ZACK MOLLETT: TEAM Arizona’s 100,000th Rider Trained!
Last Updated: April 1st, 2024
TEAM Arizona Reaches Rare Rider Training Milestone:
100,000 Motorcycle Riders Trained
(GILBERT, AZ) – TEAM Arizona, the premier motorcycle rider training organization in Arizona, celebrated training its 100,000th rider at its Gilbert Headquarters on Wednesday, January 30, 2013. The rider, Zack Mollett, an 18 year old Arizona State University student, was announced as the recipient of a new Kawasaki Ninja 250 motorcycle.
Zack was extremely surprised to be awarded the motorcycle. When asked for his thoughts, he could barely utter, “I’m speechless. I had no idea this was going to happen.” The timing of the motorcycle couldn’t be better. His car recently broke down and is beyond repair. In fact, he skateboarded to the celebration.
Speaking at the celebration was Ryan Owens, Policy Advisor to Governor Janice K. Brewer; and John Halikowski, Director of the Arizona Department of Transportation, and Alberto Gutier, Director of the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (AZGOHS). Also speaking at the engagement was Ty van Hooydonk, Communications Director for the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF). Each speaker talked about the importance of rider training as an effective means to reduce motorcyclist crashes and fatalities.
The Kawasaki motorcycle given to TEAM Arizona’s 100,000th rider was a result of an effort by Kawasaki Motorcycle Corp. and some of its local dealerships — Kelly’s Kawasaki, RideNow Powersports Peoria, North Valley Kawasaki, Arizona Kawasaki and RideNow Powersports Goodyear. Various representatives from Kawasaki and its dealerships were in attendance at the celebration.
Allstate representative Rusty Creed was also in attendance and will be providing Zack with a new helmet. Fulmer Helmet and Riding Apparel will also be providing Zack with jackets, pants, and gloves.
In a brief introduction to the event, Ron Arieli, TEAM Arizona Owner, expressed his gratitude to people who supported the school’s efforts throughout the years. In particular, he thanked his family, RiderCoaches, the industry members, sponsors, and the 100,000 riders who sought training from TEAM Arizona.
TEAM Arizona is encouraging current and former students to visit the TEAM Arizona Facebook page, facebook.com/teamarizona, to share their rider training stories. They hope these stories will inspire other riders and hopeful riders to take the time to learn from professionals before trying to ride on their own or with non-professional instruction. Ongoing commitment to one’s riding is critical, as the sport of motorcycling presents a number of challenges — all of which are more ably overcome by riders who dedicate themselves to continued training.
