What inspires you to compete?
I only got to race a few times last year because of injuries but I caught the fever. Those great battles and fun tracks keep me coming back for more.
What has been your most embarrassing moment?
My worst racing experience was in one of my first couple of races. This time my dad and my uncle had made the trip to come watch me. About half way through the race I went for a pass in the whoops and got crossed up and wrecked right in front of the grandstands! I messed up my shoulder again and an ankle so i wasn`t able to finish and had to limp off in front of everyone.
How's Life Treating You?
Life is great! I love it here at school but its hard not being able to ride every day. I usually go home the weekends if the weather is decent. I can`t wait for this summer and a new season!
Do you like to travel? What's your best (clean) road trip story?
I love going on riding trips. My best one was over Christmas Break in 2004. There was a freak warm spell so we all loaded up and drove to Little Sahara in Oklahoma. It was the best time of my life! The sand was perfect and we had the whole place to ourselves. It was a blast!
Schools Attended
I graduated from Pella High School and am currently attending Iowa State University and majoring in Agronomy.