5 minutes with Kody Copenhaver

      The quite young gun Kody Copenhaver of Surprise, AZ proved to be one of the fastest up-in-comers on tour in 2014. Kody claimed the Pro-Am Ski Lights National Tour title, and had several podium finishes in Pro Ski GP where he finished 4th on the tour. Prorider decided to take 5 minutes with Kody Copenhaver to find out what makes this young buck tick! MAC_0414PR: How long have you been racing? KC: This is my 9th year racing.PR: Who has been your biggest influence in your race career? KC: My dad and I watched Chris Macclugage and Kevin Reiterer race when I was little.PR: If you were not racing what other sport would you be involved in now? KC: Mainly motocross, also I do mountain biking and wake surfing.PR: Do you compete in those disciplines? KC: Motocross yes.

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      PR: What is your biggest accomplishment so far? KC: Beating some top pros, was the 2013 west national champ in pro ski gp.

      PR: What are your plans / goals for the near future? KC: Have a fun off season, race some motocross and see which of next year’s races I'm going to do.PR: What advice would you give someone new coming into the sport? KC: It's really committing to the sport, so ride as much as possible and a lot of training but mainly have fun because if you’re not you won't get good results.PR: If money was object what would you like to be doing right now? KC: If money was no object I would love to be doing motocross.PR: Is there anyone you would like to thank and / or acknowledge? KC: I want to thank my Dad, bullet racing, ultimate watercraft, Villon clothing, Optimum Racing, Hot Products, Skat Trak, Oakley, Ryno power, Jettrim and Macc racing.

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