Stacy Hodges: TEAM Arizona Rider of the Month September 2014!
Last Updated: November 30th, 2020
Mild mannered, thoughtful, and unassuming. On the surface, Stacy may not fit the archetype associated with the go-fast guys found at racetracks around the globe, but the mistake would be failing to go beyond the surface with Stacy. His passion for the sport, his desire to improve his abilities, and his fearless approach to riding make him the TEAM Arizona Rider of the Month for September 2014.
We asked Stacy what challenges him most about riding motorcycles. He pondered his six years of riding and responded in this way:
Learning how to do it right. Motorcycling can be very counterintuitive, especially in the beginning. I wish I knew about TEAM Arizona classes. I could have avoided a lot of bad habits that I had to unlearn once I started taking classes. Now that I have started going to track days a whole new set of challenges have appeared. That’s what makes motorcycling so fun.
We are always interested to watch the arc of a rider who comes to TEAM Arizona and is motivated to advance their skill quickly. Stacy attended the Confident RiderCourse four years ago, then followed up with the Total Control Advanced Riding Clinic and Total Control Track Clinic earlier in 2014. We’ll be seeing his smiling face for TC Level 2 this fall. Why would Stacy plow through the curriculum like a man possessed? He provides us with valuable insight about his motorcycling future:
Motorcycling has a lot to offer, from off road riding, road track riding, street riding, etc. If one or more of those is your passion, don’t be afraid to do it. You are never too old to chase your dream. My next adventure involves going to track days and getting my racing license. It has taken me two years of preparation, but I finally feel ready to take the next step.
We are excited Stacy decided to make us part of his racing journey. We eagerly await reports of his progress on the track and hope his story inspires some of you to take that next step!
Riders, we want to honor YOU! Do you know someone who should be TEAM Arizona’s Rider of the Month? Entering their name is SIMPLE.
- Email Bill (bill@motorcycletraining.com )
- In the subject line, type “Rider of the Month”
- In one paragraph, tell us why this rider deserves the title TEAM Arizona Rider of the Month!
Let’s have some serious FUN with this gang! There are some great stories out there and we don’t want to miss them, so tell us about yourselves!
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