Some Personal Information About Me:
Well the names J.P. Lesko, I'm 17, and I race motocross and it's pretty much my life. When I'm not riding or training I'm all about guitar hero and chillin with my friends. My family went through some rough times over the past year and it really showed over this summer. We usually race every weekend and ride just about every day but this summer changed that all. We got really tight on money due to the economy, so were moving to Conneticut to start over. We will be switching over to Suzuki and be back to our normal schedule so I'm really just hoping I can pick up where I left off. I have gone for 5 months with out touching a bike but I'll be back to winning again in no time!
Do you train? What does your schedule look like?
Lately I have been going to the Y with my friend Dan 2 or 3 times a week. We usually swim 15-20 laps, hit the weights for an hour, get on the stationary bikes for 30 mins, and then just chill in the pool as our cool down. I havent been able to ride much because of the move but after its all over with my mom is going to be a personal trainer for a local gym near Guilford and I will be going to that 4-5 times a week. I will also be riding 3-4 days during the week.
What kind of music do you listen to?
Rock and rap is the only thing that can get you pumped!
Why do you compete?
I compete because I honestly wouldn't know what to do if I didnt have motocross in my life. Its something I've loved since I first touched a dirtbike. I would love to go pro and be on a factory team some day. I've also learned through motocross that im not like any other teenager in my school, I'm dedicated to one thing and its what I love to do. While every other kid in my school is out at the movies or at the mall, I'm at home training for my next race.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
I'm really determined to become a pro motocross racer, Its what I have wanted to do all my life and I'm just starting to realize that I can make my dream a reality. During the past couple of months I have been so focused on becoming a pro racer and my family and I truely think I can make it happen. I would also like to become a personal trainer or get into some kind of profesion like that.