Guest Contributor John Callaghan RACING IS FUN, WINNING IS A BONUS Guest Contributor Melissa Brandt

RACING IS FUN, WINNING IS A BONUS!

Kasey Huntsberry, seven years old of Winchester, Virginia, has been riding his Yamaha since December of 2016; a much desired Christmas present. Kasey received his first bicycle at the age of three. Once mastering the skill of riding a bicycle he decided he was ready for something more adventurous.

At the age of five he took it to the next level and began asking for a dirt bike to feed his need for speed. Within five minutes of his first run he understood the concept of the throttle and has yet to let up.

Kasey says his favorite part of riding is the challenge of the terrain, the shape of the track, and handling the bike throughout the ride. Despite his initial fear of crashing he decided he wanted to try racing anyway. Kasey often practices at Tomahawk MX in Hedgesville where he’s a member. Though this season is his first in racing he has never been more excited! Kasey knows that racing is just for fun, but winning is a bonus. He was “super pumped up” to place third in his very first race!

Kasey also enjoys spending time with his friends, riding his BMX bicycle and playing the drums. He has only begun racing and he knows that school comes first and racing is a privilege; and since school is just starting, balancing it with everything else is something that he will have to learn to handle. With the support of his mother, Melissa Brandt, and his racing mentor, Curtis Fisk of Full Circle V Twin, he should have no problem managing it all.