Background on........
Name: Marissa Markelon
Age: 19
Bike: 2011 YZ 250F
Racing Classes: WMX Pro, Collegeboy and A classes
Racing Background:
I started riding a PW 50 at the young age of 3. I raced my first race when I was only 4 at a local track near my house. After a few races, it was clear that I had natural talent as well as a lot of love for the sport. With the support from my family and coaching from my dad, I continued to push myself further in the sport of motocross earning many wins and regional championships.
Career Highlights:
In my beginning years at Loretta Lynn’s, I had consistently finished in the top 10. In 2010 I finished 3rd overall at Loretta’s. This past season was my first year competing in the entire 8 round WMX series. I finished 6th overall, staying inside the top 10 in a majority of the rounds. My best finish was at Southwick in moto 1, finishing in 3rd place. To make the season even better, I was voted rookie of the year in the AMA WMX series.
2012 Schedule:
In the upcoming 2012 racing season, I will be competing in all of the Women’s Pro Nationals, competing in numerous events in the north east, such as the New England Regional Championships, the Kawasaki Race of Champions, and the New York state championships.
Goals for the Future:
Recently graduating from Ansonia High School, I will now be able to focus 100% on my racing. My goals are to finish consistently in the top three in the WMX series and eventually pick up a championship within the next few years. I will also be defending my titles at the Kawasaki Race of Champions, the New England regional championships and the New York state championships.
Current Sponsors:
Rock River Powersports, Spazztic Race Company, Yamaha, Doug Henry, Factory Connection, FMF, Fox Racing, Scott Goggles, Roost MX, Tag Metals, Yamalube, Monster Energy, Asterisk, K&N, GYTR, XTrig, Lift Masters, Powermadd, Millennium Technologies, Milford Riders Club, Chug’s Motors, Mom & Dad and all her friends and family.
Date Event Class Result
May 21, 2011
WMX Round 1:
Hangtown
WMX First Moto: 12th
Second Moto: 12th
Overall: 11th
May 28, 2011
WMX Round 2:
Freestone WMX
First Moto: 5th
Second Moto: 8th
Overall: 6th
June 25, 2011
WMX Round 3:
Thunder Valley WMX
First Moto: 12th
Second Moto: 8th
Overall: 9th
July 2, 2011
WMX Round 4:
Red Bud WMX
First Moto: 9th
Second Moto: 5th
Overall: 7th
July 16, 2011
WMX Round 5:
Millville WMX
First Moto: 8th
Second Moto: 6th
Overall: 7th
August 27, 2011
WMX Round 6:
Southwick WMX
First Moto: 3rd
Second Moto: 18th
Overall: 11th
Sept 3, 2011
WMX Round 7:
Steel City WMX
First Moto: 11th
Second Moto: 11th
Overall: 11th
Sept 10, 2011
WMX Round 8:
Pala WMX First Moto: 12th
Second Moto: 11th
Overall: 9th
Results:6th overall
What I can offer potential sponsors:
I believe that I would be a good representative because I am a very hard working and dedicated individual on and off the track. Regardless of my results at the races, I always have a positive attitude and will represent your product in a positive way. With your help I believe that I will exceed my racing goals as well as your expectations of how truly dedicated I am to winning races and continuing to be the best pro that I know how to be. I look forward to working with you this upcoming season along with many to come!
Thank you for your time and support,
Marissa Markelon
References:
Doug Henry
Christina Denney