You've had a pretty great season so far. Tell us how that's been going.

Thanks, it's been good! I started off the year alright but it seems like ever since Big Buck I've ran up front and become a regular in the top 3.

When the season started, did you expect to be doing this well?

I expected to have some success but my goal going into the season was to be a regular in the top 5 and to finish in the top 20 overall. So far I have surpassed my goal and have become a regular in the top 3. So to answer your question, no, I didn't expect to do quite this well! 

What are your goals for the final two rounds?

Of course I want to finish on the podium, but I would really love to be up in the mix with Marshall and Cole the entire race. I'd also love to finish in the top 10 overall, I've come close with a couple 12th's but haven't quite made it there yet.

You've been on the podium quite a few times but what would it take to get a win?

Yeah, it’s been a string of 3rd's with one 2nd thrown in there, which is great, but I really want to win. Anyone that knows me knows how competitive I am and I'm doing everything I can to get up there. Cole and Marshall are both fast dudes and obliviously put the work in so it will be no easy task.  Last year they were in college A battling while I was in Junior A and they had a little on me then too. I think I've made some progress through summer break and have had some flashes of speed, so hopefully I can keep working hard and grab that elusive win.

So going back, how did you get started racing?

Well, no one in my family really ever raced but dad has always been a motorhead, so when I was around 6 years old he got my siblings and I a Suzuki LT50 to bomb around the yard on. After that I just rode for fun for years and really loved watching and reading about motocross and hare scrambles. When I finally turned 16 I was old enough to race my 400EX, I had to beg my parents to let me race. Eventually they gave in and we gave the local WNYOA series a shot.  I didn't have much success but a friend convinced me to try motocross at Broome-Tioga where I did well. After that I raced ATV motocross locally for about 3 years with some success. Eventually I switched back to WNYOA and have been racing woods ever since. Last season was my first full year racing the GNCCs where I won the Junior A Championship. 

And what brought you into the world of GNCC Racing?

I was lucky enough to have some great guidance and support from my parents growing up. I took a somewhat unorthodox approach to racing. Basically, if I did not pursue a bachelor’s degree then I wouldn't get any assistance with racing from mom and dad. I lived at home through college, which allowed me to continue to race locally and keep the costs down. Since I graduated college I have pretty much been able to support myself financially, which has allowed me to spend the money it takes to travel to the GNCCs. In a nutshell since I graduated college and got a job I now have the funds to get to the nationals! 

What has been the biggest highlight of your career so far?

I have been fortunate enough to have a few different highlights, but I would have to say it was either winning the Junior A National Championship last year or getting on the podium this year. Once you get up there you don't want to get off.

What do you hope to accomplish in the future?

I would like to earn the XC2 championship and move on to XC1.  Its tough going racing each year because it is such a big financial commitment but it's what I love and I want to chase this crazy dream as far as I can so I'll keep at it for a while!