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!