2008 Motokazie Scholarship Winners

Chasing the Dream Award – Cody Slark

This scholarship is intended for Minnesota’s fastest and most dedicated rider. We want one racer to represent Motokazie and Minnesota to the best of his/her abilities by providing assistance with entry fees at amateur nationals. The award consists of:

·         $250 Entries paid for Amateur Nationals. To use at: Loretta Lynn’s, Ponca City, Branson, Mini-O’s, World Mini, GNC.

• $250 Factory level ride on Team Motokazie
• $110 admission to a Motokazie Race School

Cody Slark is the 2007/2008 winner. He has been riding for about 5 years, since he was 13 years old; and races in the 125C and 125Jr class. In the 2007 Motokazie Outdoor Motocross Series, Cody finished 3^rd in the 125C class; and he won the series title in the same class in the 2007-2008 Motokazie Indoor Motocross Series. He is a good mechanic and is working toward a goal of becoming a Pro rider. Motokazie is proud to support Cody and his dream.

Honorable Scholar – Brandon stewart

This scholarship is for the highly motivated rider in the classroom as well as on the track. The award is based on Sportsmanship on and off the track – not on winning races. The winner will exhibit giving, caring, determination and love of the sport. The honorable scholar combines assistance for future education of the racer, with financial backing for Motokazie race school and races. The award consists of:

• $250 Education assistance used toward your college fund, technical school, current classes for primary education (K-12), school trips, etc.
• $200 in U.S. Savings bonds.
• $250 Factory level ride on Team Motokazie for the 2007 season
• $110 admission to a Motokazie Race School

Brandon Stewart has been racing motocross for about 4 years. In 2007 he raced in the 125B class and the 16-24B class, where he finished 4^th and 1^st respectively. He is planning to attend Motorcycle Mechanics School in the fall of 2008. When he earns his degree he plans to open his own shop to offer racers affordable mechanical work. He stated in his application that “with the cost of tuition and tools for classes, I have a very hard time paying for college, let alone finding money to ride. I have my heart and soul set into motocross and I know I have what it takes to go somewhere in the sport. I know that obtaining a degree will help me realize my goals, and it will even help me help others.” Motokazie is happy to support Brandon in both his love for Motocross and his dream to earn a post-secondary degree.

Past Motokazie Scholarship Winners

2006/2007

Hitching Post Sportsman – Shane Rhode

Chasing the Dream – Ryan Orres

Honorable Scholar – John Liebl

Curt Braulick Memorial Award – Bo Schuette

2005/2006

Hitching Post Sportsman - Isaac Schreurs

Chasing the Dream - Cody Lackore

Honorable Scholar - Jessica Hansen

2004/2005

Hitching Post Sportsman Winner - Matt Foels

Chasing the Dream - Justin King

Honorable Scholar - Patrick Young

2003/2004

Chasing the Dream - Jacob Karg

Honorable Scholar - Taylor Kotewa

2002/2003

Chasing the Dream - Joey Mueller
Honorable Scholar - Wesley Mellgren

TEAM MOTOKAZIE HIGHEST POINTS EARNERS

Since 1997, Motokazie has witnessed many riders putting out their best effort in the sport of Motocross and Supercross. Team MK was started in 2002 and is our way of giving something back to the riders that come out and prove again and again that Motocross and Supercross takes dedication and hard work.

The Bronze level winner, Jake Chmielewski, earned a total of 754 points this season. Jake trophied in the Motocross Series class 85cc 9-12, 85cc 12-15 and Supermini; and in the Supercross Series classes: 85cc 12-15 and Open 80cc-105cc.

The Silver level winner, Cameron Ziegler, earned a total of 828 points this season. Cameron trophied in the Motocross Series classes 50cc Oil Injected 4-8, and in the Supercross Series classes 50cc Oil Injected and 50cc Chain.

The Gold level winner, Bo Schuette, earned a total of 970 points this season. Bo trophied in the Supercross Series classes: 85cc 12-15, Open 80cc-105cc and Mini Quad Mod.

Motokazie also awarded an Honorable Mention Award to Jeremy Tholen. Jeremy earned a total of 1,031 points this season for competing in the Motocross Series, Supercross Series and Pit Bike Nationals.