Personal History
I am a fun, outgoing person. I enjoy racing a lot, but what I enjoy most about it is the time spent with family and friends. My brother got me into racing in 2000, a year after I started riding, because he wanted to race and I thought it would be a good opportunity for us to spend some time together. It turns out, we both gave it a try, loved it and have not stopped doing it since. We have also brought many other family members and friends into the motocross racing family since, and we've now had many good years of safe, fun racing.
I wish to thank my parents and brother for sparking my interest in riding. My dad rode with my uncle when I was really young and bought my brother a bike. I always thought it was pretty cool but I was too young for a bike then. After some years, my dad quit riding because of back problems, but my brother seemed to have a bike most of the time throughout my years growing up. Finally, at 18 years of age, I bought my own bike, my brother had one, and then my dad decided to start riding again. Now we enjoy some great rides together. My mom is a great support and comes to pretty much all of the races that my brother and I race in. I really appreciate the support of my mom, dad and step-dad not only at the races, but in every other area of life too.
I also appreciate my wife, who allows this madness to go on. From numberless dollars on bike parts, maintenance and gas, to time spent away from home, she is very patient and loving to let me have these hobbies, especially with our twin girls at home that are one year old.
Riding Goals
I look forward to the 2010 mx season and the competition in store for all of us who will participate in it as well as those who will be watching and supporting.
This year my brother has really helped me with suspension work and I am very excited to put it to work in a race. I hope to hit a couple more races this year than I was able to last year and enjoy a lot of time on the bike. I hope to place in the top 3 in all my motos this year.
Competitive Highlights
In the 2007 season I raced for the first time in the intermediate class at my favorite track and got 1st overall. In 2006 I raced my first full season and won the overall points chase in the Open Junior class.