Rider Updates
Feb 5 2020
There is 6" of snow on the ground but 2020 race schedules are being published and I can't wait to get back on the track. I am looking forward to the North Central Area Qualifier for Loretta's as well as the new Iowa Motocross Championship Series.
Jan 22 2019
Just got back from a moto trip down to Texas only to return to 6" of snow in Iowa. It was a great trip and got 3 days of riding/practice in. Doing the work to get seat time during the winter.
Oct 23 2018
I am finally at the point where I don't think about my knee and doesn't distract me when I am riding. 2018 was my return and I tried to race myself back. I finally feel like I am back!
Sep 11 2017
Got the OK from knee surgeon to "slowly return to activity" a couple weeks ago. I got on my bike for the first time in 10 months and tried to put in some laps. I was super timid in the turns to put my leg out. My timing was off, endurance gone, and confidence lacking. So, what did I do? Signed up to race this past weekend at Winterset Raceway for the AMA Iowa State Championship race! :) It is good to be back.
Nov 17 2016
2016 has been a tough year of injuries. The normal twists and bruising but then some major setbacks with a fractured fibular on 5/15 and then torn MCL on 11/5.
Update: MRI revealed the knee injury ended up being much more than torn MCL, also ruptured ACL, complex meniscus tear, sprained LCL, fractured tibia and fibular. Recovering from surgery with hopes of being back on bike and competing towards end of 2017.
Aug 10 2013
I had to run #43 at Loretta's, so I think I'll keep running that number going forward. Kind of a milestone marker. So, Madman #219 is now Madman #43.