SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: BASIC MOTO COMPANY

Your mom’s picked her favorite and it’s Basic Moto Company. Rooted in Motocross with big dreams, Basic Moto Co. is a premium apparel brand and the original creators of the 'I Love Moto Moms' t-shirts and collection.

Basic Moto Co. is just a Basic family on a mission to make moto T’s great again. Nate and Michelle, the dynamic duo behind BMC, wanted to share these kind words; “Thank you from the bottom of our hearts… to everyone who supports Basic Moto Co., we see you! We look forward to see where the future takes us serving within the moto community.” We also asked Nate why they’re so passionate about supporting motorcycling in Minnesota, and his answer did not disappoint; “Because D23 kicks ass! Despite living in Wisconsin, I grew up riding and racing in Minnesota so I consider it home. It's the perfect trifecta—awesome tracks, strong competition, and a very engaged moto community!”

Rooted in Moto, Basic Moto Co. offers apparel collections inspired by dirt bikes and Motocross.

What can we expect from Basic Moto Co. in the future? Simple, an inevitable implosion of awesome! Even Ryan Dungey knows this (who recently slid into their DMs)! Make sure you stay connected with Basic Moto Co. track side and on social media so you too can be awesome! Basic Moto Co on Facebook and @basicmotoco on Instagram.

MN D23 ARMCA is thrilled to have Basic Moto Company as a district sponsor for the 2024 season. If you, (or your mom) have any questions or concerns, send Basic Moto Co. an email at Shopbasicmoto@outlook.com and check them out online at basicmoto.co. They look forward to hearing from you!

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: SPRING CREEK MOTOCROSS PARK

Hosting over 16 off-road events a year, Spring Creek Motocross Park is a well-known name across Minnesota and nationwide—being one of the premier motocross facilities in the Midwest. Just last year (2023) they hosted their 40th Pro National MX event in addition to it being the 23rd year of their Super Series.

Located on 500 acres in southeast Minnesota, Spring Creek boasts challenging terrain for riders with track features such as the sandwash, collarbone, and MT Martin. Beyond their awesome track, Spring Creek is proud to be a safe, fun, family-friendly space for motorcycle enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels to enjoy. With these goals in mind, they strive to create an environment that everyone can make happy, long-lasting memories at by also offering live bands, entertainment, activities like laser tag, tug-o-war, kid’s activities, and camping!

Located in Millville, MN the beautiful, picturesque track spans almost 500 acres and Spring Creek MX Park has developed into one of the premier motocross facilities in the world.

All of these events would not be possible without the great people who make it all happen, like the dedicated family that runs the facility, the Martin’s (John, Greta, Alex, Jennifer, and Jeremy). To name a few more folks helping out at Spring Creek; the Quinn’s, the Schellhammer’s, the Meehan’s, the Kidd’s, the Cripp’s, the Rumpca’s, the Janosky’s, the Smith’s, Joel, Danny, Guberuds, Fullers, and Woody. While this isn’t a complete list, Spring Creek is thankful to all of those who take time out of their busy schedules to support Spring Creek!

Spring Creek MX Park is excited to continue to grow and maintain their premiere motocross facility for the 2024 season and beyond! They hope everyone has a chance to make it to one of their events this summer and hope everyone gets the opportunity to create some fun family memories in Millville! Their biggest event of the year, the FXR Spring Creek Pro National, will be held on Saturday, July 13—this would be an excellent event to attend (with District races on Sunday) as it’s always an action-packed weekend highlighted by the best motocross racers in the world battling it out for the SMX championship points!

Spring Creek Motocross Park will be hosting the FXR Pro National MX Race Presented by Frescados on Saturday, July 13.

MN D23 ARMCA is thrilled to have Spring Creek MX Park as a district sponsor for the 2024 season. If you are looking for more information on Spring Creek Motocross Park, please visit: www.springcreekmx.com, and follow them on social media @springcreekmx on Instagram and Spring Creek Motocross Park on Facebook

Namura Technologies Member of the Week 07/03/24

Member of the Week: Kaylee Raymond

What discipline(s) do you participate in? 

Motocross

When did you begin riding and/or racing? 

2022

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

I think it’s so much fun and races to attend benefits are awesome!

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

I got 3rd in BBR gold cup series, which was the first series I participated in! I also took 3rd in the mid Minnesota challenge at BCMX!

What are your goals for 2024? Beyond? 

I hope to take 1st in the District in Girls Jr.! I want to continue to build my confidence as a racer and participate in as many races in D23 to one day reach and qualify for the Loretta Lynn’s! I’m also training with my new coach to stay focussed, but most importantly, my goal for 2024 is to have fun!

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

BBR gold cup series is such a fun track with great people! I especially love their end year banquet because it’s is so fun! I’ve met many new friends at BBR!

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

18 is my lucky number! It’s my birthday, hockey jersey number and my mom’s favorite number! I know it’s a bit different to only race with 2 numbers (instead of 3) but its ok, I love #18.

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

Motivated, high drive, quick learner (in my short 2 seasons in Minnesota, I’m excited, dedicated, and speed junkie!)

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

All the female riders, Haiden Deegan, and my friends at the track… I learn a lot from them and they push me to keep going.

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

My ‘85 Yamaha

What else do you like to do for fun? 

I play hockey for the Forest Lake girls and like to ride my e-bike.

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

Follow your dreams, keep looking forward, and eat lots of bananas (ha ha). Never worry about who’s behind you but about who’s in front of you.

What advice do you have for other D23 ARMCA members? 

If you fall, get back up keep loving what you do!

Anything else you’d like to mention? 

Joining District 23 has given me many opportunities!

Namura Technologies Member of the Week 06/19/24

Member of the Week: Ethan Leabch

What discipline(s) do you participate in? 

I race Quad MX—I race the supermini class and I am racing the new class 125 4-stroke class. I am also going to try Hare Scramble this year with my dirt bike.

When did you begin riding and/or racing? 

I started racing when I was 5 years old on a 50cc quad but I starting riding at the age of 3.

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

I continue to be a member for D23 because I enjoy it!

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

My greatest accomplishment is getting the championship in the supermini class the first year I was on my new quad in 2022!

What are your goals for 2024? Beyond? 

My goals for the 2024 year is to push myself to ride better and try for the championship in the new class 125 4-stroke class.

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

My favorite track is in Brookston, MN which is Echo Valley!

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

My number, 84, was taken from my dad as that was his demolition derby number which is the year my dad was born.

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

Caring, inspiring, kind, respectful, cheerful

If you're into music, what’s a song you're currently listening to that everyone needs to hear? 

The Champion by Carrie Underwood

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

My parents inspire me to ride and racing has made me have better valuable life skills.

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

My favorite machine is Yamaha raptor 125.

What else do you like to do for fun? 

Play golf, shoot archery, sporting clays

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

Follow your dreams.

What advice do you have for other D23 ARMCA members? 

Ride hard and have fun! Make new friends.

Anything else you’d like to mention? 

I am racing for the fun!

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: MOTOREX USA

MOTOREX USA is dedicated to providing premium cleaning, care, and lubrication products that deliver maximum performance. Their products are technology driven from the result of race proven quality that come to the consumer after rigorous testing with factory race teams. MOTOREX produces products not only for powersports applications but for bicycle, industrial, automotive, food, marine, heavy truck and forestry as well.

MOTOREX is a Swiss company that is still family-owned and is now over 107 years old. While they’ve been doing business in the United States for over 20 years, their US facility is relatively new, located in Brookfield, Connecticut. Interestingly enough, they just moved MOTOREX product there at the end of last year, and with that transition, they are excited to continue to grow the business across the nation. The MOTOREX USA team is relatively small, but they are dedicated to helping service the powersports industry!

MOTOREX facility in Switzerland.

You’re probably asking yourself, how did this Swiss owned lubricants and fluids company become a sponsor of the local racing district in Minnesota? Luckily for us, their national sales manager for MOTOREX USA, Boris Machlich, grew up racing Motocross in D23 starting around 1994! He said, “I still enjoy catching a practice here and there at one of our great local tracks and try to race a Hare Scramble every once in a while.”

We also asked Boris what’s new and exciting coming from MOTOREX and he wanted to share with us their detailing spray, Moto Shine MS1, which is the latest product in their extensive lineup. “If you want to rejuvenate the used plastics on your bike or side-by-side or just give your new ride a factory finish or prep for mud making cleanup much easier, you have to try out our Moto Shine MS1,” he said. “It works! And smell good too.”

MN D23 ARMCA is thrilled to have MOTOREX USA as a district sponsor for the 2024 season. Make sure to check out MOTOREX’s powersports products sold here in the US at motorexusa.com and to take a look at what else MOTOREX has to offer on a worldwide basis, visit motorex.com. Follow them on social media, @motorex_powersports on Instagram and MOTOREX Powersports on Facebook.

Namura Technologies Member of the Week 06/05/24

Member of the Week: Levi Peterson

What discipline(s) do you participate in? 

Motocross and Hare Scramble

When did you begin riding and/or racing? 

At the age of 10.

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

I enjoy being involved in the ARMCA community!

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

I’ve made it through Loretta’s qualifying so far.

What are your goals for 2024? Beyond? 

My goal for this year is to see my kids race and learn.

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

My favorite track would be Echo Valley and Spring Creek.

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

When I first started racing, my uncle was 777, my dad was 778, so I picked 776.

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

Easy going, willing to learn

If you're into music, what’s a song you’re currently listening to that everyone needs to hear? 

Buy Dirt by Jordan Davis ft. Luke Bryan

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

My dad and uncle have always been a big impact on my racing.

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

KTM, hands down!

What else do you like to do for fun? 

Just being with family.

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

Always be open to take in criticism and be willing to try different things.

What advice do you have for other D23 ARMCA members? 

Be nice and help each other out!