Davey Boyd #778
Welcome to my Motocross Homepage/Resume!
My Life
I have been riding for 12 years now. I started in late 1996 aboard a 1990 YZ125. It was in 1997 that I moved from the 125 Beginner class after six races to the 125 Novice(c) class. I continued in this class, winning several local championships & races, before graduating the the 125 intermediate (b) class in 2000 aboard a 2000 YZ 125. I also began riding a 250cc bike in the 250b class as well the same year. Coming back, I have the 2005 Lites Novice Championship at Ballance Motocross, and third place in the 2006 Open Intermediate class overall. I am now competing in the +25 and the occasional Open Intermediate class. I have been taking off most of the 2008 season to heal up completly before hopefully having a very competitive 2009 season. I have been riding weekly and have gone back to my roots and made the switch back to a 250cc 2-stroke. I enjoy this bike, the YZ250, a lot and now I consider myself riding for fun. It seems to be just as competitive as the 450 or 250 4-strokes, but It is one of the bikes I began racing on and I have a lot of fun on it. Plus the cost of maintenance is way cheaper than a 4-stroke, and right now I have to prioritize.
My Goals for the Future
In 2009 I will be competing in the +25 class at various local/regional events. I am currently riding a Yamaha YZ250 and am enjoying being back on a two-stroke once again. It is a whole lot of fun and was enjoyable to re-learn how to ride it. It is a different world than a four-stroke.
Tips for the up-and-coming Motocross Racer
First of all, never forget why you wanted to start riding. It was fun.. No matter what the case, I don't care if your in last place of every race, make sure you have fun. Second of all, Smoothness. Smoothness comes from one thing. Seat time. The more time you spend on your bike, the smoother you will become. You want to win a race due to sheer skill, not because you rode above your head for fifteen minutes and possibly getting hurt or worse. It feels a lot better to win a race and feel like it was a peice of cake, than to crash your brains out because you were out of control. If you don't believe me, ask Jeremy McGrath about his 1996 Season. And last but not least, make sure you know your capabilities and be responsible for your own wellbeing. Riding is like learning to walk. You didn't just take off running full-force, it was a very gradual process.. Treat it like it, and don't be in a rush to be the next Chad Reed.
Be sure to check out Ballance motocross park this summer. Click www.Ballancemotox.com for more info!
