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RYDER DIFRANCESCO
Ryder DiFrancesco is simply living the dream. The racer from California has all the looks of a so cal star. The long hair, the bright smile, the blockbuster sponsors, the celebrity hook ups and of course the wicked fast speed on a dirtbike. If you happen to follow Ryder on instagram
(ryderdifrancesco199) you will know what I’m talking about. You will see pictures of him hanging with superstars like UFC fighter Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone and newly crowned champion Miesha Tate. He also went viral when he posted a video of him cranking out a massive wheelie on a 110. His social media presence is impressive for such a young kid
and his stardom all began when he started making waves on the amateur scene when he was just FIVE years old. He dominated the PW50 class at Loretta Lynns grabbing back-to-back titles in 2011 and 2012. That elevated him to stardom we see today and people could not wait to see him climb the ranks, as he got older. In his first trip to Loretta Lynns on a 65 last year he grabbed a title in the 7-9 division. Fast forward to 2016 and he is one of the more prominent riders in the 65 classes. The now eleven year old is a part of the Team Green Kawasaki team and has Jimmy John’s as his title sponsor. Being involved with such prestigious teams and sponsors brings a lot of attention and expectations. So in an effort to make sure he fulfills those expectations and continues to dominate, he made the move across the country to train at Millsaps Training Facility. The move shows that Ryder means business and is not afraid to go all in to dominate here in 2016.
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