Riders / Grass Root Supported Riders

Hometown: Oxnard, Ca.

Background: I began racing in March 2007, when I was 10, by taking the Youth Intro course with SCminiGP. It was a fun course where I rode a bike for the very first time. It was a Blata 2.6 pocketbike. After completing the Youth Intro Course my parents bought me my own Blata 2.6 and riding gear. My very first race I went out and crashed on the warm up lap. The EMTs came out to get me and check on my condition. I was ok and a little nervous to race after that first crash, but my parents got me back on the bike and I was glad. That first year was a lot of fun. I raced the Blata Cup with SCminiGP and I made many new friends. I learned a lot about motorcycles racing the 2.6, including how to crash. It was always fun racing and hanging out with my new friends. I finished on the podium the last 2 races of the year.
In 2008 I raced a Blata Elite 14 JR in the Semi-Pro Junior class with SCminiGP. The 14JR is much faster than the 2.6. I practiced in the off season and came out and lead the first race of the year. I was so happy to be doing so well right off the start. Having mastered the Blata 2.6, I spent much of my downtime at the track helping the Blata Cup riders. I would ride with them and show them lines and braking and turning points. It was fun helping other riders get better. I finished 2nd in the Semi-Pro Junior championship and received the SCminiGP Rider Mentor award for helping out the Blata Cup Riders. It was another fun year of racing!
For 2009 I continued racing my Blata 14JR and I stepped up to a 2004 Honda NSR50R. The NSR was a fun bike as I was learning the finer points of shifting and riding a bike with suspension. I continued racing with SCminiGP and SMRRC and both organizations are great. I really enjoy racing with my friends and I hope to continue racing for a long time.
In the 2010 season I rode a Honda RS150R with SCminiGP in the Pro GP and Pro Extreme classes and with WERA West in the Formula 80 class. It was great getting a chance to race on the big tracks at the WERA events. I feel this really prepared me for my next step in my racing career.
I want to thank my sponsors, my parents, and everyone else who has helped me along the way. I really appreciate their support which allows me to continue doing what I love; Racing Motorcycles!

Your favorite Scorpion: currently the EXO-700

Website: www.andrewzabzdyr.com

Hometown: Canada

Background: I was raised in Canada where I grew up riding all types of motorcycles since the age of 16. My first bike was a 1973 Honda 400 Super Sport. I loved that bike so much, and I thought I was "The Man" on it. After a few mentions of always wanting a Ducati (hint hint), my beautiful and thoughtful wife, decided to rent me a Ducati 1098 for Fathers Day so I could enjoy some fun filled California cruising and canyon riding. Little did she know, she had created a monster. Soon after, I became friends with a fellow motorcycle enthusiast, who also had a love for motorcycles. He invited me out for a track day with Fastrack Riders. After I completed my first few laps, and got my novice riders certificate, I was hooked. Since then I have taken my obsession of motorcycles and love of racing to the next level. I decided to get my WERA race license in early 2009. Now I am fortunate to have several sponsors for the 2010 WERA race season, and a very understanding and supportive wife. It’s good to be me.

Your favorite Scorpion: currently the EXO-700 Sinister

Website: www.deanmcdermottracing.com

Hometown: Farmington, Connecticut

Background: Erin Pac began bobsled as a brakeman in 2002, joining the World Cup team to push for drivers Bakken, Rohbock, and Sprung. In January 2005, Pac was recognized along with the U.S. Women's Bobsled Team as the USOC Team of the Month. During the 2005-2006 season, she learned to drive and made her World Cup driving debut just one year later during the 2006-2007 season. Pac continues to climb in the international rankings, recently claiming a bronze medal at the inaugural World Cup race in Whistler, Canada. She placed 6th at the 2009 World Championships in Lake Placid.

Erin with her teammate Elana Meyers, took the Bronze Medal at the 2010 Winter Olympics, we at Scorpion Sports congratulate Erin and Elana on their excellent performance. See information about Erin's runs on the NBC Sports website; click HERE

ABOUT Erin: Pac received a bachelors of science in rehabilitation and disabilities studies with a concentration in rehabilitation counseling from Springfield College. While attending Springfield, Pac ran track and field. She tends to be more of a homebody, as she enjoys watching movies, swimming and having barbecues with her friends. Her favorite movie is Serendipity.

Your favorite Scorpion: EXO-700 Scorpion and EXO-400 Paradise

Website: USA BobSled Federation

Hometown: Swartz Creek, Michigan

Background: Ashlee races pretty much anything to do with a dirtbike. She is yet to road race though, but she does however race Flattrack,Supermoto,Motocross,Supercross and Ice both indoors and outdoors. She started riding at the age of 3 and was soon racing the next year. She was 2001 Michigan State Champion pw50 class. 2009 Michigan State Champion TT/Shorttrack 86-200cc class ( yes, against the boys ). During the 2010 Season she suffered a knee injury and has only done a few races. She will be racing indoor ice this winter. After her knee surgey she plans to be back and recovered for the 2011 season for motocross,supercross and supermoto.

Your favorite Scorpion: EXO-400 Scar for Dirt Track and the VX-14 Scorpion for Ice/TT/Motocross/Supermoto

Hometown: New Lexington, OH

Background: AMA District 11 Hill Climb Series, currently 1st in points; AMA District 11 Grand Prix Series 7-11 85cc, currently 3rd in points Race Highlights, AMA National Grand Champion Hill Climb: 2nd in the Nation. I started racing when I was 4. I have been to the Dirt Track Grand Nationals 4 years. I have almost always finished in the top 3. I have also done supermoto and motocross. In the future I want to try road racing.

Your favorite Scorpion: VX-24 Ampt.

Hometown: Modesto, CA

Background: Dave grew up riding and racing dirtbikes until he transitioned to roadracing in at age 25 in 2005. In his second year as an expert the race wins and championships started to come. He has set numerous class lap records at multiple tracks. With the outstanding support of Scorpion Helmets behind him in 2010, Dave will be running a Spears Racing SV650 Superbike and Production bike as he defends his AFM #8 plate. New for 2010 Dave will be combining his dirtbike racing background and current roadracing skills to chase championships in Supermoto. For more information on Dave’s effort you can visit www.spearsenterprises.com. Some of Dave’s accomplishments of note are:

2010 AFM #8 Overall
2008 and 2009 AFM 650 Production Champion
2007 and 2008 WSMC Streets Series Track Champion
2007 and 2008 WSMC 550 Superbike Champion
2007 and 2008 WSMC Formula Twins Lightweight Champion
2007 and 2008 WSMC Battle of the Twins Middleweight Champion

Your favorite Scorpion: EXO700 Chameleon Black AND EXO700 Predator Orange

Hometown: Waterdown, Ontario Canada

Background: Race in the national series of AHRMA, VRRA and other races/series throughout the season. The team is supported independently and runs in the three top GP classes with great success. 250GP (Ducati), 350GP (Ducati and BSA), 500GP (BSA GMS)

We have raced successfully for a number of years now including races at the Isle of Man with great success - placing 10th in class overseas. I have won national championships and awards for riding in both Canada, USA and the Isle of Man in both vintage and modern AMA Pro classes.

In 2008 we developed a new 350GP bike which saw us winning the prestigious Mid-Ohio Vintage festival and then on to winning all races entered at the Barber Vintage festival in Alabama.

For 2009 we have built a premiere class 500GP BSA that looks to be very strong and I am sure will soon be mixing it up at the front as we have proven capable in the past to do very quickly. Our plans are to return to the Isle of Man and again race "between the hedges" I will also be competing in and participating in the AMA National BMW Adventure series and various Hare Scrambles using my trusted VX-17.

Your favorite Scorpion: EXO-700 Neon & Black, and VX-17

Hometown: Austin, TX

Background: Dominic Bethel is a college student at St. Edward's University in Austin, TX. He currently races with CMRA in D Superstock, D Superbike, Formula 2, and Lightweight Twins. The 2010 season has been exciting as Dominic got his first win and continues to be on the podium at every event. His racing efforts are almost entirely self supported with some help coming from his parents and family friends. Dominic looks forward to moving up a class in 2011 and racing with a to be decided 600cc inline four.

Your favorite Scorpion: the Hurricane Suit.

Hometown: Denver, Co

Background: My father purchased a YZ 50 for my second birthday and the rest is history. First race experience was on the ice at age 5, fast forward to 2010 and I currently race with the MRA. This year I plan to race Novice GTO, and Amateur GTO. I hope to get in a full season this year aboard my Gsxr 1000, as 2007, 2008, and 2009 were cut short for one reason or another.

Your favorite Scorpion: EXO-700 matte white

Hometown: Northern California

Background: Started track riding in 2002 and was hooked! Just started riding a motorcycle in 2001! A 1979 Honda CX 500; a shaft driven twin =] Growing up in Northern California, riding horses and participating in gymkhanas and rodeos, really prepared me for roadracing, the only real difference besides speed is traction! My horse made his own! My day job as an engineer at the nuclear power plant, here on the central coast of Calif, provides a great platform to support racing as a hobby. I enjoy swimming, cycling and CrossFit to maintain my fitness. I only enjoy running because my Great Dane, Duke, loves it! For 2011 I look forward to taking on the expert liter bike grid and learning from the *really* fast guys! My goal for 2011 is predominantly personal improvement but a strong showing in the California State Championship. I'll compete in Formula Femme with a goal to win it, as I took second this year, and I'll be competing in the Open Superstock class with the boys. My goal will be a top five championship finish.

Your favorite Scorpion: EXO-400

Hometown: Charlotte, NC

Background: Aaron Stevenson*, Cornerspeed Director and Chief Instructor
Aaron is a life long motorcyclist who started riding at the age of 7. He has held an expert racing license since 1992. He has raced Vintage (Open-Superbike class) as well as Modern Supersport, Superstock, Superbike and Endurance. To his credit, he has one national championship and finished second-over-all several times in the WERA National Vintage classes. Known mostly for racing vintage superbikes, many fellow racers on modern bikes, when practicing or competing against Aaron on his Vintage superbike, found out first hand that "It's not what you ride but how you ride it".

As an instructor, Aaron is able to take complex theory and break it down into easy to understand information that students can apply to their own riding. His classroom teaching style is relaxed and fun but he's very serious about the knowledge students gain and how they apply it.

Aaron has worked as an AMA Pro Racing official (Superbike) and as a licensed FIM official (Sporting Steward and Clerk of Course). For 2005 and 2006, he was appointed as the National Steward (FMNR) for the U.S. round of the F.I.M. MotoGP World Championship held at Laguna Seca Raceway.

Partial list of our on-track Instructors for 2007. *Designates riders than have won national championships.

Ed Andrews, Ron Barrick, Steven Broadstreet, Chris Campbell, Scott Carpenter*, Tom Collins, Phillip Doyle, Terry Evans, Fredrick Farzanegan*, Tom Fetsko, Jim Gaal, Scott Harwell*, Ivan Iverson, Brian Kcraget*, David LaRiviere, Russell Masecar*, Brent Mercer, Craig Moodie, Pete Moravek, Stan Simmerson*, Joe Wootten

Your favorite Scorpion: Red and White Burst

Website: www.cornerspeed.net

Hometown: Bothell, WA

Background: Racing in WMRRA series #901
For the 2009 season goal is to graduate to the expert class, continue working on my lap times to be more competitive. Plans are to race in the TFS, 600 Supersport and Superbike class.

Your favorite Scorpion: Scorpion Matte Anthracite

Hometown: Las Vegas, NV

Background: Racing in WERA West and National Challenge Series #99
Mike races in the WERA West (2 classes) and WERA National Challenge Series, in the formula 2 class Mike finished 3rd and in the lightweights 2nd for 2008. this is Mike's first year with Team Scorpion, we look forward to sucess in 2009 and beyond.

Your favorite Scorpion: EXO-700 Scorpion Gloss Black Solid

Hometown: Lorton, VA

Background: Championship Cup Series #248, I plan on racing in all 2009 Mid-Atlantic CCS Events and 2 WERA National Endurance Rounds

Your favorite Scorpion: Scorpion Matte White

Hometown: Hughson, CA

Background: Western Snowmobile Racing #6
Well for my 2009 Season I am looking to attend as many races as I can. But the biggest thing for this year is getting my freestyle program underway. We are in the process of building a 10 foot tall SCS superkicker that I will have in the snow all winter long. So i am really stoked about that and look forward to doin some demos and starting my freestyle career. Its a new found love for me since last year was my first year doing a demo!! Also I will be goin huge in the backcountry since that is where it all started with all the big cliff drops. I go bigger every year

Your favorite Scorpion: VX-14 Rocker in Orange

Hometown: Grand Forks, N.D.

Background: (CRA) Central Roadracing Assocation
In 2009 we will have 5-6 race weekends during the summer. I have plans to race several diffenernt races. The MWSS, HWSS, MWSB, HWSB, Trohpy Dashes and some specialty races. When I put on my Scorpion helmet; i have complet trust that its going to do the job and protect me fully. productNeeds = I am looking for an extra helmet or two

Your favorite Scorpion: EXO-400 Tribal Blue

Hometown: Kingstowne, VA

Background: Mama Series, Winter Series
Age 15, Years Racing 4, Bike: 2007 Suzuki RM-Z 250 3rd Place over all School-boy 2007 Mid-Atlantic Motocross Association 14th Maryland State Championship October 2009.

Your favorite Scorpion: VX-14 White

Hometown: Santa Cruz, CA

Sarah's Background: I started out on 2 wheels at the age of 18 after a year long battle with cancer. A friendship of 14 years with the #1 sidecar passenger champion of 2005 brought my husband and me in to this sport. I love being involved in a sport that brings together my love of motorcycles and the exotic nature of three-wheeled racing. Iʼm ecstatic that after my second season I will be a part of Scorpion Sports Team!

Mike's Background: I started riding at 16 and began road racing motorcycles at 24. I've had a fascination with Formula 1 Sidecars since the first time I saw them race at Laugna Seca back in the mid 90's. Sarah and I were offered the chance to come learn how to passenger at a Sidecar Test and Tune day out at Reno/Fernley Raceway, and that's when I learned my true purpose in life is to crawl all over the back of a vehicle traveling around a racecourse at 150 miles per hour.
Let me break down what being a Formula 1 Sidecar passenger is like;
Imagine you've got the task of wrestling a porkchop away from a very violent 300 pound NFL linebacker, but the whole time you're both standing in a Tilt-A-Whirl car at the Carnival. And the carnie has cranked the dial way past 11 on the control panel.
You're about half way there.

Your favorite Scorpion: Burst Black/Red

Website: www.badcatracing.com

Hometown: Washington, NC

Background: Chris is relatively new to road racing, starting out on 125GP machines for two seasons, racing WERA, CCS, and USGPRU events. 2009 results on his 125GP include WERA overall finishes of 3rd in 125GP, and 2nd in Formula2 novice in the Mid Atlantic region. His overall Southeastern region CCS 125GP was third place for the season. He's now concentrating on racing his GSX600R, in WERA and CCS events for the 2010 season.
Chris made 13 trips to the podium in 2010, walking away with arm loads of trophies. The most exciting and notable news that I have for you, is that Chris won three National Championships! He now holds the " Number 1" plate, as the nation champion in 750 Superstock Novice, 600 Superstock Novice, and Lightweight Twins Superstock Novice (650cc). All while wearing his Scorpion gear! I'll get some pictures off to you soon. He will advance to Expert status beginning next season, and will likely race several Spec class AMA professional races, to showcase a suspension setup of one of his new sponsors.

Your favorite Scorpion: Urban Destroyer - blue.

Racing Association: AMA Drag Racing

Hometown: Fort Wayne, IN

Background: Born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana. I am a proud father, husband, and a mentor for suburban and inner city youth. Currently I'm enrolled in Penn Foster Career School to earn my motorcycle repair technician certification and diploma. For the 2010 race season I will be racing in the AMA Dragbike and MIROCK race series in the quick 32 and prostreet class. I will be traveling statewide for any grudge race events and dealer expo's. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Scorpion for your support over the past 3 years and providing me with awesome helmets and race gear, my wife and children, engine and bike builder Kevin Williams and Schnitz Racing for all of there support and effort..

Your favorite Scorpion: EXO-400 "Dogfight"

Website: www.lamarbright.com

Hometown: Boynton Beach, Fl

Background: 15 years road racing with CCS, WERA, ASRA, Formula USA, NASB, and AMA. Multi time regional and national champion, as well as overall champion.

Present: Competing off road in the Florida Trail Riders series in the SSr B class of Hare scrambles.
2007-2008 Season 4th overall, two class wins
2008-2009 Season 10th overall, 0 class wins
2009-2010 Season, on going

Your favorite Scorpion: VX-17 Calavera

Hometown: Dayton, OH

Background: Keith became the first rider in history to crack the seven second barrier in the BST Real Street class, wielding his HTP Performance Suzuki GSX-R1000 to a 7.984 second elapsed time. Click on Keith's photo to see his record setting run.

Your favorite Scorpion: EXO-400 DogFight

Hometown: East Coast

Background: Adventurer, enthusiast, and ScorpionExo® Supported rider. Kate will be putting on 9000 miles in four weeks, follow her progress at Bee in the Wind.

Your favorite Scorpion: EXO-100, the Nip Tuck