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How
did you get started in BMX racing?
Funny
story, I actually got bit by a dog when I was a
little kid. I
received a little money to pay for doctor bills and
had some left over.
So it was either Go Karts for me and my bro,
or BMX bikes! I
think I made a good choice haha.
Went to my first race and won, and the rest
is history!
You
are one of the few US riders chosen to stay and
train at the Olympic Training Center.
With so many talented riders out there, this
is a big honor to be hand-picked for the opportunity
to represent your country. What
does this mean to you?
It
is for sure a huge honor and I am stoked at the
opportunity to be able to train and live at the OTC.
I am putting in a lot of work and learning a
lot. I
know it will pay off soon and see some big podiums
in the future!
If
you were chosen as one of the riders to go to the
2012 Olympics in London, what would that mean to
you?
That
would mean everything to me!
I have changed my whole life, moved, and
given everything to bring me to that point.
I would be so happy to be part of the 2012
games! I
made it 1 step away last time, so this time around I
want to be in it!
Even
though you still race the ABA circuit, most of your
training and focus is on Supercross track racing as
this is the type of racing that will get you to the
Olympics. How
has this type of riding changed racing for you.
With
the SX series, the Worlds, and of course the
Olympics all being in the SX style of track
everything is headed that way.
Of course I love regular bmx races, but all
the big titles are now on the SX style tracks.
So of course a lot of focus is put into that.
Racing those races are so fast and fun.
It is way more unpredictable then regular
BMX, but bigger the risk, bigger the reward!
You
were one of the few American riders invited to go to
Korea for a race.
Korea is not known for BMX racing but now
that BMX is an Olympic Sport, it seems they want to
be. What was racing in Korea like and do you see
Korean riders (like Chinese riders) getting more
into the sport?
Haha
that race was CRAZY!
The track was the wildest thing I have ever
seen. I
think some one saw a picture of a bmx track and went
“Oh I can do that.”
It was an interesting experience, but glad
that is not an every weekend race haha.
I think China, Korea, and any place like that
is for sure getting into BMX.
You never know some solid talent could come
out of there some day?
Who
is your favorite or most respected rider on the
track and why:
I
would have to say Stumpy.
He is a great guy off the track and the man
on the track! One
of the best careers to date, and he is still killing
it! I
would be happy if I could have half as many
victories as he has had.
What
are your goals for both life and racing?
When your racing career ends, what do you
want to do with your life?:
With
BMX that is easy.
I want to be #1!
I want some titles, and some major wins!
With
life, I want to live a happy comfortable life.
Find something I enjoy to do and get paid for
it, like I do now.
Put God and family first, and live the dream!
Speaking
of plans after BMX I hear you are starting your own
online bike store.
That
is correct. I
am starting my own shop, and stoked to have it
finally up and running.
It is called 316racingonline.com
The site is there to offer racers the best
quality product at the best price out there.
I know growing up racing on a single family
budget, bike parts can be expensive!
So for now we are offering NO shipping costs
in the USA, and free shipping to all international
orders over $300.
Not to mention tons of specials on all the
hot products out.
It
is something that I am really excited about.
It gives me a chance to promote myself, my
sponsors, and help out the BMX community any way I
can. It
is fully rider owned and operated and all the
profits will be going back into bmx through rider
sponsorship, and promotion!
What
racing tip or advice would you like to give other
riders:
I
know everyone says this, but stick with your dream!
If you want something bad enough you can make
it happen. Don’t
let any person or obstacle get in the way of your
dreams. Just
go out there and make it happen!
If
fellow racers and fans what to know what is going on
with Tyler Brown where can they find more info?
You
can find me on facebook at facebook.com/Tylerbrown316
Twitter
@Tylerbrown316
316racingonline.com
Final
thoughts or anything you would like to say:
I
would like to say thank you to God, my Mom, family,
girlfriend, and friends for all the support and
everything they have done to help me get to where I
am. All
my sponsors, Crupi, Rhythm, Sinz, Etnies, Tioga,
Sambazon, Tangent, Truth, Skins, Nano Greens, and
S&M.
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