Rhett Butler Interview - 2005

Rhett Butler- Ten Quick Facts Birth Date: 2/8/1988 Weight: 150 lbs Hometown: Grain Valley, MO ATV: TRX 450R and TRX 400EX Occupation: School and helping at my dad's construction business 1st ATC/ATV: Suzuki LT 80 Years Racing: 3 years Favorite Food: Mexican Favorite Drink: Gatorade

Racing Career Highlights:
Finishing 2nd in the 4 Stroke A Class in 2004. Winning the open A class in the Missouri Harescramble Series in 03. Bryan Baker, Mike Carter, and myself also finished 5th overall in the 12 Hours of ATV America race this year in the Pro class.

Future Goals:
To place in the top 10 Overall in the GNCC series and win the Overall Championship in the Missouri Harescramble Series

Favorite Racer & Why:
William Yokley because he is always in a good mood and he is always smiling.

What type of physical training do you do?
During the season, I run on the treadmill and work for my dad. I also try to ride 3 days a week all year long.

Do you race in a Local Series? If so, tells us about it?
Yes, I race in the Missouri Harescramble series. It is one of the most competitive and fun state series.

How often do you Practice & Where?
I try to practice about 3 days a week at my house, and sometimes I ride at a local motorcycle track a few miles away.

Do you practice with anyone?
Last year I practiced all year with Bryan Baker, and I would like to thank him for helping me. This year, I mostly practiced by myself.

Why do you race in the GNCC Series?
We went to Texas because we thought it would be fun, and I did better than we expected, so we just kept going.

What are some of your highlights from this season?
Finishing the season in 2nd Place in the 4 Stroke A Class and finishing 12th Overall at Florida and 15th Overall in Indiana.

Which race this season would you like to forget?
Millfield, OH because the race started out bad then kept going down hill. I was lapped 2 or 3 times by my own class before it was over.

What were your favorite races this year & why?
Texas and Loretta's because they were rocky and hilly, but I also like Powerline Park because it was fun.

What were your worst races this year & why?
Raush Creek, The Penton, and The Mountaineer were my worst races. I just felt like I wasn't able to ride the way I can.

What was the most important thing you learned this year?
It is just as important to have yourself mentally ready for the race as being physically ready.

Are there any locations you wish were added or removed from the GNCC Series?
I am happy the Florida Race was moved, hopefully it will not be as swampy, and of course, I would like more races close to Missouri.

Any other changes you would like to see in the GNCC Series?
I think it is a good series, but I would like to see it get more public recognition.

Which class do you plan on racing in 2005?
We are not sure yet, but I would rather race for good Overall finishes rather than class wins.

What are your winter plans?
I plan on getting my 4-wheelers ready and getting in shape for Texas.

Are you excited about heading back to Texas next year?
Yes, I always love the first race of the season.

Do you expect more factory involvement next season?
I hope so, and I think we deserve it.

How many people do you have in your pit crew & names?
Normally 6 People, myself, Mike & Kathy Butler (dad and mom), My brother Austin, and Bryan and Autumn Baker.

Would you consider racing some GNC races if they weren’t the same weekend most of the year?
Not really, I do not like to ride motocross much, but I would like to watch.

Sponsors:
My dad and mom are my biggest and only sponsors this year. But, Moose, Sidewinder, and Scott have already decided to help me next year.