How I got started

In 2003, my husband told me about how he was buying a TTR125. I mocked him horribly. I told him it was the stupidest thing I had ever heard of-a grown man buying a play bike. Well he made me ride that stupid play bike in the back yard. I was instantly hooked. It`s all my hubby`s fault!

Goals for the Future

2008 was yet another learning year for me.  I upgraded my bike to a 2007 YZ250F.  I love the Factory Connection suspension.  It really helps to put the wheels to the ground and makes jumping so....easy.  I now need to focus on turning my brain off and working on the S.M.A.R.T. goals that my coach, Brad Jerominski, and I have developed.

My ultimate goal is to be able to make Loretta's in 2013.  In 2009 I am looking to make my regional qualifier.  That will be nice step towards my ultimate goal.  Racing at my home track, I am aiming to make podium finishes every month in 2009.  I am also considering district 16 points.  But I will not confirm that until I see the next schedule.  Time driving is time away from training.

What inspires you to compete?

People telling me I am not able, not capable or should not be competing.  The flip side of that is the girls and women I meet that are thrilled to learn I race.  Being able to inspire others is really what keeps me going when things on the track are getting rough.

What has been your most embarrassing moment?

My most embarrassing moment came from MX Camp at Mt. Carroll this spring.  My coach, Brad Jerominski, was conducting a training camp just before our Regional Qualifier for Loretta Lynn's.  I was going through a rut and somehow managed to get crossed up.  Some how I managed to not only tip over, but the bike and I flipped off the track into a pool of water.  It was beyond embarrassing.

Some Personal Information About Me:

I am venturing into 'old lady' age.  But I am addicted to my motorcycles.  My family and I spend a lot of time together riding our dirt bikes.  My daughter is my best riding buddy.  She goes with me to every race and every training session.  She is really starting to show promise.  The best part of motocross is the time that she and I spend together.  It doesn't matter if we are training, racing, or just goofing around.  Our time together is priceless.

Describe your style...

I give it everything I got.

Why do you compete?

Because I love it.  I am scared a lot of the times because I do not have that much experience behind me right now.  But I love the adreneline rush of race day.  Mix that with the joy of personal success and it is a cocktail like no other!

My second place finish in the Senior Nationals in 2008 is my best MX finish to date. 

My other noteworthy success was finishing all three motos at my first Loretta Lynn's Regional Qualifier in June of 2008. 

To most this may not be a highlight, but to me it is one of the single greatest moments in my racing career. One day, in between races, a little girl (about 9-10 years old) approaches me with a huge smile. She asked me if I raced the motorcycles. When I said yes she got REALLY excited. With her eyes shining she told me she would be rooting for me. It was such an awesome moment for me. It hasn`t been about winning, but showing these young ladies that we can be out there too!! I love the idea that I am role modeling for the girls that watch me. It`s even better to see that I can inspire them.