Personal History
I began riding at 8 years old on a TTR-90. My father made it a point to make sure I knew how to ride in the woods and always wanted to compete in local Hare scrambles but never got around to doing it for whatever reason. Once I graduated to a yz85 we took weekend trips to trail systems in West Virginia and Kentucky and rode the Hatfields & McCoy’s Trail systems around the Appalachian mountains. Plenty of struggles and learning occurred during these rides. After I outgrew the 85 I stepped up to a yz250f. I rode it for a few years around our yard at home and a few parks around central Indiana but never got out of state. I only competed in one race at the Local County fair at age 16 and unfortunately didn’t make the main event due to some confusion with a flagger and the laps completed. After a few years on the 250f I enlisted in the Marine Corps and spent four years in Hawaii unable to ride anything during my time in service. Once I got out of the Marine Corps I bought my current bike, a KTM 450-SXF, from my step father and have been riding it for about four and a half. After spending time starting my family I’ve decided it’s time to get back on the bike and hopefully get my four year old started this year. However I’m wanting to ride to help get myself back into shape again.
Riding Goals
My biggest goal at this point in life is just to lose the dad bod and get back into shape. I may compete again at some point but I’m unsure I’ll compete higher than C class. Hopefully my music career will take off and between riding and working out I’ll be able to get back into the shape I want to be in.
Competitive Highlights
I only raced one season of cross country in Midwest Indiana. I didn’t do as well as I thought I would but I didn’t improve every race. I can’t remember what my results were for each race but I remember focusing on racing myself rather than the other riders and it helped improve my stamina, physique and ultimately my overall fitness and riding. I didn’t do much but I’m proud of what little I was able to accomplish in the time I spent on a race course.