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Rodney Smith #31 Birthday 02/10/1964 Hometown Antioch, CA Height 5' 8" Weight 180 lbs. |
Hobbies
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Trail riding, motocross, mountain biking and camping. |
Favorite Foods
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Mexican |
Favorite Music
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Rock (Uncle Cracker, Journey and Foreigner) |
Major Accomplishments |
1998, 1999, 2001, 2002 & 2004: GNCC champion. 2001: Parts Unlimited World Offroad Series - 2nd place. 1997: AMA Hare Scramble Series champion. 1996: AMA Hare Scramble Series champion. 1995: ISDE Gold Medalist. 1994: ISDE Gold Medalist 1993,1994,1995,1996 and 1998: AMA National Reliability Enduro champion. 1988: 3rd in World GP Motorcross 250cc. 5x Brazilan motorcross champion. |
First Race |
*13 years old at Sand Hill Ranch - Brentwood CA |
Series Raced In |
GNCC |
Years Racing |
28 years racing, 36 years riding |
Average Number of Races per Year |
16 |
Favorite Track |
Was a GP track in Campaborjodao, Brazil |
Class |
Pro |
Training Program |
Pilates 3x a week, mountain biking 3x a week and riding 5x a week. |
Goals for the Year |
Since I have been injured this year, my goal is to come back stronger and healther than I have been. |
Best Advice to a Younger Rider |
To always remember why you started riding a motorcyle. Because it is fun! |
Best Advice Received and From Whom |
To never give up, because every point counts at the end of the day or season. From Lori Smith |
Role Model |
Right now would be Lance Armstrong, because no matter what life brings you, you can always turn it around. |
Quote About Racing |
A true champion can ride in all differnt conditons, and just when you think your done, push harder. |
