FAVORITE:
Food: Pizza (and it shows)
Color: Green… I know… it’s not a Kawi thing. I just like the color.
Type of machine: Honda and Suzuki 450’s
Track or race circuit: Lots of corners and tables.
Favorite sport apart from Motorcycle sports: Track 200m, 400m.

Experiences with Motovation Motocross Instruction:

When was your lesson? First lesson was back in late 2006.

Who taught you? The first lesson was with Rich Schmidt. But I have had lessons with both Rich and Ronnie Stewart since then.

Why did you take a lesson with Motovation? I needed to learn the proper way to ride and had heard that Motovation was offering lessons. After thinking about what I was going to get for the bike, it occurred to me that the best thing my bike could have is a rider that knew how to ride. A new pipe or some graphics weren’t going to do a thing if I had bad technique. Whatever I spend on lessons, it’s the best money I’ve ever spent on moto!

What were your expectations going in, and have you reached your goals? I think I had to be told which side the throttle was on. It was not an easy lesson for my poor instructor. More lessons followed with Rich and Ronnie. I’ve learned more than I can list here. Though I have a ways to go to reach my goals, Motovation has taken me very far from where I started. I’ve been able to race, and actually have some decent races. The lessons are fun and it’s remarkable how much they see and are able to “fix” with regard to my riding. After every lesson, I come away feeling like I improved and have more confidence. I’ve reached every goal I’ve set so far but I’m not done setting goals.

Where have you most improved since your lesson? Tough question since I’ve learned so much. But body position, cornering technique, hitting rutted corners and many other small details in riding technique have helped me improve a great deal.

How would you rate your overall experience, and would you recommend Motovation Motocross Instruction to a friend? My experience has been great. Both Rich and Ronnie see little things that I never would have been able to figure out. They’ve taught me to ride safely, but to the best of my abilities. Before you spend money on a pipe, titanium pegs or any of that stuff, spend it on improving your technique. It will make riding and racing so much more fun. And yes, I’d recommend Motovation to anyone who rides.

FAVORITE:
Food: Sushi and anything with garlic
Color: Red
Type of machine: Honda’s! Ride Red!
Track or race circuit: Something with fun jumps
Favorite sport apart from Motorcycle sports: Basketball

Experiences with Motovation Motocross Instruction:

When was your lesson? Dates from 2007 to now.

Who taught you? Both Ronnie Stewart and Rich Schmidt

Why did you take a lesson with Motovation? My dad made me… just kidding. I wanted to learn how to ride the right way. I really knew nothing about riding. Ronnie and Rich taught me from day one and I’ve learned a lot.

What were your expectations going in, and have you reached your goals? I wanted to learn how to ride correctly and safely. They’ve taught me both of those things. I’ve learned way more than I thought I ever would, but I still have a lot to learn.

Where have you most improved since your lesson? Everything really. Body position, cornering, jumping and knowing my limits.

How would you rate your overall experience, and would you recommend Motovation Motocross Instruction to a friend? It’s been awesome. And I always tell my friends the best way to learn is with Ronnie and Rich of Motovation.

As I make my way down to Full Travel Innovations (FTI) in North Carolina, I have nine hours of driving to think what exactly will be in store for me when I get down there and how I can use my short visit to my best advantage. Racing a Hare scramble in the Appalachian Mountains wasn’t quite on my list of things to do. When I arrived at Cal and Doreen’s house, (owners of FTI) they mentioned that they where going to this mountain challenge race in northern North Carolina. Cal was informing me just how physically challenging this two hour long race is. Right away my mind started spinning as I thought it would be really neat to try something new that I had never done before. When I told Cal and Doreen I would be interested in racing this event, they quickly offered me their dream woods bike, an RMZ 307, for me to race. It was absolutely an easy decision for me. That following Sunday, I found myself lined up, ready to race through the woods, four miles up and four miles down these unpredictable mountains. As I made my way through this challenging terrain, about half way through the race I hit a tree and put a hole in the right radiator of the bike. Unfortunately water cooled bikes need water to cool down the motor, so with no water to cool the bike down, the spark plug coil melted from being so hot and the bike quit running. All in all it was a great experience even though I didn’t get to finish the race. Maybe down the road I would consider another woods race, but for now I will stay away from those trees and keep it on the motocross track.

Date of Birth: 3/7/94  Place of Birth: Cape May Court House, NJ

Occupation: Student

Hobbies: Riding, Golf, Baseball

Reason for starting racing: Had a bike, was riding, wanted to try racing

Discipline competed in:  250 C and Open C

Goals for the Future: Move up to B

Role models/Most respected rider(s): Ronnie Stewart, Ryan Dungey

Best part about racing: thrill

Worst part about racing: eating dirt

Sponsors (if any): Ocean County Powersports (OCP)

FAVORITE:

Food: Magic Cookie Bars

Color: Yellow

Type of machine: RMZ 450 Suzuki

Track or race circuit: Budds Creek

Favorite sport apart from Motorcycle sports: Baseball

Experiences with Motovation Motocross Instruction:

When was your lesson? Spring 2009

Who taught you? Ronnie Stewart

Why did you take a lesson with Motovation? Heard about it from a friend

What were your expectations going in, and have you reached your goals? Wanted to learn how to race. Still working on my goals.

Where have you most improved since your lesson? My starts

How would you rate your overall experience, and would you recommend Motovation Motocross Instruction to a friend? Good (9/10). Yes, I have recommended this to friends.

Date of Birth: 4/12/94     Place of Birth: Bronx, NY

Occupation: High School

Hobbies: Motocross, Bicycle Riding

Reason for starting racing:  I started racing because I liked riding in my back yard and wanted to compete to see how I could do and just try it. Now, I’m going all out because I LOVE motocross so much!!

Discipline competed in:  250c, Schoolboy, 125 2 stroke

Goals for the Future: This year I hope to make it to lorrettas and go to the mini o’s at the end of the year. Win some local races and hopefully win the NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL again. My long term goals for 2011 are to do some winter ams, maybe race texas, and go to lorrettas. Do good at all the local races and move up to B after mini o’s.

Role models/Most respected rider(s): Well some of my role models are 1. RONNIE STEWART he is the one that really helped me to start going fast.
2. Valentino Rossi because he is the best road racer ever!!
3. My parents because of everything they do for me and they support me.
4. Many of the top pro racers but I think RYAN DUNGEY or KEVIN WHINDAM or ANDREW SHORT and of course JUSTIN BARCIA!!! Also JOHN DOWD for being so nice, still being fast and helping me!

Best part about racing: I think the best part of racing is the competition and hanging with my friends and family every weekend. It’s a friendly sport and I love meeting new people, riding awsome tracks, and traveling!

Worst part about racing: I think the worst part is falling, especially when you are doing good and get hurt!

Sponsors (if any): I would like to thank my MOM AND DAD, GOD FOR KEEPING ME SAFE, ANSWER RACING, HUDSON VALLEY MOTORSPORTS, TWIN AIR, GAERNE, PRO TAPER, MGX UNLIMITED, SCOTT  this GOGGLES, DUNLOP TIRES, AND HINSON CLUTCH COMPONENTS.

FAVORITE:

Food: Chinese Food

Color: Blue

Type of machine: Suzuki or Kawasaki depending on which bike I get this year.

Track or race circuit: BUDDS CREEK, HURRICANE HILLS, WINCHESTER SPEED PARK, OR ELIZABETH CITY.

Favorite sport apart from Motorcycle sports: Football

Experiences with Motovation Motocross Instruction:

When was your lesson? Last summer

Who taught you? I have worked with Rich, he is really good and a good friend. I usually work with Ronnie because he is the man and a good friend as well!!!

Why did you take a lesson with Motovation? I took the lesson to become faster and a better rider!

What were your expectations going in, and have you reached your goals? I just wanted to learn better body position and yes I have.

Where have you most improved since your lesson? My turning is starting to become pretty good in ruts.

How would you rate your overall experience, and would you recommend Motovation Motocross Instruction to a friend? My experience was great and yes I would, it is alot of fun.

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