Today, March 1st is the deadline to claim your # from last year.
You can renew your membership online or use the Printable Membership Application at armca.org/join.
5 more days to claim last year's number!
We are 5 days away from the deadline! March 1st is the deadline to claim your # from last year.
There will not be a D23 Spring Newsletter mailed. You can renew your membership online or use the Printable Membership Application at armca.org/join.
Reminder: The One Day D23 membership fee is $20 per event.
If you were not able to attend the awards banquet, you can go to armca.org/awards and we can mail your awards.
Reminders
Reminders
The Motocross & Quads banquet is on February 21st. Tickets are going fast and must be purchased by February 14th. ARMCA.org/banquet
The Hillclimb banquet is on February 21st at The Bluffs. ARMCA.org/banquet
The Flat Track banquet is on February 28th. Register by February 18th. ARMCA.org/banquet
Riders have until March 1st to sign up to get last years #
Join or Renew Your D23 membership online quick and easy ARMCA.org/join
The printable membership application is available online as well ARMCA.org/join we will not be mailing out applications.
Member of the Week 12/3/25
Member of the Week: Lincoln Schneider
What discipline(s) do you participate in?
Motocross. Shift shaft, oil injected, and mini e bike.
When did you begin riding and/or racing?
Lincoln started riding at 3 years old, and racing at 4 years old.
What's one thing you love about the District 23 ARMCA community?
The friendliness of all the other kids at the tracks!
What is the significance of your riding number? Was it given to you or did you pick it for a specific reason?
108 was picked because of a birth date of 10/8
What is your favorite track, course, trail, or event and why?
Staples because of the big jumps and the sand, and Millville because of the whoops.
What is the greatest accomplishment of your riding/racing career?
Getting 3 trophies at the Motokazie race at Jordan at the race on April 19th, including a 1st, 2nd, and 4th.
Where do you see yourself in the next five years within the sport?
I would love to be winning races on an 85!
If you could race at any track in the world, where would it be and why?
The Millville big track, because Mt Martin looks like fun
Who inspires you in racing or riding? And how has motorcycling impacted your life?
My cousin Luke Carlson is the reason I started racing, after watching a lot of his races when I was 3 years old. I also love Dangerboy and Eli Tomac.
What has been your favorite machine to race/ride and why?
KTM E5 because it is easy to ride, FAST, and has great suspension thanks to PDR.
What's one pre-race ritual or superstition you have?
Gloves have to go on before chest protector or helmet, and I adjust my helmet strap 50 times (or more!) before every race.
What's the funniest or most unexpected thing that's happened to you at a race?
Getting stuck in the gate at Millville, when I insisted that my mom help me instead of my dad, for the first time ever.
What's a lesson you've learned from racing that applies to life outside the track?
Competitors can still be great friends.
If you could give one piece of advice to a new rider, what would it be?
Just go out an try, even if you are scared, and don't give up!
2025 District 23 Annual Meeting Notice
The District 23 Annual Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, December 6th 1pm – 3pm at Bloomington Event Center
o The purpose of this meeting is to hear reports, elect the Board of Directors, and vote on rule changes for 2026.
o All District 23 ARMCA members are invited to attend, and MUST bring their 2025 District 23 ARMCA membership card in order to vote.
Member of the Week 9/24/25
Member of the Week: Jeremiah Feckers
What discipline(s) do you participate in?
Motocross
When did you begin riding and/or racing?
When I was 8 years old.
What's one thing you love about the District 23 ARMCA community?
Just how close everyone is with one another.
What is your favorite track, course, trail, or event and why?
Definitely Millville’s very own, Spring Creek MX Park.
What is the greatest accomplishment of your riding/racing career?
Learning how to scrub. Ever since I saw Bubba do it back in the day, I’ve been working my butt off to get it dialed.
Where do you see yourself in the next five years within the sport?
Vet B rider on his way to Vet A status.
If you had to describe your riding style as a movie title, what would it be?
Supercross the Movie
If you could race at any track in the world, where would it be and why?
Stewart’s Compound for sure. I’m just a huge fan of him and would love to ride there one day.
Who inspires you in racing or riding? And how has motorcycling impacted your life?
The King, Jeremy McGrath. In fact, all the legends of my youth because they didn’t just race for a paycheck but they did it because they loved it. That’s what inspires me to keep loving it and not to just worrying about getting that 1st place trophy or podium.
What has been your favorite machine to race/ride and why?
I’d definitely say my 2007 yzf450. She just handled very well. I miss that bike sometimes.
What's one pre-race ritual or superstition you have?
Don’t really have one but I guess I do clap my hands to pump me up before the gate drops.
What's the funniest or most unexpected thing that's happened to you at a race?
During a race going into a tunnel my buddy and I both tried to to get there before each other. That didn’t work out so well… it was close to the wall and I clipped it with my side and tumbled down.
What's a lesson you've learned from racing that applies to life outside the track?
That your racing buddies are not just people you hang out with on the track but are great people to have as friends off the track as well.
If you could give one piece of advice to a new rider, what would it be?
Remember the love of the sport that got you into it. Don’t let the need to win overcome that love.
Anything else you’d like to mention?
Eat. Sleep. Ride. But also enjoy life! Don’t let the sport over consume you to where you ignore your spouse or kids, friends, family, etc... Have to give time to them as well!
Member of the Week 9/10/25
Member of the Week: Ryder Negen
What discipline(s) do you participate in?
Motocross – 85cc 7-11, 65cc 7-11, girls jr 9-12
When did you begin riding and/or racing?
4 years old
What's one thing you love about the District 23 ARMCA community?
I love everything about racing! All the tracks we race at, the staff are always so nice and helpful! Plus the family-friendly atmosphere.
What is the significance of your riding number? Was it given to you or did you pick it for a specific reason?
It’s my birthday!
What is your favorite track, course, trail, or event and why?
I love the Cambridge track. It’s a fun track to ride, big and little track!
What is the greatest accomplishment of your riding/racing career?
Making it around Grantsburg for my first race ever on my 85.
Where do you see yourself in the next five years within the sport?
I see myself racing and getting better and bringing home lots of hardware!
If you had to describe your riding style as a movie title, what would it be?
Finding Nemo… just keep swimming, just keep swimming
If you could race at any track in the world, where would it be and why?
Loretta Lynn’s—I would love to qualify one day!
Who inspires you in racing or riding? And how has motorcycling impacted your life?
My grandpa and grandma… they both raced so it’s in my blood!
What has been your favorite machine to race/ride and why?
My Gas Gas 85, it’s really built my confidence up.
What's one pre-race ritual or superstition you have?
Eating a candy bar before racing.
What's the funniest or most unexpected thing that's happened to you at a race?
My bike stalled right before the finish line one time!
What's a lesson you've learned from racing that applies to life outside the track?
Confidence, resilience, and not everything comes easy.
If you could give one piece of advice to a new rider, what would it be?
Never give up and race your own race!
Anything else you’d like to mention?
I just want to thank every involved with D23… I appreciate you all!
Member of the Week 8/27/25
Member of the Week: Austin Kienast
What discipline(s) do you participate in?
Motocross – Open A, 250A, and 25+ A
When did you begin riding and/or racing?
I began riding at the age of 8 and racing at 14.
What's one thing you love about the District 23 ARMCA community?
I love how much a family the community is. I look forward to seeing everyone every weekend.
What is the significance of your riding number? Was it given to you or did you pick it for a specific reason?
When I was young, I was very into RC cars and the one I had was number 25 so I went with that. But then my buddy told me I should have a 3 digit number so I took his 6 off his number so then it became 625.
What is your favorite track, course, trail, or event and why?
My favorite track to race would probably be Echo Valley. The hills and turns are just so cool and after a good night of rain, the track is perfect!
What is the greatest accomplishment of your riding/racing career?
My greatest accomplishment would probably be either going to Loretta’s the first time in 2017 or winning Open A, 250A, and 14-24 A in the D23 series in 2018.
Where do you see yourself in the next five years within the sport?
In the next five years I see myself still doing this for sure. Maybe not quite as competitive and probably transition into racing my vintage dirt bike.
If you could race at any track in the world, where would it be and why?
I think I’d be cool to go to the MXGP Argentina track. It looks like it flows really well.
Who inspires you in racing or riding? And how has motorcycling impacted your life?
I would have to say my good friend, Isaac Geiger, who use to race a while back in D23. I rode a little bit but he really got me into racing. Motorcycles have lead me to where I am now. I’ve met so many people through this and this is what got my to move to Minnesota from South Dakota.
What has been your favorite machine to race/ride and why?
My favorite bike has to be my 2001 Kawasaki KX500. So much history with them and they are something else to ride.
What's one pre-race ritual or superstition you have?
Nothing really. I just make sure I do my normal bike checks beforehand and I’m all good.
What's the funniest or most unexpected thing that's happened to you at a race?
I would say running myself over. I was at Millville and swapped in the whoops and my own bike ran me over and I left with some big marks on my chest but still raced the next day! haha
What's a lesson you've learned from racing that applies to life outside the track?
The harder you work the further you will go and also keeping good people in your corner helps a lot.
If you could give one piece of advice to a new rider, what would it be?
Have fun with it and try to talk to people around the track. Anyone will help out with anything you need.
Anything else you’d like to mention?
Let’s make this another great year!
Member of the Week 8/13/25
Member of the Week: Karla Herman
What discipline(s) do you participate in?
I race woman's class in Hare Scramble.
When did you begin riding and/or racing?
I starting riding dirt bikes when I was around 14 years old.
What's one thing you love about the District 23 ARMCA community?
Everyone is soooo friendly at the tracks!
What is the significance of your riding number? Was it given to you or did you pick it for a specific reason?
I used to use 94 (after Kenny) when I first started riding but then I wanted to add my dads favorite number so I came up with 934.
What is your favorite track, course, trail, or event and why?
I absolutely LOVE Cambridge Hare Scramble and Staples Hare Scramble! Those are my absolute favorite races every year! They both are super flowy and the jumps at Staples are forgiving.
What is the greatest accomplishment of your riding/racing career?
I’d say getting 4th against the guys in my first Hare Scramble ever! Or when I raced my 1st Motocross after 7 years and took 4th.
Where do you see yourself in the next five years within the sport?
I hope to be faster and healthier. I want to be able to run in the top 5 for points.
If you had to describe your riding style as a movie title, what would it be?
The Hangover
If you could race at any track in the world, where would it be and why?
Probably Redbud MX (in Berrien County, Michigan). I’ve never been and would love nothing more than to roll the jumps and get the full experience!
Who inspires you in racing or riding? And how has motorcycling impacted your life?
I want to set a good example for the girls who are thinking about trying dirt bikes or just starting out. That inspires me to keep riding, and hoping to give them that push they need to keep going! Riding has impacted my life in so many great ways! Meeting some of the best people through dirt bikes and this sport is the best relaxation out there!
What has been your favorite machine to race/ride and why?
I really enjoy riding my ktm350 with the timbersled kit. If we ever get snow again so I can take it out, that’d be great!!
What's one pre-race ritual or superstition you have?
I always talk to my dad in heaven while on the starting line.
What's the funniest or most unexpected thing that's happened to you at a race?
I launched myself off a small bridge, on a borrowed bike, within the first 3 minutes of a race. Oops!
What's a lesson you've learned from racing that applies to life outside the track?
Being confident in decisions and seeing things through.
If you could give one piece of advice to a new rider, what would it be?
Don’t give up! Watch those fast riders and learn from them, ask questions, and HAVE FUN!
Anything else you’d like to mention?
D23 is the coolest!
Member of the Week 7/30/25
Member of the Week: Tyler Zebro
What discipline(s) do you participate in?
Motocross: Open C, Schoolboy 1, 125 open
When did you begin riding and/or racing?
I started riding my pw50 when I was 4 and started racing when I was 8.
What's one thing you love about the District 23 ARMCA community?
I really enjoy the tracks D23 provides points at and all of the people are super nice!
What is the significance of your riding number? Was it given to you or did you pick it for a specific reason?
When I was little, I would always want my number to be my age so when I got my first district card, I was 7 and I really enjoyed that number for many years. Then my dad made it to Loretta Lynn’s and he changed his number to 67 and I thought that was a super cool number so I switched to 67 too.
What is your favorite track, course, trail, or event and why?
My favorite D23 track is Millville… the reason that I like that track is because the pros race on it and I like the hills.
What is the greatest accomplishment of your riding/racing career?
I think my biggest accomplishment in my racing career is winning my first every race at Millville.
Where do you see yourself in the next five years within the sport?
My biggest goal is to make it pro, but I would like to make it to Loretta Lynn Ranch too.
If you had to describe your riding style as a movie title, what would it be?
The Unknown Rider
If you could race at any track in the world, where would it be and why?
It would be sick to race at Loretta Lynn Ranch… it has been my dream ever sense I was a kid!
Who inspires you in racing or riding? And how has motorcycling impacted your life?
I look up to the pros and I try to look at how they ride the bike and their style.
What has been your favorite machine to race/ride and why?
I really like how KTM bikes feel. I have been on that chassis my whole life and they seem to hold up the best.
What's one pre-race ritual or superstition you have?
I like to look at the ruts coming out of the gate and really try and find the best one and talk to my dad on the gate where good lines are.
What's the funniest or most unexpected thing that's happened to you at a race?
For me, the most unexpected thing was when I was racing at Millville and half way through my race a big wind storm came through and a bunch of people were crashing because the wind was so strong!
What's a lesson you've learned from racing that applies to life outside the track?
You just gotta want it more then your competitors!
If you could give one piece of advice to a new rider, what would it be?
Just go and have fun and just keep training to get better.