Member of the Week: Laif Morris

What discipline(s) do you participate in? Class(es)?

I will be participating in the Junior and C class on my gas gas 125.

When did you begin riding and racing? At what point did you become a District 23 ARMCA member?
I raced a few of the d23 races last year and I became a ARMCA member this year.

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

My greatest accomplishment during my racing career was getting 2nd place overall in 2019 in the 65cc class in d16.

What are your goals for 2023? Beyond?

My goals for 2023 are to place in top 5 in C class and the junior class, and to beat my dad when he races.

Why do you continue to race in D23 ARMCA?

I continue racing D23 because I love the community and I like how all of the races are put on and I really love the atmosphere at the D23 races.

Who inspires you in racing?

Some one who really inspires me in racing is Haiden Deegan because he started riding when he was a kid just like me and now look at him he is on tv and racing with some of the best racers out there at the age of 17.

How has motorcycling impacted your life?

Racing has impacted my life by making new friends and being able to look up to then bigger and better guys and watching what they are doing so then I can take that and learn from them.

What is your favorite food to eat on race day?

My favorite food to eat on race days is a bacon and cheese brat with lots of ketchup.

How do you get pumped up to ride/race? Music? Pep talks? Maybe quiet time is more your style?

I like to listen to music and good for a short bike ride just to warm my legs up and not worry about anything else.

What else do you like to do for fun?

I like to play baseball and hang out with friends and watch supercross.

What advice has a fellow rider/racer given you that you follow?

Something that someone has always told me is “always have fun” and “ If you say no you won’t be able to, so always so you can do something”.

What advice do you have for other D23 ARMCA members?

Always have fun and never get down on your self if you don’t do as good as you want just do better next time.

Anything else you’d like to mention?

I like to thank my mom and dad for always getting me everything I need and for always taking me to every race. I’d also like to thank all of my sponsors for always being on my side during my racing career.