AJ Conrath, 14 Expert

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AJ in the mix with 14 Novice and 15 Expert, Sunday, May 20, 2007.

 

Name, nickname (if you have one) and proficiency.

         AJ Conrath, National #27, 13 Expert

 

How long have you been racing?

         I started at age 4.

 

How often do you race?

         Every week from April through October.

 

Other than our track, what are your favorite BMX tracks? Why?

         Speedway BMX in East Moline and Rockford in Illionis, and Raytown, Missouri. They're JUST FUN TRACKS.

 

How did you become interested in racing BMX bikes?

My dad raced when he was younger.

 

What about the sport has kept you interested and made you want to continue to race BMX bikes?

         Friends and competition.

 

What parts of racing comes naturally to you? What do you feel you need to work on?

         I'm a natural at jumping. I need to work on my gates.

 

What other sports or activities do you participate in? Do these sports or activities help you with your racing? How?

         Football, skateboarding, and wrestling helps with strength.

 

What are your accomplishments so far in BMX racing?

         Winning 3 ABA national, competing in NBL Grands, and making the main 3 times.

 

What are your short-term and long-term goals in BMX?

         Short term and long term -- practice and beating Sam White (15 Expert) and Alex (Bubba) Petersen (20 Expert).

 

What do your friends and kids at school think about your racing BMX bikes?

         They think it is different. They are not used to seeing kids bike race.

 

Who are people you look up to and why?

         My mom and dad, cause they are the best!!! Warwick Stevenson -- he is very talented.