Name: Scott Waraniak

AMA District 14 Number: 936

Born: 15 February 1988

Hometown: West Bloomfield, Michigan

Sport: Motocross

First Started: 2003

Racing Highlights: My favorite race was my come from behind victory at Baja MX last year. I got a bad start in the first moto and made my way up to second, but then in the second moto I got a good start and lead every lap, giving me 2-1 moto scores for first overall.

Who has been the most influential person in your career? My Dad, my "Racing Grandfather" - Ricky Johnson, Seven Time MX and SX Champion, The Walesky Family.

School: I just graduated from Orchard Lake St. Mary’s and will be starting at the College for Creative Studies in the fall.

Vehicle: 2005 Chevy Z71 Colorado

Likes: Drawing, building jumps, hanging out, listening to music

Hates: When it rains too much, poor losers, and arrogant winners

Bands to know: Modest Mouse, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, The Shins, Neutral Milk Hotel, My Morning Jacket… man, there are way too many.

Favorite tv show: Futurama

Sponsors: Jones Soda, KTM, Troy Lee Designs, Kicker Audio, Spy Optics, FMF Racing, EVS Sports, Berik Boots, Motor City Steel, Big Sky Brands, Lime Lite Marketing, Tech-Care Suspension, Torco Race Fuels, Cauley Chevrolet and One Eighty Graphics.

Background: I love to go fast. Next to Jones Cream Soda, there's nothing better than the smell of 110 race gas in the morning. I’m always trying to get other kids to start racing, or at least riding. I live to ride. I don’t care if it’s on a track or just out play riding with friends, I just love to ride. To me racing is all about having fun, and if you’re just out there to have fun the results will come to you. Keep it fun for everyone, run with the little guy, he’s fast.