Always in the zone, yet always smiling. Austin rides for the Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki KX250 team and has an aura of confidence.

AUSTIN FORKNER BIO

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Hometown: Richards, Missouri
Current Residence: Richards, Missouri
Birthdate: September 2, 1998
Team: Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki
Manufacturer: Kawasaki
Team Manager: Mitch Payton
Mechanic: Oliver Stone
Turned Pro: 2016

SOCIAL HANDLES
Instagram: @austinforkner
Twitter. @austinforkner

RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Was the 2015 Monster Energy Cup Amateur All Stars Champion.
• 2012 & 2013 Monster Energy Cup Supermini Champion.
• 1 career AMSOIL Arenacross win.
• Clicnhed 2016 AMA Pro Motocross Rookie of the Year
• 2015 AMA Horizon Award Winner.
• 6-time AMA Amateur National Motocross Champion.

RIDER PROFILE:

• Mentored by five-time Monster Energy Supercross Champion Ricky Carmichael.
• Considers fellow racer Trey Canard to be his idol.
• Considered to be one of the most promising young talents in the world.
• Races for the most successful team in the history of the sport.
• Nicknamed “Farm Boy”.

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AMA SUPERCROSS RESULTS

AMA MOTOCROSS RESULTS

Austin Forkner is never shy to show his opponents what he’s made of. Thats what out him on the map. He’s won multiple races this season, but fell short of the championship due to injury.