Rider Profile

               

                        Name:  Zoey Youngblut

 

        Age:  4 years old

 

                 Home:  Cedar Falls, IA

 

                 Bike(s):   Yamaha PW 50

 

                 What is your race number on your bike?  24

 

                 Years Riding:  4 months

 

                 Years Racing:  2 races

 

                 Classes:  PW 50 class

 

                 Biggest Race Accomplishments:  Making it around the track without falling over.

 

                Race Goals:  To win my first race.

 

                 Sponsors:  Mom and Dad.

 

                 Favorite Track: National Cattle Congress – Waterloo, IA

 

               What's your worst crash?  Came up over a hill and ran into somebody already down, hurt my leg but got back on.

 

                Who is your favorite rider nationally, and why?  Travis Pastrana – backwards flip in X-Games.

 

                Who is your favorite rider locally, and why?  My dad and my brother.

 

 

                How many times a week do you practice?  Once or twice.

 

                How do you train for a race?  Practice.

 

               How do you keep fit in the off season?  Ride my bicycle.

 

               How do you prepare  for a race?  My mom braids my hair so it will fit under my helmet.

 

                Do you think that female and male riders should always race separate classes, or do you think people should not make a big deal when a woman races in the men's class?   They should be able to ride wherever they want to ride.

 

                Is there a lot of competition? Yes.

 

       Are there any other female riders racing with you, how many?  3 or 4

 

       Who maintains your bike?  Dad

 

       Do you do any freestyle tricks?  No feet on the pegs.

 

       On average, how many race events do you compete in during the year?   Just started.

 

       Have you ever had a male rider give you some rough riding?   No.

 

       Do you find it difficult to obtain sponsors being a woman?  Haven’t tried yet.

 

       Does your family provide you support, moral, etc.?  Yes.

 

       Do you find it hard to buy gear that actually fits? No.

 

       What is the brand of gear that fits you best, and why?  Pro Sport

 

       Is there a brand(s) of gear that doesn’t fit you comfortably, and why?  No

 

       Which track(s) do you normally race at? National Cattle Congress – Waterloo, IA