Family and Friends

I am so thankful for the people I call my family. This includes my immediate family, and many people who have come into my life along the way that I also now consider to be family.

I do want to note that these are not all of the people that have made an impact on me throughout my life. These are a few of many. You know who you are.

Mom and Dad

I want to thank my parents first and foremost because they have worked their asses off to give me everything I wanted and needed to follow my dreams. I still have their support today and I would not trade it for the world. My dad always told me to “run what you brung,” no matter if it was the best or the worst in the moto world. I still do that today. My mom always reminded me to remain humble, as nobody likes arrogance. They are the definition of ride or die. “Pain is temporary, the end result is forever.”

Michaela

Michaela taught me to keep my mouth shut and just get to work. It is never bad to move in silence. I am super thankful that she took me under her wing to grow up with people that are older than me. She is always willing to talk to me, no matter if it good or bad. That is what best friends are for.

Ken and Melissa Sutton

If it was not for Ken and Melissa, I would not know the value of marketing myself, finances and that the world is small. Respect everyone you meet because you have no idea who they are and who they know, where they have come from and where they are going. They also taught me the perspective of planning for the future but enjoying where you are now.

Saunders Moore

Saunders taught me to be unselfish. When I was growing up, he would buy stuff for me instead of himself just to help me succeed. I view his as the older brother I never had because he would always do the fun stuff with me and still does to this day. He is so selfless, I have never asked him to do anything, he has always just taken it upon himself. Saun is the definition of helpin a brotha out.

Jack Genovese

If it was not for Jack, I would not have come out of my shell. Growing up, I was very shy and he is the one who helped me become outgoing and a complete weirdo. He has seen me at my very lowest and at my very best, and he loves me for who I am throughout it all. Jack will also tell me if my decisions are good or bad, he keeps it real.

Tony and Mackenzie Archer

Tony taught me the saying “don’t think, just do.” He was never about Instagram videos or anything like that, he would prefer me to work hard and let the results show. He continued to remind me that hard work leads to success, to focus on me and me only and to trust yourself and the plan that you have. Do not let outsiders get in the way of that. Mackenzie and Ace taught me the core value of chosen family. When times get tough, they were always people I could lean on.

Kenny Day

Kenny taught me to love everyone until they give you a reason not to and that I can do a lot with a little. The most important thing I learned from him was to believe in myself. He also reminded me to take a step back and realize what I have and how far I have come. Always be thankful.

Dalen Vernazza

Dalen is so much more than just my mechanic. He is the true meaning of a brother and a best friend. He is family. We sometimes see things differently, but it is always for the better. He does not settle until he does things right which I respect and look up to. Failure is never an option with him, and he works his ass off for me and the team to give us the best opportunity possible.

Broc Urban

Oh Broc. He is the guy that you enjoy being around just because of who he is and he could care less about what you do for a job, your past, he will love you for you. I believe everybody deserves a Broc in their life. It does not matter if he is 30 minutes away or 30 hours away, he would be there in an instant if you ever needed him and he is a damn good cook.

Norm Francis

Norm has been through it all and he has taught me the history of the sport, the values of life because any second, it could be over. He is like a grandfather I never had and the type of person who will always stop what he is doing to help someone else out. He always gives you the time of day, never tries to cut it short. I just love that old man.

Connor Olson

Connor taught me that there is a time and place to be serious and have fun. He does that well. It is easy to get caught up in being so serious, and it is okay to let loose every once in a while.

Rees Firestone

Rees taught me to always keep looking for more because even when things are good, they can always be better. He reminded me to always race the track, not the people.

Tommy Harris

Tommy taught me that there is more to life than moto. He is a person that I feel like I can always be around and not have it be about moto even though we are both in the industry. He and I can talk about absolutely anything and teaches me to be genuine to everyone, as he is genuine to me.

Emily Drake

I always thought I knew what love was until it came to Em. My parents always told me that when you know you know, and I always questioned what they meant. When it came to her, I learned what that meant. Anytime I am down, she picks me up, and whether she agrees with me or not, she always supports me because she trusts my judgment. Whether it is life or dirtbikes, she always makes me want to be better and be appreciative of what we have.

Dr. Navarro

Dr. Navarro has continued to be a resource for me even after leaving the West coast in relation to my health. For that, I am beyond grateful. He is not just a doctor, but a friend.