Joe Perron grew up riding his dirt bike around his family's hobby farm. To his luck, his new next-door neighbor, Zack Williams, was a motocross racer himself! Joe then took to racing, and has had a successful career in both the professional and amateur ranks. He now volunteers with District 23 ARMCA, and hopes to continue creating a positive impact on young motocross racers!
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D23 Events Week of September 20th
D23 ARMCA Member of the Week September 13th
Member of the Week: Morgan Voight
Written By: Jackie Riess
In the fall of 2016, Morgan Voight began riding recreationally on a CRF100. In 2017, she began riding on a private motocross track, where she soon moved up to the CRF150. Then in 2018, she made her way to her first District 23 ARMCA track; Berm Benders Raceway. After attending practice sessions at BBR, she decided to compete in her first race later that summer. In her first race of the season she crashed in breaking bumps and tore her ACL. After having surgery, she rehabilitated her knee and practiced indoors at Cedar Lake Arena over the winter. Morgan now competes in the Women’s 12+, Girls 12-16, and Supermini motocross classes, and has steadily progressed as a rider and racer over the past few years.
In 2020, she and her family dedicated themselves to racing motocross. She finished 2nd overall in Girls 12-16 and 3rd overall in Women’s 12+ in District 23 ARMCA. And though her on track results are impressive, she believes her greatest accomplishment was clearing her first double. This gave her confidence in her riding in order to take her skills to the next level. Racing has not only given her more confidence on the bike, she has also overcome shyness through involvement in the motocross community.
Inspired by her father’s racing career, she sports his original number on the track; 403. She enjoys beef sticks, fruit, and even the occasional dill pickle chip in her belly. In addition to riding and racing, Morgan enjoys helping with their cows, hanging out at the pool, having fun with friends, and participating in multiple bands at her high school.
Morgan continues to race in District 23 ARMCA because of the tremendous fun and competition she finds at the motocross tracks. She strives to finish in the top 5 of District 23 ARMCA motocross points this year, and has goals of self improvement on the motorcycle. Morgan advises other racers to “never give up, keep pushing, and race til the checkered flag!”
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D23 Events Week of September 13th
D23 Events Week of September 6th
The Roots Podcast Episode 13 from MN AMA District 23 ARMCA
Cancelled - Diamond Park Quad MX 9/5 & 9/6
Celebrating Floyd’s Life
D23 ARMCA Member of the Week August 30th
Member of the Week: Nora Fritze
Written By: Jackie Riess
Nora Fritze began riding motorcycles when she was just five years old. After two months of practice, she became a District 23 ARMCA member. She started racing flat track and currently races in the 65cc class. In 2020, she was the Minnesota State Champion in the 50cc DTX Senior class, and strives to continue her winning ways on her 65.
Inspired by her father and fueled by cheese burgers, Nora loves racing because of the friendships she’s formed with other racers, and the fun she has while on her motorcycle. Racing has shown her just how brave she can be, and how persistence and a “never give up” attitude can help her achieve her goals.
In addition to riding and racing, Nora enjoys playing basketball, soccer, and softball, in addition to hanging out with her friends, family, and dog, Clyde. A perfect day in Nora’s book would involve swimming, barbecuing, and riding motorcycles with her friends. Nora encourages other District 23 ARMCA members to ride fast and chase the riders in front of you.
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