Winning his moto during the State Championship Race August 19, 2007.

Showing proper technique for clearing the triple in the second straight.

Rolling ahead of the pack in the first turn October 21, 2007.

Airing it out during practice October 21, 2007.

Giving it his all down the first straight October 28, 2007.

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Winning his moto during the State Championship Race August 19, 2007.

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

      Alex Petersen, Bubba, 20 Expert.

How long have you been racing?

      Since I was 13, although I did take a couple years off.

How often do you race?

      As much as my money allows me.

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

      Evansville, Indiana’s outdoor track because it’s wicked fast. Springfield, Illinois’s track is real

      smooth.

How did you become interested in racing BMX bikes?

      I’ve been riding bikes since I was three, but got my start by racing dirt bikes. I always wanted

      to race BMX and started when the track was built (2001).

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

      I just love being on my bike.

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

      Jumping comes naturally. I need to work on getting faster and smoother.

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

your racing? How?

      I have a full time job, so I don’t have much time to participate in other sports or activities

      outside of BMX.

What are your accomplishments so far in BMX racing?

      When I was 14 Rookie, I won 1^st in State, 1st in Regional and 2^nd in National. When I was 15

      Novice, I was 1^st in State, 1^st in Regional, 1^st in National and 8^th in the cruiser class National.

      I’ve also won 1^st in 19 Expert and 20 Expert class of the Iowa Games.

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

      Short-term – Win State, place top 10 in Regional & National. Long-term – Eventually win

      another National championship.

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

      They think it’s alright. Some of them like to ride.

Who are people you look up to and why?

      I look up to the BMX parents that allow their kids to pursue their dreams. Now that I’m older, I can

      appreciate the fact that these parents are devoting all their time to their kids and taking them across

      the country to race.