Member of the Week: Ellie Schmidt

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

Flat Track, hill climb, trail riding

When did you begin riding and racing? At what point did you become a District 23 ARMCA member?
Age 6 was my first race. Riding PW 50 around the house at 5 years old.

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

Learning how to take off from the starting line better each race

What are your goals for 2023? Beyond?

Try to get top 3 in the 85cc class

Why do you continue to race in D23 ARMCA?

Because Friends and family at the races are my 2nd home.

Who inspires you in racing?

Girls that flat track like Shayna Texter Bauman

How has motorcycling impacted your life?

Great times with my family, parents uncles and grandpa coot.

What is your favorite food to eat on race day?

Walking tacos

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

Hang with friends, get leathers n helmets on together.

What else do you like to do for fun?

Softball, volleyball, swimming,

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

Always look ahead on the track.

What advice do you have for other D23 ARMCA members?

Ride and have fun in every race no matter how you place.

Anything else you’d like to mention?

Thanks to my sponsors Jacks of Spade, Brothers Pest Management, Starr Cycle, ARR Construction, GnK Engines. Grandpa Coot.