Out of the Blue | Erika Somers | Brought to You by Schrader’s
Name: Erika Somers
Date of Birth: May 4th, 2015
Hometown: Little Britain, Ontario
Grade: 5
Race Number: 285
Bike: Husky 65
Race Club: AMO
Classes: Girls (9-16), 65 (7-9) and 65 GP
Who/what inspired you to get onto a dirt bike and how long have you been racing/riding?
Both my parents raced so the first time I was on a PW was at 2 years old.
When not on a dirt bike how do you keep yourself busy? Are you involved in any other sports or extracurricular activities?
I like to play with my friends, watch Supercross, and ride around on my Orion.
As a racer, are there any obstacles you feel a female racer has to deal with that maybe a male racer does not?
Most boys call you slow and that girls can’t ride. Also not seeing any girls with big teams in the Triple Crown Series.
From your first ride to where you are now what is something you never thought you would be able to overcome but have?
Getting top 10 and a holeshot in 65 (7-9) class.
Who is your all-time favourite rider and why?
Brandy McLarty because she’s faster than most boys and is very nice to me.
What is your favourite track and why?
Auburn Hills because I feel most comfortable and fast there.
What event do you look forward to most every year? What’s one you don’t ever want to miss?
Monster Mash at Baja Acres. It’s a fun Halloween event to end the year.
Who has been your biggest inspiration/hero on and off the track?
Lindsey Bradley, she’s like my big sister.
What are your plans for this upcoming season? Any specific events you’re looking forward to?
I move up to the 65 (10-11) class next year and I’m hoping to get a top 10 finish. I’m excited to go back down to Route 62 this winter so we don’t have to stop riding.
What are your biggest accomplishments to date?
Girls (4-8) champ in 2022 and 2023, 18th overall in 65 (7-9) 2024. And of course, getting my first holeshot in the boys class at Gopher Dunes last weekend.
What is the biggest lesson that racing has taught you so far?
It’s mostly about sportsmanship and not giving up.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Doing my first Pro Women’s race.
Are there any females out there who you feel have paved the way for other girls to be successful in motocross or off road?
Raycin Kyler that won a 65 class at Loretta’s this year.
What kind of track/dirt/terrain do you feel you excel at most and why?
The more ruts the better because I’m really good at them.
If you ever have children will you give them the option to race as well?
Yes, they’ll get to keep the tradition going.
If you could give 1 piece of advice to a female of any age who wants to start riding what would it be?
Follow your dreams, never give up and girls rule!
What was your first fear when you started riding and how did you overcome?
Never finishing top 10 in the boys class but I practiced a lot and did it.
What was your first race number and how did you choose it?
258 and my parents chose it for me because it’s my dad’s and mom’s numbers subtracted.
Do you see yourself ever competing in the Canadian WMX Triple Crown series? Or have you competed in the WMX Triple Crown Series? What are your thoughts on the series?
Yes absolutely, that is my dream. I just wish more of the big teams had girl racers under their tents.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Be a pro lady trainer like Lindsey.
Who would you like to thank?
My mom, dad, grandpa. Lindsey Bradley, Troy Lee designs, Somers racing, full factory, SSR, St Onge, Ride Industries, Motovate, the Yandt’s and lighting yellow hair racing
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