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Michael Peter
  • Michael Peter

  • Born: 1999
  • Location: Laveen, AZ


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  • Ride: 2003 KAW 65
  • Racing Class: 65 Beg 9-11
  • ATV Setup: First Kick Motorsports
  • Sponsors: First Kick Motorsports and Team RFJ
  • Favorite Riders: Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Dungey
  • Favorite Track: ACP
  • Music: Alternative and Country
  • Other Hobbies: BMX, Football and Baseball
  • Faith words to live by: Believe, Trust and Love
Nathan Pauwels
  • Nathan Pauwels

  • Born:
  • Location:


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  • Ride: 2008 Drr70 and 2008 Drr90
  • Racing Class: Pw Atv 80cc Beginner
  • Bike Setup: Dad and Clown Racing
  • Sponsors: Clown Racing and Team RFJ
  • Favorite Riders: Travis Pastrana
  • Favorite Track: All Tracks!
  • Music: None yet...
  • Other Hobbies: Jui-jitsu, riding my bike and playing Xbox
  • Faith words to live by: "It’s always too early to quit."
Hunter Martinez
  • Hunter Martinez

  • Born: 2004
  • Location: Show Low, AZ


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  • Ride: 2009 Apex 70
  • Racing Class: Peewee 4-6 Beginner
  • ATV Setup: Pirate Fabrication, Dirt Works and Daddy
  • Sponsors: Pirate Fabrication, Elkhorn Glass, Jonix Cabs, Mountain Mobile Auto Glass and Team RFJ
  • Favorite Riders: My big brother Dillon and Greg Kirk
  • Favorite Track: Speed World
  • Music: Country, George Jones
  • Other Hobbies: Baseball, Deer/Elk Hunting
  • Faith words to live by: Repent of your sins and accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior
Cameron Machek
  • Cameron Machek

  • Born: 2001
  • Location: Prescott Valley, AZ


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  • Ride:
  • Racing Class: PW 80cc Novice
  • ATV Setup:
  • Sponsors: Mom & Dad, Prescott Valley Cycle Zone, Hetrick Racing, Team RFJ
  • Favorite Riders: Travis Pastrana and Robby Bell
  • Favorite Tracks: Prescott Valley, Page
  • Music: Rock
  • Other Hobbies: Soccer, Baseball, Camping, Family Time
  • Faith words to live by: "If we meet and you forget me, you have lost nothing, but if you meet Jesus Christ and you forget him, you have lost everything."
Matthew Tarajkowski
  • Matt Tarajkowski

  • Born: 2001
  • Location: Avondale, AZ


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  • Ride: 2008 Trphy Kart
  • Racing Class: Trophy Kart Beginner
  • ATV Setup: Dad (Aaron Tarajkowski) & KMS Performance
  • Sponsors: Team RFJ, Mom and Dad
  • Favorite Riders: James “Bubba” Stewart
  • Favorite Tracks: Speedworld & Prescott Valley Fair Grounds
  • Music: Rock & Rap
  • Other Hobbies: Bike Riding & Football
  • Faith words to live by: Through Christ, Anything is possible
Jazlyn Grice
  • Jazlyn Grice

  • Born: 2003
  • Location: Globe, AZ
  • Photo Credit: DGP Photography


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  • Ride: 2006 Polaris Predator 90
  • Racing Class: PW 4-6 year old ATV Novice
  • ATV Setup: Dad and Grandpa
  • Sponsors: Irene’s Real Mexican Food, Earth Mover Tires, Maximum RPM, Elka Shocks, O’neal MX, Leatt, Scott Goggles, Rath Racing, Fasst Co., Hetrick Racing, AMSOIL, BRM Graphics, PowerMadd, Motor Tabs, Cycle Gear, SixSixOne, Team RFJ
  • Favorite Riders: Chad Reed, Ryan Dungy, Daddy and Brother
  • Favorite Tracks: Page and Speedworld
  • Music: Country and R&B
  • Other Hobbies: BMX, Basketball, Swimming, Dancing and Cheer
  • Faith words to live by: "May the Lord smile on you." Numbers 6:25
Jaydan Grice
  • Jaydan Grice

  • Born: 2000
  • Location: Globe, AZ
  • Photo Credit: DGP Photography


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  • Ride: 2006 Polaris Predator 90
  • Racing Class: 80cc ATV Novice
  • ATV Setup: Dad and Grandpa
  • Sponsors: Irene's Real Mexican Food, Earth Mover Tires, Maximum RPM Elka Shocks, O'neal MX, Leatt, Scott Goggles, Rath Racing, Fasst Co., Hetrick Racing, AMSOIL, BRM Graphics, Globe Shoes, PowerMadd, Motor Tabs, Cycle Gear, EVS, Team RFJ
  • Favorite Riders: Travis Pastrana and Ryan Villapoto
  • Favorite Tracks: Wickenburg, Speedworld and Cinders
  • Music: Country and R&B
  • Other Hobbies: BMX, Basketball, Swimming, Soccer and Video Games
  • Faith words to live by: "We love because He first loved us." John 4:19
Keilan Jaystin Horta
  • Keilan Horta

  • Born: 2000
  • Location: Globe, AZ




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  • Ride: Quad Apex 90
  • Racing Class: ATV 90 Novice
  • ATV Setup: Kenz Cycle Tech
  • Sponsors: K & K Western Hauling, Earth Mover Tires, Dealers Tire Supply, Fox Racing Shox, Apex, Team RFJ
  • Favorite Riders: Chad Reed and Travis Pastrana
  • Favorite Tracks: Speed World, Firebird MX, Havasu
  • Music: Country
  • Other Hobbies: BMX, Soccer
  • Faith words to live by: "WWJD" What Would Jesus Do
Russel Hanson Jr.
  • Russel Hanson Jr.

  • Born: 2001
  • Location: Carefree, AZ


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  • Ride: 2006 DRR 90
  • Racing Class: 80cc Novice
  • ATV Setup: DFR
  • Sponsors: H13 Kustoms, Westy Motorsports, DFR, DWO Racing, Team RFJ
  • Favorite Riders: Ryan Dungey, James Stewart, Travis Pastrana
  • Favorite Tracks: Firebird, Prescott Valley
  • Music: Eminem
  • Other Hobbies: Football
  • Faith words to live by: "I can do all things through the man up above!"
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  • Dylan Sloan

  • Born: 1999
  • Location: Page, AZ


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Austin Bott
  • Ride: ATV 2009 Pitster Pro 125
  • Racing Class: PW 80cc 11-15 Expert
  • ATV Setup: My dad, brother Mike, and me
  • Sponsors: Tse Skizzie Racing, Mom & Dad, Family
  • Favorite Riders: Ryan Villipoto, Dillion Zimmerman, Jeremie Warnia
  • Favorite Track: Canyon Mx, ACP, Page
  • Music: listen to everything
  • Other Hobbies: Baketball, BMX Riding, Video Games
  • Faith words to live by: Belive in yourself and in God, you can accomplish anything
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  • Austin Bott

  • Born: 1997
  • Location: Marana, AZ


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Austin Bott
  • Ride: DRZ 125cc
  • Racing Class: 85cc Novice
  • ATV Setup: Me and my Dad
  • Sponsors: Bott Racing, & Amsoil
  • Favorite Riders: Ryan Dungey
  • Favorite Track: Vulture Mine
  • Music: Pop & Rock
  • Other Hobbies: Soccer, Baseball, BMX, & Basketball
  • Faith words to live by: Never Give Up
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  • Christopher Benally

  • Born: 2001
  • Location: Kaibeto, AZ


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Craig Pursell
  • Ride: ATV, 2006 Honda TRX 90
  • Racing Class: ATV PW 80cc Novice
  • ATV Setup: Dad
  • Sponsors: Tse Skizzie Racing, Mom & Dad, RFJ
  • Favorite Riders: Chad Reed, James Stewart, Ryan Villopoto
  • Favorite Track: Page, Speedworld
  • Music: Pop Rock
  • Other Hobbies: playing Football, video games, riding my atv
  • Faith words to live by: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Nicholas Capatch
  • Nicholas Capatch

  • Born: 1996
  • Location: Peoria, AZ




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Nicholas Capatch
  • Ride: DRR 90 Quad
  • Racing Class: ATV 90 Novice
  • ATV Setup: AZ Transaxle Exchange
  • Sponsors: AZ Transaxle Exchange, Team RFJ
  • Favorite Riders: Travis Pastrana
  • Favorite Tracks: Firebird MX and Page
  • Music: Christian Rock
  • Other Hobbies: Trail Riding, Camping and Swimming
  • Faith words to live by: Philipians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Stormey Rodgers
  • Stormey Rodgers

  • Born: 2001
  • Location: Bagdad, AZ


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  • Ride: Honda 80cc
  • Racing Class: 80cc Beg
  • ATV Setup: Dad and Grandpa
  • Sponsors: Self Racing, Hillbilly Racing and Team RFJ
  • Favorite Riders: Me
  • Favorite Track: Firebird
  • Music: Rock
  • Other Hobbies: Cheerleading
  • Faith words to live by: I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Phil 4:13
Raymond Pauwels
  • Raymond Pauwels

  • Born:
  • Location:


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  • Ride: 2008 Yamaha Raptor 250
  • Racing Class:
  • ATV Setup: Dad, Clown Racing, and Ct Racing
  • Sponsors: Clown Racing and Team RFJ
  • Favorite Riders: Travis Pastrana, Chad Reed
  • Favorite Track: Speedworld, ACP, Snowflake, Primm, and Cahuillla Creek in Anza CA
  • Music: Hip Hop
  • Other Hobbies: Jui jitsu, Mma fighting, Basketball, and Football
  • Faith words to live by: "Leadership is doing what’s right when no one is watching."
Mia Chapman
  • Mia Chapman

  • Born: 2002
  • Location: Florence, AZ


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  • Ride: Trophy Kart
  • Racing Class: Desert Novice, CC Beginner
  • ATV Setup: Dad
  • Sponsors: RCR engines, 2Xmotorsports, Rocky Mountain ATV, Trail logic Brooks wraps, Motoland, Environmental Plus Pressure Washing and Team RFJ
  • Favorite Riders: N/A
  • Favorite Track: Speed World: Lucas Track, Firebird: Lucas Track
  • Music: Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus and Lady Gaga
  • Other Hobbies: Going to the Dunes, Camping, Bike Riding, Lake Trips
  • Faith words to live by: Treat others how you would like to be treated.
Skye Davis
  • Skye Davis

  • Born: 1997
  • Location: Eloy, AZ


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Skye Davis
  • Ride: Yamaha 200 Blaster
  • Racing Class: 205cc MINI
  • ATV Setup: Dad
  • Sponsors: Mom, Dad, & Grandpa
  • Favorite Riders: Ryan Dungey
  • Favorite Track: Speedworld
  • Music: Rock, Screamo, & a lot of other stuff
  • Other Hobbies: Dancing
  • Faith words to live by: Live Life to the fullest!
Chase Willeford
  • Chase Willeford

  • Born: 2001
  • Location: Mesa, AZ


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  • Ride: 2003 Suzuki Rm 65
  • Racing Class: 65cc Novice
  • ATV Setup: Firstkick Motorsports, Dad and "Rad Ray" Stites
  • Sponsors: First Kick Motorsports
  • Favorite Riders: Ryan Dungey
  • Favorite Track: SnowFlake & Speedworld
  • Music: Hard Rock & Hip Hop
  • Other Hobbies: RC Cars, Bike, & Running Amok
  • Faith words to live by: Never Give Up
Joshua Capatch
  • Joshua Capatch

  • Born: 2000
  • Location: Peoria, AZ




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Joshua Capatch

  • Ride: DRR 90 Quad
  • Racing Class: ATV 90 Beginner
  • ATV Setup: AZ Transaxle Exchange
  • Sponsors: AZ Transaxle Exchange, Team RFJ
  • Favorite Riders: Ryan Villopoto
  • Favorite Tracks: Firebird MX, Wickenburg
  • Music: Christian Rock
  • Other Hobbies: Swimming, Trail Riding and Camping
  • Faith words to live by: Hebrews 12:1-2
Gunner Deatherage
  • Gunner Deatherage

  • Born: 2004
  • Location: Eloy, AZ


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Gunner Deatherage
  • Ride: Honda 50cc
  • Racing Class: Beginner PW Bike Class
  • ATV Setup: Grandpa & Dad
  • Sponsors: Addict Racing, Bob’s Welding, and Mom & Dad
  • Favorite Riders: Jeremy McGrath
  • Favorite Track: ACP
  • Music: Rock & Hip Hop
  • Other Hobbies: BMX, & Camping
  • Faith words to live by: Treat others the way you want to be treated
Steven Beckner
  • Steven Beckner

  • Born: 1999
  • Location: Litchfield Park, AZ


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  • Ride: 2011 Trophy Kart Elite 250cc
  • Racing Class: Trophy Kart Shifter
  • ATV Setup: Dad
  • Sponsors: TeamRFJ, Broken Cartel Clothing, Tripple X Ind. , & Monster Energy
  • Favorite Riders: Ryan Villopoto
  • Favorite Track: Snowflake
  • Music: Rock
  • Other Hobbies: Basketball
  • Faith words to live by: LOVE
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  • Dyllon Rodgers

  • Born: 1998
  • Location: Bagdad, AZ


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  • Ride: Honda 90cc and 100cc
  • Racing Class: PW 80cc Nov
  • ATV Setup: Me and my Dad
  • Sponsors: Self Racing, Hillbilly Racing and Team RFJ
  • Favorite Riders: Chad Reed
  • Favorite Track: Vulture Mine
  • Music: Country and Rock
  • Other Hobbies: Sports, Football and Baseball
  • Faith words to live by: I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Phil 4:13
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  • Craig Pursell

  • Born: 1999
  • Location: Glendale, AZ


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Craig Pursell
  • Ride: 2002 Suzuki 65cc
  • Racing Class: 65cc Beginner
  • ATV Setup: Me and my Dad
  • Sponsors: TeamRFJ & Zoo Racing
  • Favorite Riders: James “Bubba” Stewart
  • Favorite Track: Speedworld & Fort McDowell
  • Music: Country & Rock
  • Other Hobbies: Riding my BMX bike, skateboarding, & I also love to put legos together
  • Faith words to live by: Always do the right thing

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