Let’s keep it brief (because Gauge wouldn’t). At two, he hopped on a quad and said, “This is my vibe now.” By five, a track mechanic called him “lazy”—which really meant “way too comfy.” Fast forward two years, and the thought of switching to a 50cc bike? Nope. Gauge hated it. Two wheels? Not his thing.
Then came riding camp, and bam, the light switch flipped. The fear faded, confidence kicked in, and suddenly two wheels weren’t so bad. By the end of the Fall 2024 race series, Gauge rolled to the starting line—no longer “lazy”.
Cue the epic montage music—because by 2025, Gauge wasn't just showing up, he was owning it. What started with a few weekend races quickly turned into full-on race season mode—and no one told his parents (specifically mom) that meant zero days off and a packed calendar. From Tyke B to 50/65 Open, Gauge was ready to take on every challenge, earning admiration and putting in the work.
Gauge started full-time racing in April 2025, competing in two race categories: Tyke B and 50/65 Open on a KTM 50cc (small track). To maximize seat time and experience, he raced in 2-3 classes each weekend. Dedicated and consistent, never missed a single race in the series.
With Gauge’s drive and rapid progress, he advanced to the big track for the Fall Series. Keeping with three race categories while continuing to race both his KTM 50cc and Yamaha 65cc, he once again demonstrated full commitment-never missing a single race weekend.
Focused on mastering the KTM 50cc, Gauge maintained the schedule with six motos per race day plus practice sessions, resulting in noticeable gains in conditioning, technique and overall speed, particularly on the big track.
Gauge took his racing to the next level, competing in both the AMO and TransCan series alongside his regular TVR events. After moving up from small tracks earlier in the season, he raced on full-size tracks, gaining valuable experience.
At Auburn Hills AMO, Gauge impressed with a 10th overall finish out of 32 riders on his KTM 50cc. He raced both the KTM 50cc and Yamaha 65cc throughout the season, running six motos per day and pushing himself on tough terrain.
His first TransCan was a major milestone, competing at a national-level event with both American and Canadian racers. He finished 15th on his KTM 50cc at Walton, marking a big achievement for his first time on that track.
Through these races, Gauge honed his skills in starts, hole shots, jumps, and recovery. His dedication and resilience show his growing passion and determination in motocross.
Outside racing, Gauge is an adventurous, fun-loving 8-year-old, enjoying swimming, go-kart racing, creating comic books, and exploring his backyard. He continues to show a deep desire to learn, take constructive feedback, and become a better racer with every race.
“My motocross journey has been so much fun! I love meeting new friends, learning how to control my bike, and getting more confident every time I race. At first, it was hard, but I learned something new at every race. When I work hard, I get better, and I believe in myself. Motocross has taught me to have fun, never give up, and focus. I use these skills not just on the track, but at home and school.
My big goal is to train as much as I can and get better so I can have a winning amateur MX career (like James Stewart, Eli Tomac, Jo Shimoda, Jet Lawrence, Ricky Carmichael) and make my sponsors proud! I want to train at a top MX facility to keep improving, and my dream is to compete in area qualifiers and eventually make it to regional qualifiers. I’m excited to keep getting better and see how far I can go!”
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