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Jarek Balkovic
 
Sport: Motocross
Age: 14 Location: Camp Hill, PA

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How old were you when you started riding motorcycles?
I started when I was 4 yrs old

What bikes do you currently race?
I ride a Suzuki 85

What is your favorite tire?
Dunlop D756

Which tire did you choose to race on at Lake Whitney? Why?
I ride with the Dunlop 756 because they provide the best traction available

What is your favorite food?
Pizza

What is your favorite music group?
Aerosmith

What is your favorite movie?
Talladega Nights

What is your favorite TV show?
Reno 911

What’s on your iPod?
Def Leppard, Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, John Mellencamp, Lennard Skinard, Ramones

Do you have any favorite pre-race tunes?
My songs are same old song and dance, rag doll, I’m eighteen, I wanna be sedated and love in a elevator

Tell us what you do to prepare yourself before a race.
I stretch and visualize the track to prepare

Which Amateur National is your favorite, and why?
Loretta Lynn’s because it has 20 minute moto’s and I have won there.

Which racetrack is most fun to ride?
The most fun track to ride is Doublin Gap Raceway, Shippensburg, PA

Who are your favorite pro riders and why?
Chad Reed because when his friend was hurt badly he used his supercross winnings to help him

Who else do you look up to?
Lowell Spangler and Ian Trettel

If you could be a pro in any sport besides motorcycle racing, what sport would it be?
College wrestling

What’s your favorite subject in school?
Social Studies

What other sports do you participate in besides motorcycling?
I wrestle and run

Tell us about any other hobbies you have?
Hunting, fishing and jet skiing

Comments

Victoria Becham says:
6/15/2008 4:45 PM
  Simply an incredible child. Polite and professional. His talents stretch far beyond his ability for motorcross.
Jacob Andrews says:
5/30/2008 6:38 PM
  Jarek is awesome i race the same series as he does i met him at doublin gap he is the coolest kid ever i try to keep up with him after 2 o3 3 corners he is gone hope he makes it to the pros
Dan Rothermel says:
5/18/2008 12:15 PM
  Not only is Jarek a great rider. He is also a wonderful, fun and energetic kid to be around. His dedication is second to none. Watching him ride, practice, train, and race is truely a treat to behold. We will be seeing Jarek for a long time in this sport. If you get to a race and can't find him, look on the podium!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dwain English says:
5/16/2008 2:55 PM
  Jarek definately ROCKS!!! Anything with wheels or even just 1 wheel he will rip you on it.
Eileen Arnold says:
5/15/2008 1:39 PM
  Big fan... waiting to see him win in the pro's.

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