Receiving his Leap Plate for 2006.

Flag carrier for the National Anthem at the State Qualifier, Sunday, July 1, 2007.

Giving it his all during this moto of the State Qualifier Sunday, July 1, 2007.

Leading his moto at the Speedway National,

in East Moline, Illinois, Saturday, July 14, 2007.

Demonstrating a strong finish in his moto at the

Speedway National Saturday, July 14, 2007.

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Receiving his Leap Plate for 2006.

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

      AJ Van Alstine 15 Novice

How long have you been racing?

      5years

How often do you race?

      Every race I can get my parents to take me to.

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

      Lansing, Michigan’s three headed monster and East Moline, Illinois because of the challenge.

How did you become interested in racing BMX bikes?

      Cousin TYLER ALLEN

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

      Friends and traveling.

What parts of racing comes naturally to you?  Rhythm Section

What do you feel you need to work on? Gates

What other sports or activities do you participate in? 

      Baseball for little league and high school, track, weight lifting and working out.   

Do these sports or activities help you with your racing? How?

      Keep me in shape and work different parts of the body; you use every body part on the bike.

What are your accomplishments so far in BMX racing?

      Placing 1st in the region and 3rd in the nation in 2006.

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

      Fun, friends, traveling

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

      Well we have had them (bikes) stolen several times so they must like them.  

Who are people you look up to and why?  

      Bret Farve (sigh)