Sophia Skilling

INSANE & RECKLESS | TVR SPOTLIGHT 2024

Age: 13

Hometown: Arthur, ON

Race Class: Ladies Open

Race Number: #916

Race Bike: Yamaha 125 2024 50th anniversary

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

I started racing last year with AMO and now I race tvr this year. I grew up around dirt bikes, four wheelers, and snowmobiles. I spent a couple years at the track with friends and decided I would like to try racing.

What's your goals for the 2024 season?

Since I got injured at Swiona, my main goal will be recovering and comfortably riding again.

What's your favorite TVR Track?

It’s definitely a tie between Gopher Dunes main track and Swiona.

What's your favorite thing about the TVR Series or a favorite memory from a TVR Race?

My favorite thing about the TVR series is the people, everyone at TVR is so very kind to one another.

In your option what's the most difficult part of this sport?

Attempting to do something you know will hurt you if you make a tiny error.

What is something you have learned from riding and racing motocross?

I have learned that not winning a race is okay, because when you don’t get the results you want, it pushes you to work harder.

What other sports or activities do you do when your not at the track?

When I am not at the track I still love to go make trails with my bike and ride, but I also love to play volleyball.

Who's your favorite Rider and why?

My favourite rider by far is Eli Tomac. He is an amazing rider with great skill and I love how he went from Kawasaki to Yamaha just like me.

What the most Insane & Reckless thing you have ever done?

The most insane and reckless thing I have ever done is fracturing my thumb, spraining my middle and pinky finger, breaking my ring finger and having a pin put in it but still messing around on pit bikes without my cast on.

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

Sure is! I would like to thank my Mom, Nana and Dad, for everything they do to get me to all of my races, McKee Sport and Garden, OGs, shellbourne fuels, Mika Metals, Funnel Web Filters, the 15 Practice Track, Crete Bros, Davidson Custom Brokers Limited and go fast MX Training.idson Custom Brokers Limited and go fast MX Training.

Sophia Skilling | Insane & Reckless | TVR Spotlight