What inspires you to compete?
My love of riding and pure passion for the sport is what inspires me to compete. I love motocross, and just riding my bike in general. I go out to the races and compete to win, not just for my sponsors, but mainly for me. I dont care to be famous or rich, I just love to race. I'm just waiting for my big break, waiting for my chance to show everyone what I can really do on a bike. I would love to be able to go to all the amateur races and compete, but I'm not fortanate enough to have that kind of money, I'm not looking to be a "charity case" I just want the oppurtunity to prove that I can be fast and talented enough to race in the amateur ranks, and maybe even further. Bottom line I love motocross, and with any luck I'll be able to show what I can really do some day.
Describe your style...
On the track I try to stay smooth and flow through out the whole race. I've been told that I'm one of the smoothest riders out there, but I have a hard time seeing it myself so I'm always trying to perfect my riding. I hold myself back a little bit on some of the bigger jumps and rythm sections during a race, till I can comfortably ride those sections as smooth as possible during practice. I will hang it out during the race if I feel that I need to.
Off the track I like to get everything ready for the next moto as soon as I get back to my truck. Then I like to go and watch some of the other races to see where I can Improve. I will also talk to some of my friends about the race and we discuss what worked best for each other.
I take racing very seriously but I like to keep it fun too. When I'm not racing or getting ready for the next moto I like to joke around and have a good time with my friends.
Do you train? What does your schedule look like?
I try to keep a regular schedule, I do a 2.5 mile jog everyday that the weather lets me. I get as much practice time as I can in, but usually I ride Thursday after noons, and then on Saturdays and Sundays (whether I'm racing or not)
What do you want to be when you grow up?
When I grow up I would like to be a proffessional motocross racer. If I`m not able to live that dream then I would like to do something that is associated with the sport at least.
Employment / Experience Summary
I`ve been employed quite a bit for my age, I`ve had a job every summer since my 7th grade year and even managed to hold a few over the school year too. Currently though I`m working for an excavating company, and I really enjoy it.