Snocross
Derek Ellis

Derek Ellis    #106

Age: 21
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: Construction
Hobbies: hanging with family and friends, hunting, fishing, cycling, motocross and snocross

Most Memorable Moment in Racing:
Winning Semi-Pro Championships in MWR, winning Sport Open mains on the National circuit.

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 5 finishes in Semi-Pro Nationals.

2008-2009 Racing Divisions:
Semi-Pro at ISOC Nationals

Goals for 2008-2009 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:
Team Owner – Mike & Bonnie Glefke
Jayme Cheney
Chad Kyllo
Cody Braaten
Josh Ree
Dean Turcotte
Paul Abrahamson
David Johnstad

Sponsors:
Polaris; Avalanche Racing; Parts Unlimited; Arctiva; Z1R Helmets; TrukkE; Liberty Coach; Torco; Subway; Giordano’s Pizza; Scoretix.com; Rockstar Energy Drink; Volvo; Powermadd; K & N; The Dog Patch; Best Western – Munising; Smith; HMK; Tek-Vest; C & A Pro Skis; Studboy; Camoplast; Culligan Water; NGK Spark Plugs; BRRP, Yellow Book, Wiseco Pistons, Ogio
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