Out of the Blue | Olivia Guerin | Brought to You by Schrader’s

Out of the Blue | Olivia Guerin | Brought to You by Schrader’s

This week, we feature Olivia Guerin from Prince George, BC in our ‘Out of the Blue’ WMX column brought to you by Schrader’s

By Jensen Amyotte

Name: Olivia Guerin

Age: 10 

Grade: 5th grade

Race Number: 119

Bike: 2024 KTM 65SX

Race Club: Prince George Motocross 

Classes: 65cc and Young Ladies 

Who/what inspired you to get onto a dirtbike and how long have you been racing/riding? 

I have been surrounded by some kind of bikes my whole life and in 2020 my cousin suggested I try racing my Oset bike in the Tyke class at a Future West Moto – Whispering Pines race. I loved it and the next season Dad and Mom bought me my first dirt bike. This will be my 5th year racing.

When not on a dirt bike how do you keep yourself busy? Are you involved in any other sports or extracurricular activities? 

I am also a competitive gymnast, so when I’m not on my bike I’m in the gym training. 

As a racer, are there any obstacles you feel a female racer has to deal with that maybe a male racer does not? 

Some boys don’t like when girls beat them. 

From your first ride to where you are now what is something you never thought you would be able to overcome but have? 

Jumping and being able to start my bike by myself.

Who is your all-time favourite rider and why?  

Eli Tomac and Ken Roczen. They’re both really good and they’re pretty cool. 

What is your favourite track and why? 

There are so many tracks I enjoy but I’d have to say Quesnel, Peace River and Whispering Pines will always be my favourites. 

What event do you look forward to most every year? What’s one you don’t ever want to miss? 

Fort Nelson! It’s a far drive but they put on the best races and all of the trophies are hand made out of bike parts. They’re so cool! I have two now! 

Who has been your biggest inspiration/hero on and off the track? 

Jordan Letoria and the MacLeod brothers – they’re really fast, they cheer me on and help me lots with practice and races. 

What are your plans for this upcoming season? 

We are planning on racing the Peace Motocross Series and some of the Future West Series. 

Any specific events you’re looking forward to? 

Just every one where I get to race and hang out with my friends.

What are your biggest accomplishments to date? 

2023 Peace Motocross Association – I finished 3rd overall in both the 50cc (7-9) class and the 50cc Open class.

2024 Peace Motocross Association – I finished 2nd overall in the Young Ladies class and I was awarded the most sportsman like in the small wheel category.

Do you see yourself ever competing in the Canadian WMX Triple Crown series?  

Hopefully, one day I can. I have a long ways to go but if I work really hard at it, I think I can. 

What do you want to be when you grow up? 

A veterinarian or paediatrician when I’m a grown up. But I want my first job to be a gymnastics coach. 

Who would you like to thank? 

I’d like to thank my sponsors – Prince George Motorsports, White Spruce Enterprises, Fox Racing, Three Demons Photography and ADB Enterprises.

I’d also like to thank my parents, brother and all of my extended family for everything they do to support my racing.