Out of the Blue | Alexa Nelson | Brought to You by Schrader’s
This week, we feature #614 Alexa Nelson from Canyon Lake, California, in our ‘Out of the Blue’ WMX column brought to you by Schrader’s.
Name: Alexa Nelson
Date of Birth: 6/14/2017
Hometown: Canyon Lake, California
Grade: 1st going into 2nd
Race Number: 614
Bike: 22 KTM E5 and 23 KTM 50 SX Factory Edition
Race Club: Dirt Soldiers Racing
Classes: 50 Girls Open, 50 (4-6) Beginner, 51cc (4-6) Sr (Max 12″ Whl), and Girls Jr / Sr (4-8) 0-51cc.
Who/what inspired you to get into the sport of motocross and how long have you been racing/riding?
My daddy. I have been riding since I was 3 years old and I started on Stacycs.
When not on a dirt bike how do you keep yourself busy? Are you involved in any other sports or extracurricular activities?
The other sport I do is gymnastics. I also like to write.
As a racer, are there any obstacles you feel a female racer has to deal with that maybe a male racer does not?
There are usually more boys than girls that race dirt bikes.
From your first ride to where you are now what is something you never thought you would be able to overcome but have?
Jumping the jump on the 65 track at Lake Elsinore and clearing it.
Who is your all-time favourite rider and why?
AP7 (Aaron Plessinger) because he is a cowboy rider.
What is your favourite track and why?
Glen Helen, because there are big hills.
What event do you look forward to most every year? What’s one you don’t ever want to miss?
A1 in Anaheim and the NGPC races because they are long.
Who has been your biggest inspiration/hero on and off the track?
Coach Brook.
Do you have any pre-moto rituals?
Nope.
What are your plans for this upcoming season? Any specific events you’re looking forward to?
Try and get first overall in the girls classes. Looking forward to the night race with Moto 4 Kids.
What are your biggest accomplishments to date?
3rd place in the girls class at Mini Monsters (Formerly Mini Majors) and getting 1st place in the last 3 SWAP Moto race series in the girls class.
What is the biggest lesson that motocross racing has taught you so far?
Riding in big ruts and being able to start and pick up my bike on my own. Independence.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Still racing motocross until I’m 100 years old.
Are there any females out there who you feel have paved the way for other girls to be successful in motocross?
Coach Brook and Coach Therese.
What kind of track/dirt do you feel you excel at most and why?
Hard packed dirt or sand track.
If you ever have children will you give them the option to race as well?
Yes!
If you could give 1 piece of advice to a female of any age who wants to start riding what would it be?
To do good and overcome your fears.
What was your first fear when you started riding and how did you overcome it?
Jumping. I still haven’t overcome it, but I’m better.
What was your first race number and how did you choose it?
13, and I didn’t choose it, I was given it.
Do you see yourself ever competing in the Canadian WMX Triple Crown series?
Sure I do.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Supercross racer.
Who would you like to thank?
All my coaches, Moto Clubb Jerky, BC Goggles, Go Fast Girls, JFMX Kids, Dirt Soldiers, Mom, Dad, Sister, all my moto girls and all my family.
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