
Blake Raskovich
Local Racer Earns Spot at Motocross National Championship from Loretta Lynn’s Ranch Hurricane Mills, Tenn.
Lakeville’s Blake Raskovich just made his dream come true. The 17-year-old dirt bike racer has qualified for the largest amateur motocross race in the world, the 30th Annual Red Bull AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch.
Raskovich took on over 20,000 hopefuls from across America to earn one of just 1,386 qualifying positions.
Raskovich, who attends Lakeville South, has been riding since he was 7 years old. With the help of sponsors such as Kohlnhofer Insurance, 4MX Graphics, Motorex Oils, Greig Racing and Sette Yamaha of Owatonna and of course, Mom and Dad who help pay his way to the races, Raskovich has had the opportunity to pursue his dreams.
He has won several dozen races in the last 10 years and competes nearly every weekend at Millville a pro national track in Millville, MN.
Raskovich will make the long journey to Tennessee along with his Mom, Beth and his Dad, Brian. The race runs August 1-6, 2011. The track is built on a section of Loretta Lynn’s Ranch and Campground in Hurricane Mills, Tenn. The course contains a variety of jumps, corners and other obstacles designed to test the skills and stamina of the racers.
Minnesota is making a great showing with fast racers and the following are also making the trek to Loretta’s. Congratulations to all: Joe Perron, Jessica Hadler, Zach Williams, Jacqueline Riess, Kurt Endres, Henry Miller and Alex Ingalls. For more information, please visit http://www.mxsports.com.