Shawn Connors

Sponsors:        

Troy Lee Designs, FMX East, Utopia Optics, Universal, Osiris Shoes Durhamtown.com

How long have you been riding?

16 years

How did you get into Motocross/Freestyle?

I begged my Dad for years to get me a bike and he finally did in 1993 then I started racing in 1997. I raced for about 8 years then this freestyle thing just fell into my lap so I ran with it!

Do you have any superstitions or pre-event rituals?

Not really, I just try to have fun and stay positive about life and everything works out the way it should.

What can’t you live without on the road?

Friends!!

Other sports you play?

I HATE ball sports!! They’re a disgrace to the word sport! I snowboard, BMX and mountain bike.

Favorite thing about being a pro rider?

Getting paid to do what I love while at the same time making the kids and crowd happy!

Biggest accomplishment?

Having parents say that I change their kids life at a show.

Plans for the next few years?

Keep going on the same track I’m on, having a blast doing what I love!