Leading his moto, Sunday, September 16, 2007.

At the finish line, Sunday, September 23, 2007.

Airing it out before the race, Sunday, September 30, 2007.

Practice run, Sunday, October 21, 2007.

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Leading his moto, Sunday, September 16, 2007.

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

         Dylan Buchman, aka Sonic, 12 Rookie

How long have you been racing?

         1 year

How often do you race?

         Every week

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

         Speedway BMX in East Moline, Illinois. The track is fast and the hotels are fun.

How did you become interested in racing BMX bikes?

Friends

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

         All my friends race and it is fun.

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

         Balance comes natural, but I need to get faster out of the gate!

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

         I skateboard and it gives me leg strength. I started wrestling and that helps with arm strength.

What are your accomplishments so far in BMX racing?

         I finished third at the Speedway National, July 14, 2007.

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

         Short term is to become a novice, and long term is to go Pro.

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

         It is awesome!

Who are people you look up to and why?

         Sam White and Alex Petersen, because they are the fastest riders at our track.