How I got started

Had help from my older brother getting my first bike and entering me into my first local fair motocross race as a 10yr old. I holeshotted and won on my out-dated Kawasaki KX80...I was hooked forever. Soon after I started racing MX as much as possible, including many AMA D23 events, local circuits and fair races. My bigger MX races include a Regional AMA Arenacross and the Donnie Schmidt Memorial race before the Millville Pro National. I`m also a huge Pro MX fan of which I`ve attended every Minneapolis, MN AMA Supercross's and many Pro Nationals at Millville, MN. In the last few years I've gotten to be involved with pro snocross as a professional mechanic and now a pro ATV racer at a factory level. All of this has allowed me to develop as a rider and person both on and off the track. I continue to admire and appreciate all aspects of offroad motosports. This is the racer I am today.

Goals for the Future

Some Personal Information About Me:

Born and raised in west central MN. Grew up riding BMX bikes, motorcycles, ATV's and snowmobiles. I have many friends and get along with about anyone. Spend time with friends at the track, in the shop, snowmobiling, softball games, ice fishing, etc. Finished college and now currently employed in the industry. Race MX as often as possible locally and race ATV professionally around the US. My family and friends always come to my races offering their support.

Describe your style...

Riding style is pretty straight forward. Ride solid and smooth. No fancy tricks once the gate drops. Always wear stylish gear which keeps me looking my best. Off the track style includes wearing and displaying sponsors names/items as much as possible while keeping a clean and in-style appearance.

Do you train? What does your schedule look like?

Started serious training for MX to get to the pro level. Started with basic circuit style weight lifting and cardio, then modified it over time to be more motosport specific to cover both MX and ATV. In the Gym four times a week minimum over the winter months and three in the summer with at least 3 riding practices per week.

Employment / Experience Summary

Have worked within the industry since college doing everything from mechanic, parts, sales, racer.  Currently working with a Factory pro-snocross racing team, traveling around the USA and Canada (WPSA Snocross Tour - includes the Winter-X games). Also a factory ATV racer at a professional level (WPSA ATV Tour). 

>>>1994 - 1st in my first MX race ever entered at a local fair

>>>1999 - 1st in Pace promoted indoor Arenacross during Monster Truck event (Fargo, ND)

>>>2001 - Bumped from the "C" class to the "B" after a great first MX season on big bike (AMA District-23)

>>>2002 - 1st in the winter indoor MX series championship in the 125B class at Moto City Raceway, Staples, MN.

>>>2003 - 8th in the 125B class at my first AMA Regional Arenacross in Grand Forks, ND (Clear Channel Entertainent).

>>>2003 - Bumped from the "B" class to the "A" after another great MX season (AMA District-23).

>>>2004 - 1st in the winter MX indoor series championship (MotoDome) in the 16-24A class at Moto City Raceway, Staples, MN.

>>>2004 - 1st 16-24A and 2nd 125A in the outdoor Central MX series championship Moto City Raceway, Staples, MN.

>>>2005 - 1st 250A and 16-24A classes in the winter MX indoor series championship (MotoDome) in the at Moto City Raceway, Staples, MN (won every single event).

>>>2005 - 2nd 16-24A and 4th 250A classes in the AMA MN District-23 State MX series.

>>>2006 - 1st place at only my third Pro National ATV race - WPSA ATV Powersports Tour.

>>>2007 - 3rd overall in points in the WPSA ATV Powersports Tour QTC championship (includes winning many qualifiers).

>>>2008 - 2009   TBD.....