Joe Bunevac

Joe Bunevac
Age
22 Years Old
Location
Saint Louis, MO
Main Sport
Moto > Motocross

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Favorite Car: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Favorite Magazine: Transworld Mx/ Dirt Rider
Favorite Movie: Dazed and Confused/ Gone in 60 seconds.
Favorite Trick: 360 Indian air compliments of Bilko
Favorite Event: Any pro race at Red Bud
Favorite Rider: James Stewart or Ricky Carmichael

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How did you get started?

I've been riding dirt-bikes since I was about 5 years old. I raced for half a season when my dad bought me my first 80 when i was finally big enough. But my mom put a stop to that after she saw what a typical motocross track looks like. Lame, I know, but she was worried about me getting hurt. Typical mom. After that I would ride mostly off-road. A lot of trails riding, a couple fun sandy spots, and the occational moto track that my dad would sneak me out every once in a while. So now that I'm old enough to go on my own, a couple of buddies and I are racing every chance we get. It's my first year back racing and it is every bit as good now as it was back then. I've been running the AMA district 18 circuit this year in the OPEN C class. Also the occational hare scramble every now and then.

List your competitive highlights:

Well this is my first season back in years, but I got two top 10 finishes and two top 5 finishes so far.

What are you planning for next season?

I plan to get more practice in and step up my training next season. I want to finish in the top 5 of my class and move up to the OPEN B class by the 2011 season.

Personal Info

What inspires you to compete?

The thrill of a good race. Nothing compares to the feeling you get when you pull up to the line with 19 other riders who all want the same thing you do. To win. And when you get into a heated battle with someone and you are side by side banging bars in the corners. Then you come up to the jumps and you're flying through the air just inches apart. There's just nothing else like it. Also, the sense of accomplishment you get from a good finsh that you had to battle hard for is awesome. There is just no other feeling in the world that compares to the feelings you get when racing.

Some Personal Information About Me:

Im 22 years old. My family is the greatest. They've always been there for me through thick and thin. They've always let me fall and make my own mistakes but were there to pick me up and dust me off. I have a really fun group of friends that I go racing with. We all help each other out whether it's in the pits working on the bikes, or giving each other tips on how to ride. We all push each other to get faster and progress. My other three riding buddies are my two little cousins and my little sister. They are still pretty young but they love to ride and they really look up to me. So whenever I have a free weekend you can find me out riding with them. They are a lot of fun, and they are starting to get pretty quick on a motocross track too. I have an amazing girlfriend. She is the type to lend anyone a helping hand and just really loves to enjoy life. Plus she loves riding and racing just as much as I do. Thats a big plus if you ask me.

Music?

I listen to all kinds of music. If it has a good sound and lyrics to match I'll listen to it. My iPod ranges from Bullet for My Valentine to Bob Marley.

Do you train? What does your schedule look like?

Well my usual schedule had me starting work around 6am til about 3pm. Then from there I will go to the gym, hit the trails on my mountain bike, or just load up and go to the track for a couple of hours. Then from there I'll head home to get cleaned up and figure out my plans for the evening. That my normal weekday schedule.

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	Rachel Jones says: 12/17/2009 8:16 AM
	aye Joe,,5*s
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	Austin McLaughlin says: 12/13/2009 2:23 PM
	Merry Christmas what a great year 2009 has been! 5 for you;)
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	Nick Cenatiempo says: 10/28/2009 5:10 PM
	Not much, it's lookin like I'm gonna be gettin the MX bike in December so idk if I'll be able to race Arenacross on the 4th,5th, and 6th even though I would love to. Thanks anyway man but if you find out about any other races coming up in January or later in 2010 other than D18 I'd appreciate it. I'll race everything once I get a real mx bike so I don't have to get my ass kicked on the trail bike lol.
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