Tony

Tony Deal used to race motocross! Read his interview and see some action shots below!

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Did you go to college? Yes. 4 years while racing and working 50+ hours a week at a tool and die shop. I worked at this shop from the age of 17 till I was 32.

Do you race? I do not race anymore. I have a family to be with and racing involves massive amounts of time and dedication. I could not leave my family for that amount of time.

Do you go to parades? Nope. Never have.

Do you make money? Yes, Good money but not in Motocross. I make money in Real estate. As for motocross, When I had an amateur sponsorship from Team Suzuki It was costing me an average of 1200 a month just to race. I was paying to race. Everyone except for the big boys pay to race.

Do you have any trophies? Yes, I have a select few trophies that mean something to me. The top 5's and stuff like that mean little. My milestones in life mean so much more to me and the memories. Best memory? No trophy. Was being Invited to the Tony Dificino Suzuki school of motocross. Spending the week teaching people how to ride for a week and become a better racer was loads of fun. Then getting to learn from the best for free! That was amazing.

Do you have to turn on the motorcycle? Yes! There are very specific techniques that are needed. Many different ways to go around the track, each track and every turn has a different way that is the fastest and best way around the corner or obstacle.

Do you go to work? I now work full time with my business partner in Real Estate. I like numbers and math so Real Estate is a great way to be successful in life.

Do you have to read? Yes. For Sure! You have to read every day. I will actually get a bit personal here. I suffer from a little bit of ADHD and dyslexia. reading has always been a very big challenge to me. But what I have found to do is find what I love and focus on learning about what I love and enjoy. That is the best way I can learn. I do a lot of books on tape and audible. That is were I get a lot of my information.

Do you like it? I love motocross. I still have a dirtbike to this day. I have an RMZ-250 and my son that is 8 has a YZ-110. I don't race anymore as I'm way past that good age to be fast. (37 now)

Are you good? I was good enough to get free stuff but never fast enough to get paid.