Name: Jeff Waraniak

Nickname: Tugboat

Born: July 21, 1991

Hometown: West Bloomfield, Michigan

School: Junior at Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Preparatory High School

Sports: Motocross, Lacrosse.

Other Talent: Drumming

Favorite Jones Flavor: Cream Soda

Favorite racing memory: My first race in 2002, when I was riding 60’s. After getting the holeshot I went down in the first corner, and started dead last, and came back to finish in the top 5.

Most influential people in your career: My Mom, Dad, and brother

Likes: Hockey, snowboarding, Ranch Dressing-the Condiment of Champions, chillin’ and jammin’ with friends

Hates: Lack of Sleep, getting out of rhythm (both on the track and on the drums)

Bands everyone should know: The Decemberists, Built to Spill, Of Montreal, Sufjan Stevens, Modest Mouse (old and new)

Sponsors: Troy Lee Designs, Spy Optics

Background: My brother, Scott Waraniak (Jones Emerging Athlete), helps me and trains with me for the motocross season. We ride, race, and train together every chance we can get. He pushes me to go faster and be a better rider. We are a team when it comes to motocross. Playing the drums allows me to satisfy my musical appetite. It's fun to listen to your favorite music, but to play it is even better. I love to create my own music, I love creating something all my own. To me, there's nothing better than a freshly groomed motocross track, with a side of a crazy drum solo. Hang with the little guy, he plays a mean rhythm.