Personal History
I entered my first Enduro at age 8 on my Yamaha PW80 in Massachusetts. I've competed in nearly every discipline of the sport including motorcross, arenacross, endurocross, grand prix, enduro, hard enduro, desert racing, harescrambles, etc. reaching the expert/professional level in many. I took a few seasons off during everything that transpired in the world recently. Now, twenty six years after my first race, I've come full circle and I'm back to racing enduro once again trying to push the limit of what I'm capable of on 2 wheels. For now, I'm determined to break back into the AA/pro class in enduro/desert racing and plan to focus on the National Hare and Hound series for 2024. I currently train 5-8 times a week in the gym and on the bike and am in the best shape I've ever been in. I'm racing as much as possible in several diciplines just to get seat time on the bike and any experience that will help me progress.
I have always been an advocate of off-road motorcycle riding/racing. From volunteering for trail maintenance to introducing new riders/racers into the sport, I'm always trying to push the sport forward. I even offer personal training in my spare time for other riders and would like to do more of that going forward. I understand the importance of showing my appreciation to the companies that support me by representing them both on and off the bike. In addition to displaying logos on my bike, I will tag my sponsors in my social media posts, wear their apparel when training at the gym and at social events, and influence fellow riders to use their products whenever possible.
Instagram: @jmike_460
Riding Goals
2022: Get back into racing and regularly finishing around top 10 overall - I'd say that was a success
2023: Race as many events as possible in different disciplines, push to dominate the A class and move back into the AA/Pro ranks
2024: Focus on one series (most likely the Kenda/SRT National Hare and Hound) in the Pro-Vet Class
Competitive Highlights
Top rider in NETRA Jr Enduros
Top rider in NEMA Youth MX series
2-time Loretta Lynn’s qualifier
Expert rider NESC mx series
Expert in NETRA harscramble series
Expert in JDay Off-road racing series
Top A rider in USRA Desert Series
Top A rider in AMRA Series