Cross Country
Gabe Bunke

Gabe Bunke    #74

Age: 35
Birthdate: 07/09/1976
Hometown: Moorhead, MN
Married? Yes
Spouse’s Name: Thora
Kids: Yes…Taylor – 15; Boe – 8 and Britta – 2 yrs
No. of Years Racing: 15
No. of years with Polaris: 15
Occupation: Racing / Construction / Custom Ag
Hobbies: fishing and hunting

Most Memorable Moment in Racing:
Winning the SOO I-500

How did you get started in racing?
Family history

Major Racing Accomplishments:
2 time SOO I-500 Winner
Cross Country Pro Stock & Open Championships

2011-2012 Racing Divisions:
United State Cross Country (USCC), SOO I-500

Goals for 2011-2012 Race Season:
USCC Pro & Pro Open Championship and SOO I-500 win.

Favorite Track?
USCC – Ada, MN and the SOO I-500 track

Toughest Racer to pass on the track?
Describe your off-season training regimen:
cross training, mountain biking, good old fashioned work

What pre-race ritual do you do or item(s) must you wear or have with you when you race (for good luck)?
A good luck hug from my wife is what I look forward to the most.

Who has influenced your race career the most to date?
Burt Basset, Pro-5 Racing in Roseau, MN

Where would you most like to go visit in the world?
Australia

If money were no object what vehicle would you be driving?
What music do you listen to?
Country and Classic Rock

If you could continue racing after you are done with your current form of racing what type of racing would you like to do (money being no object)?
Boat Racing

Crew Members:
Matt Burkhardt
Jeff Klien
Bob Menne

Sponsors:
Polaris; Woody’s; Klim; Walker Evans; Lube Tech, Camoplast; Trail Tanks; Power Madd; Subway; Arctic FX Graphics; Premier Plastics; Edge Electric
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