Donny Kaelin #762 Donny Kaelin
Jeffersonville, Indiana

(old school shot)

I have lived in Louisville, KY most of my life. I am 40 years old and I have been racing motocross since 1981 and riding motocross since I was 7 years old. I have also participated in Arenacross and Supercross. I have also ridden BMX since I was 6 years old and competed at E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park in Louisville at the Grand Nationals.  If my BMX bike was broken, I would ride my 80 or vice versa. I am a member of Southeast Christian Church. My favorite track is Ballance MX in Oakland, KY. My favorite Indiana track is Podium One in Charlestown, IN. Scenic Highlands in Newcomerstown, OH is my favorite motocross track in Ohio. I also really like Muddy Creek in Blountville, TN and Budds Creek in Maryland.  My favorite Pro rider is Justin Sipes and my favorite amateur rider is Daniel Baker.  I hope to continue to race and do my best to stay healthy and avoid injuries. In 2008, I plan on competing in the Bluegrass Series Outdoor and Indoor, the Podium One Series, the Sundown Fair Series, Muddy Creek and Mammoth East. My best Motocross moment was competing in the 2007 Motocross of Nations-Supercross for Amateurs where I took the holeshot 4 out of 6 mots and finished 2-1 oveall in the 25+ class. My worst motocross experience was the Spring and Fall of 1997 when I suffered a broken collarbone, 3 broken ribs and collapsed lung. My favorite thing about being a rider is the holeshots. For me, the hardest thing about being a rider, is not getting enough seat time (practice). My favorite exercise is Wednesday night practice at Podium One. Ashley Fidek inspires me the most because she never gives up and she rides a 125 two stroke. Did I mention she can't hear? In the future, besides motocross, I would like to have a business such as Kaelin Auto Transport.
Date of Birth: February 23, 1967
Bike Brand: Honda CR 250R & Yamaha YZ 450 F
   
Classes I Will Compete in for 2008:
  25+, 30+, 40+, Vet Open, & 2 Stroke 250
   
MX History:
  1991 Pilot Hill MX Bomber Class Champion
  1996 Black Rock MX-5th 125 Class
  1998 Daniel Boone Series 25+C- 4th
  1998 Daniel Boone Series 30+C - 5th
  1999 Podium 1 Class Winner
  1999 Daniel Boone Sheltowee 30+C Class Winner
  1999 Daniel Boone Sheltowee 25+C 2nd Overall
  1999 Daniel Boone Sheltowee Unlimited 3rd O/A
  1999 Podium One Gold Series 25+B 1st
  1999 Podium One Gold Series 30+B 1st
  2000 Podium One Gold Series 25+B 2nd
  2000 Podium One Gold Series 30+B
  2000 Pontiac Silverdome 125-2nd
  2000 Pontiac Silverdome 30+ 3rd
  2006 Oldham Co.; Carroll Co. & Trimble Co.
Fairs 1st Place
  2006 KY State MX Series 35+AM 2nd
  2006 KY State MX Series 30+AM 4th
  2006 KY State East vs. West Championship 35+AM 1st
  2006 KY State East vs. West Championship 40+AM 1st
  2006 KY State Shootout Champ 40+ 1st
  2007 Podium One Gold Series 30+B 5th
  2007 Podium One 40+ 3rd
  2007 KY Indoor State Championships 25+AM-1st
  2007 KY Indoor State Championships 40+AM-2nd
  2007 KY Indoor State Championships 30+AM-3rd
  2007 Motocross of Nations - 1st Place Senior Class
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Favorite Food: Favorite Movie:
A Good Steak "Gunball Rally"
   
Pets: Favorite Music Group:
"Candy" & "Dude"- dogs ZZ Top
   
   
Sponsors for 2008:  
Suspension Plus, Inc. Mid-South Motoplex
Bob Hook Chevrolet Fox
VForce3 Dunlop
VP Alpinestars
PowerAde Scott
Simple Green WD 40
FCA Pro Circuit
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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