Ryder Novak

Bike: 2022 Husqvarna 85 modified by RSK and 2022 Husqvarna 105 Super Mini By RSK

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

I started to ride on my 10th birthday I got my first bike which was Kx 65 2018

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

I started racing around the start of 2020 during Covid and I raced at Mesquite Mx and Western Raceway in Las Vegas.

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

I love the thrill of being on 2 wheels and the adrenaline that comes from racing and throwing fat whips and getting the ladies I love the competition and riding with my family it really teaches me discipline.

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

Grit, Adrenaline, Sacrifice, Love, Determination

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

Finishing at the top of my classes, getting on the podium, leading races, and consistency.

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

What would I be doing if I didnt ride I guess we’ll never know!

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

My long term goal is to be on a factory race team by the age of 17 racing in pro motocross and supercross I will do that by grinding and trying for Loretta’s and doing a lot of big nationals to get recognition. A short term goal of mine is to make it to Loretta’s this year and place top 10 and be on TV!

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

I put in extra time at the gym to be the best I can on the track I’m training on and off the bike as I have to apply myself in school also.

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

I play soccer for my school as a side hobby to increase my stamina and cardio.

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

A few obstacles that I’ve had to overcome is surgeries and broken bones at a young age and I’ve had to put in extra time at the gym and physical therapy.

 

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

I turn the negative into positive and use the hate as fuel to help me succeed.

12. What are your greatest successes?

I’m an RMX series champ and have had a lot of wins at Mesquite Mx, Sandy Valley Mx, western raceway WORCS series and many more.

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

I'm a tenacious young man with a bright future with a lot to learn still.

14. What advice would you give to a newcomer?

Never give up on your dreams and put in the time and grit to become who you want to be.

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

I admire my fathers hard work and dedication to our sport and the sacrifices he’s made to get me this far and I follow chase sexton and want to ride and be as smooth and controlled as he is.

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