Namura Technologies Member of the Week 8/28/23

Member of the Week: Logan Cipala

What discipline(s) do you participate in? Class(es)?

I race professionalHillclimb, Hare Scramble, Hard Enduro, and a little bit of motocross.

When did you begin riding and racing? At what point did you become a District 23 ARMCA member?

I got my first bike at age three, and began racing D23 events at four. That makes it 23 years already!

What is the greatest accomplishment of your riding/racing career?

That is always such a tough question as I have exceeded almost all of my expectations, but, I think at the top of the list would be earning my first AMA Pro Hillclimb title or being invited to race at The Travis Pastrana Invitational Terra Inferno Hard Enduro.

What are your goals for 2023? Beyond?

This year I am hoping to earn a few more Hillclimb championships. For beyond, I really want to progress my hard enduro riding skills and eventually finish a US Hard Enduro race.

Why do you continue to race in D23 ARMCA?

D23 racing just feels like home. The venues that we get to compete at, and the people we compete against are second to none. We have great promoters, sponsors, and variety of tracks throughout the district.

Who inspires you in racing?

People like Ryan Sipes, Josh Hill, Josh Toth, and many others who have found success through racing multiple disciplines are so fun to follow. At a more personal level, my family who I get to share the experiences and memories of racing with continue to keep me motivated to chase more.

How has motorcycling impacted your life?

Probably in too many ways to list! I think more than anything it has shown me that if you work hard and don’t stop following your passion that it will pay off and you will find success. It also keeps me motivated to learn more, try new things, and not to be afraid of failure.

What is your favorite food to eat on race day?

A good black coffee with a breakfast sandwich on a bagel is tough to beat!

How do you get pumped up to ride/race? Music? Pep talks? Maybe quiet time is more your style?

I like to stay quiet and focus - walk the track, check over my bikes, sit down and relax.

What else do you like to do for fun?

I enjoy skiing in the winter, running, cycling, and just being outside.

What advice has a fellow rider/racer given you that you follow?

My mom and dad who both used to race have always reinforced to me that the biggest part of racing is mental. Thinking and knowing you can do well is just as much a part of it as anything.

What advice do you have for other D23 ARMCA members?

Don’t give up and don’t be hard too hard on yourself when trying to improve. Growth is not linear, there are always peaks and valleys, and those valleys can very low, but the peaks are always worth the challenge! Sometimes it takes more time than you wish, but it always comes around!

Anything else you’d like to mention?

Thanks to all of the great volunteers that keep D23 such a great and successful place to race! I also have to thank my family, friends, sponsors, and fiancé Morgan for supporting this crazy passion!

Namura Technologies Member of the Week 7/31/23

Member of the Week: Ellie Schmidt

What discipline(s) do you participate in? Class(es)?

Flat Track, hill climb, trail riding

When did you begin riding and racing? At what point did you become a District 23 ARMCA member?
Age 6 was my first race. Riding PW 50 around the house at 5 years old.

What is the greatest accomplishment of your riding/racing career?

Learning how to take off from the starting line better each race

What are your goals for 2023? Beyond?

Try to get top 3 in the 85cc class

Why do you continue to race in D23 ARMCA?

Because Friends and family at the races are my 2nd home.

Who inspires you in racing?

Girls that flat track like Shayna Texter Bauman

How has motorcycling impacted your life?

Great times with my family, parents uncles and grandpa coot.

What is your favorite food to eat on race day?

Walking tacos

How do you get pumped up to ride/race? Music? Pep talks? Maybe quiet time is more your style?

Hang with friends, get leathers n helmets on together.

What else do you like to do for fun?

Softball, volleyball, swimming,

What advice has a fellow rider/racer given you that you follow?

Always look ahead on the track.

What advice do you have for other D23 ARMCA members?

Ride and have fun in every race no matter how you place.

Anything else you’d like to mention?

Thanks to my sponsors Jacks of Spade, Brothers Pest Management, Starr Cycle, ARR Construction, GnK Engines. Grandpa Coot.