Personal History
I am a U.S. Soldier currently deployed as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. I started riding again in 2009 after being off the bike for 7 years. I fell in love with how the modern four stroke motocross bike run and have been riding as much as the family and work allow. I have been married to my beautiful wife Carriss for nine years and together we have an amazing six year old daughter Autumn. I am originally from Up-state New York (AMA District 3) and am now living in Hopkinsville Kentucky. I currently am a member of the 101st Airborne Division 3rd Brigade Combat Team out of Fort Campbell Kentucky.
To me Motocross is as close as you can get to flying without a pilot’s license. Being able to fly through the air even briefly is some of the most fun I have ever had. Going to a track and being able to push yourself a little faster with each outing is a very satisfying experience that it keeps me coming back for more. I have meet people and made bonds that extend past the track and have enriched my life.
Riding Goals
For the 2013 season, my daughter and I will be competing in multiple series including: The Tennessee Motocross Association (TMXA) Series, The Victory Motorsports American Bluegrass Championship (ABC), and the AMA Amateur National Championship. I will also be participating in a few individual races including the Red Bud Amateur Race Day, select AMA Amateur Arenacross, and the 800 MX Fall Vet Classic.
My race bike for the 2013 season is a 2011 Yamaha YZ450f. The bike will be totally refreshed with new plastics, seat, and custom graphics. I take pride in my bike and never go to a ride without it being clean and well maintained. The only logos that will be displayed are those I receive support from, I do not believe having the names of products I do not use on my bike. All logos will be incorporated into the printing of the graphics in order to maintain a professional appearance. Sponsors logos will also be printed on/sewn into my race jerseys or placed on a helmet. I am an active YouTube contributor with over 50 videos and 8,500+ views. Using professional quality editing software, I am able to add in any acknowledgements at any time during the video. If sponsored I will also promote any products I use in the video‘s description. Other motocross related media sites I frequent are thumpertalk.com, racexonline.com, motocrossactionmag.com, and of course realmotocross.com. Any support would be shown in my signature blocks and displayed on every post I make/have made.
Competitive Highlights
For 2013 I am looking for top 3 in the TMXA series and making it to the AMA Amateur National. I am also looking forward to my daughter's first race!