D23 ARMCA Member of the Week November 22nd

Member of the Week: Joe Briggs

Written By: Jackie Riess

Joe Briggs began riding dirt bikes in August of 2020. He decided to race indoors over this past winter, and became a District 23 ARMCA member in the spring of 2021. Joe completed his first full season of motocross racing this year in the Open C and 14-24 C classes. Joe is proud to have finished in the top 5 overall in both of his classes in his first year of racing, and has goals of improving his racing program and overall finishes in District 23 ARMCA in 2022.

Joe will continue to race in District 23 ARMCA because of the family-like community, which he says doesn’t compare to the feeling of other Districts. Inspired by friend and mentor Eric Swanson, Joe is working hard to become a better racer. He was once advised to ride within his means to ensure the safety of himself and other racers, and in order to do his best, he focuses on proper nutrition on race day and quieting his mind before the gate drops.

For fun, Joe enjoys working on all types of powersports vehicles at Swanny’s Cycle, and dreams of a tropical family vacation. Joe advises other District 23 ARMCA members to work hard and support others in the sport with a “what goes around, comes around” attitude. Joe is “very proud to be D23.”

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