Age: 8
Nickname: Bear
Hometown: Brush Prairie, WA
Bikes: BMS 4.2, BMS 7, Metrakit 50cc.
Profile
Bennie has been competitively racing
pocketbikes since June of 2003. However, he has been riding motorcycles since he was 3 years old. He started out riding a Honda XR 50 with his Dad, slowly learning how the machine operated. Once he was able to ride a pedal bike without training wheels, he picked up on riding his Honda by himself in no time. He is currently one of the youngest licensed road racers in the country.
His license is held through OMRRA (Oregon Motorcycle Road Racing Assoc.) He loves riding anything with 2 wheels, and even tries to convince his parents to let him drive the car once in a while. He really has a love for the sport. We have watched him grow from a bit of a timid child into a child with enough confidence to speak to anyone, about anything. He is learning about determination, healthy competition, and self-confidence. He knows that he can accomplish anything he puts his mind to.
His hobbies include: Swimming, baseball, bike riding, playing in the neighborhood and just regular kid stuff.
Upcoming Ventures
One of Bennies newest ventures is a brand new motorcycle called a Metrakit which is a much larger motorcycle that carries a 50 cc motor accompanied by a six-speed GP shift transmission. This bike is from Spain and is the next natural step for Bennie to take from the Pocketbike before he moves to the GP 125 at the age of 14. Bennie started on the right foot and took to the motorcycle as if he had ridden it before. He is very excited to race both motorcycles next year and makes it very clear that he wants to be the next National Champ when he grows up.
Finishes 2005
2nd Junior GP Portland International Raceway PIR, OR (OMRRA)
2nd Junior Production Portland International Raceway PIR, OR (OMRRA)
3rd Junior GP Portland International Raceway PIR, OR (OMRRA)
3rd Junior Production Portland International Raceway PIR, OR (OMRRA)
3rd Junior GP McMinnville, OR (OMRRA)
3rd Junior Production McMinnville, OR (OMRRA)
2nd Junior GP McMinnville, OR (OMRRA)
3rd Junior Production McMinnville, OR (OMRRA)
3rd Junior Production Portland International Raceway PIR, OR (OMRRA)
1st Junior GP Portland International Raceway PIR, OR (OMRRA)
4th Junior GP California Speedway, Fontana CA (********)
2nd Junior Production Everett Speedway, Monroe WA (NWminiGP)
3rd Junior GP Everett Speedway, Monroe WA (NWminiGP)
2nd Junior Production McMinnville, OR (OMRRA)
3nd Junior GP McMinnville, OR (OMRRA)
2004 2004 Northwest Overall Junior Champion
2nd Junior A Portland International Raceway PIR, OR (OMRRA)
1st Junior A Portland International Raceway PIR, OR (OMRRA)
2nd Junior A Portland International Raceway PIR, OR (OMRRA)
2nd Lightweight GP (Junior) Las Vegas, NV (USMGP)
3rd Lightweight GP Open (Junior) Las Vegas, NV (USMGP)
2nd Junior A Portland International Raceway PIR, OR (OMRRA)
1st Junior A Pat Acres, Canby OR (OMRRA)
1st Junior A McMinnville, OR (OMRRA)
1st Junior A McMinnville, OR (OMRRA)
1st Junior A Portland International Raceway PIR, OR (OMRRA)
1st Junior A Alabama
4th Mini/Mites Florida (SEPRA)
4th Mighty/Mites Florida (SEPRA)
1st Junior A Portland International Raceway PIR, OR (OMRRA)
1st Junior A McMinnville, OR (OMRRA)
2003
2nd Junior A PBRN National Championship Stockton, CA
2nd Junior B PBRN National Championship Stockton, CA
3rd Junior A Portland International Raceway PIR, OR (OMRRA)
3rd Junior A Portland International Raceway PIR, OR (OMRRA)
2nd Junior Langley, BC (Canadian Motorcycle Association)
2nd Junior Langley, BC (Canadian Motorcycle Association)
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