Birthdate:

September 23, 1960

Hometown:

Providence, Utah

Marital status:

Married, Gina; sons Scott and Mike

Series racing in 2005-06:

RMSHA

Number of years racing:

25+

Years racing pro:

25

Awards, titles:

• Many RMSHA King titles, and Points championships;
• First man to drive a sled OVER the hill at Jackson Hole

When did you realize you wanted to race sleds?

Since I rode my first sled in 1968.

Most exciting event of your career:

When I drove the first stock sled over the hill at Jackson Hole.

Favorite race track:

Snow King Mountain, Jackson Hole

Exercise regimen:

I ride sleds a lot between races

Pre-Race ritual:

Chug a 20 oz. Mountain Dew

Top 5 Sponsors:

Ski-Doo, Trygstad Motors, SLP

Why do you race snowmobiles:

It's a great winter sport…and there's nothing like the acceleration!

What would you be doing if you didn't race?

Hunting and fishing

Who has been the most influential person in your career?

First, my dad and brothers for getting me going. Now, my boys for pushing me.

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

My wife

Education:

High School - everything else is self-taught.

First job:

Working in a fruit farm

Present job:

Self employed in pallet manufacturing

Vehicle (car, truck, bike):

2005 Chevy Duramax

X-Box or PlayStation?

Never heard of them

Favorite video game:

Pac-Man

Favorite sports outside snowmobile racing:

Hunting, fishing, family

Favorite movie:

Westerns

Favorite TV show:

CSI

Favorite musical group:

Rascal Flatts

What you never leave home without:

Wallet, cell phone and Leatherman tool