Each issue we've been approaching pro riders of every aspect in ATV racing to find out just a little more about them. We want to know more than just the basics, so we've slipped in a few surprises that they probably did not expect and thrown in a few that made them think outside of the box. This time we caught up with one of Can-Am's factory team riders, Jeremy Lawson. Here is your chance to find out a little more about the man than maybe you ever wanted to know.
1 What is your favorite track to ride at?
My track at home.
2 What is your typical pre-race routine?
Making sure there's gas in the bike.
3 If we turned on your iPod right now, what song/group would we most likely hear?
Probably some Wings; you know, "Love take me down...."
4 What did you want to be when you were growing up?
I've always wanted to be a motocross racer
5 What's the most memorable moment of your ATV racing career?
The 2004 season where it was me vs. Pat Brown.
6 What's your favorite place to ride when you're not racing?
Recreational ride place? Tommy Tantillo's ALT Training Facility.
7 Who are your biggest trackside supporters?
My family and team.
8 What's your favorite TV show?
Andy Griffith.
9 Who's your favorite actor/actress?
Leo DiCaprio.
10 Who was your biggest inspiration/hero growing up?
Lance Armstrong.
11 If you weren't racing ATVs, what would you be doing?
I'd be in the Army killing those damn terrorists!
12 What are you mentally telling yourself moments before the gate drops?
"I worked too hard for your bulls**t!"
13 If you were stranded on a desert island, what two items would you want to have with you?
A boat and a paddle, so I could get the hell off that island
14 Backyard BBQ or night out on the town?
The backyard. I'm making payments on it, so I better use it.
15 Who's your biggest rival?
Dr. Evil and his assassins.
16 What are your favorite parts of a track?
Two big round mounds, if you know what I mean
17 Who do you think is the most influential person presently in the sport?
Jeremiah Jones.
18 Do you have a MySpace, Facebook or Twitter account?
Hell no!
19 What intrigues you about this sport? Intrigue?
That's a pretty big word...
20 What was your favorite cartoon growing up?
Huckleberry Hound.