Name:Allen (A.J.) Sams
AAWF Class(es):50cc 4-6
Date of Birth:1/26/1
City, State:Youngstown, Ohio
"Nickname":A.J.

 

Have you raced in the US Open before? No. If so, what was it like? If no, what do you expect?It's gonna be big and fast!

 Is this your first time to Vegas?Yes it is.

 What are you doing to get ready for Las Vegas?Well I just got back from Loretta's and now we have been riding and practicing whenever we can.

 What is more exciting last day of school or racing in Las Vegas? They both make me smile big!

 What got you to the Amateur Arenacross World Finals?Good finishes and some luck I guess.

 What is favorite thing to do at the race? Hang out with my friends and play in the sand and dirt piles with my toy dirtbikes.

 What are you most looking forward to doing in Vegas?Going into the game rooms and riding some rides and watching the pros of course.

 Who is going to Las Vegas with you?My parents Allen Sr and Tina and Both sets of Grandparents, Papa Al, Papa Carl, Grandma Margie and Grandma Carol

 Did either of your parents or siblings race?Yes both my Dad and Mom wereMotocross champions, my dad made it to Loretta's a few times and my Mom raced before there were girl classes.

Do they give you advice?All the time, but before each race they always say... #1 Be Safe and #2 Have FUN

 Do you have a good luck charm?My yellow Lab Bogie, He comes to almost every race with me.

 How did you come up with your number on your bike?It was the number my dad used.

 What part of the Supercross track are you MOST looking forward to?I like all the whoops.

 What part of the Supercross track are you LEAST looking forward to?Any doubles!

What is your MOST memorable moment of the Arenacross season?Racing in front of my hometown crowd in Youngstown- It felt and sounded like the whole place was cheering me on, I could hear the crowd with my helmet on when I was racing. I loved it!

 What interests or hobbies do you have outside of motocross?Baseball, swimming, fishing, camping and trail riding in the woods.

 Who is your favorite rider?I will always be a big fan of Travis P and RC but my favorite active rider is Brock Sellards and Tyler Bowers.

 Which riders do you hope to see in Las Vegas? I would be excited to meet any or all of the racers, they all rock.

 Any additional comments or shout-outs? I would like to thank all the people who put a lot of time and money into making my dreams come true. First and fore most GOD for all the blessing in my life, My family - Dad , Mom, Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles and cousins for always being there to cheer me on. And also Elite Cycle , Biff's ProformanceEngines,One Stop Mart, Bulldog racing, Pointview Cycle, and Van and Cindy May for helping to get me to Vegas Baby!