Personal History
My name is Thomas Soule, I am 16 and captain of Soule Racing. Where did the soul of Soule Racing begin? I’d say it all started when I climbed onto a dirt bike for the first time at just 5 years old. My brother and I would race around the backyard, pulling wheelies just to get a gasp from our mom and occasionally denting the fences in the process. Those moments were the best! That little Honda 110 clocked countless hours on a small patch of land.
Eventually, my mom got us a small trailer and a few toolboxes to keep everything organized. She even took us to a local dirt track a couple of times. Unfortunately, life got in the way, and we never made it back. In the meantime, I tried other activities—soccer for a season or two, baseball for a stint, and even football, where I gave it my all. Later, my brother and I discovered skate parks in Texas, which were nothing short of awesome. We’d gear up, grab our pro scooters, and spend hours practicing tricks.
Each of these activities was fun, and I did well at them. But none of them lit that spark in me. They never quite gave me the same feeling as being on that dirt bike, tearing through the yard with my brother. That’s where the passion began—those early days hold the heart and soul of what eventually became Soule Racing.
We returned to Northwest Arkansas, where my brother dove headfirst into animal husbandry. He and Mom fully embraced the homesteading lifestyle, managing everything from goats to emus—and he wasn’t stopping there! Inspired by their enthusiasm, I started researching different species and chose a few to raise myself: Ayam Cemani chickens, Indian blue peacocks, and a mountain sheep I named Biscuit. It was a rewarding experience, and I even managed to sell a few animals, earning a little extra money along the way.
Biscuit still greets me with playful energy whenever I visit and follows me around when I’m out riding. As for the peacocks, they’ve developed a quirky habit of calling out the moment they hear my bike start up. Life on the homestead has been both fun and fulfilling—it’s a unique connection with nature I wouldn’t trade for anything.
At some point, the 110s faded into the background, and one Christmas, Mom and Dad surprised us with two stunning green 140s waiting outside. It felt like a dream come true. Our next adventure took us to the Arkansas National Forest, where I finally got some real seat time. If the sun was shining, I was riding. Unlike the animals on the farm, these bikes didn’t need feeding or watering. But I quickly realized they did require proper maintenance.
Thankfully, with my dad’s wealth of mechanical knowledge, my mom’s unwavering support (from helping me get tools to keeping me motivated), and countless hours spent watching YouTube tutorials, I learned how to keep those bikes in top shape. It was a crash course in responsibility and mechanics—a challenge I embraced wholeheartedly and enjoyed every second of.
Then, in November 2022, I rode at the Ascot Motocross Track in Dora, Oklahoma, for the first time on a Kawasaki 140 to check it out. This is it! This is what I want to do! I never felt like this about anything I have ever done before. That Christmas my parents got me my first race bike—a 2022 Kawasaki 112. I am ready now, let's do this! Got home and took it for a whirl. One ER trip and a broken pinky later, my motocross adventure would have to wait another 6 to 8 weeks.
In the spring of 2023, I ran my first series at Ascot MX. I also hit a few other tracks, including SOTO and Gas MX. If they were racing, I was there! I turned my dad's old Harley hauler into the race trailer, and we were off. I started off in the back of the pack, but by the end of the Spring series, I was holding a trophy for 1st place in 85 Jr and Supermini!
The 2-stroke engine introduced an entirely new set of skills to master, and Dad and I spent countless hours in the garage learning the ropes. We watched endless YouTube tutorials and teamed up with Daniel and Michael to work on bikes. All that effort paid off—I now know my bike inside and out.
That summer and fall, I took 1st place again in both the 85 Jr. and Supermini classes.
It wasn’t long before that 112 started feeling too small. So, we made our way to Honda Power Sports in Fort Smith, Arkansas, where we met Garrett Bolton. Garrett set us up with a pair of 250s and shared some insights about HPS. To our surprise, he added us to their sponsor list and told me to check back next year to see how I’m progressing.
We saved up some money and had a few training sessions with Michael Donaldson at Ascot MX
I won the award for most improved rider at the fall Banquet, and I was the proudest of that one. We celebrated by adding a 250 Rockstar edition Huskavarna. It's go time again!
I took 1st in 250d and 3rd in 450d that winter due to hitting the points cap in the Oklahoma state winter series. Needless to say, those guys booted me out of D class.
In the spring of 2024, we headed to the training facility in Georgia, ready to take the next step in my journey. With the help of my first sponsor, Top Hand Enterprises, we upgraded to a toy hauler RV and hit the road again! My brother Daniel, my wingman Michael, and my mom were all there to cheer me on as I worked to close the gap between beginner and C class. Under the guidance of Colleen Millsaps, I trained on a Husqvarna FC 250, feeling determined to level up.
By Day 3 of training, I was gaining confidence—maybe a little too much. I overjumped a double, and the consequences were severe: a shattered wrist and a crushed tibia and fibula. Another trip to the ER. Twelve weeks in a cast and four weeks of physical therapy later, the doctor finally cleared me to get back on the bike.
I jumped right into the Moto Playground Fall Series, competing in the C class. My first race? Nearly dead last. But by the end of the series, I had fought my way to a 3rd-place finish in 250C and 4th in 450C, placing overall and gaining some much-needed seat time.
In December, I underwent my third surgery—this time to have the metal removed. After six weeks of recovery, I’m gearing up for the next chapter.
The best part? Honda Power Sports, now CSK in Fort Smith, decided to sponsor me. Garrett told me I’d earned it, and that’s a feeling I’ll never forget. The journey continues!
2025 has arrived, and this is the year I’m going all in to reach the National Amateur Motocross Championship—yes, Loretta Lynn’s. I’m determined to make it to the farm, giving it everything I’ve got. My current routine? Training at Reynard Raceway in Oklahoma City, OK, Monday through Thursday, and hitting as many races as possible on the weekends. It’s all about maximizing seat time until the first area qualifier.
I couldn’t ask for a better fit than Robbie Reynard and the fantastic team at Reynard Raceway—they’ve been instrumental in taking the Soules Moto journey to the next level.
And here’s the best news: I’ve secured sponsorships! Let’s make 2025 a year to remember!
Please get in touch with my marketing agent, Jason Barnes from Production Design, for sponsorship details at marketing@souleracing.com or jason@productionsdesign.com.
Riding Goals
Goals for Thomas Soule in 2025
- Improve Riding Technique
- Enhance precision, speed, and control through advanced training.
- Focus on mastering areas such as cornering, starts, and whoops.
- Work with top trainers at Reynard Raceway to refine overall riding performance.
- Maximize Practice Days
- Allocate Monday through Thursday for intensive training sessions at Reynard Raceway.
- Prioritize high-quality practice that focuses on specific skills like line selection and jumps.
- Implement a structured weekly schedule to track achievements and improvements.
- Attend as Many Races as Possible
- Compete in every major regional and area race to gain experience.
- Use weekend races as opportunities to apply training techniques and assess competition.
- Aim to secure consistent podium finishes in the 250C and 450C classes.
- Qualify for Loretta Lynn’s
- Successfully complete area and regional qualifiers to earn a spot in the Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship.
- Achieve peak physical and mental readiness for the rigorous competition at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch.
- Keep detailed performance notes from each race to address areas needing improvement.
- Complete a Racing Team
- Onboard three more racers
- Secure Cash, Title, or partner sponsor for onboarding of an additional three riders at 30k per bike
- Finish Advertising and Marketing Agency agreements and business plans
- Complete board of directors
- Finish RV Wrap
- Finish Trailer One Wrap
- Finish Trailer Two Wrap