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Ryan Sipes

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You might know me from Pro Moto X /Supercross I'm from Flaherty, KY Visit me online at

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Name:
Ryan Sipes

Hometown:
Flaherty, KY in the summer and Anaheim, CA in the winter

Occupation:
Professional Motocross/Supercross Racer

How long have you been riding pro?
7 years

What are some of the awards you’ve won in motocross?
2011 Indy Supercross Lites: 1st Place
2011 3rd Overall East Coast SX Lites
2009 7th in Supercross Lites West Region
2008 8th in Supercross Lites East Region; 6th in Motocross Lites
2007 19th Supercross Lites East Region; 25th in Motocross Lites
2006 35th in Supercross Lites West Region; 23rd in Motocross Lites
2005 8th in West Supercross Lites; 12th in the Motocross 125 class
2004 Loretta Lynn’s Amateur Champion 125 A/Pro Sport
2002 Loretta Lynn’s Amateur Champion 250 B Stock
3 AMA Supercross wins!!

What kind of bike do you ride?
Yamaha YZ250F

What do you drive?
2005 Chevy Silverado 2500 Duramax

What do you drink?
Water, moms sweet tea, and DNA Energy Drink!!

When did you start playing guitar?
About 10 years ago

What was your first guitar?
A red Jackson Dinky

What’s your Hardluck guitar?
White Coupe De Ville series Bossman

Who is your Guitar Hero?
I have two: Dave Mustaine and James Hetfield

What elements describe your approach to playing?
I am a metal head and I also like old outlaw country. I would say I’m more of a rhythm guitar player than a lead guy. I like to make the distortion super crunchy and rip it!

What is your favorite food and/or recipe?
Pizza is my all time favorite. You can’t go wrong with pizza and cold beer!

What quote best describes you or is a mantra for your life?
Hold it wide open and it will buff out!