Member of the Week 9/24/25

Member of the Week: Jeremiah Feckers

What discipline(s) do you participate in? 

Motocross

When did you begin riding and/or racing? 

When I was 8 years old.

What's one thing you love about the District 23 ARMCA community?

Just how close everyone is with one another.

What is your favorite track, course, trail, or event and why? 

Definitely Millville’s very own, Spring Creek MX Park.

What is the greatest accomplishment of your riding/​racing career? 

Learning how to scrub. Ever since I saw Bubba do it back in the day, I’ve been working my butt off to get it dialed.

Where do you see yourself in the next five years within the sport?

Vet B rider on his way to Vet A status.

If you had to describe your riding style as a movie title, what would it be?

Supercross the Movie

If you could race at any track in the world, where would it be and why?

Stewart’s Compound for sure. I’m just a huge fan of him and would love to ride there one day.

Who inspires you in racing or riding? And how has motorcycling impacted your life?

The King, Jeremy McGrath. In fact, all the legends of my youth because they didn’t just race for a paycheck but they did it because they loved it. That’s what inspires me to keep loving it and not to just worrying about getting that 1st place trophy or podium.

What has been your favorite machine to race/​ride and why?

I’d definitely say my 2007 yzf450. She just handled very well. I miss that bike sometimes.

What's one pre-race ritual or superstition you have?

Don’t really have one but I guess I do clap my hands to pump me up before the gate drops.

What's the funniest or most unexpected thing that's happened to you at a race?

During a race going into a tunnel my buddy and I both tried to to get there before each other. That didn’t work out so well… it was close to the wall and I clipped it with my side and tumbled down.

What's a lesson you've learned from racing that applies to life outside the track?

That your racing buddies are not just people you hang out with on the track but are great people to have as friends off the track as well.

If you could give one piece of advice to a new rider, what would it be?

Remember the love of the sport that got you into it. Don’t let the need to win overcome that love.

Anything else you’d like to mention?

Eat. Sleep. Ride. But also enjoy life! Don’t let the sport over consume you to where you ignore your spouse or kids, friends, family, etc... Have to give time to them as well!

Member of the Week 9/10/25

Member of the Week: Ryder Negen

What discipline(s) do you participate in? 

Motocross – 85cc 7-11, 65cc 7-11, girls jr 9-12

When did you begin riding and/or racing? 

4 years old

What's one thing you love about the District 23 ARMCA community?

I love everything about racing! All the tracks we race at, the staff are always so nice and helpful! Plus the family-friendly atmosphere.

What is the significance of your riding number? Was it given to you or did you pick it for a specific reason?

It’s my birthday!

What is your favorite track, course, trail, or event and why? 

I love the Cambridge track. It’s a fun track to ride, big and little track!

What is the greatest accomplishment of your riding/​racing career? 

Making it around Grantsburg for my first race ever on my 85.

Where do you see yourself in the next five years within the sport?

I see myself racing and getting better and bringing home lots of hardware!

If you had to describe your riding style as a movie title, what would it be?

Finding Nemo… just keep swimming, just keep swimming

If you could race at any track in the world, where would it be and why?

Loretta Lynn’s—I would love to qualify one day!

Who inspires you in racing or riding? And how has motorcycling impacted your life?

My grandpa and grandma… they both raced so it’s in my blood!

What has been your favorite machine to race/​ride and why?

My Gas Gas 85, it’s really built my confidence up.

What's one pre-race ritual or superstition you have?

Eating a candy bar before racing.

What's the funniest or most unexpected thing that's happened to you at a race?

My bike stalled right before the finish line one time!

What's a lesson you've learned from racing that applies to life outside the track?

Confidence, resilience, and not everything comes easy.

If you could give one piece of advice to a new rider, what would it be?

Never give up and race your own race!

Anything else you’d like to mention?

I just want to thank every involved with D23… I appreciate you all!

Member of the Week 8/27/25

Member of the Week: Austin Kienast

What discipline(s) do you participate in? 

Motocross – Open A, 250A, and 25+ A

When did you begin riding and/or racing? 

I began riding at the age of 8 and racing at 14.

What's one thing you love about the District 23 ARMCA community?

I love how much a family the community is. I look forward to seeing everyone every weekend.

What is the significance of your riding number? Was it given to you or did you pick it for a specific reason?

When I was young, I was very into RC cars and the one I had was number 25 so I went with that. But then my buddy told me I should have a 3 digit number so I took his 6 off his number so then it became 625.

What is your favorite track, course, trail, or event and why? 

My favorite track to race would probably be Echo Valley. The hills and turns are just so cool and after a good night of rain, the track is perfect!

What is the greatest accomplishment of your riding/​racing career? 

My greatest accomplishment would probably be either going to Loretta’s the first time in 2017 or winning Open A, 250A, and 14-24 A in the D23 series in 2018.

Where do you see yourself in the next five years within the sport?

In the next five years I see myself still doing this for sure. Maybe not quite as competitive and probably transition into racing my vintage dirt bike.

If you could race at any track in the world, where would it be and why?

I think I’d be cool to go to the MXGP Argentina track. It looks like it flows really well.

Who inspires you in racing or riding? And how has motorcycling impacted your life?

I would have to say my good friend, Isaac Geiger, who use to race a while back in D23. I rode a little bit but he really got me into racing. Motorcycles have lead me to where I am now. I’ve met so many people through this and this is what got my to move to Minnesota from South Dakota.

What has been your favorite machine to race/​ride and why?

My favorite bike has to be my 2001 Kawasaki KX500. So much history with them and they are something else to ride.

What's one pre-race ritual or superstition you have?

Nothing really. I just make sure I do my normal bike checks beforehand and I’m all good.

What's the funniest or most unexpected thing that's happened to you at a race?

I would say running myself over. I was at Millville and swapped in the whoops and my own bike ran me over and I left with some big marks on my chest but still raced the next day! haha

What's a lesson you've learned from racing that applies to life outside the track?

The harder you work the further you will go and also keeping good people in your corner helps a lot.

If you could give one piece of advice to a new rider, what would it be?

Have fun with it and try to talk to people around the track. Anyone will help out with anything you need.

Anything else you’d like to mention?

Let’s make this another great year!

Member of the Week 8/13/25

Member of the Week: Karla Herman

What discipline(s) do you participate in? 

I race woman's class in Hare Scramble.

When did you begin riding and/or racing? 

I starting riding dirt bikes when I was around 14 years old.

What's one thing you love about the District 23 ARMCA community?

Everyone is soooo friendly at the tracks!

What is the significance of your riding number? Was it given to you or did you pick it for a specific reason?

I used to use 94 (after Kenny) when I first started riding but then I wanted to add my dads favorite number so I came up with 934.

What is your favorite track, course, trail, or event and why? 

I absolutely LOVE Cambridge Hare Scramble and Staples Hare Scramble! Those are my absolute favorite races every year! They both are super flowy and the jumps at Staples are forgiving.

What is the greatest accomplishment of your riding/​racing career? 

I’d say getting 4th against the guys in my first Hare Scramble ever! Or when I raced my 1st Motocross after 7 years and took 4th.

Where do you see yourself in the next five years within the sport?

I hope to be faster and healthier. I want to be able to run in the top 5 for points.

If you had to describe your riding style as a movie title, what would it be?

The Hangover

If you could race at any track in the world, where would it be and why?

Probably Redbud MX (in Berrien County, Michigan). I’ve never been and would love nothing more than to roll the jumps and get the full experience!

Who inspires you in racing or riding? And how has motorcycling impacted your life?

I want to set a good example for the girls who are thinking about trying dirt bikes or just starting out. That inspires me to keep riding, and hoping to give them that push they need to keep going! Riding has impacted my life in so many great ways! Meeting some of the best people through dirt bikes and this sport is the best relaxation out there!

What has been your favorite machine to race/​ride and why?

I really enjoy riding my ktm350 with the timbersled kit. If we ever get snow again so I can take it out, that’d be great!!

What's one pre-race ritual or superstition you have?

I always talk to my dad in heaven while on the starting line.

What's the funniest or most unexpected thing that's happened to you at a race?

I launched myself off a small bridge, on a borrowed bike, within the first 3 minutes of a race. Oops!

What's a lesson you've learned from racing that applies to life outside the track?

Being confident in decisions and seeing things through.

If you could give one piece of advice to a new rider, what would it be?

Don’t give up! Watch those fast riders and learn from them, ask questions, and HAVE FUN!

Anything else you’d like to mention?

D23 is the coolest!

Member of the Week 7/30/25

Member of the Week: Tyler Zebro

What discipline(s) do you participate in? 

Motocross: Open C, Schoolboy 1, 125 open

When did you begin riding and/or racing? 

I started riding my pw50 when I was 4 and started racing when I was 8.

What's one thing you love about the District 23 ARMCA community?

I really enjoy the tracks D23 provides points at and all of the people are super nice!

What is the significance of your riding number? Was it given to you or did you pick it for a specific reason?

When I was little, I would always want my number to be my age so when I got my first district card, I was 7 and I really enjoyed that number for many years. Then my dad made it to Loretta Lynn’s and he changed his number to 67 and I thought that was a super cool number so I switched to 67 too.

What is your favorite track, course, trail, or event and why? 

My favorite D23 track is Millville… the reason that I like that track is because the pros race on it and I like the hills.

What is the greatest accomplishment of your riding/​racing career? 

I think my biggest accomplishment in my racing career is winning my first every race at Millville.

Where do you see yourself in the next five years within the sport?

My biggest goal is to make it pro, but I would like to make it to Loretta Lynn Ranch too.

If you had to describe your riding style as a movie title, what would it be?

The Unknown Rider

If you could race at any track in the world, where would it be and why?

It would be sick to race at Loretta Lynn Ranch… it has been my dream ever sense I was a kid!

Who inspires you in racing or riding? And how has motorcycling impacted your life?

I look up to the pros and I try to look at how they ride the bike and their style.

What has been your favorite machine to race/​ride and why?

I really like how KTM bikes feel. I have been on that chassis my whole life and they seem to hold up the best.

What's one pre-race ritual or superstition you have?

I like to look at the ruts coming out of the gate and really try and find the best one and talk to my dad on the gate where good lines are.

What's the funniest or most unexpected thing that's happened to you at a race?

For me, the most unexpected thing was when I was racing at Millville and half way through my race a big wind storm came through and a bunch of people were crashing because the wind was so strong!

What's a lesson you've learned from racing that applies to life outside the track?

You just gotta want it more then your competitors!

If you could give one piece of advice to a new rider, what would it be?

Just go and have fun and just keep training to get better.

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This year, KB5 Industries North is making things even more exciting with Fuel Factory race fuel giveaways across Minnesota. Riders can follow along on their social media (Facebook and Instagram) to find out when and where the next random draw will happen. The team is also proud to support the Northstar Series and Gold Cup Series banquets.

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Member of the Week 7/16/25

Member of the Week: Kaylee Raymond

What discipline(s) do you participate in? 

Motocross girls jr senior and 85 12 to 15

When did you begin riding and/or racing? 

I started in 2021.

What's one thing you love about the District 23 ARMCA community?

All the people! It’s like a big family… I love seeing all my friends growing the racing community!

What is the significance of your riding number? Was it given to you or did you pick it for a specific reason?

#18 is my Minnesota registered hockey number and on top of that, it’s my birthday! Plus, it’s my mom’s favorite number.

What is your favorite track, course, trail, or event and why? 

I absolutely love Millville! In Millville, I had one of my biggest crashes but after a little encouragement and work I faced my fears and dominated it! I love all D23 tracks though… each one has its uniqueness, either sandy Cambridge or if you want to be in the air more, BBR in Mora is super fun and technical. All of them are a blast to ride!

What is the greatest accomplishment of your riding/​racing career? 

So far taking 2nd overall in D23 in girls jr. And taking the track championship for the series at Cambridge.

Where do you see yourself in the next five years within the sport?

Progression. Progression is key. I have huge goals and dreams and would love to race more national races in the upcoming years, along with the famous Loretta Lynn’s.

If you had to describe your riding style as a movie title, what would it be?

Jetgirl

If you could race at any track in the world, where would it be and why?

Loretta Lynn’s Ranch its every motocross racers dream!

Who inspires you in racing or riding? And how has motorcycling impacted your life?

My coach, Bailey Kroone, is my biggest inspiration. He’s taught me so much on and off the bike… devotion, dedication, respect, and the love for this sport! Motocross has impacted my life in so many ways, friendships, my mental thinking, my drive, and my confidence, to name a few… it truly is a lifestyle.

What has been your favorite machine to race/​ride and why?

My KTM 85, it’s super dependable and pretty because we gotta bring pretty to the race [lol]

What's one pre-race ritual or superstition you have?

Warming up and always a hug from mom and dads inspiration talk at the gate, of course. I also love to dance a little on the gate to get my jitters out.

What's the funniest or most unexpected thing that's happened to you at a race?

My friends mom took a nap and when she woke up she thought she slept through the night and quick started getting ready to race as if it was Sunday!

What's a lesson you've learned from racing that applies to life outside the track?

Devotion and never giving up!

If you could give one piece of advice to a new rider, what would it be?

Just pin it!!!!! Progression will come if you work hard for it!

Anything else you’d like to mention?

This moto season, I have huge goals and am determined to make them!!! I raced 26 weekends in a row last season, taking 17 first places. This year, I plan on visiting the podium even more in bigger and more classes!

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Member of the Week 7/2/25

Member of the Week: Ethan Zink

What discipline(s) do you participate in? 

Harescramble C200

When did you begin riding and/or racing? 

I started in the spring of 2022.

What's one thing you love about the District 23 ARMCA community?

The outgoing and friendliness of everyone.

What is the significance of your riding number? Was it given to you or did you pick it for a specific reason?

I just grabbed a random number and stuck with it.

What is your favorite track, course, trail, or event and why? 

I would say that Staples has to be my favorite, it always has a super good flow.

What is the greatest accomplishment of your riding/​racing career? 

Probably placing 5th over all in C200 in 2024

Where do you see yourself in the next five years within the sport?

Hopefully in A or B class.

If you had to describe your riding style as a movie title, what would it be?

Tree Finder

If you could race at any track in the world, where would it be and why?

Ironman [Crawfordsville, IN], it looks like a fun challenge.

Who inspires you in racing or riding? And how has motorcycling impacted your life?

I would say Logan Kittock and Clint Huff, both have taught me a lot and I wouldn’t be where I’m at today without them!

What has been your favorite machine to race/​ride and why?

Probably my 2020 Yz125x – its the bike I’ve rode the most and have had to most fun on.

What's one pre-race ritual or superstition you have?

Saying a prayer at the line.

What's the funniest or most unexpected thing that's happened to you at a race?

Meeting Evan from Cboys

What's a lesson you've learned from racing that applies to life outside the track?

Pushing yourself to do hard things.

If you could give one piece of advice to a new rider, what would it be?

Don’t give up when it gets hard, have a strong mindset that you can do it!

Member of the Week 6/18/25

Member of the Week: Hailey Johnson

What discipline(s) do you participate in? 

I race Motocross in classes 250c, woman’s, 16-24c, and schoolboy 2.

When did you begin riding and/or racing? 

I started racing in 2022 but hit District 23 races hard in 2023.

What's one thing you love about the District 23 ARMCA community?

I love the environment and there is a lot of good people!

What is the significance of your riding number? Was it given to you or did you pick it for a specific reason?

My number is significant because it is backwards of my dads, his is 599 and mine is 995.

What is your favorite track, course, trail, or event and why? 

I can’t really choose one track that is my favorite… I can only limit it to two: Berm Benders and Millville. I love those tracks not only because they are awesome but because they flow well and are fun to ride in general.

What is the greatest accomplishment of your riding/​racing career? 

My biggest accomplishment of my riding/racing career is probably being the state champion and just getting to be a better rider. It has always been a goal of mine to become the state champion and that was the goal I stuck to in the 2024 season. I pushed hard and I will continue to push hard to make it to the next level!

Where do you see yourself in the next five years within the sport?

In the next five years I would like to see myself placing higher at the national races and possibly get picked up by a race team.

If you had to describe your riding style as a movie title, what would it be?

The progress became I continue to push myself to make progress in riding

If you could race at any track in the world, where would it be and why?

If I could race at any track in the world it would probably be Glen Helen, not only because it used to be an old pro track but I think it would be cool to say you got to race/ride there.

Who inspires you in racing or riding? And how has motorcycling impacted your life?

My mom and dad inspire me in my racing and have taught me that you have to work hard for something you want. They’ve made so many sacrifices to get me to where I am today and continue to go out of their way so I can chase my dreams in moto! Racing has impacted me by teaching me skills like time management, determination, discipline, and so many more things… I wouldn’t want that any other way!

What has been your favorite machine to race/​ride and why?

Yamaha because it is the best bike out there and has never let me down on the track.

What's one pre-race ritual or superstition you have?

I put my headphones on and listen to some music to get hyped up!

What's the funniest or most unexpected thing that's happened to you at a race?

I ran out of gas during one of my motos and had to get hauled off the track with the side by side and a ratchet strap.

What's a lesson you've learned from racing that applies to life outside the track?

Dedication. If you are going to do anything, be dedicated to it.. which means to do it to your highest level.

If you could give one piece of advice to a new rider, what would it be?

Practice, practice, practice, and DON’T give up when it gets hard… it will only get easier!