Lukas Higdon

Bike: Cobra 50FWE

1. When did you first become interested in riding dirt bikes? What or who influenced your involvement?

At about 2yrs old, my dad used to race.

2. When did you begin participating? How has your involvement evolved?

Started with BMX at 3 yrs old. First motorcycle race was a MRAN desert race because the tracks are safe and fun.

3. What do you love most about racing dirt bikes?

Going fast and having fun!

4. If you had to describe riding in 5 words or less, how would you describe it?

Fast fun two wheeled machine

5. What is it about racing dirt bikes is most exciting for you? Competition? Risk? Innovation? Other?

Competition and overcoming fear.

6. If you didn’t compete what else would you be doing?

Maybe soccer…

7. What are your short and long term goals? What do you see yourself achieving?

Do well in the Arenacross points series, as well as the MRAN series. By showing up and doing my best. Long term, Become the best rider and person I can. By riding and training and doin well with school.

8. How do you prepare or set yourself up for success? What do you do that is above and beyond?

I ride everyday, even in my backyard. I do sprints on my BMX bike and race bmx to get stronger.

9. What is something people would never guess or believe about you?

I get good grades lol

10. What are the greatest obstacles you face? How do you overcome them?

My dad is handicapped and I have to do more work than most kids to go ride or race. But I don’t mind at all.

11. Have you faced critics and naysayers? How do you handle the negativity?

Some, I don't really care.

12. What are your greatest successes?

Racing Arenacross even though I was very nervous, Finishing top 3 at many desert races.

13. What are your biggest mistakes? What did you learn from them?

Not rolling a jump slowly the first time, learned the hard way.

14. What advice would you give to a newcomer?

Just have fun! Don’t worry about winning.

15. Who do you follow, admire or aspire to be like? Why?

Ely Tomac, he is very humble and nice in his interviews.

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