JUNE 22, 2007
This weekend’s Factory Rider for a Day, Kyle Murphy, is probably more known for his results in snocross than motocross. The Saskatchewan kid had a relatively late start in MX, but it wasn’t long before he was leading the pack in the flat lands. Murphy scored points in the MX2 West last year and earned himself national #91, which he will run on his Suzuki RM-Z250 this year. After breaking his foot four weeks ago, Murphy was forced to sit out Morden, but he will be on the line this weekend in Regina, representing his province, his sponsors, and the Ignition Racing/ Racer X Canada Factory Rider program. Read below to find out more about one of Saskatchewan’s finest.
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Kyle Murphy |
KYLE MURPHY
BIRTH DATE: May 27, 1986
BIRTH PLACE: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
HOMETOWN: Coleville, Saskatchewan
SPONSORS: Bill's Trucking, Battleford Supercycle, OTSFF Suzuki, FXR, Pro Action, Hindle
Age started riding: 13
Describe your first race: A provincial race in Swift current. I raced the 80cc B and won motos and got up to fourth in the 80cc A. I was hooked after that so I nagged my parents to take me to the rest of the races that year.
Favourite food: Chicken, rice and veggies.
What do you eat/ drink on race day: Three to four liters of water, Vespa, oatmeal with protein powder in it, unsalted mixed nuts, protein bar, fruit (watermelon, bannas, apples).
Favourite track: Nationals—Morden. Saskatchewan Provincials—Regina.
Best road trip story: 2005 Canadian Pro Nationals. Codie Rouse, Brodie Chelsburg and I loaded up my trailer right full and headed out. The nationals this year, it rained the whole trip; it was a mud fest but it was so fun. I got to see and ride new tracks and meet new people on the way.
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Murphy was forced to watch from the sidelines in Morden. |
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photo: James Lissimore |
Who/ What inspires you: Blair Morgan. His drive for the sport and his attitude.
Four CDs you own: Chevelle - Vena Sera, My Chemical Romance - The Black Parade, Rise Against - The sufferer & The witness, AFI - December underground.
Best race you've ever watched: Don’t really no.
Who are your picks for the Canadian national titles: MX1 Blair Morgan and MX2 West, Kyle Beaton
Your best skill on a motorcycle: Whoops and corners.
Best place on earth: The motocross track.
Worst place on earth: Laid up in your bedroom from an injury
Goals for 2007: Stay healthy and beat results from last year.
Who's in your regular crew: My parents, Eunice, Bill Murphy, Rhonda, Darren, Connor, and Kenna Tate.
Be sure to stop by the Factory Rider for a Day Funmover in Regina and say hello to Murphy, as well as Josh Penner who will pit with us again, grab yourself a limited edition Penner and Murphy sticker, talk Trailer Park Boys with Brett Dailey, and enjoy the races!
