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Chris Kafka

Chris Kafka    #991

Age: 22
Birthdate: 12/12/1986
Hometown: Stratford, WI
Married? No
Spouse’s Name: N/A
Kids: No
No. of Years Racing: 9
No. of years with Polaris: 7
Occupation: Racing, aspiring heavy equipment operator
Hobbies: Wakeboarding; riding pit bike; dirt biking; mountain biking

Most Memorable Moment in Racing:
Winning my first Semi-Pro Open Final at New York

How did you get started in racing?
My dad had a sled left over from drag racing and asked if I wanted to race and it started from there.

Major Racing Accomplishments:
Winning the Pro Sno-Cross World Championship at Eagle River two times
Winning Pro Open Sno-Cross Friday Night Thunder at Eagle River

2009-2010 Racing Divisions:
ISOC National Semi-Pro Stock

Goals for 2009-2010 Race Season:
Start off the season strong, stay consistent all season long and hopefully take home the championship at Geneva.

Favorite Track?
Lake Geneva

Toughest Racer to pass on the track?
Whoever gets the holeshot because they have a definite advantage.

Describe your off-season training regimen:
Lift weights and do cardio work, try to ride mountain bike and dirt bike as much as I can.

What pre-race ritual do you do or item(s) must you wear or have with you when you race (for good luck)?
Levi and I blast Miley Cyrus on the stereo in the trailer and sing karaoke.

Who has influenced your race career the most to date?
Definitely my dad. He is always pushing me to go faster and if it weren’t for him I definitely wouldn’t be where I am today.

Crew Members:
Glen Kafka
Jeff Leffel
Terry Gilomen
Tim Bender
Levi LaVallee
Muttin

Sponsors:
Polaris; Parts Unlimited; Woody’s; Fox Shox; National Guard; Stratford Sign; Loc-tite
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