shawn john moran

Age:
41

Family:
kelley and kayla. give me a ton of support in what i do

What type of racing do you do?
motocross.

What class(es) do you race?
well this next year will be my first year back in 25 years for me on the bike. i will start out back in the senior b and decide if i want 2 and can go fast enough to go pro again.i also am gonna race my recently restored 1983 yz125 that i won amatuer natls on.

What is your race bike?
2007 yz450f, 1983 yz125

How many years have you been racing?
well i started when i was 9. quit racing late 1983 after a very tough injury. never have left sport. so generally 32 years

Have you raced in any other forms of motor sports?
jetski.

How did you get into racing?
my uncle took me down by the missouri river in omaha neb. on his bike. my dad dad got me a 1977 yz80. the very first time i rode it i ran thru gears at wfo and hit brakes and endoed bad. got up brushed myself off and got right back on. thatz when i knew it was in my blood.

What's on your playlist (favorite music)?
definitely a lot of different types. i am moody about what i listen 2. so i fly by the seat of my pants everyday. but mostly marilyn manson, led zeppelin and pantera.

What do you do when you're not working or racing?
work on house. definetly spend a lot of time in my shop and playing with my movie theater. just anything in general that keeps me smiling.

What makes you who you are?
my dad instilled in me to do the job right the first time and be passionate and intense with every breath. thatz why sometimes i need a second chance when people meet me to wanna get to know me. and most importantly everyone that supports me.

Anything else we should know?
i want everyone in life to be happy and live life to the fullest everyday because tomorrow could be your last.help people out and dont expect things in return. carma will take care of everything you need in life and god 2.