10 EXPERT — CONROE, TEXAS — GT/SE ACTION SPORTS

Nickname: Vicious Vaughn and Vaughnster the Monster

Describe your riding style: Git-r-dun

What parts of riding come naturally and what do you have to work on? Gates and speed come naturally and I have to work on jumps.

What are you most proud of so far in your career? A lot!

Who do you usually ride with? Is there a typical crew of friends? Tyler Petty, Reid Campbell, Kyle Bennett and several others at my home track, Armadillo BMX!

What do you do when you’re not riding? Pass the football and baseball, play my PSP and PS2, ride my dirt bike, and hang out with friends!

Do you ride anything besides the track? Yes, I ride the trails and on the streets by my house.

How do you usually train? I ride at my local track and do sprints with my dad when the track isn’t open.

Who are some people you look up to? Kyle Bennett, Denzel Stein, Maris Strombergs, and my dad!

Who is your toughest competition? Keagan Bryson and I bash regularly. Richie Dey is another incredible talent out of Florida. Also, Carr, Bergonia, Rittenhouse. Any of the top National riders are tough.

Most interesting place you have ever been: Washington D.C.

What was your worst race moment and how did you come back from it? When I crashed on Saturday during practice at a National in Oklahoma and knocked myself out. I didn’t race that day, but I ended up racing on Sunday and I won my races!

Advice to Rookies: Pedal!

What do you eat before a race? Oatmeal & beef jerky!

What are your goals in BMX? Win!

Thanks? My dad, mom and my sister Tay Tay. Carlos and Mady Perez for a great 2009 season!

FAVORITE:

Track - South Park

Pro - Kyle Bennett

Music - Rock N Roll

Food - Sausage

Drink - Lemonade

School Subject - Math

Movie - Transformers 2

Piece of Clothing - Shoes!

TV Show - Johnny Test

Racing Memory - Too many to pick just one!