How I got started

I started racing back in 1993 after I watched my cousin race. I then asked my parents if I could start racing because it looked like fun. Next thing I knew, my Mom went out and bought me a white and red Yamaha PW50. I loved it! Shortly thereafter my Dad took over buying my bikes and I started racing and moved up in the classes as I got older. That is where it all started for me racing motocross.

Goals for the Future

My plans are to train this winter and get ready for Arenacross. I plan on doing some of the Regional Arenacross events around the mid-east. I`ll be entering 125 pro since there is no 250 pro. My goal is to gain enough points to qualify for my pro card and attempt some east coast Supercross. And then start getting ready for the outdoor season and some Nationals.

What inspires you to compete?

Competition is what motivates me to compete in motocross. I love to battle with really good riders and try my hardest to win the classes I enter.

What has been your most embarrassing moment?

When my dad was working on my bike and had the front end off of it . He put it all back together and forgot to tighten the axle to the front wheel. When I hit a jump I was in mid air when my front wheel came off in mid-flight and I unfortunately face planted into the dirt.

Music?

I pretty much listen to all kinds; rock/alternative, rap, hip hop and country.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

First of all I never want to grow up! I want to stay young and race motocross as long as I can and do all the fun things there is to do when I`m young and able. I also want to try to make it somewhere in motocross but we will see when the time comes.

How's Life Treating You?

Life is good right now. I am training, riding, racing and loving it!

I have won 11 Indiana State Championships. My first full year in the A class was in 2005 and I won the State Championship. Winter olympics 2002 I finished 6th overall in the 85cc 14-15 in Supercross and 9th overall in the Supermini class outdoors. 1999 I went to Loretta Lynn`s in the 60cc class and finished 15th overall. 2003 I went to Loretta Lynn`s in Supermini and finished 25th and was first alternate in the 85cc 14-15. 2006 I attented Loretta`s in the 125A and finished 32nd with a LOT of bad luck in that class. I also competed in 4-stroke and placed 25th overall. 1996 50cc IN state champion, 5th at Branson USA National, 1997,1998 65 cc IN state champion, 5th at Branson USA National in 1997, 9th Ponca City National, 1999, 1st in IN state championship in 65cc and 85cc, 1st LL Qualifier 65cc, 4th at LL Regional 65cc, 2001 Supermini 1st in IN state championship, also 85 1st in IN state championship, 2002 IN state champion in 85cc and also supermini, 1st at south central LL quilifier 85cc, also 6th at the Winter Olympics supercross 14-15 85cc and 9th in motocross 85cc, 2003 1st in IN state championship supermini, 2005 IN state champion 125 A,

I had a awsome year in 2007, got back home and started racin here from cali, I did awsome at my area quilifiers and regionals, but i wish i had better luck goin in to the LL amateur natioinal but everybody has them days and weeks of bad luck. I plan on training this winter for the 2008 season and hopefully only good things will come and take place.  I have been doin non stop work so i can try to make the money i need to afford everything i need for racing, So i have been a  busy guy thats forsure!! wish me luck in 08 season thanks alot!!  Ross #63