D23 ARMCA Member of the Week September 27th
Member of the Week: Zachary Brown
Written By: Jackie Riess
Fueled by a nutritious breakfast of scrambled eggs on race day, Zachary Brown has achieved so much during his riding career, and he’s only getting started. Zachary started riding dirt bikes at the age of 3½. Once turning the ripe age of 4, he began competing in Hare Scrambles and Enduros in District 23 ARMCA. Once he moved up to the 65 class, he began to see even greater success as he won both of the 2019 Hare Scramble and Enduro state championships in the 65 class. Zachary now competes in the 85cc and Junior C classes in off-road racing.
Zachary is inspired by Minnesota’s own, Ryan Dungey. Noting his strong sense of perseverance and work ethic, both things Zachary exhibits in his own riding. He also looks up to local off-road racer, Logan Kittock, who once gave him personal training and stressed the importance of standing up to have greater control of the bike. In the future, Zachary hopes to convert his mini bike skills to the bigger bike and continue his success on the trails.
In his free time, he enjoys hanging out with his friends outside, tubing on the lake, and competing in TaeKwonDo where he has achieved second degree black belt. However, he keeps coming back to racing in District 23 ARMCA because of the lifelong lessons he’s learned, like mental toughness, the great friendships he’s made here, and the highly competitive environment. Zachary advises other riders to “ride hard and have fun. Push yourself to the limit, but most importantly, have fun.”
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The Roots Podcast Episode 14 from MN AMA District 23 ARMCA
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 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!”
This article was prepared by an independent contractor and may not be the views of the board of directors of District 23 ARMCA or any of their sponsors or affiliates.
