Namura Technologies Member of the Week: Gage Ekman

Written By: Jackie Riess

Gage Ekman began riding at the age of 3, and soon began racing in District 23 ARMCA at the age of 4. In 2021, Gage competed in the 50cc and 65cc classes with his focus on Hare Scrambles. Additionally, he competed in a handful of Motocross races, and plans to compete in a similar racing schedule in 2022. However, this year he will compete solely on his 65cc. 2021 also brought Gage his greatest racing accomplishment yet: the 50cc Senior Hare Scrambles Championship. In 2022, he strives to place in the top 5 of the 65cc class in Hare Scrambles, and later down the road he aspires to become a professional racer.

In addition to riding and racing, Gage enjoys many outdoor activities: mountain biking, swimming, fishing, camping, hunting, downhill skiing, snowmobiling, and of course, doing flips. However, none of these activities compare to his favorite: dirt biking. On race day, Gage enjoys the competition and friendships he’s made in D23 ARMCA. He and his friends exchange excitement as they wait to race, and once the flag flies, Gage focuses on having fun. Something he encourages other District 23 ARMCA members to focus on in their own riding.

This article was prepared by an independent contractor and may not be the views of the board of directors of District 23 ARMCA or any of their sponsors or affiliates.