ATVR: Out of curiosity, how long do you think you'll continue to compete in the GNCC series?
MB: As long as I'm having fun and I can afford to do it, I'll keep on keeping on. But who knows, we'll just have to see how things go. I feel as if I have a few more championships in me still.
ATVR: When you're not racing or riding ATVs, what are you doing?
MB: I started riding and racing ATVs in the first place because I enjoy the outdoors. My friends and family all love hanging out at the lake, water-skiing. I enjoy riding my Harley and even riding my quad. I'm always outside doing something.
ATVR: Any parting words?
MB: Absolutely, I do have a few things on my mind. To the young guys, work hard and hang in there if you really want to win. I think it's important for all of us to keep this sport a family sport. And to those who do manage to pick up sponsorship, it's absolutely important that you take care of your sponsors in a responsible manner. Make sure your sponsors know that you appreciate them, and please do not ever feel as if you deserve the help or that it's owed to you.
| PARTS:Mike Benson’s FST Kawasaki V-Force |
Four Stroke Tech: 814/842-6159;
www.fourstroketech.net | FST/Wiseco 800cc Kit, including pistons, sleeves and head gaskets: $670;
Cross Country port and flow work: $600; three-angle valve job: $200;
Stage 3 FST/Web cams: $400; FST valve springs: $190; FST CDI: $135 |
Muzzys: 541/385-0706;
www.muzzys.com | Pro pipe with header: $750 |
Dalton Industries: 902/897-3333;
www.daltonindustries.com | Clutch kit with overdrive plate built to FST specs: $355 |
Maier Plastics: 800/33-MAIER;
www.maier-mfg.com | Zesty Orange front fender: $263.02; Zesty Orange rear fender: $292.22;
Zesty Orange scooped hood: $66.45 |
DWT: 760/758-5560;
www.dwtracing.com | Shamrock beadlock front and rear wheels: No longer available,
check DWT for new options |
Maxxis: Contact your local dealer;
www.maxxis.com | Six-ply Razr 2 21x8-10 front tires: $105 ea.; six-ply Razr 20x11-9 rear
tires: $95 ea. |
Elka Suspension: 800/557-0552;
www.elkasuspension.com | Elite front race shocks, fully adjustable: $1570 per pair; Elite rear race shock,
fully adjustable: $1045 |
DuraBlue: 949/770-5533;
www.durablue.com | Axle: $482 |
Renthal: 877/736-8425;
www.renthal.com | Fatbar: $89.95 |
IMS Products: 800/237-9906,
www.imsproducts.com | 4-gal. fuel tank: $274.95; Quick Fill dry-break receiver: $220.56; Quick
Fill dry-break probe: $308.92; IMS/Roll hand guards: $39.99 |
AC Racing: 714/808-8330;
www.acracing.com | Underside belly skid plate: $87; swingarm skid plate: $99; nerf bars: $153;
front bumper: $131; rear grab bar: $72 |
Houser Racing: 877/646-3278;
www.houser-racing.com | Steering stem: $299; handlebar clamp: $85 |
Streamline: 800/310-5519;
www.streamlinebrakes.com | Braided-steel brake lines: $87 |
| Adapt Racing: www.adaptracing.com | Adapt Tribal Flame Kit for KFX700 with gripper seat cover: $145 |