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The man behind it all is what his title reads for his photo, which serves him right. From having a long racing history and now being on both sides of the fence. Ryan has a lot of work to do from running Motoxriders.net to still making it to the line for his 25+ Pro moto, to provide for his family and spreading the word of God wherever he goes. At the last round of the CMC Copperstate I was able to talk with Motoxriders.net\u2019s very own Ryan Mortensen. I was able to get him away from all of his duties he does on his weekend racing, so check it out. Words \/ Photos: AW<\/p>\n
Hows everything going for you tonight?<\/strong><\/p>\n Good, Real Good.<\/p>\n Hows the track shaping up for you?<\/strong><\/p>\n It\u2019s shaping up real good, except for me I\u2019m a little tired. Out of shape a little bit.<\/p>\n Hows Motoxriders.net been?<\/strong><\/p>\n Good, just been trying to hit up all the AZ tracks and spread God\u2019s word.<\/p>\n I see you have a both set up?<\/strong><\/p>\n Yes, the kids are digging it and hopefully have someone take home a bible back to their family and spread God\u2019s word.<\/p>\n Do you ever want to take Motoxriders.net nationally?<\/strong><\/p>\n No there are already enough organizations out there doing that, I really want to stay local AZ. I really like the local seen.<\/p>\n How long have you been doing Motoxriders.net?<\/strong><\/p>\n 3 Years now.<\/p>\n Not too many people know but you been around motocross for along time?<\/strong><\/p>\n Since 1983 when I took home my first trophy, so I have been doing it for a little while.<\/p>\n Can you gives us a run down of what your career has been like in racing motocross?<\/strong><\/p>\n Turned Pro in 1998 and stayed a local pro mainly since then. I tried some out door nationals and really found my spot in four stroke nationals for a while. I was able to earn national number 17 in 2000 for the four stroke nationals.<\/p>\n What\u2019s your biggest accomplishment in life up to this point looking back on it all?<\/strong><\/p>\n My beautiful Wife Larissa and my Son Luke.<\/p>\n How old are you now?<\/strong><\/p>\n I turn 30 on May 26.<\/p>\n What Class are you running tonight?<\/strong><\/p>\n 25+ Pro, I’am just out here to have a fun time tonight and get a moto in.<\/p>\n Words to live by?<\/strong><\/p>\n Do nothing for selfish reasons, but be humble and consider others better than yourself.<\/p>\n Can you give me a list of who you would like to thank?<\/strong><\/p>\n First of course, I want to thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, because he makes it all possible. I have a lot of support this year in my racing efforts, I would like to thank: Kawasaki Superstore, Answer Racing, Motoworks Racing Suspension, LeoVince, Scott USA, Amsoil, ASV, Factory Effex, SDG, Bridgestone, Regina Chains, Gaerne, Acerbis, Hinson, Works Connection, and HRP Sports.<\/p>\n The man behind it all is what his title reads for his photo, which serves him right. From having a long racing history and now being on both sides of the fence. Ryan has a lot of work to do from running Motoxriders.net to still making it to the line for his 25+ Pro moto, … Continue reading Ryan Mortensen: Interview<\/span> ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/awhitedesigns.com\/freshsqueezed\/copperstate-rd5\/IMG_7306.jpg\")
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