RacerXOnline.com Privateer Profile - Jimmy Decotis

August 27th, 2009 • Comments Interview, Motocross News
Tags: Interview, Jimmy Decotis, Motocross News, Racer X

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Jimmy Decotis for RacerXOnline.com’s Privateer Profile column. Jimmy hails from Peabody, Massachusetts and is one of the fastest riders to come out of New England in a long time. He is a very hard working and dedicated rider who has been putting in some extrodinary results in his first few national rounds. He is grateful for those who have helped him accomplish what he has so far, yet he has a clear vision of what the future holds for him.

“I just want to keep on training during the week. I want to do it kind of how Dowdy did. I want to keep racing until I’m… well, I can’t say until I’m 40, because that’s a long time away, but just keep on riding and doing my thing. Hopefully, I’ll stay healthy and go as long as I possibly can, and when I’m done with the nationals I’ll still be right there doing local stuff. I’m planning on doing riding schools when I get older, so that will be good. It’s something to look forward to in the future.”

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James Stewart Discuses Supercross, The Internet and His Future with Mike Martin

April 28th, 2009 • Comments Featured, Interview
Tags: Chad Reed, cycling, Interview, James Stewart, supercross, Twitter

James Stewart took the win in Salt Lake City. Photo by Brendan Lutes of TWMX.

James Stewart is a superstar of the motocross industry. He rides with incredible flow and style and is constantly raising the sport to a new level. In addition, he is the most well known motocross rider, outside of the industry.

After writing an article on Stewart’s new website and Twitter account, I recently got a chance to interview the motocross sensation. Below is the interview in both audio and text format. Enjoy!

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Mike Martin Interviews Talented and Hardworking Amateur Motocross Racer Daniel Corbin

December 9th, 2008 • Comments Interview
Tags: amateur, Corbin, Interview, Loretta Lynn's, Racer X, Yamaha

Amateur Motocross is full of talented, hard working riders. Even so, every once in a while a rider comes around who is a clear standout in the large motocross community. Daniel Corbin is one of these riders. He has recently begun working with Coach Seiji and Tim Cryster in order to improve his performance in motocross. In addition, he has a steady job, a good education and looks to have a bright future ahead of him. I first heard about him on the Racer X Trainer Talk Blog. His story sounded interesting, so I caught up with him recently to bring more of his story to the Mikemartinracing.com readers, enjoy!

MikeMartinRacing.com: Tell us a little background information about yourself.

Daniel Corbin: I live in Frederick MD, on top of a mountain, to pay the bills I work for a small company called Harta Instruments building electronic devices, I like playing paintball, and above all that, motocross.

When did you start riding motocross?

I started riding when I was three on a little DS 80, and started racing when I was five.

When did you start doing the larger amateur nationals?

My first amateur national was Loretta Lynn’s when I was fifteen. It was a late start, but I guess it’s better late than never. That’s when I realized how much work it would take to accomplish my goals.

As a younger amateur, what type of support did you receive?

My parents didn’t let me become sponsored until I was almost fifteen because they didn’t want me to have a lot of pressure and think that I had to do well, and have that take all the fun out of riding. They saw a lot of my friends pick up sponsors and feel really pressured and get burned out.

As a teenager, were you homeschooled, or did you remain in public school as you worked your way up the mx ladder?

I have been homeschooled for most of my life.

Was that your choice or your parents?

It was kind of both of our decisions. I wanted to have more time to ride and they didn’t want me in the public school system. My mom was a teacher before, and a little after I was born, and she didn’t like the way the school system worked and decided that it would be better to teach us herself.

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