Goooordy, how are you doing?
Good.
How is school going?
Good.
Are you getting good grades?
Yes.
Are you your teacher’s favorite student?
Yes.
What kind of grades are you getting?
Good ones.
That’s what I want to hear. Are you ready to start racing?
Yes.
What have you been doing to get ready?
Just practicing for the races.
Where have you been practicing at?
Here. (Moto Club in Santa Maria)
Where is your favorite track?
Here (Moto Club), and at the races.
Cool, Right now do you have any sponsors?
Nope, just my dad.
So he (Dad) is footing the bill on the race season?
Uh Huh.
Did you know your dad is a major helper for making these races happen?
Uh huh.
That is kind of cool huh?
Yep!
What do you think he helps out with?
The tracks and putting on the races.
Yep, he helps making the tracks, pushing that heavy equipment. Do you think when you get older you’ll be pushing a tractor or two?
Maybe.
Who is you favorite Motocross rider?
James Stewart and Ricky Carmichael.
Who do you think is going to win out of those two?
Maybe, James but Ricky is smarter.
AAh man, I’m going to have to beg the differ on that one. You wanna make a bet? (The kid speaks the truth. I’m walking in to a no win situation) I’ll take take James Stewart.
Uh, I then Ricky it is.
So do you have any predictions for this up and coming race season?
I’m going to do my best and I’m going to try to win.
Do you have any competition out there?
Yeah, like Curtis Lanini and Brandon Pita.
Do you think you’ll be able to take those guys this year?
Yeah.
What type of bike are you riding?
A KTM SX Pro Jr.
Cool, and who is your mechanic making sure that thing stays running?
My Dad.
Your Dad?
Uh huh
Is he a good mechanic?
Yes.
Well, is there anything you want to say to any of the racers, sponsors or those involved with CCMX?
That Ricky Carmichael and James Stewart are the best riders on the face of the earth. (Again, I can’t argue with the kid.)
Are you going to be one of those best riders in the world some day and sign an autograph or two?
Yep!
Well I can’t wait to get one. It was nice talking to you buddy! Thanks for the interview.
O.K.

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