How I got started

My dad bought me a `99 KTM 65SX for my 10th birthday in 2003, and I learned how to ride it the rest of that year. I started racing the middle of the next season at the Tooele Arena Cross (TAX). After my dad got home from Afghanistan, I hit it hard in the 2005 season at TAX.

Goals for the Future

This race year I am planning in competing in 11 of the WORCS, 7 of the USRA desert seies, and as many of the WWN and TAX races as I can. If I qualify for Ponca or World Minis, I'll do them too. Long term I want to be ready and able to race the Baja 1000 the same time as my dad, as he is working on trying to get ready to race it too. I would like to have a factory or major team ride by the time I'm 17. And I want to help my dad with his goal of starting a support team for kids that have the talent and drive, but not the money to make it to a national level.

What inspires you to compete?

Watching Ricky, Jeremy and the other top pros. I want to be at that level. My Dad. He has always supported me in what ever endeavor I have chosen. Even while he was in Afghanistan in 2004, he would give me inspiration and words of advice.

Why do you like this sport?

Beacuse it helps physical endurance and is the 2nd most physically demanding sport, and it`s fun. I enjoy riding tracks or trails more than just about anything I can think of. I have made more friendships at the races than anywhere else, and I enjoy the camaraderie. Both my mom and dad ride and I think that is great to have my parents enjoy the same thing that I do. My dad is even going to get back racing again after 20 years.

Some Personal Information About Me:

I enjoy art, music and movies. My favorite bands are: Rush, Linkin Park and SAOSIN. (My cousin is the lead singer and they're really good) I enjoy the out doors and am a Boy Scout. I like to read and I play the piano and am learning the guitar. I enjoy drawing and watching movies. The last movie that I watched that I really enjoyed was Dust to Glory, but Space Balls is still my favorite. If nothing else, there`s still X-Box.

Why do you compete?

Because I like to be challenged and I like competing against others; where it is me against them. Where I am compared/recognized by my own accomplishments/actions rather than a team. That doesn`t mean that I don`t want to be a team player, I do. I just want to compete with my own skills.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

Now - A professional Motocross/Supercross Champion or Off-Road Champion. A few years ago I wanted to be a military pilot. (What little boy doesn`t) In a few years? Who knows, I`m 13, give me a break. I do know that where ever life takes me, I want to do the very best that I can and make a difference in somebody`s world.