Age:
25
Birthplace:
Montana
Now residing in:
Colorado
How did you get your start in Racing?
I started racing in Colorado with the MRA aboard a stock 2001 SV650. Sean Bratt, a fellow employee at the time, raced with the organization and showed me the ropes about what goes on at a race weekend. It has been hook, line, and sinker since then.
What is your favorite track to ride?
There are so many tracks that are all unique. Some of my favorite tracks include: Eastern Creek - Sydney, Australia , Phillip Island - Melbourne, Australia, Barber - Alabama, Mid-Ohio, Miller - Utah, and VIR - Virginia.
What scares you the most?
Not being able to have fun
Your gnarliest scar story?
I have many little scars, nothing to brag about though.
Who do you look up to?
My parents have been so instrumental in my life; they have always been behind me 100%.
If you weren't a pro rider what would you be?
If I didn't get so consumed with motorcycles, I would have been an engineer.
How do you spend your free time?
When I get free time, I like to hang out with friends surfing, snowboarding, dirt bike riding, bicycling, or just relaxing watching racing or watching motorsport videos.
Current bike(s)?
I ride a 2007 Kawasaki ZX-6R race bike.
If you could change your bike(s), what would you change?
I would like to spend a bit more time testing and tuning the bike for optimum performance.
What is your favorite toy (other than the bikes)?
I like all sorts of toys. Well anything that I could get hurt on, I enjoy riding.
What is your favorite non motorized toy?
Anything with board in it, surfboard, snowboard, skateboard, that sort of thing.
What is the furthest from home you have ever been?
Australia. I love to travel and hope to see more of the world.
First thought when you wake up in the morning?
What can I do to go faster, and how can I do that?
What's the hardest part about being a pro racer?
Traveling, the time away from family and friends. You have your second family and friends at the track, but it is good to actually be at home more.
What do you spend your money on?
Motorcycles.
Your best pick up line?
I race. Haha, I wish it was that easy.
What was the craziest thing you did this year on your bike?
At 160 mph I leaned over, knee on the deck through Turn 1 at Eastern Creek.
How do you kill time when you're on the road?
Well when I am driving, sunflower seeds and the radio, but at the track it's mostly just doing BBQ's and hanging out with the other riders.
What makes you happy? Anything that I can have fun on, or with.
What pisses you off?
I don't really get pissed off. What good does it do you, or anyone else?
What is your favorite Slednecks Film?
That is tough. I would have to say Slednecks X, just because of how huge they are going now.
Favorite Slednecks Product?
All of it, especially the stuff that makes me look good. The designs and material are sick; you've got to get your hands on this stuff.
What is the best part about being involved with Slednecks?
Just being apart of a company that has the same interests, watching it grow and venture out. I can't wait to see where we go next.
What is your dream car?
I don't really put much thought into this, but I would be stoked to have a MotoGP bike. If I had a fast car I would get myself into too much trouble on the streets, so I would have to say something that I could just cruise around in.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
10 years?? I am just looking a couple races ahead, not multiple years. If I could guess, I would say living in Australia and still racing motorcycles. Having fun, and maybe starting a family with little tykes running around, I'm not sure. I know for sure that I didn't think that I would be here racing motorcycles if you asked me this question 10 years ago, so I am not sure what the future has to offer, but bring it on.
Please give us a few words of wisdom...
Whatever you're doing, you have to have fun doing it. If you are not having fun, change it, or find something different.
Sponsors:
I have to give huge thanks to all my sponsors, Slednecks, Bazzaz Performance, California Superbike School, Pirelli Tires, AGV Sport, Performance Friction Brakes, and Lockhart Phillips.
