Namura Technologies Member of the Week 04/10/24

Member of the Week: Kru Longtin

What discipline(s) do you participate in? 

Motocross

When did you begin riding and/or racing? 

2021 

Why do you continue to be a member of District 23 ARMCA? What do you think the benefits are? 

I love all the tracks and promoters! 

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

Just having fun and winning quite a few e-bike races last year 

What are your goals for 2024? Beyond? 

Learn the 65 and finish in the top 5 in 50cc open and 7-8 premix 

What is your favorite track, course, trail, or event and why? 

Berm Benders and Mankato 

What is the significance of your riding number? Was it given to you or did you pick it for a specific reason? 

Dad is 118 which is a combo of both his kids' birthdays, so I went with 218. 

What 5 words would you use to describe yourself (or your racing/riding)? 

Kind, loving, hardworking, fast, dedicated 

If you're into music, what are 3 songs you're currently listening to that everyone needs to hear? 

  1. We Will Rock You by Queen 

  2. That’s My Kind of Night by Luke Bryan 

  3. Boom by X Ambassadors 

Who inspires you in racing or riding? And how has motorcycling impacted your life? 

Dad. I have met a lot of friends through racing. 

What has been your favorite machine to race/ride and why? 

I’m loving my new 65 right now, it’s fun to shift. 

What else do you like to do for fun? 

Hockey, boys' gymnastics, fishing, and everything outside. 

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

Rule number 1 is to have fun! 

What advice do you have for other D23 ARMCA members? 

Try your best and have fun. 

Anything else you’d like to mention? 

Big thanks to my sponsors for the year: FTA, FXR, Wholesale Enterprises, and Immortal Insulation. And also, to my Mom and Dad!