Features 23 Oct 2012

Scott Columb UNPLUGGED!

We ask Raceline Pirelli Suzuki's latest Kiwi recruit the tough questions about career and life.

Raceline Pirelli Suzuki’s Scott Columb has been a fresh new addition to Australian motocross and supercross in 2012, piloting his RM-Z250 to a series of promising performances throughout the season. Now, see what makes him tick, exclusive to MotoOnline.com.au.

Scott Columb on the gas during the Monster Energy MX Nationals earlier this season. Image: Simon Makker/Makkreative.com.

My Way

Greatest moment of your career?
Pulling the holeshot, MX3/MX2 at the MX of Nations 2009, in France. Finished 12 or 13th.

Toughest race ever?
Leirop 2008 – deep sand.

Long-term goal?
Try and take over the world.

Favourite track?
Titri Park, Dunedin.

If you weren’t a racer, you would be?
Downhill MTBer.

Arch-rival?
That’s a tough one – there’s been a few.

Greatest inspiration?
Trent Reznor.

Superstitions?
None really, nothing comes to mind.

Training methods?
Swim, ride, gym, yoga, MTB, and have fun with it.

Goal for 2012?
To find a contract, been out of the game for two years. To win, grip it and rip it.

Off The Wall

Best all-time moto DVD/video?
On Any Sunday, Danny ‘Magoo’ Chandler.

Non-bike related hobbies?
Jet ski, snow board, MTB and downhill. I’m home of the adventure capital of the world in Queenstown, always things to do there!

Do you read your pit board?
Very rarely, normally just need to pass and go forward.

What do you drive?
My brother’s Toyota Granva. Thanks big bro.

Favourite magazine?
Vice, Rolling Stone.

What’s on the iPod?
Nine Inch Nails. A variety from rock, c and w, hip hop… just not pop!

Best thing about the MX Nationals?
The good weather, girls and Perth!

Other sports you like?
Synchronized swimming, the Olympics are amazing, love all sports apart from cricket.

Who will win AMA SX 2013?
I back your man Reedy. I want him to win.

Tell us something we don’t know about you?
When I don’t race I am a tour guide for offroad.co.nz. Two or four wheels or history tours in a 4WD truck.

One or the Other

Traditional motos or mixed formats?
I’m old, traditional.

Josh Coppins or Ben Townley?
Lizard or Bent… both are my boys.

Monster, Red Bull, Rockstar?
Nippy’s Ice Chocolate. Red Bull.

PC or Mac?
Mac.

McDonalds or KFC?
KFC.

Europe or USA?
Raced in Europe, haven’t in USA, so Europe – amazing experiences.

Two-stroke or four-stroke?
Two-stroke. Love that smell.

MX Nationals or Supercross?
Supercross.

Print or Digital (iPad) magazines?
Print magazines.

Blonde or brunette?
Brunette. Not fussy though!

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