10 Questions with Featured General, Ryan Villopoto
MA: What was the hardest part in making the jump to the 450 class?
RV: I think the hardest part of moving up to the 450 is not really knowing where you’re at. You come in doing all the things you have done on a 250 and just don't know if it's going to be enough.
MA: What are you expectations/goals for the outdoor season?
RV: Obviously to be on the box, but I think I really have what it takes to run up front.
MA: Do you prefer SX or MX and why?
RV: Honestly, I would have to say that I don't really have a favorite. I like things about both. But I do like the fact that you have to actually train in order to be good at outdoors.
MA: What is your favorite flavor of Monster?
RV: I am going to have to say the original green
MA: What is your favorite hobby away from racing?
RV: Well, BMX and golf are my latest favorites. I have all the good stuff but I am still trying to step up my skill, ha ha.
MA: What is your favorite race and why?
RV: Probably the Budds Creek race when I blew Alessi off the track
MA: What goes through your mind on the starting line?
RV: Not a lot to be honest. I just sit there and wait for the gate to drop and hope to get to the first turn first.
MA: If you could give an amateur racer one piece of advice what would it be?
RV: Stay in school and don't let racing become your entire life.
MA: What is your favorite kind of food?
RV: Um, probably my uncles steak sandwiches.
MA: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
RV: I see myself in Idaho or Montana or something like that on a huge piece of property hanging out with my family and doing the things I haven't been able to do while racing.