What kind of machine are you on this year?
Polaris IQ racers and an Assault.
What kind of modifications do you have to do to your machine to make it dialed for you?
Wings....
What do you drive these days?
I have a "Monster" Ford PK and Mercedes SL.
How do you relax during the season?
Dirt Bike, Jet Ski and Fly fishing.
What does your training regiment look like?
When I am home regular gym and cardio... when I am on the road....well that's a different story...
If you were not a pro rider, what do you think you would be doing?
Banker...hating life.
Favorite Slednecks product...
PT signature line of Monster Energy Defender Gear!
Favorite Slednecks movie...
9!
What was your first motorized toy?
79 John Deer Liquefier 440.
Favorite restaurant...
Hmmm... I have several. Any good steak joint. McD's if I have a solid hangover!
Favorite riding spot...
Anywhere in AK! Whistler is badass as well.
What's your view on country music?
How can you not like Hang Jr?
Who did you look up to as a kid?
Wayne Gretzky.
What was the hardest thing you had to give up to be where you are today?
Wife! Ha-ha!
Age ...
25...At least that's how I feel...
Birthplace...
Fairbanks, AK
Current residence...
Anchorage, AK
What's your favorite thing about where you live now?
My House.
What is one thing you wish you could do but can't?
Golf better, what a way to make a living that would be.
What kind of music is on your I Pod?
You name it... it's on there. I like my music like my women... a lil variety! Ha!
What is your favorite toy besides your machine?
My SL500... nearly 400 hp... 190mph plus... Wow...
Was your family into your sport before you?
Naw... We all are now though.
What is the scariest thing your have done?
Crashed and almost died... that and bungee jumping in NZ...
What do you plan on doing when you retire?
Stay in motorsports representing companies and or athletes.
What was your career plan before your current career took off?
I was supposed to be a hockey player... sooo close!
What goals have you set for yourself for next year?
Would really like to medal at X Games. Bad luck has hindered that goal. It's on next year.
How did you originally get involved with Slednecks?
Sending it in the backcountry in AK and filming with THC. Seemed like a good fit and has been for the last 6 years or so.
If you could be any superhero which one would it be and why?
Wolverine! That guy is a badass.
After a major accident or injury, what motivates you to get back?
Unless I am dead there really isn't any other option. When you are doing what you love there is nothing else to do.
With all of the advancement of snowmobiles in the past years what has been your favorite improvement?
Also what improvement are you looking forward to?
I think that the X Games stage has been really good. High profile is what we need to gain outside exposure. I would like to see more outside sponsorship getting involved in our great sport and I see that starting to happen.
What is the best safety feature available now?
It's still the helmet!
What words of encouragement would you give to someone aspiring to be you?
Work hard, treat people right and don't get discouraged when things don't happen as quickly or the way you want them to. Patience and hard work will get you where you want to be.
If you could choose any sport to be a professional at what would you choose and why?
Hockey. Toughest most humble athletes in the world.
What are your thoughts on Evil Knievel?
Hero. Pioneer. If I can leave this sport being compared to him then I have accomplished what I came to do.
What are your thoughts on Robbie Knievel?
Tool. Poser. Riding his father's coat tails.
What can you do to keep current riding areas open to the public?
Awareness is the biggest thing. We don't harm the environment or the animals. We are riding on the snow for god's sake. Our tracks are gone in the spring...
What's the dumbest thing you have ever done?
I don't have time or room to list all of the dumber things I have done... I just jumped a football field....
What's the smartest thing you have ever done?
Making the leap to be a Pro sledder full time.
What are your thoughts on monster trucks?
I want one.
What was the last concert you went too?
Metal School!! Hell yeah. Hair and 80's rock!
Beer or the hard stuff?
Jack D. That's all there is for this guy.
Do you consider golf a sport?
For sure.
Do you consider horse racing a sport?
If you're the horse.
Mountain bikes or dirt bikes?
Have both. Love both
Who is your favorite Supercross rider?
RC. Even retired that guy is the man.
Who is your favorite action sports athlete?
Don't really have a favorite. Mad respect for all of the guys doing what they love for a living. It's all gnarly.
Monster, Rock Star, or Red Bull?
Monster
What's the one thing that could make the world a better place?
Get rid of all the people that would rather bitch about things than change them...
If you could go riding with anyone in the world who would it be and why?
Evel Knievel. He is the man. Plain and simple.
Why do you do what you do?
The fans, self motivation, the girls....
