Rider’s Name: Jack Mattera

Rider’s class:A Vet

Rider’s #:426

Q:Are you superstitious about anything when it comes to racing?

 A: Nope

Q:What are your plans for the 2010 season?

 A:Try and finish each race

Q:Do you have any type of training in between races or seasons?

 A: I ride during the week

Q:What do you do to mentally and or physically prepare for the races?

 A: Workout, try to eat right, and focus on the race.

Q:Do you race any other series?

 A: ECEA

Q:Do you participate in any other sports?

 A: Wind surfing and Kite sailing

Q:How old were you when you began riding and how did you get started?

 A: I started riding in 1999, and my friends got me into riding.

Q:Since you started riding what was/is your favorite bike? Why?

 A: KTM. Because they work well, and are good bikes for hairscrambles.

Q:Do you get the chance to ride in between races? Where?

 A: Yes. Blue Dimond, English Town, and Tri-County

Q:Who is your all time favorite motorcycle racer?

 A: Ricky Carmichael

Q:What is your remedy for monkey butt?

 A: I dont remember

Q:How old are you now?

 A: 47

Q:Do you have any sponsors?

 A: Nope

Q:If you could give advice to a new or younger rider what would it be?

 A: Practice!

Q:What are you most proud of in the things you’ve accomplished?

 A: Just staying healthy and being able to race at 47 years old.

Q:What was your favorite subject in school?

 A: Im not really sure. Maybe gym.

Q:What is your most embarrassing moment?

 A: I passed out infront of a lot of people at a show.

Q:What would you say is the best thing you like about yourself? And the worst?

 A: The worst would have to be that I get mad to easily, and the best thing is that I like to have fun.

Q:What is your favorite food?

 A: Sushi

Q:What is your favorite vacation spot?

 A: Baha Mexico

Q:Do you have a talent most people don’t know about?

 A: Kite sailing and I play the guitar

Q:Who is your best friend and what makes them your best friend?

 A: Doug Dockary because he is always there when i need him.

Q:Country or Rock?

 A: Rock

Q:What is your favorite TV channel?

 A: Fuel

Q:Boxers or Briefs?

 A: Briefs

Q:Were you ever been picked on in school? If so, how did you handle it?

A: Yes. I just delt with it. "I let it roll off my shoulder."  

Q:What do you see for yourself when you think about the future?

A: To be happy and healthy with my family.