Name: Luke Burkhart
Nick Name: Buiga
Date of Birth: 9-Apr-84
Place of Birth: Masterton
Education: School Certificate ~ Maths, English & Science
Occupation: Left School, September 2000 to pursue Motocross Career
Hometown: Masterton
Height: 176 cm
Weight: 75 kg
Family Involvement: Brother, 18 rides & parents support racing
Hobbies: Skateboarding, Snowboarding, Cars, Music & Chicks
First Race: Martinborough Club Day ~ 4 1/2 years old
First Win: Won my first ever race
Favourite Circuit/Track: Taupo, Waipara (Christchurch)
Career Highlights: 1996 Australian Champion
3 x NZ Champion MX Nationals (Junior)
4th in first Senior Nationals
Team: Dave Anderson M/C, Yamaha NZ
Current Machine: 2001 YZ125
Helmet: AXO
Boots: AXO
Other Gear: AXO
First Wheels: 2 50
Other Sports/Interest: Hockey, Snowboarding, Skateboarding
Favourite Food/Drink: McDonalds McFlurry, Cheese & Black Pepper Pasta
Favourite Book: Transworld Skateboarding Magazine
Favourite Film: Birdhouse "The End", Skateboarding video
Person you Admire: Jeremy McGrath
Best advise you've been given: "Do your best, if you fail get over it" - From Dad when I was younger
Worst advise you've been given: Kane Wrights advice on lines, I ended up with my face in the dirt!
Ambition for this season: Win everything, prepare for overseas next year
The importance of personal goals: If you do not set any, then how do you know where you are going
2000 NZ Results: 4th National 125cc NZ Champs
1st National 125cc Queens Birthday Weekend, Tokoroa
1999 Major Results: 1st New Zealand Junior Champs ~ 15-16yrs 125cc
1st New Zealand Junior Supercross Champs ~ 125cc & 85cc |
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