Steve Ropp

INSANE & RECKLESS | TVR SPOTLIGHT 2024

Age: 36

Hometown: Walton

Race Class: Vet B & Vet Open

Race Number: #77

Race Bike: YZ 250F

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

Buddies convinced me to do a hand full of races in high school days then I took a 15 year break and now my son got me back into it. So about 4-5 years racing

What's your goals for the 2024 season?

To finish off the season healthy and no incidents

What's your favorite TVR Track?

Eaglesnest right now because its new to me

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

Favorite memory would have to be the day I got my first set of wins (Vet C) along with my son

s first set of in MX D at Swiona

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

Most difficult part for me is remembering to squeeze the bike with my legs rather than trying to hang on so tight with my arms.

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

It isnt all about speed, focus on the basics and stay on two wheels then you will be fast

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

Hunting

Who's your favorite Rider and why?

Eli Tomac- I enjoyed watching him "Beast Mode" going from back of the pack to first, and he rides Yamaha LOL

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

Jumping off a gravel pit hill, and waking up at the bottom with a broken collar bone and driving my bike back home

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

I'd like to thank my wife Sara for letting me do this with my son Brayden, Walton Raceway and all the TVR Track buddies that make the weekends a good time!

Steve Ropp | Insane & Reckless | TVR Spotlight