Personal History
I developed a passion of Dirt Bikes at the age of Five. Every summer I would go to my local track (Sandusky Valley Riders) and ride my PW50 and CRF70 pit bikes. When I turned Ten, I got my first 2-Stroke Dirt Bike, a 2007 Kawasaki KX85. When I started racing, it was the first time I rode with other riders of my skill. I now go to every race weekend at Sandusky Valley Riders, and sometimes ride at a small track in my grandma's backyard. Other sports I do consist of BMX, RC Car racing and Soccer. I am also a successful student in school, I have musical talent and I am most successful in science. I currently participate in one after school activity every Wednesday night called Royal Rangers. Royal Rangers is a lot like boy scouts, but it is mostly just about wilderness survival. In this program I have learned things such as how to start a fire, how to set up a camp, and how to shoot a BB gun. Most weekends, if I am not riding my dirt bike, I am riding my bike at the pump track in Rudolph, Ohio. I also ride my bike at various skate parks, and plan to start racing BMX.
Riding Goals
Motocross is my favorite sport, and I am constantly setting goals to get better at it. My first goal this year is to increase my cornering speed (I hope to achieve this goal this year). The faster I can go around a corner the more speed I will Have in the straight. My main goal, however, is to become a podium rider at my local track (I hope to achieve this goal in the next three years). Another thing I would like to do this year is participate in the Black Swamp racing series.
Competitive Highlights
I have a competitive rivalry with my cousin, Caleb, and we are constantly racing each other at different dirt bike tracks. We are about the same skill level and have similar lap times. I am good at jumping and know my limits. I tend to ride cautiously as I learn and try new things. At races I find riders who are slightly faster than me and try to beat them in the race. I do not make many mistakes, and I haven’t had any hard crashes. This year I am going to push harder and go faster.