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2 MINUTE DRILL with Ryan Surratt

2 MINUTE DRILL with Ryan Surratt

Feb 15th, 2010

2-Minute Drill with Ryan Surratt: We have been watching this kid for years now, and now we got the awesome chance to see his supercross skills - Meet Ryan Surratt.

THE BASICS:

  • Name: Ryan Surratt

  • When did you start racing? When I was 4

  • Where do you live? Corona CA

  • Classification: 85cc 12-13

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What’s up Ryan?

Doing pretty good.

What have you been up to lately?

I have been going to school, practicing and racing.

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We have seen you racing the Lucas Oil Amateur Supercross Series and the some of the Gold Cup races, tell me how those have been going for you?

Good, I really like riding on Supercross, its a change from what I have been doing and I like learning different styles.

You have some pretty good supercross skills, did your dad help you with that?

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My dad being a past supercross champion of course has helped me with learning the skills.

Is your dad still doing his Motocross Schools?

Yes he is doing private training with Preston Tilford and Bryce Stewart right now

Are you faster than your dad yet?

Not quite-yet

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What did you think of the amateur supercross track at Elsinore?

I have a lot of fun on the track, I think it is a good track.

Desmond Spears has been keeping you pretty honest out there, what do you think about how good he’s been riding?

Ya, Desmond is a little older than me, but we have raced together since 50s and he has always been fast. My dad tries to help him out, he has a great family.

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We’ve seen you racing on Saturday at Elsinore, and then racing Glen Helen on Sunday. You seem pretty dedicated, how often do you ride?

I usually practice twice a week and race on the weekend.

What are your plans for 2010?

Race as much as possible.

On a national level, who is going to be your toughest competition in your classes this year?

Everybody is tough competition in my class.

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What kind of help/support have you been getting?

Is Honda helping you out at all? No, Honda is not helping out

Give your sponsors a plug:

MTA, AXO, Kalgard, Enzo, Maxxis, Xbrand,Vforce, Vinyl Shop and Willie Surratt MX Training

5 – FAVORITES:

  • Sport: MX
  • Color: Red
  • Food: Pizza
  • Music: All
  • Movie: Step Brothers