Personal History
I am in the 6th grade at Kingston Middle School. I live in Poulsbo, Washington, the home of Ryan Villopoto. This is by far the best place to live. We have places to ride, mountain bike, fish, ski, snowboard, hike, skateboard, just about anything you could want to do. Sometimes we take a ferry if we want to go to Seattle, thats always fun. Quite a few people have home tracks around here so I get to ride a few different places. Right across the street from my house is about 1500 acres with trails, a small motocross track and a figure eight track as well as a sand pit. That is where I learned to ride with my Dad. My brothers will go out there with me to watch me train and ride with me.
I have two brothers and two sisters. My family is very supportive of my racing. My brothers and sisters help me and someday I want to repay them for all their help and support.
I have always loved motorcycles and racing and will ride for the rest of my life.
Riding Goals
I am working really hard right now both on the track and at school. My teachers and school counselor are pretty understanding of my racing and realize that it is my passion. My school district will work with me so that I will be able to attend most of the national races in 2009. I plan on making it to Lake Whitney, Oak Hill, World minis, Mammoth, Lorettas, Dodge, and hopefully Mini O's. I will attend Ponca if for some reason I don't qualify for Lorettas, or maybe even do both. I am determined to win some titles next year. I know that if I really set my mind on it and train hard I can accomplish my goals.
Competitive Highlights
I made it on the podium at Oak Hill in 2007 and that was by far the best feeling in the world. The only way it would have been better if I was up there for first place instead of third. It gave me a hunger to make it on the podium again.
Qualifying for Lorettas two years in a row at only one qualifier is a highlight for me too. I finished 11th overall last year, my first time there. This year I struggled with motor problems but still finished 17th. Earlier this year, I finished 5th at the World Minis, even after taking one of the hardest crashes I've ever had in practice. I went to the E.R. where they splinted my arm. When it came time to race, I ignored the pain and took off the splint.