Snocross
Derek Ellis

Derek Ellis    #106

Age: 22
Birthdate: 09/13/1987
Hometown: Clayton, ID
Married? N/A
Spouse’s Name: N/A
Kids: N/A
No. of Years Racing: 11
No. of years with Polaris: 5
Occupation: Farmer
Hobbies: hanging with family and friends, hunting, fishing, cycling, motocross and snocross

Most Memorable Moment in Racing:
Winning Semi-Pro Championships in MWR, First Semi-Pro National podium.

How did you get started in racing?
Watched a race in McCall, ID

Major Racing Accomplishments:
Winning Semi-Pro Championships in MWR, Winning Sport Open mains on National circuit, Top 3 finishes in Semi-Pro Nationals. 

2009-2010 Racing Divisions:
Semi-Pro at ISOC Nationals

Goals for 2009-2010 Race Season:
Have fun and win

Favorite Track?
Lake Geneva

Toughest Racer to pass on the track?
Everyone is hard to pass at times.

Describe your off-season training regimen:
Racing, Motocross, hunting, Hiking and cycling.

What pre-race ritual do you do or item(s) must you wear or have with you when you race (for good luck)?
I visualize how the start of the first few laps of the race will be.

Who has influenced your race career the most to date?
Garth “good for around here” Kaufman

Crew Members:
Jayme Cheney
Jeff Torgerson
Gaylen Odlund

Sponsors:
Polaris; Brett Young; C & A Pro Skis; Studboy; Walker Evans Shocks 
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