Member of the Week: Colton Engen

What discipline(s) do you participate in? Class(es)?

I raced in the Schoolboy 1 and 14-24 C motocross classes and I did 1 race in 125 12+ this year.

When did you begin riding and racing? At what point did you become a District 23 ARMCA member?

I began riding and racing this season and I became a D23 ARMCA member this year too.

What is the greatest accomplishment of your riding/racing career?

I took 5th place at the Little Falls area qualifier!

What are your goals for 2023? Beyond?

My goals are to get a 250 for next year and to win some trophies!

Why do you continue to race in D23 ARMCA?

I love all the tracks and I live in Minnesota.

Who inspires you in racing?

Carter Drechsel

How has motorcycling impacted your life?

It’s helped me be way more positive! And that adrenaline rush when you’re on the line and the gate is about to drop.. it releases all the stress from the week before.

What is your favorite food to eat on race day?

The egg bites my aunt makes!

How do you get pumped up to ride/race? Music? Pep talks? Maybe quiet time is more your style?

Pep talks from my aunt.

What else do you like to do for fun?

I ride snowmobiles when there is snow on the ground.

What advice has a fellow rider/racer given you that you follow?

When in doubt.. throttle it out!

What advice do you have for other D23 ARMCA members?

It doesn’t matter if you’re slow or fast.. as long as you’re having fun, that’s all that matters!