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What discipline(s) do you participate in? Class(es)?
Hillclimb - 450, 600, Open
When did you begin riding and racing? At what point did you become a District 23 ARMCA member?
Day 1 been a D23 Member since my first Hillclimb in 2003
What is the greatest accomplishment of your riding/racing career?
Winning the D23 King of the Hill Championship four times
What are your goals for 2023? Beyond?
2023 will be my first full season of American Hillclimb East. Hoping to get a few wins in the 450 and twins class and compete for a championship in them two classes.
Beyond is just help Hillclimb grow. Either Amateur or Pro the sport is just too cool to stagnate!
Why do you continue to race in D23 ARMCA?
D23 is not just home, it is by far the most competitive amateur Hillclimb scene. If you can win in D23 you can win anywhere.
Who inspires you in racing?
Racing Open bikes. Riding dirt bikes with 120-150 HP is one of most fun on two wheels.
How has motorcycling impacted your life?
It’s everything. The countless great family memories over the years traveling and all the amazing friends we’ve met along the way has shaped my life to what it is today.
What is your favorite food to eat on race day?
I don’t really eat much during the race, but getting some DQ ice cream on the way home is always clutch.
How do you get pumped up to ride/race? Music? Pep talks? Maybe quiet time is more your style?
Typically just prep bikes and walk the hill before the race. I like to observe others rides to find the best line.
What else do you like to do for fun?
Bass fishing. If I’m not riding or racing. I want to be fishing.
What advice has a fellow rider/racer given you that you follow?
Trust yourself and your abilities. The biggest battle is fighting your own self doubt. Get past that and you’ll get your best results.
What advice do you have for other D23 ARMCA members?
Join a club or help a promoter. The races won’t happen without them!
From @bcmxllc “No one is more BUMMED about this post than we are!
Unfortunately we have to cancel, we got hammered with rain, over 2 inches and it’s still coming down!
Crazy what 24 hrs can do
Planning for Practice this WEDNESDAY 4/26”
From Berm Benders Raceway: “We are bummed to say that there is still too much snow and ice to run our next event.
Rider safety is our top priority!!
Hope to see everyone soon for open practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays again this season! Watch for the post!”
What discipline(s) do you participate in? Class(es)?
Enduro +50A
Hare Scrambles +50A
Flat track Sr and super senior
When did you begin riding and racing? At what point did you become a District 23
ARMCA member?
I’ve been riding since I was a little kid. Raced a couple of seasons as a C rider in my 20's, but started really racing in 2010 after being hospitalized with a heart attack. I've been a regular member of D23 ARMCA since 2010.
What is the greatest accomplishment of your riding/racing career?
My greatest accomplishment is without a doubt all of the amazing people I have been lucky enough to meet and ride with. By racing standards it would probably be my D23 ARMCA Super Senior A Championship in 2021.
What are your goals for 2023? Beyond?
As Always, to ride as much as possible, have as much fun as I can, and not hurt myself. Lol
Why do you continue to race in D23 ARMCA?
The People, and the venues. We have some truly outstanding people, and some phenomenal places to ride. Right here in D23!
Who inspires you in racing?
Everybody. But mostly anyone who just finished an enduro for the first time. Makes me deeply happy, to see someone have that experience and to know that now, they know.
How has motorcycling impacted your life?
It has always been my Cycle Therapy, from when I was a small kid on my dads bike with him, until now, in my 50's riding..... being on a motorcycle calms me, and makes me happy!
What is your favorite food to eat on race day?
Free?
How do you get pumped up to ride/race? Music? Pep talks? Maybe quiet time is more your style?
Everything about riding gets me pumped up, but I used to read before a Hare Scramble and I have fond memories of an old guy who used to blind side tackle me before races...... always got the heart rate up there!!
What else do you like to do for fun?
I enjoy concerts, and the last year or so, I've found that I enjoy time in the gym. And also, dogs, I really enjoy spending time doing dog stuff with dogs.
What advice has a fellow rider/racer given you that you follow?
"You'd be alot faster, if you slowed down a little bit and stopped crashing." Dave S
What advice do you have for other D23 ARMCA members?
if you're not having fun, you are doing it wrong.
Anything else you’d like to mention?
We are all in this together, never be afraid to ask if you have questions, and always feel free to say Hi, if you see me around.
