Name, Age, Location, Racing Class
Joey Savatgy, 14, Thomasville, Ga. 250 B and Schoolboy

How long have you been riding and when did you first start competing?
I've been riding for 11 years and I started competing when I was 10.

What was your first bike and what do you ride now?
My first bike was a Suzuki JR 50 and I currently ride a 125 and 250F.

Tell us about your bike setup and some mods?
I use Factory Connection for my suspension and Pro Circuit builds my engines, both companies are awesome to have helping me!

What was the biggest event you attended last year and how did you do?
My biggest event of this year (2008) was Loretta Lynn's and I won both the 85cc 12-13 stock and modified class championships (winning 4 out of a possible 6 motos)

Biggest accomplishment ever?
Winning 2 titles at Loretta's this year and also winning the AMA Youth Motocrosser of The Year award!

What are your plans for this season?
My plans for 2009 are to stay healthy and to attend all the Big Amateur Nationals and do my best.

Hometown track? Favorite racetrack?
My hometown track would have to be the Millsap's Training Facility (MTF) and my favorite track would be Loretta's.

Who are some of your sponsors now and how have they helped?
Red Bull, MTF, MSR, Scott, Factory Connection, Pro Circuit, EVS, Dunlop, Pro Taper, all help me by giving me the best equipment out there and my mom, dad and little sister for giving me all the support I need to do my best

What is the biggest challenge right now for you as a rider?
To get to the top of my game and put up some wins in the B class this year.

What do you do to prepare for racing? Training etc.
I train with my riding coach Colleen 4 days a week and with my trainer Clint 5 days a week.

What's your favorite part of racing? Least favorite?
Winning is my favorite part and getting hurt is my least favorite part.

Who has helped you the most in your career?
My dad.

Favorite way to relax?
Just hang out and have fun.

What are your other hobbies?
I like to play some basketball.

What professional rider do you admire most?
Ricky Carmichael

What type of tracks do you compete best?
Rutted, rough and moist.

A Talent You wish you had?
Good at whipping a bike.

Other sports you are good at?
Basketball, fishing (don't know if that's a sport or hobby)

Place you would like to travel to?
England

Favorite Drink? Favorite Movie?
Root beer, Accepted

Best advice you could give to a younger up-and-coming rider?
To be dedicated and always give 100%.

Most influential personal in your life?
My dad.

Any pre-race superstitions or rituals?
I like to check my gas like 10 times on the line.

Any bizarre or weird race / riding habits?
Not that I know of.

What has been the most challenging experience in your career?
Having to work a little harder than everyone because I was behind on race experience.

Bike setup / product secrets?
I like all my bikes to be set up exactly the same way and I can't tell you any of my race secrets!

Most embarrassing thing that's ever happened to you?
Probably looping out at MTF through the rollers.

What type of music do you listen to?
Rap

Most memorable moment in your life?
Winning both titles at Loretta's

Someone who really ticked you off and what they did?
Anyone who plays games on the track while were training or racing

Your best / fastest section on a track?
Starts and tight turns

Injuries or Crashes?
Broken wrist in Vegas, Broken femur 2 weeks before Loretta's 3 years ago, broken collarbone last December at the winter ams, crashed pretty hard today so if my answers aren't all correct, at least I have an excuse

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