Personal History
Justin has been riding all of his life. He had an electric 4-wheeler at three, a gas one at 5 and graduated to a motorcycle at 7. When he turned 10, he got a brand new Yamaha and his father entered him in his first race.
He works very hard at this sport and has proven he is not a quitter. He trains twice a week with Vince DeVane, practices at Dade City MX every Thursday and rides as much as he can on the weekends at various tracks in the region.
In March of 2011, he broke his femur and had to go through two surgeries. The bone was shattered so they couldn't just insert a rod. They had to cut his leg open to insert a rod, four pins, and two cables.
He was back on the bike by June and racing again in July. He missed four out of the ten races in the Dade City MX Vortex Lites series and still finished in the top 10. He missed even more races during Dade City's regular points season and still finished 6th in Schoolboy.
Breaking his leg only made Justin more determined to be the best. In 2012 his goals are to finish on the podium at Loretta's, Dade City MX Vortex Lites, the Florida Gold Cup series and the Mini O's.
Justin knows that sponsors do not support riders just so they can ride. He understands that they want someone to represent them at events and promote their products.
He would be a benefit to your team. Justin respects others, handles himself very well and encourages young riders. He believes that the way to win is by out riding the competition, not taking them out. He would give the public a good impression of your company.
Riding Goals
2013 Goals are to move up to B class and get podium finishes at:
- Loretta Lynn's
- Vortex Lites at Dade City MX
- The Florida Gold Cup Series
- Thor Winter Olympics
Competitive Highlights
2012 Dade City MX Vortex Lites Series
- Currently 5th in points with one race to go.
2012 Loretta Lynn Qualifier - Mill Creek, Al
- 250C Stock - 1st, 37th, 2nd (Rider took out several front runners at the start.)
- 250C Mod - 2nd, 1st, 1st (Mod bike broke, but decided to take DQ on stock bike instead of loading up and going home with a DNS)
- 450C - 1st, 1st, DNS (Bike broke in start.)
2012 Loretta Lynn Qualifier - Reddick, FL
- 250C Stock - 1st
- 250C Mod - 1st
- 450C Stock - 1st
2011 Thor Mini O's:
- 250C Modified - 6th / 8th = 9th Overall
- Open C Modified - 26th / 9th = 22nd Overall
2011 Dade City MX Points Series:
- Schoolboy - 6th Overall
- Vortex Lites - 9th Overall
2011 Gold Cup:
- 250C - 4th Overall
- Schoolboy (14- 16) - 4th Overall