Member of the Week: Kaylee Raymond
What discipline(s) do you participate in?
Motocross girls jr senior and 85 12 to 15
When did you begin riding and/or racing?
I started in 2021.
What's one thing you love about the District 23 ARMCA community?
All the people! It’s like a big family… I love seeing all my friends growing the racing community!
What is the significance of your riding number? Was it given to you or did you pick it for a specific reason?
#18 is my Minnesota registered hockey number and on top of that, it’s my birthday! Plus, it’s my mom’s favorite number.
What is your favorite track, course, trail, or event and why?
I absolutely love Millville! In Millville, I had one of my biggest crashes but after a little encouragement and work I faced my fears and dominated it! I love all D23 tracks though… each one has its uniqueness, either sandy Cambridge or if you want to be in the air more, BBR in Mora is super fun and technical. All of them are a blast to ride!
What is the greatest accomplishment of your riding/racing career?
So far taking 2nd overall in D23 in girls jr. And taking the track championship for the series at Cambridge.
Where do you see yourself in the next five years within the sport?
Progression. Progression is key. I have huge goals and dreams and would love to race more national races in the upcoming years, along with the famous Loretta Lynn’s.
If you had to describe your riding style as a movie title, what would it be?
Jetgirl
If you could race at any track in the world, where would it be and why?
Loretta Lynn’s Ranch its every motocross racers dream!
Who inspires you in racing or riding? And how has motorcycling impacted your life?
My coach, Bailey Kroone, is my biggest inspiration. He’s taught me so much on and off the bike… devotion, dedication, respect, and the love for this sport! Motocross has impacted my life in so many ways, friendships, my mental thinking, my drive, and my confidence, to name a few… it truly is a lifestyle.
What has been your favorite machine to race/ride and why?
My KTM 85, it’s super dependable and pretty because we gotta bring pretty to the race [lol]
What's one pre-race ritual or superstition you have?
Warming up and always a hug from mom and dads inspiration talk at the gate, of course. I also love to dance a little on the gate to get my jitters out.
What's the funniest or most unexpected thing that's happened to you at a race?
My friends mom took a nap and when she woke up she thought she slept through the night and quick started getting ready to race as if it was Sunday!
What's a lesson you've learned from racing that applies to life outside the track?
Devotion and never giving up!
If you could give one piece of advice to a new rider, what would it be?
Just pin it!!!!! Progression will come if you work hard for it!
Anything else you’d like to mention?
This moto season, I have huge goals and am determined to make them!!! I raced 26 weekends in a row last season, taking 17 first places. This year, I plan on visiting the podium even more in bigger and more classes!