
Doug Henke Interview - 2005
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Doug Henke - Ten Quick Facts |
| Birth Date: |
7/12/1970 |
| Weight: |
170 lbs |
| Hometown: |
Parkersburg, WV |
| Occupation: |
Chemical Operator for Chevron-Phillips |
| 1st ATC/ATV: |
Honda ATC 70 |
| Years Racing: |
6 years off & on |
| Favorite Food: |
Manicotti |
| Favorite Drink: |
Gatorade, X-Factor |
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Racing
Career Highlights: Having
the opportunity to ride with Kawasaki Team Green
Future Goals:
Try to push myself to become a faster and a more confident
racer.
Favorite Racer & Why:
Chad Duvall because he's from my hometown.
What type of physical training do
you do?
Ride whenever possible.
Do you race in a Local Series? If
so, tells us about it?
District 11, when I have a brake from work and the GNCC
series.
How often do you Practice &
Where?
1 to 2 times per week I ride usually around on our own property.
Why do you race in the GNCC Series?
Very competitive classes and more classes to choose from.
What are some of your highlights
from this season?
Winning the Utility Unlimited Championship in 2004 and finishing
2nd Overall in Florida.
Which race this season would you
like to forget?
Petersburg, VA because I lost the front wheel on last lap
while leading class.
What was the most important thing
you learned this year?
The bigger the bike, the bigger the bruise
Are there any locations you wish
were added or removed from the GNCC Series?
Remove Texas because it is too far away.
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Any other changes you would like
to see in the GNCC Series?
Better rotation of the classes in the A.M.
What are your winter plans?
Hit the gym and come back stronger for next season.
How many people do you have in your
pit crew & names?
Four People, Wife-Betsi, 2 children-Brent and John, Brother
David
Would you consider racing some GNC
races if they weren’t the same weekend most of the
year?
No
Sponsors:
Team Green Kawasaki, Moose, Alpine Star, M2R Helmets, Scott
Goggles, Elka Suspension, ITP Tires, IMS/Roil, HMF Exhaust,
Maxima oils, Team Industries, Tireballs, Shock Pros, Axe
Racing..