Team MinimotoTT’s (~http://www.minimotott.com~) third race event for 2007 was held at Circleville Raceway Ohio with OYL June 23rd. After racing 2 sprints in F2 on our KX65 and Xtreme CRII it was time to switch to the 4S Xtreme CRII endurance bike my son and I share while endurance racing for 2 hours. All the racing for this day of events was run Counter Clockwise. Next round July 7th will be run Clockwise.

It takes me a few laps to get used to the 4S vs. the 2S mostly because of shift points or lack there of on the 4S and the always there torque of the 4S motor. Also the suspension is a bit harsher. While the tires we have used this season are the SAVA MC0 10″ slicks on this bike, my son has a lot of confidence with these tires. I prefer a 12″ tire for the added ground clearance however these 10″ tires do give lots of traction and if a slide starts it’s so easy to regain traction and control. Josh has consistently dropped his lap times this season while gaining more experience racing while on these tires and bike combination.

This track was a new track for Josh so his lap times were a little high but got lower as the day went on. His best lap was around a 1:00:000 not to bad for a novice racer compared to the experts in the F2 class running in the mid/high 0:54s. I had been to this track for an open practice 2 weeks prior so I had a decent idea of the lines the faster riders would be using. I’m not sure what my best lap time was on the 4S but on the KX65 I was able to turn a 56 consistently.

I started the race since OYL does a Lemans old school start! Very cool to run across the track while your team mate holds the bike and you hop on your bike, start it and rip off down the track. Things went very well for us during rider changes and refueling 2 times during the race. With only 5 teams competing the .7 mile track was wide open for nice smooth laps and limited passing. Those that raced enjoyed a lot of quality time on the track testing their abilities as well their bikes. Josh ran more laps per rider stint than me as he wanted to get as much time as he could on the track.

With only 15-20 minutes left I was headed out of turn 4 down the back straight, while turning into turn 5 a fast 90 left. The bike just low sided right out from under me, the rear just let go and down I slide off the track and into the grass. After a quick look over I noticed the rear tire was totally flat, everything else was fine. It was a long push back from the furthest point on the track from the pits. Once back I tried to fill the tire with air but no luck. I asked if I could switch up to our KX65, no problem they said. I then had to get the KX65 off the trailer while Josh removed the transponder from the 708 bike and I then shoved it into my right pocket. We lost at least 5-7 minutes from this and when I pushed the bike back to the pits I did not cross the transponder loop. I finished the race trying to make up some time but with only 10 minutes left that was not going to make much difference.

We ended up turning 109 laps compared to 122 laps of the winning F2 team and 116 laps from the 2nd place team in F2. We placed 4th out of 5 teams and 3rd in the F2 class. No doubt this was the most fun we had all day including the challenge of having a major tube/tire failure and getting another bike on the track. We both are patiently awaiting the next round and are hoping for another great endurance race with OYL. We are even bring down another 2 riders for an additional endurance team for the F2 class.

Thanks to the following for providing support:

~http://www.apexmfg.com~

~http://www.gptechllc.com~

~http://www.ohioysr.org~

~http://www.bnminimoto.com~

Prairie Sport Riders Association

Hosts Inaugural Mini RoadRacing Event

June 22 and 23, 2007 Lumsden, Saskatchewan

The Prairie Sports Riders Association (PSRA) hosted there first CMA sanctioned event at K&M Motorsport Raceway, located 20 minutes north of Regina, Saskatchewan. Racers from Saskatchewan Mini Roadracing Association (SMRA) and provincial neighbors Alberta Mini Roadracing Association (AMRA) joined the newest affiliate association for what turned out to be two be days of spectacular racing.

Saturdays practice opened with thunderstorms and unfavorable conditions for the riders, but in true ‘mini-roadracing’ tradition ‘Someone Above’ soon resolved this oversight and soon the open skies of Saskatchewan created a beautiful sun drenched day for the pre-race day event. Much to the delight of the riders the K&M Motorsport Track is a tight, technical configuration with two long straights, tight hairpins, challenging corners and a long sweeping corner that will challenge the most experienced racer.

Special thanks to the AMRA for supplying several Blackfoot Motorsports sponsored thunder bikes and privately supplied NSR 50 demo bikes. Canadian National Mini RoadRacing Series sponsor Pitster Pro was on site Saturday with there line up of great formula thunder bikes for all to check out.

Mini Roadracing Star and now Parts Canada Superbike Star 15 year Brett McCormick from Saskatoon came out to sign autographs and support the newest mini roadracing club. Brett showed the crowds on his KLX 125 that great things come from the mini class.

Race day arrives with clear skies, but is soon overcast with morning showers. Tire changes are discussed but as the forecast remains unclear decisions are not easily arrived at. The ‘wait and see’ plan works out for the best as the skies clear leaving the track dry with ambient temperatures of 22c.

5 race classes are defined: Spec-Supersport, Thunder, Formula Thunder, Formula GP, and Old School Clash. Demonstrations are provided by the Junior class which will go out between heats.

45 class entries were received for this inaugural PSRA event. Nerves ran high among the volunteers as the riders entered pre-grid for the morning practice session. The extreme quality of the riders with there show of race craft and sportsmanship soon had the volunteers at ease. The crowd was at the edge of there seats though as the afternoon promised to be a great show.

Qualifying sessions went off without a hitch. Usual front runner Jay Fox, AMRA President, held the top lap time of 46.87 sec throughout qualifying on his Honda RS 80. The afternoons racing trend was foreshowed when this time was shattered with a 46.3 sec lap time set by 11 year old Bodie Edie (SMRA) on his Formula Thunder RM 65 machine.

The afternoon race schedule started with the Spec Supersport Class. Entrants included all three Presidents from the three competing clubs and several youth champions ensuring the win would not be easy. Off the line Presidential representative SMRA’s John Lenz and SMRA’s Geoff Gerbrandt took the lead, followed closely by AMRA’s Matt Bagshaw. President Lenz had his work cut out for him for the next 10 laps as Gerbrandt hounded his mentor’s heels waiting for just one mistake. Bagshaw maintained a close third, while young SMRA Bodie Edie and AMRA Conner Matthews diced back and forth competing for forth place. Despite the efforts of the youth the tale was defined in lap 1 with President Lenz earning a well deserved first, Gerbrandt 2nd and Bagshaw 3rd.

Breaking up the schedule the Junior riders took to the track. The female entries outnumbered the male entries, creating a unique challenge of the sexes. Future stars Robyn, Janna and Brook Ham (sisters) along with Logan Schwartz proudly represented the PSRA family; Allyssa Fox represented the AMRA and Teagan Edie the SMRA. Great things are expected from all these youngsters and it is inevitable that they will soon be increasing the competition level, much to the dismay of the ‘Over 21′ crowd.

The Thunder and Formula Thunder classes were the next to take the line. An early lead was expected by the modified Formula group and Gerbrandt and Edie did not disappoint the crowd, quickly pulling away from the stock competitors. The competition level was huge in the stock class as 2006 National Thunder Champion Fox got the hole shot, only to be hounded by 17 year old Bagshaw. Fox managed to keep Bagshaw behind him until lap three when Bagshaw late-braked into corner 3 easily passing the champion. Angus Mac Neil caught up to the pair by lap 5 and proceeded to apply pressure for the remainder of the heat. Meanwhile the Formula class continued to be dominated by Gerbrandt and Edie. For nine laps 17 year old Gerbrandt kept the 11 year old behind him. Once the white flag flashed Edie immediately stepped it up a notch, passing Gerbrandt in turn three only to have the door slammed in his face. Not to be put off, Edie and Gerbrandt traded position back and forth until the final corner when Gerbrandt emerged slightly ahead. The long straight to the checkers proved to be the final catalyst in Edie’s quest for the gold as he managed to pass Gerbrandt for a photo finish.

After the excitement of the previous heat the Premier Formula GP Class had a lot to live up to. While the excitement was still at its peak the riders again formed the grid and eagerly awaited the start. The flag drops and Fox, Edie, Bagshaw, Haynes and Gerbrandt are on top of each other as they round the first corner. No one gives an inch as they continue around the tight hairpin of corner two and slide around corner three to merge onto the long straight in front of the bleachers. The crowds roar as Haynes takes the early lead, but is held close by his rivals. Lap three Haynes slides the back end of his Motard and Fox takes the lead followed by Bagshaw, Gerbrandt and Edie. Lap 4, Bagshaw again takes advantage of his late braking skills passing Fox in turn 3 and pulling ahead by a slight margin. Fox is aware of the pressure placed on him by Gerbrandt but manages to hold him off until lap 8 when Gerbrandt passes him in the same corner where Bagshaw overtook him earlier. Determined Fox forges ahead blissfully unaware that Edie is quickly catching up. The white flag drops and the final moment is played out for the crowd as Edie attempts to take Fox in the same corner that his competitors already have. Fox surprised by the rider that has appeared by side finds a reserve of adrenaline and somehow manages to hold off Edie. Final podium finish: Bagshaw, Gerbrandt and Fox. Lap times reveal that the track record was set by Bagshaw with a 45.7 sec time; honorable mentions are given to Fox, Gerbrandt, and Edie who ran 46.14sec, 46.17 sec and 46.2 sec times respectively during this spectacular heat.

Still one class remains: the Clash Class-run the old school way. A crowd and participant favorite, this class allows all eligible riders to compete head to head regardless of age. Not to be outdone by the excitement of the previous classes, the clash started strong. Familiar names Haynes, Gerbrandt, Mac Neil, Fox, Bagshaw and Lenz slam into the first corner. Each rider pushes the other but no one yields. Haynes slowly pulls away with Gerbrandt leaving Mac Neil, Bagshaw and Fox to dice back and forth with Lenz pushing into the mix. Fox gets left behind as the group pulls away only to see Bagshaw again break late passing Mac Neil bringing Lenz though with him. Fighting for third Lenz pressures Bagshaw but washes out the back end of his NSR coming out of corner 1 and with classic Lenz fashion entertained the crowd with a spectacular high side,. Bagshaw pulls away leaving Mac Neil and Fox to fight it out for forth place. The podium seems set with Haynes and Gerbrandt being a _ lap ahead of Bagshaw, but the race is only at the half way mark. Bagshaw puts his head own and slowly reels in Gerbrandt, by the last lap Bagshaw has closed in on Gerbrandt and applies pressure. The last sweeping corner before the finishing straight Gerbrandt misses a gear and Bagshaw takes advantage earning him a higher position on the podium. Final Standings: Haynes Gold, Bagshaw Silver and Gerbrandt Bronze.

At the end of the day, the riders, the spectators and the volunteers are drained, but are left with a well deserved sense of accomplishment. Not only has the day provided some of the best racing ever experienced by all, but a new club has emerged to join the ‘mini roadracing family.’

On behalf of the Mini RoadRacing Associations across Western Canada we would like to welcome the PSRA to the family. We look forward to seeing them on the Mini RoadRacing National circuit for the 2008 season.

Trophies and sponsorship were supplied by Thunder City, Regina, Saskatchewan. A warm thank you is extended to PSRA President Kevin Hamm and his family along with Race Director Bill Bobyk for a huge contribution of time and dedication. As always a special dedication to all the volunteers of which there were almost as many volunteers as there were racers at this event!

For more information on how you and your family can become involved in this great sport contact your local association or contact cnmra@shaw.ca

Go BIG Racing’s Paul Glenn and Ross Millson are pleased to officially welcome 12-year old sensation, Steven Nickerson to the Go BIG Racing – Rider Development Program. In 2007, Nickerson will focus his racing on the regional 125 GP roadrace series held at Shannonville Motorsport Park.

“I’m really looking forward to working with Ross and Paul this year and learning as much as I can, and making the most of this opportunity.” said Nickerson.

Nickerson been racing since 2003, primarily competing in Dirt Track, Supermoto, and Motocross, and has amassed an astounding 72 podiums in his career so far.

Nickerson began racing at age 8 achieving the 2003 Canadian National & Provincial Dirt Track 50cc Championships. At age 9, Nickerson moved up to the 65cc class and dominated the season to take the 2004 Canadian National & Provincial 65cc Dirt Track Championships. The following year Nickerson earned his second straight National & Provincial 65cc Championships. In 2006, Nickerson advanced to the 85cc class and finished the season second overall in the Canadian National Dirt Track standings.

“We’re very happy to welcome Steven to the Go BIG Racing rider development program,” said Go BIG Racing’s Ross Millson. “Steven has shown a tremendous amount of promise, and we’re looking forward to seeing what he can accomplish in the Amateur 125 GP class.”

“Not only are we excited to have Steven joining the team at the regional rounds.” Added Glenn “awe are also very please to announce Corner 2 Racing will be coming onboard as an associate sponsors, supplying myself, Ross and Steven with sprockets and custom machined rotors.”

In addition to developing his skills in the regional 125 GP roadrace series, Nickerson will continue to participate in select Canadian and American 85cc dirt track races, CMRC Supermoto events, and the Ontario-based OPBRL pocket bike series.

Go BIG Racing invites race fans and fellow racers down to the team’s paddock to welcome this up-and-coming roadracer at this weekend’s 3rd round of the R.A.C.E. Super Series, June 22-24, 2007 at Shannonville Motorsport Park – Shannonville, Ontario. ~http://www.gobigracing.ca~

Great racing all day long at round five of the USMRR series. Sunny skies and a light breeze greeted the riders.

The F1 one class was a battle all day with lap times dropping throughout the day as competitors upped their pace to run up front.

The first heat saw points leader Nate Lentz (rs50) take the victory, while Kinzer Naylor (xr50) took the victory in heat #2. The main looked to be a great race between the top three racers, but it was young Harry Prentice (Husqvarna 50)in his first mini roadrace getting the hole shot. He was overtaken by the lead group going into turn 2.The lead was swapped back and forth several times between Nate Lentz (rs50), Kinzer Naylor (xr50) and Caleb Prentice (Beta 50). Each rider taking their turn at the front. Caleb leading the first two laps, before being passed by Lentz on lap three. Nate held the top position before being passed on lap 8 by Kinzer Naylor. Lentz and Naylor pulled away from Prentice, the top two running nose to tail the last 4 laps with Naylor edging him at the line by 1.5 seconds.

The F2 class saw the usual suspects battle it out for the top honors. Heat #1 was won by Brian Naylor with Kinzer Naylor taking Heat #2. Brian Naylor took the hole shot and pulled a small advantage on the second place rider, Kinzer Naylor. On lap 7 the younger Naylor made a pass stick going into turn 4 extending his lead to 2 seconds at the flag and setting a new class record of 43.419. Despite a huge crash in practice Darin Dux set his best lap time to date on his ysr80 to run 3rd.

The F3 class was won by Kinzer Naylor. Kinzer taking the victory by over 3.6 seconds and leading ever lap. He also lowered the class record to 42.894 chopping 6/10ths of a second off the lap record previously held by Dustin Sperry. Brian Naylor ran 2nd with Darin Dux in 3rd.

The F4 class normally has the biggest variety of bikes and today held true to form.

Matt Mathers on his RS125 took heat #1 after running down early leaders Brian Naylor (kx65) and Paul Prentice (510 Husky) Heat #2 was won by Kinzer Naylor (kx65) followed by Matt Mathers, Brian Naylor, Paul Prentice and Aaron Kauffman (ex250) rounding out the top five. The main event was shaping up to be great race. Mathers took the holeshot, extending his lead up to 4 seconds at the halfway point. K. Naylor reduced the gap to a little over 2 seconds midway thru the race before motor problems forced him to fall 4 seconds back at the line. Rounding out the top five was B.Naylor, Paul Prentice and Aaron Kauffman.

For more information on the USMRR go to ~http://www.miniroadrace.com~ or email us at info@miniroadrace.com. Our next race will be July 21st.

How much is coaching worth? If you ask California Superbike School sponsored racer Peter Lenz he would tell you that this weekend it was worth two seconds off his lap times and six wins.

California Superbike School’s founder Keith Code along with riding coach Misti Hurst have been coaching Lenz for several years. This past week Code and Hurst provided an updated curriculum for Lenz to work on to ensure the skills he had been taught were applied consistently and correctlya what resulted was nothing less than incredible.

“The simple truth is that good techniques, that are flawlessly applied, build a solid foundation under any rider, young or old,” says Code. “The single digit age bracket isn’t immune to the identical problems that adults battle with. The rider is smaller, everything else is the same.”

Once Lenz was able to apply the skills consistently he decreased his overall riding fatigue and dramatically broke his own track record times. Prior to the weekend Peter’s fastest time at the MAC (PKA Kart Track in McMinville, Oregon) was a 48.5″ – good enough for the 65cc class record. After spending a couple days applying the skills he learned through coaching he was able to take a full two seconds off that time.

“I think the coaching has really improved my riding. Changing my body position allowed me to carry more speed through the corners,” said Lenz. “My weekend went great. I had a really good race with my FNB Racing teammate Bennie Taylor and I turned my fastest lap while racing him on his RS85. My 65 started the day with a whole bunch of chatter but we were able to get rid of most of it by the mains. I was able to get on the throttle early enough to get a great drive and win.”

The resulting improvements in riding skill carried across all three of his bikes and culminated in a dominating performance from Lenz as he took wins in all six of his classes. Racing success isn’t something new to him, as he is currently leading the points in two mini road racing national championships and will again be coached by Hurst at an upcoming mini road racing national next month.

For more information on Peter Lenz visit ~http://www.peterlenz.com~

For information on the California Superbike School visit ~http://www.superbikeschool.com~ or call the office toll-free at 1-800-530-3350.

Vision took his longest journey to race this last weekend for the event put on by the Northwest Mini Roadrace Association (NMRRA) which was held at the McMinnville Kart Track in McMinnville, Oregon, nine hours north of his home in northern California.

We left Friday morning with the intention of arriving that night so he could rest and be ready for the Saturday practice before the racing on Sunday. The trip was beautiful all the way up as we passed by the Mt. Shasta area in Nor-Cal, then into the forests, hills and valleys of Oregon.

We arrived at around 8pm and there were a few people already there, including Peter Lenz and Bennie Taylor who were finishing up practicing for the day. We took a look at the track for the first time and we knew we were going to have a great time during the weekend. The track is a fast, smooth track that has most of its course running around the outside only coming in once at each end. It was also set right in the town of McMinnville making walks to the store or restaurants very convenient.

Other people were arriving for a night of camping, including Mike and Kimberlie Wood who run the club, with their son Cody. We introduced ourselves and were immediately made to feel at home. The people that we met throughout the weekend were some of the nicest, friendliest people anywhere.

Saturday’s practice was held and Vision was getting up to speed as the day progressed. Sunday was looking good for us.

Vision entered six classes, three on his NSR50 and three on his KX65. Peter Lenz was entered in the same classes and was the kid to beat. It wasn’t that easy though. Bennie Taylor was also entered in the 80GP class and had been ripping on his RS85. We were up against fast kids on their track – just the reason we came.

The heats were run and it looked as if was going to be Peter’s day with Vision doing well but coming up short (and sometimes long) behind. Vision managed to start well enough on the front row for all of his mains with four 2nds and two 3rds in the heats.

The Mains

65 class – Vision was second into the first turn behind Peter who pulled a strong gap and that was that. Vision finished 2nd. Stock 50, ditto.

Formula Extreme – Fourth into turn one, third behind Peter and Bennie (who was not scored on his RS85) by turn five, finishing behind them for 2nd place.

Mod 50 – Second into turn one behind Peter who gapped, with Vision chased closely by TJ for the entire race finishing 2nd. Mini 50, ditto.

80GP – Third into turn one behind Bennie and Peter who pulled away and had a great race for first, (Peter won), leaving Vision to run by himself in front of the pack, finishing 3rd.

This was a very fun weekend for us. The people, the track, the weather, made this one of the best weekends of racing that we’ve ever had, and we are looking forward to returning in August to do it all over again. We would recommend that everyone within a days drive of this club to do the same sometime.

Fast Forward Racing’s Nick McFadden wrapped up the WERA Mid-Central Region #1 title last weekend at the Talladega GP. Nick’s point advantage was enough for the lead even though there is one race to go at the Nashville SuperSpeedway next month.

Nick, who turned 10 years old Sunday, remains undefeated in several WERA Regions. He will focus on getting ready for the WERA/AMA Grand Championships at Mid-Ohio in September.

Nick is sponsored by Fast Forward Racing, CornerSpeed/CornerSpin Riding School, Bridgestone, CoolSkunk, Motion Pro, Works Connection, Corner2Racing, Saddlemen, GMD Computrac, Barnett Clutches, ZeroGravity, and VP Race Fuels.

Austin DeHaven takes to the podium in SCminiGP race #4

Austin took to the podium once again this last weekend with SCminiGP, entered in 4 classes, 50cc, 65cc, ThunderGP and 80GP.

The 50cc class Austin took the win on his PRC powered Honda RSF100R in convincing style with a 30 second margin back to 2nd place. Keeping his lead in the championship well in control.

In the ThunderGP class, a class created for 4 stroke only minis up to 130cc. Austin again took the win by a large margin on his 110cc RSF100R. And is now only 6 points out of the lead of the championship.

In 65cc (FormulaGP) Austin took a third only a few seconds down to the much more powerful duo of KTM 65’s who took the top 2 steps of the podium. Just minimizing damage and keeping his points lead in this championship well in control.

Lastly the 80GP race was an intense battle as Austin and Ryan Matter came from the last row of the grid to the lead in turn 1. Elbows out and sliding through spaces much smaller than their bikes, the 2 boys built a gap over 3rd and Austin took a hard fought 2nd place to Matter.

Austin says “It was a fun weekend racing with all my friends at SCminiGP, some really close battles pushing me to be at my best. It was really fun watching my younger brother Anthony dragging knee on his NSR for the first time. He did great as well!!!”

Austin’s younger brother Anthony took 2nd place in the 6.2jr pocket bike class and took his first top 10 in 50cc.

June 22-24th Austin will be competing with USGPRU on his Honda RS125GP bike during the AMA superbike weekend at Miller Motorsports park. With a grid expected of over 40 bikes from all over North America and on one of the USA’s best tracks this is going to be a great race.

Austin would like to thank all his sponsors for their support. KBC helmets, Brian at Precision Racing Components for my amazing CRF100 motor, Sidi boots and safety gear, Dainese safety gear, SCminiGP, FastTrack Riders track days, USGPRU, Veloce Gear leathers.

For sponsorship opportunities please contact Eric at ~http://www.austindehaven.com~.

MGPX: What have you been up to this year?

RM: I have been going for an 80 GP Expert championship in SCminiGP and CMRRA.

MGPX: What kind of success have you had racing?

RM: I have had alot of success this season, and right now I am leading in points for the 85 GP Expert class in both sanctions.

MGPX: Most mini racers start on the dirt first. When did you start riding motorcycles?

RM: I too started on the dirt. I started at age 5.

MGPX: You really have come into your own this year racing. What changed that you got so much faster?

RM: I would probably say my track days on my new 125

MGPX: How has your dad helped you with your racing?

RM: He is a decent mechanic (who, after all, wrenches for Roger Hayden), he is always there for me, and he takes me to most of my races.

MGPX: Are you part of a team? How has been being part of a team helped you?

RM: I am sort of on a team with Benny Solis Jr., but we won’t be racing together until next year.

MGPX: What is your favorite kind of track?

RM: My favorite kind of track is a track that is smooth and flowing. A track that is challenging.

MGPX: Who are your motorcycle racing heroes?

RM: My heroes are Tommy Hayden, Nicky Hayden, and Valentino Rossi.

MGPX: What has been one of your biggest accomplishments to date?

RM: My biggest accomplishment yet was when, in the 85 GP Expert class main event, I started in last, was in 2nd by the first corner, and ended up winning the race.

MGPX: Why do you race?

RM: I race because I love speed, the smell of race gas, and ever since my dad got me into the sport, I have been too attatched to stop.

MGPX: Who is your biggest supporter?

RM: My dad, of course, is my biggest supporter.

MGPX: You ride a NSF100 and a RS150R. Which bike do you like more?

RM: I love both of my bikes, but I’d have to say that I like the 150R better because of the speed, and I need to get used to the bigger chasis if I’m going to race 125s next season.

MGPX: Do you find it difficult switching between the NSF with its 12″ wheels and the RS with its 17″ wheels?

RM: Not at all. Besides, I need to get used to it if I’m going to race a 125 and a 600 at the same time.

MGPX: You have ridden with all the young West Coast fast racers. Who is/was your biggest challenge, and who did you enjoy racing with the most?

RM: I’d say that Benny Solis Jr. has been my biggest challenge, and I enjoyed racing with him the most.

MGPX: Any plans to travel outside Southern California to race anytime soon?

RM: Yes, I will probably go to Road Atlanta for a USGPRU race at the beginning of August.

MGPX: What are your goals for next year?

RM: My goals for next year are to finish top 8 in points for USGPRU, start practicing on a 600, and race in the U.S. Rookies Cup.

MGPX: What are your goals for the next couple of years racing?

RM: My goals for the next couple of years are to keep working up to a USGPRU title, keep racing until I make it into MotoGP, keep a good attitude, keep my head up, and keep trying

MGPX: What do you want to be when you grow up?

RM: I want to be a Moto GP champion.

MGPX: Where do you get your hair cut?

RM: Fantastic Sam’s

MGPX: What pair of shoes are your favorite?

RM: DVS shoes

MGPX: What would you tell a person starting out in the sport?

RM: I would tell them,” Do not get mad if you lose your first race. No one becomes a champion right away, but eventually you will get there, always keep your head tucked, and keep your knee to the grindstone.

MGPX: Who are your sponsors?

RM: Alpinestar, KBC, Joe Rocket, Utopia, Dunlop, VP Fuels, John Burr, Concept Five, Aaron Hamil, Cytomax, Maxima, and EBA (Ben Solis Sr.)

MGPX: Good luck with your racing. Maybe we’ll see you again at Laguna!

RM: Great! I’m looking forword to it. See you later.

MGPX: There are plenty of people that you haven’t met yet. What would you tell them about yourself?

JS: Hi. My name is Josh Serne. I am nine years old. I started racing when I was three. I have Cystic Fibrosis. It is a lung disease that produces a lot of mucus that makes me cough.

MGPX: What have you been up to this year?

JS: I have been racing a lot and trying to keep grades up in school for my last report card.

MGPX: Where do you normally race?

JS: I normally race at Supermoto U.S.A., SMRRC and D-36 Hare Scrambles.

MGPX: What kind of success have you had racing?

JS: I have won a 50cc Supermoto Championship.

MGPX: You first started on the dirt. How did you start riding motorcycles?

JS: When I was 16 months old I rode around on a 100cc with my dad on the back while I was doing the throttle and steering.

MGPX: You race all sorts of motorcycles, what is your favorite type of racing?

JS: My Favorite type of racing is Hare Scrambles.

MGPX: How has your dad helped you with your racing?

JS: He helped me with racing by telling me to go from the outside to the inside and don’t dump the clutch.

MGPX: How did ‘Team 65′ come about? (~http://www.Team65.net~)

JS: We heard of the Cystic Fibrosis story about a kid that couldn’t say it well so he called it 65 Roses. So because of me having Cystic Fibrosis we called our team “Team65″ and I run # 65.

MGPX: What is your favorite road racing track? Why?

JS: Prairie City go kart track, but they won’t let bikes run there any more.

MGPX: Who are your motorcycle racing heroes?

JS: Ricky Carmichael, Nicky Hayden

MGPX: What has been one of your biggest accomplishments to date?

JS: My 50 Championship.

MGPX: Why do you race?

JS: It’s really fun!

MGPX: Who is your biggest supporter?

JS: My Mom & Dad and Mike Doran, he knows a lot of people that he has asked to help us out.

MGPX: You ride a bunch of different types of bikes, which bike do you like the most?

JS: My DRZ 110

MGPX: Do you find it difficult switching between the different riding styles the bikes require?

JS: No

MGPX: Elena Myers and Cameron Beaubier both grew up racing on the same tracks you are racing now, does that motivate you?

JS: Yes, because they are good racers.

MGPX: What are your goals for next year?

JS: To win a 110 Championship in Supermoto.

MGPX: What are your goals for the next couple of years racing?

JS: To win 110 and 65 Championships.

MGPX: What do you want to be when you grow up?

JS: Be a pro racer.

MGPX: Where do you get your hair cut?

JS: Great Clips.

MGPX: What pair of shoes are your favorites?

JS: Michael Jordan’s

MGPX: What would you tell a person starting out in the sport?

JS: Take it easy your first time.

MGPX: Who are your sponsors?

JS: Team 65 D&W-Images, Fairfield Cycle Center, Arai Helmets, ASV, AXO, Galfer, Alpinestars, Motostrano, Oakley, Motul, Tag Metals, Rite Ties, One Industries, Supermoto Engineering

MGPX: Thanks for taking the time to talk with us. Good luck with your racing. We’ll see you again in Stockton later this year!

JS: See you later Michael. I hope you do another interview on me again sometime.