -  Out with a broken left wrist.  Get my cast off Dec. 17th
  • Nov. 07 - Dec. 07  -  Twin Peaks Fawl Brawl (4 race series)
  • Sept. 07 -  AMA Georgia State Championship
  • May 07 -  Memorial Day Classic (2 day event)
  • Mar. 07 - Nov. 07 -  Raced the MotoMadness SX Series (30 race series) Finished 1st Place
  • Mar. 17 - Rode in KJSC and had a GREAT DAY as a PRO in Orlando Supercross.
  • Mar. 07 - Article in newspaper about me.
  • Feb. 07 - I was selected to ride in the Amp'd Supercross in Orlando on March 17 in the KJSC (KTM Jr Supercross Challenge)
  • Jan. 07 - Feb. 07 - Frozen Winter Series KTM 65 (2 races)
  • Jan. 07 - Article in newspaper about me.
  • Nov. 06 - Feb. 07 - Frozen Winter Series KTM 50 ProSenior
  • Dec. 06 - Article in newspaper about me.
  • May 06 - Article in newspaper about me.
  • Apr. 06 - Dec. 06 - MotoMadness Series Finished 2nd in Points Championship PW50 

Profile Comments

Rowdy Lanier says:
4/14/2008 2:54 PM
  Glad to hear the pins are coming out......Hope your better soon!!
Jessica Cook says:
3/23/2008 6:24 PM
  Taylor, sorry bout your crash!!! Jason and Kalen told me bout it a couple weeks ago!!! hope you heal up fast!!! cant wait to see you back at twin peaks!!
Rowdy Lanier says:
2/28/2008 2:43 PM
  Stopped by and left ya 5
Billy Pryor says:
2/27/2008 6:27 PM
  Taylor, cool profile, Great results you really rip! Gave you 5 stars! Best of luck this year!
Lane Smith says:
2/27/2008 6:10 PM
  Cool profile.I gave you 5 stars

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