Member of the Week: Zach Crider

Written By: Jackie Riess

After receiving a dirt bike for his fourth birthday, Zach Crider was a recreational rider for most of his life. However, the switch flipped in 2017 when he became a District 23 ARMCA member and began competing in motocross. Zach now competes in a multitude of classes including 125cc 2-stroke, Schoolboy 1, Schoolboy 2, and 450 C.

Inspired by the great Ryan Dungey, Zach uses motocross to stay focused and determined when setting goals. Achieving many of them, Zach saw the culmination of his determination in his 2021 season. He qualified for the Loretta Lynn’s Amateur Motocross National for the first time this summer in 125 C and 450 C. Though some mechanical issues skewed his overall results, he was proud to stand on the podium in his final moto of 450 C after finishing second. Zach again showed his persistence, and strives to return next year in the B classes.

Zach enjoys the convenience of racing in D23 ARMCA, where most tracks are within a couple hours. Fueled by his mom’s famous biscuits and gravy, he also loves to ride his pit bike and hone in his wheelie skills. Once being advised to “be a good sport” and “keep his chin up,” Zach encourages other D23 ARMCA members to “push, race to the checkered flag, be a good sport, and always be a good example to the other riders."