Gabriel Goncalves

Insane & Reckless
May 15
3 min read

Updated: May 16

INSANE & RECKLESS | TVR SPOTLIGHT 2025

Age: 18

Hometown: Toronto

Race Number: #47

Race Bike: 2024 kx250f ,2024 kx450f

Race Class: Planning to race MxD or Beginner depending how season starts as it will be my first time racing TVR but if I improve a lot, I will be racing MxC

How long have you been racing and what got you started?

I tried my first race a year and a half almost after a month of riding didn’t do the best but I tried but I got upgraded bikes later on I improved a lot more and took training and I also took a camp and what got my started is that my dad quit riding 16 years back and would like to start the family moto back up again.

What's your goals for the 2025 season?

Push myself to the limits as it will be my first time riding most of these tracks I have planned out for the 2025 year

What's your biggest achievement with racing so far?

Just improving every time I hop on the back of the bars. I look for different options and opportunities when I see them and when I create a thing I want to achieve I come with a plan and try to complete it.

What strengths do you believe that you have make you a great athlete?

My practice endurance is much stronger compared to most riders depending on the track and track conditions

What do you do to stay healthy and avoid injuries?

To avoid injuries I make sure my gear properly used and fastened and check for any bike damage that would be possible for me to get hurt. What I try to stay healthier is try to get a gym workout at my school once a week and have good meals prepared for dinner and good snacks to eat on the way such as a banana.

Is there a coach, athlete or anyone you look up to as a role model and why?

My trainer Kevin Sullivan as he provided me the basic technique and especially confidence to do things I would be able to do today

Do you have a pre-gate drop routine and if so what it is?

Always bring water and an umbrella once it sunny and a close family member. Never lost a hole shot on one of my classes and I’ve got close to one on my other ones as well.

What advice would you give to someone starting in motocross racing?

If your going to take racing seriously, get to know people and have good equipment and a safe bike to ride on

What do you think is the most challenging aspect of motocross racing?

Most challenging part for me is the riders that your racing with because they are the competitors that won’t stop for you and won’t let you pass unless you work for the results your looking for.

What's your favorite TVR Track?

Gopher Dunes, Sand

What's your favorite thing about TVR or a Favorite memory?

Never been able to have a chance to ride at TVR but have a few friends that are in it. Heard nothing but awesome things about the club and is the reason why I’m going to start my amateur race career here.

Thanks for letting us get to know you Gabriel! Do you have anyone you would like to thank?

I am going to thank my dad as he’s the one that’s helping me make this happen as he is going to be my pit mechanic for these next races. Would like to thank everyone as well in the club for making opportunities for new future members like me and sponsors behind my back helping me provide what I need to start.