Michael Martin
?[en : p_youneedflashtoseethis]
Status:
One son, John Michael and one daughter, Molly.
Birthdate:
May 17
Hometown:
Dallas, TX
Residence:
Dallas, TX
Pets:
Yorkshire Terrier - Peanut
Hobbies:
waterskiing, bicycle racing, golf, hunting, fishing & trials riding
Hero:
Steve McQueen
Currently Owned Motorcycles:
2006 Gas Gas 300 Trials, 1994 Harley Davidson Fatboy, 1994 MV Augusta F-4 ORO,
1976 Kawasaki H-1, 1975 Penton 250, 1974 Maico 250 GP, 1974 Husqvarna 250 Mag, 1972 Bultaco 250 Pursang,
1971 Bultaco 125 Pursang, 1969 DKW 125, 1969 AJS 370 Stormer
Motorcycles Raced:
Suzuki, Yamaha, Honda, Monarch, Penton
Favorite Motorcycle Owned or Raced:
Yamaha FZR600
First Motorcycle and at What Age:
1972 Penton 125, 12 years old
Favorite Track Ridden:
Gratten (Michigan)
Favorite Thing about Riding:
People, friends, taking trips. Over the years I have met the nicest people that share a common interest in Motorcycling. Most importantly riding a motorcycle is just fun.
Favorite MotoGP Rider:
GP, Giacomo Agostini and MotoGP, Valentino Rossi
Favorite Olympic Sport:
Ski Jumping, 1000M
Favourite Car:
BMW M6
Favorite Movie:
Cool Hand Luke
Favorite Food:
Steak
Favorite Music:
Blues
Favorite Place on Earth:
Texas
Bio:
- 1972-1983 Regional Motocross racer -- 2nd place Texas Championship series in ‘78
- 1983-1985 started racing karts,1st place finish “Pilote Elf” competition in ‘84, winning a sponsorship to race Formula Renault for 1985 season
- 1989 WERA 600 Superbike National Champion
- 1989 AMA GTO National Champion
- 1990 WERA 600 Superbike National Champion
- 1990 WERA 1100 Production Endurance Champion
- 1991-1996 WERA 1100 Superbike Endurance Champion, Team Suzuki Endurance