Features 9 Jun 2011

Luke Arbon UNPLUGGED!

Learn things you never knew about GYTR Rockstar Yamaha rider Luke Arbon with MotoOnline.com.au.

Ever wanted to know more about your favourite rider behind the helmet? With MotoOnline.com.au, now you can! This week we meet GYTR Rockstar Yamaha’s Under 19s pilot Luke Arbon.

Luke Arbon has been shining in 2011 since joining GYTR Rockstar Energy Yamaha.

Luke Arbon has been shining in 2011 since joining GYTR Rockstar Energy Yamaha.

MY WAY
Greatest moment of your career?

Winning two Junior Aussie titles in my last year of juniors

Toughest race ever?

2009 Perth Round of MX nationals. I crashed and hurt my back and raced the last two races in a lot of pain but still managed fifth

Long-term goal?

To be the best and end up racing overseas

Favourite track?

Barrabool, Victoria

If you weren’t a racer, you would be?

A refrigeration mechanic working for the old man

Arch rival?

Myself

Greatest inspiration?

Knowing I have the best job out there

Superstitions?

Don’t really have any!

OFF THE WALL
Can a 350 win Open titles against 450s?

Yeah with the right person on there, for sure

Best all-time moto DVD/video?

The Great Outdoor dvds are sick

Do you read your pit board?

Most of the time haha!

What’s your everyday ride?

Mercedes Vito, rolling on black stockies

Favourite magazine?

Racer X and MotoOnline.com.au!

What’s on the iPod?

A bit of everything really. Pitbull, Wiz Khalifa, a lot of dance music, although I cant dance

ONE OR THE OTHER
Motocross or Supercross?

Supercross

Traditional motos or mixed formats?

Traditional format

Chad Reed or James Stewart?

Chad Reed

Monster, Red Bull or Rockstar?

Rockstar

PC or Apple Mac?

PC

McDonalds or Subway?

Subway

Europe or USA?

USA

250 two-stroke or 250F?

250F

MX Nationals or Super X?

Super X

Nitro Circus or Crusty Demons?

Nitro Circus

Blonde or brunette? Explain your dream lady!

My girlfriend

Arbon currently sits second in the Mx Nationals Under 19s series.

Arbon currently sits second in the MX Nationals Under 19s series, winning on debut with Yamaha at Broadford.

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