While I was at Oakland Supercross I had a chance to interview some of the members of the 51 Fifty Energy Drink Supercross team. I have so much fun with everyone on the team they are all super nice guys! Preston Mull and Preston Tilford both got injured right before the season began but Scott Champion and Chris Plouffe have been doing great this season and getting better finishes each week.
SCOTT CHAMPION # 78

71: How did you first get started on a dirt bike?
78: My Dad bought me a PW50 when I was 4. That’s how I got started. He used to race.
71: What was your first pro ride and how did you get it?
78: It was in 2008 and I heard of a team that had a hurt rider so I called them. They told me to come out and they would watch me ride so I did that and they signed a contract with me the next day.
71: What is something people might be surprised to know about you?
78: They might be surprised to know that I didn’t really race that much growing up. I just kinda rode in the desert and had fun riding. That is something that the kids I’m racing against didn’t do, they were racing every weekend.
71: Do you have any tattoos?
78: Yes I have 2 tattoos on my arm. I got this one, it’s a guardian angel holding a cross. I also have one up here (pointing to the top of his arm) that me and my Dad and my Grandpa all got and it says “Born a Champion”.

71: Do you have any pets?
78: No I don’t have any pets, I’m allergic to dogs and cats. I wish I could.
CHRIS PLOUFFE # 98

71: How did you first get started on a dirt bike?
98: My Dad rode back in his day and got me my first bike when I turned 2 and ever since then I’ve been hooked.
71: What advice would you give kids like me that want to get where you are?
98: Keep practicing…..practice, practice, practice. That is the only way you are going to get better. Do some racing and keep going from there.
71: Do you have any pets?
98: I have 3 dogs. I have a little chihuahua named Tobie, I have a golden retriever named Zoie and another golden retriever named Rosie.
71: Do you have any tattoos?
98: No tattoos for me, I’m clean.
PRESTON MULL # 565

71: How did you first get started on a dirt bike?
565: I first got started on my 2nd birthday when my Uncle gave me a PW50.
. 71: Nice Uncle
. 565: I know right!
71: What advice would you give kids like me that want to get where you are?
565: If you want to get where I’m at you just gotta go for it. You gotta be willing to put in the work because at the end of the day it’s the hard work you put in and how hard you try when you are out there that gets you out front. Anyone can have the nicest stuff but if you don’t have the drive and the desire to do the best you possible can everytime you go out there….there is no point in being out there unless you want to better yourself.
71: What was your first pro ride and how did you get it?
565: I would say my first pro ride is this one, getting to ride for 51 Fifty. I lucked into it being from the hometown and having a good solid outdoor season and having good finishes all year.
71: Is there anything people would be surprised to know about you?
565: I don’t think so, I think everyone knows I’m a pretty weird person.
71: Do you have any pets?
565: I have Summer…can I see the dog real quick. This is Summer

71: What is your favorite sport other than Motocross?
565: There are other sports? Ha, Ha, Ha
71: Where you home schooled?
565: No I went to school all the way through High School.
71: What is your worst and most favorite track.
565: Worst track Highpoint. I don’t know why not a fan of Highpoint. Favorite track? Dude there are so many fun tracks, I like Hollister or just the local sand track by the river by my house…anything is fun. Any day at the track is a good day.
SOME OF THE 51 FIFTY GIRLS

– – – – – BEHIND THE SCENES – – – – –
Many people are involved to put together the 51 Fifty Energy Drink Supercross team…. I know my self and the rest of the guys on the team are very greatful for the support and efforts that everyone on the team puts in for us.
Joe Cordeiro (Team Manager)
Joe is always very helpful and supportive to the team and I. He has built a Supercross team from the ground up, in a very short amount of time, and has done a great job navigating the wants and needs of the entire team. We all appreciate your continued hard work for us!

Carlos Vieira (Team Owner)
Carlos main passion is giving back! He is a long time car racer that has always helped raise money for Childrens Hospital. In 2009 Carlos started a fundraising campaign called Race for Autism to help families living with Autism….throughout the season he donated all his race winnings and held several events to increase awareness and help raise money. Carlos founded 51 Fifty Energy Drinks and continues to give back in many ways…..51Fifty has sponsored many local people in motocross, boxing, music, cheer, BMX, fishing, boarding, and more. Thank you Carlos for all your help and support!

THANK YOU
CARLOS, JOE and the entire 51 FIFTY ENERGY DRINK team!
Buy 51 Fifty Energy Drinks….. and help support local athletes like me and a percentage of all sales goes to the Carlos Vieira Foundation which directly helps families living with Autism.
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