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| Nickname - Vinnie |
| Hometown - Valemount B.C. |
| Height - 6' |
| Weight - 170 lbs. |
| Eyes - Green |
| Hair - Brown |
| Marital status - single |
| # years riding - 15 |
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# years racing - 7 |
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# years racing pro - 4 |
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Series 2001/02 - BCSF, RMSHA, WSA |
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Classes - Pro 440, Pro Open Stock 500, 600, 700, 800, King |
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Sponsors - BMRT, Ski-Doo, RTR Performance, |
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Alpine Country Rentals |
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Race history - "Started in 1995 and never looked back." |
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When did you realize you wanted to race? "After going to some hillclimbs with a friend that was competing. Said to myself: "I can do this"" |
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Why do you race? "To meet new people, travel and most of all, beat the competition." |
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Most exciting event/win - 2001 X-Games Hillcross |
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Most influential person in your racing career and why - "Willie and Renate Hamduechan for giving me my first chance to race a snowmobile." |
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Favourite track - "Jackson Hole, Wyoming - The World Championship Hillclimb." |
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What would you be doing if you weren't racing? "Riding in the mountains." |
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Vehicle(s) - Ford F-150, 1979 Jeep truck |
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First job - Flagman |
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Present job - Mechanic |
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School - Valemount Secondary High School |
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Hobbies - Fishing, hiking, snowboarding |
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Sports - Motorbiking |
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Favourite entertainer - Robin Williams |
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Movie - Patch Adams |
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Music - The Doors |
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Role model - Kirk Hibbert |
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Notable achievements: |
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2001 Highlights |
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2001 Hillcross Stock 500 World Champion |
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2001 X Games Silver Medalist - Hillcross |
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2001 BCSF Hillclimb Racer of the Year |
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