Birthdate:

March 24, 1981

Hometown:

Two Harbors, Minn.

Marital status:

Engaged, Emily

Series racing in 2005-06:

WPSA Nationals

Years racing:

9

Awards, titles:

• 2005 WPSA Semi-Pro Rising Star award
• 3rd 2005 WPSA Semi-Pro Open points
• 4th 2005 WPSA Semi-Pro Stock points

Goals for 05-06 season:

Win a Semi-Pro Points Championship, qualify for Winter X-Games

Other racing (cars, bikes):

Motocross

When did you realize you wanted to race sleds?

When I was 15, some of my buddies started racing and it looked like fun. Now, I'm the only one of those guys still racing.

Most exciting event of your career:

2004 X-Games Hillcross

Worst crash:

Got a concussion when I got landed on

Number of broken bones:

3

Favorite race track:

Park X

Exercise regimen:

Lifting, running, swimming, motocross and mountain biking

Pre-race ritual:

Put my gear on in the same order before every race: left knee brace before the right, left boot on before the right, gloves…you get the picture.

Top 5 Sponsors:

Ski-Doo

Why do you race snowmobiles:

I love the competition, the thrill of winning.

Who has been the most influential person in your career?

My mom and step-dad, Bob. They have kept my race career going from day one.

Who would you like to be trapped on desert island with?

Martha Stewart - you would never go hungry!

Education:

High School and associates degree in electrical work

First job:

Mowing lawns

Present job:

Collision work, racing

Vehicle (car, truck, bike):

2005 Chevy Silverado Z71, 2005 YZF 250

Favorite entertainers:

Ben Stiller, Will Ferrell

Favorite sports outside snowmobile racing:

Motocross

Favorite movie:

Old School, Dumb &Dumber

Favorite web site:

RacerXill.com

Favorite TV show:

CSI

Favorite musical group:

Pennywise

Personal Idol:

Ricky Carmichael

Favorite video game:

Off-Road Fury 2