SNOWMOBILER HISTORY:
• First sled: Kitty Cat
• When did you start riding? I started when I was about 2 years old. I was a young starter.
• Who got you into snowmobiling? My dad and mom got me started riding. We would always go riding at our family cabin on the weekends.
• What’s a great day of snowmobiling? A great day of snowmobiling to me is blue skies, 65 degrees and good snow on the ground!
• Favorite place to ride: Either Whistler, BC, or in Alaska. Both have some incredible rides.

RACER INFO:
• First race: I was 8 years old in Anchorage. I rode a 440 fan-cooled sled.
• Best race ever: The best race I ever rode was Canterbury from last year. I felt like I rode like I should have been riding all season. I came from mid-pack and put on a 13-second gap. I really rode to my potential there.
• Favorite track: I like Canterbury and Lake Geneva the best. Both of them are set up for good racing. Canterbury is nice and wide, so there are a lot of lines available to choose from. Lake Geneva is great because of the terrain changes.
• What’s your overall racing goal? I want to be a top racer with consistently good finishes. Obviously I want to win some championships along the way. I also want to be known for being a good guy on and off the track.
• How would you describe your race style? My style is very moto-crossy. I ride my sled like a bike. I try to find good lines. Part of that is from growing up in Alaska where we ride bikes in the warm months and sleds in the cold months. I’m a finesse rider.
• What is your pre-race routine? I try to clear my head of everything else around me. I try to focus on the start, getting the best start and getting to the corner first.

YAMAHA-SPECIFIC INFO:
• What do you think of the race sled so far? It’s an awesome sled. It’s super nimble with a lot of power. It’s good in the corners and on the bumps.
• Why did you choose to ride a Yamaha this season? I see where Yamaha is heading and I want to be a part of that. I also see a lot of potential for getting on the podiums or winning races.
• What do you think are the sled’s strengths? The power is the sled’s big strength. It pulls super hard. But the ergos of the sled are very good, too.
• What are your goals for the season? My goal for the season is to win a championship and get on the podium as often as I can.
• Why are you a good fit for the FX Nytro? When I sat on the sled, I felt immediately comfortable. The character of the sled fits my riding style.
• Describe the difference between a 2-stroke and a 4-stroke race sled: Comparing the two kinds of sleds, I think the 2-stroke sled lacks power. There’s less low end grunt. The 4-stroke has more and better throttle response.