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FAST THOUGHTS FROM JESSICA LEE

Saturday June 2nd, 2007
CK 45's Thoughts on the Vegas Mini Moto SX
Over the past few years a new craze has swept over the motocross world; pit bike racing. You first saw pit bikes in well the pits! At road races XR 100s or KLX 110s were pretty big. Now they are even more popular due to the fact that companies like BBR Motorsports are helping to “pimp” out these miniature motorcycles or make them more fitted for motocross racing. All over the country fans and racers alike are buying mini-bikes (50s, 70s,110s etc), changing out the forks, suspension, motor, wheels, plastics, handlebars and anything else that could possibly be done to make their bikes race ready. It may sound pretty crazy to have full size men and women racing these little bikes but there is actually a huge national event dedicated to Mini Moto. That event is the Mini Moto Supercross in Las Vegas, Nevada. I talked to a local super fast rider Chris Kasavage who has raced regular motocross, supercross, and has tried his hand at super moto but has found he has a passion for Mini Moto.

Jessica: First, could you tell us a little info about you? How long have you been racing, what are your favorite bikes, what do you in your spare time?

Chris: My name is Chris Kasavage, and I am 21 years old. I’ve been racing motocross for 17 years, beginning at the age of four. When I’m not riding, you can normally catch me at the track working with up and coming motocross riders, fine tuning their skills in one of my motocross schools. I’m currently in college which consumes a fair bit of my time, but I always manage a way to sneak a quick ride at the track.
As far as bikes go, my choice is a BBR Motorsports race machine. Their products and service are second to none.



Jessica: Wow! Very cool. You have been racing longer that a lot of people have just been riding. So, who or what made you want to race in the Mini Moto Supercross?

Chris: I bought a pitbike about 2 and half years ago, and started riding it at some of our local tracks. A good friend of mine, Eric Peronnard, got me set-up to do the Mini Moto Supercross, and I have been hooked ever since.


Jessica: How many years have you gone to the event?

Chris: 2007 was my second year at the event, and it was by far the best presentation for the mini moto scene.

Jessica: What goes into preparing for an event like the Mini Moto SX? Do you do anything different than other races?

Chris: The Mini Moto SX is a totally different beast compared to any other event. This race brings the best of the best, and with names like Costella, McGrath, and Browning competing, you had better make sure your speed is up to par. Riding close and aggressive with friends before the race seems to be one of the best methods to prepare for the battle at Vegas!

Jessica: Do you bring more than one bike out there as a back up or are you pretty safe with just one? What type of bikes did you race?

Chris: This year I brought 2 BBR race bikes. Although I was scheduled to race both the 10” and 12” expert classes, a previous knee injury forced me to be sidelined for this event in 2007. As wild as it may sound, with BBR products, I feel safe with only one bike per class.

Jessica: I have heard that the classes fill up quick so would you suggest registering early?

Chris: You’ve heard correct! I’m pretty sure it fills up at the same rate a Kiss concert…
Maybe. Haha.

Jessica: You have been racing for a while and everyone would want to know, do you get more nervous racing the Mini Moto SX or racing big bikes?

Chris: The first year in 2006, I was a nervous wreck. This year, I knew what to expect and I was mentally prepared, but my knee was not ready to rock.

Jessica: Even though it sounds like you don’t really get that nervous, do you have any pre race superstitions?

Chris: I don’t really have too many superstitions. However, I will always put my left sock on first!

Jessica: I really do believe that there isn’t one racer who isn’t just a little superstitious! Moving on, what are some of the pros and cons about the event for you personally?

Chris: The pros out-weigh the cons by a landslide. The presentation of the event is incredible. The lights, the sounds, the music, and most of all, the lady shooting out of a cannon right before the first race of the night begins! Not many events can boast that fact. A con may be that the event could go on longer? I could stay there all night!

Jessica: How does the weekend normally run out in Vegas? Could you give us a glimpse of your schedule?

Chris: My dad and I will get to Vegas a week early. We normally just hang around the hotel, check out some of the Vegas shows, and I’m not afraid to spend countless hours at the roulette table. Vegas isn’t a cheap trip, you have to pay the bills somehow! By Wednesday, things are way more relaxed. I will hang out and stay rested for the event on Friday.



Jessica: Do you have anyone that you rely on out there such as mechanics or cheerleaders?

Chris: As for support, Jayson Dagner from Dagner Performance keeps my motors strong and he is always there to help me on and off the track. Philip Hewitt is always there to work on my bikes as well. I’m pretty sure he is the fastest tire changer in the state of Florida, possibly the world!
My parents, girlfriend, and friends are always there to cheer me on, which is always cool to have people you know with you when you’re on the other side of the country racing!

Chris would like to give a shout out to his fantastic sponsors:
BBR Motorsports
Monster Energy
Dagner Performance
Fox Racing
Seminole Powersports
Orlando Mini-Moto X
ACE Motocross Park



Unfortunately for Chris, a devastating knee inury that happened late last year flared up again a few days before the race and caused him to only do one lap but I am sure that Chris could have stomped the competition!

Now you can relax! You should be a little more prepared for next year’s Mini Moto SX and know what to expect. Chris Kasavage is a very fast rider and a great guy. So if you’re at a mini moto race somewhere around the country look out for him!



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Jessica "Motogirl" Lee is a 35 year old motocross racer and journalist. Born into a family of motorcycle enthusiasts and industry insiders, she has been riding and nurturing a passion for motorcycles from the age of four.

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