Member of the Week: Bailey Kroone
Written By: Jackie Riess
Bailey Kroone was hooked on motocross as soon as he was old enough to race, and always dreamed of becoming a professional motocross racer. He has since worked his way through D23 ARMCA amateur racing, and now competes in the A classes and select Pro Motocross Nationals, fulfilling his childhood dreams. Bailey is proud to have competed in the 2021 Washougal National in the 250 class, especially because his qualifying time seeded him directly into motos. The icing on the cake for that day? Having both his parents there to support him.
After a successful 2022 season, Bailey is looking to take the next step in his racing career. After many winters of traveling south to dust off the cobwebs, he plans to dedicate a month or two to full time training at ClubMX this winter. This is something he’s thought about for years, and he is excited to see the impact a full-time training program can have on his riding.
Bailey continues to race in D23 ARMCA because of the friendships he’s made and the quality time he gets to spend with family and friends. Bailey is especially excited to spend time with his nieces who love weekends at the track. Motocross has not only provided him with countless memories, it has also taught him valuable life lessons. Bailey has learned how to be self-sufficient, prepared, mechanically inclined, and dedicated to all that is involved in getting to the track.
On race day, Bailey is inspired by Minnesota motocross legend, Ryan Dungey. Inspired by his riding technique on the track, and his kind, generous character off the track, Bailey does all he can to learn from Ryan. Bailey also enjoys pump up music in the morning to set his mentality for the day, and as the day progresses on, a homemade burrito to fuel his body. In addition to riding and racing, Bailey is dedicated to his work and enjoys hobbies like mountain biking, hockey, and scootering. He also enjoys family vacations that expose him to activities non-native to Minnesota.
Once advised by his mom to do his best and race to the finish, Bailey applies this mentality to everything he does. As for Bailey’s advice, he encourages other D23 ARMCA members to remember to have fun, even when racing becomes serious. He notes, “it’s only racing, it’s not as serious as you think sometimes and it sure won’t last forever!” Bailey is truly grateful for the many people that have supported him and continue to do so, including his parents, his siblings, his closest friends, Barett and Grayson, his local track, BCMX, and his many sponsors that believe in him.
Photos: KC Sports Media & LS2 Helmets US
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