Primary competition contender being the daughter in MX, IXCR and GNCC events. Hair Ties and Hole Shots is a family based Amateur Motocross and Cross Country Racing Team. Founded/Formed in Late 2018, The team consists of A Father, Mother, Daughter, Family and Friends Primary competition contender being the daughter
In late 2018, then 13 year old Emma expressed an interest in learning to ride on tw
o wheels. Outside of bicycles this would be a completely new experience for her. Father Tyson was elated, being a former motocross racer himself and avid Harley owner. He absolutely jumped on it and we dove in. She learned to stay upright on her mother’s Z125. We knew the time was right and Emma got her first bike when a current racer outgrew his, a kx85 that was tuned by the green team. We knew the bike may be more than she could handle at first but she hopped on and took right off. She picked up on things so much quicker than expected. We knew we were watching something amazing happen and grow! Within 4 months she raced her first indoor race at Earlywine racing in Dover, Ky. She placed first and second in her classes. She was ecstatic and we saw a fire being lit within her. After riding for only a combined 6 months she had her first outdoor race which just so happened to be the regional qualifier for Loretta Lynn’s at Lincoln Trail Motosport in Casey, IL. To say she was nervous would be a complete understatement. First time on an actual outdoor moto track, first time experiencing a gate drop, first time racing on a 42 man start. She placed 14th and we could not be more proud of her for continuing to battle and learn that weekend. Since then she has raced IXCR, XR and multiple moto races climbing in the points in the Fly Showdown Series to 3rd currently and IXCR overall standings for her class. She began her journey towards team green this season after receiving her new kx250 for her 16th birthday and is now earning contingencies! She has begun working to assist in supporting her passion And now practices as often as school,work and other sports allow in her own backyard with a mini track and at her grandparents farm where they’ve graciously allowed us to destroy their pasture with jumps and turns! MX , IXCR and GNCC events.