Riders / Sponsored Riders

Racing Association: US Freestyle / XDL

Hometown: Sidney, Maine (current location Manchester, NH)

Background: Champion stunt performer Chris 'Teach' McNeil has been traveling the globe for almost ten years wowing crowds with his impressive array of gravity-defying stunts. A former private school Latin teacher, McNeil has put down the red pen in favor of BMW's fantastic F800 middleweight sports twin and has proved a massive hit at dealerships and motorcycle rallies as well as corporate and other public events across the country and around the world. A 2-time XDL East Coast Champion as well as the 2008 Stuntwars World.

Champion, he has won virtually every competition he has entered in the past 3 years. As a BMW factory sponsored rider, Teach now regularly performs for BMW North America as well as at dealerships all over the United States in addition to his array of corporate, public and private shows & appearances.

Teach McNeil Fast Facts:

•Factory sponsored by BMW Motorrad (1 of only 2 Factory backed competitors in U.S.)
•Winningest competitor in U.S. the past 3 years
•Test pilot for Super StreetBike Magazine, the U.S.A's fastest growing sportbike magazine
•Former professional Teacher capable of articulating to and connecting with a wide range of consumer demographics
•Performed, competed, and/or made appearances at over 35 events across the United States
•Multi-dimensional rider with Expert road-race license and extensive dirt background

Website: Teachtrix.com

Your favorite Scorpion: Blue Crackhead or the Burst in Red or Blue.

Racing Association: US Freestyle / XDL

Hometown: Atlanta, GA

Background: Josh Borne is one of the nation's premier streetbike freestyle athletes. Borne's passion for streetbikes began in 2004 when he bought his first motorcycle while earning his Degree in Engineering. He quickly discovered his natural talent when he began freestyle riding in 2005. In less than a year, Borne had already excelled to professional competition level. In 2008, Josh left his corporate career as a General Motors Engineer to pursue professional riding on a permanent basis. To be able to practice year round, Borne left the snow of Detroit, MI and moved to Atlanta, GA. Today Borne is a top ranked competition rider on the XDL National Streetbike Freestyle circuit and was a World Championship Finalist in 2007 and 2008. He also has placed in many national and international freestyle competitions. Borne is known best for his high energy riding, drifting, precision stoppies and technical riding ability. Borne considers himself blessed to pursue his dream of riding and thanks all of his sponsors, fans, and friends.

Website: bornefreestyle.com

Your favorite Scorpion: EXO-700 Scorpion - white.

Racing Association: CMA AND AMA Flat Track

Hometown: Welland, ON

Background: Won the CMA #1 plate for the fifth consecutive year as well as the CMRC #1 plate for the second consecutive year.

Your favorite Scorpion: EXO-400 Preditor in Orange.

Racing Association: US Freestyle / XDL

Hometown: Atlanta, GA

Background: Very few streetbike freestyle riders have impacted the sport on a global level. Aaron Twite is one of the select few: from his home turf in the US, to sessions and competitions in Europe, even bringing his unique style to countries of Asia. Aaron Twite came on to the streetbike freestyle scene strong, immediately taking top qualifying spots in US and World competitions, while simultaneously introducing new tricks to the sport. Numerous magazine articles and television coverage pushed Aaron to the forefront of the scene. Aaron brings a cleaner, genuine image to the sport. Always pushing new tricks and ideas, Aaron’s aggressive work ethic is reflected in his intense riding style, pushing the sport away from the bad-boy image and towards a pure state of intense progression. His clean image and innovative riding have given him a positive influence in the scene and on the sport as a whole.

Aaron Twite is pushing the sport in the right direction, riding for the pure love of riding.

Website: aarontwite.com

Your favorite Scorpion: EXO-400 Urban Destroyer - Red.

Hometown: Pembroke Pines, Florida

Background: Gabriel is known as a kid with a big future due to his incredible ability to ride a motorcycle at a very young age. When Gabriel was barely walking (7 months old), his father used to take him for rides on the motorcycle, he used to sit at the tank and his dad allowed him to control the throttle. When Gabriel was 11 months old, he got his first motorcycle, a pocketbike. His fascination for the sport was confirmed after that with his first words: "vroomm, vroomm"! Gabriel started to ride his bike without training wheels when he was 2 years old, and then, when he turned 3 started to practice on tracks. On February 3rd of 2008, when he was 4 years old, Gabriel had his first taste of road racing, where he got his first trophy competing just with adults. After that, he was more determined and focused, which helped him to win more trophies. But what really is fueling little Gabriel is his big faith in God, which he recognizes as the key of his success. As son of Brazilian parents, Gabriel is reaching fans in the Brazilian community inside the United States, among others cultures as well.

Gabriel's goal is winning innumerous times the world championship Moto GP, so he'll be practicing and getting lot of experience until his goal is achieved. Scorpion Sports is proud to assist Gabriel's quest to be the best and look forward to a very long relationship.

Your favorite Scorpion: VX-9 Impact and the EXO-400

Website: Gabriel Da Silva

Hometown: Trussville, AL

Background: Garrett Gerloff is a third generation motorcycle racer. Following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, he started racing motocross locally around Houston, TX at the age of four. In 2006, Garrett and his family moved to Birmingham, Alabama. Garrett attended his 1st AMA road race at Barber Motorsports Park early in 2007 and was hooked immediately. Racing locally in 2007 around the Southeast with WERA in the Mini class, Garrett worked on his road racing skills. For 2008 Garrett took on the National Series with the USGPRU in the 125GP and the Moriwaki class and finished in the top ten in both classes. He continued to race the Southeast events with WERA when time allowed. In 2009 Garrett raced both the National Series with the USGPRU and the National Challenge Series with WERA. Garrett one three national titles in 2009 and holds the overall #1 plate for the USGPRU for 2010. Eager to get his start on the bigger bikes, Garrett will be competing on a Suzuki GSXR600 for the 2010 season. He is moving up to the 600 Expert classes to compete in the National Challenge Series with WERA at only age 14. He feels an extra year to learn the bigger bike will help him long term in his career as a motorcycle racer. "Gerloff Boys Racing" is proud to be a part of such an excellent company with great product like ScorpionExo® helmets and apparel.

Your favorite Scorpion: EXO-750 Vintage

Hometown: Trussville, AL

Background: Grayson Gerloff wanted to be a part of the motocross racing scene as he was growing up in Houston, Texas. He cut his teeth on the local tracks practicing and hoping to one day to be able to race. His racing aspirations were put on hold as he and his family moved to Birmingham, Alabama. Shortly after arriving in Alabama, Grayson attended an AMA Pro road race at the Barber Motorsports Park and he instantly was ready to give it a try. Grayson actually talked his brother, Garrett, into giving road racing a try because he was racing motocross at that time. Grayson raced in the Mini class with WERA for the rest of 2007. In 2008 Grayson began riding the 125GP bikes in WERA, but was still too young to race with the USGPRU. For 2009, Grayson was poised to take on the USGPRU in the 125GP class and the Moriwaki class even though he was not old enough to compete for the 1st half of the season. He finished a respectable 12th and 6th in the very competitive series. Grayson was eligible to run the whole National Challenge Series with WERA in the 125GP class and finished it out on the podium with a 3rd overall nationally. For 2010, Grayson will be competing in designated USGPRU events and will again run the Southeast Regionals and the National Challenge Series with WERA in the 125GP class. ScorpionExo® continues to sponsor "Gerloff Boys Racing" with outstanding service and products.

Your favorite Scorpion: Scorpion Blue

Hometown: Whitsett, NC

Background: The Foremost Insurance / Jim Neese Racing team out of North Carolina features Jim Neese #12, and Tyler Bright #709. Both race in the AX class as well as the AX Lites East class.

Your favorite Scorpion: VX-24 AMPT

Website: JimNeese.com

Racing Association: US FreeStyle / XDL

Hometown: Sacramento, CA

Background: A fast rising star on the XDL Circuit, Rick Hart rides a fully customized Kawasaki Stunt Freestyle Bike in Streetfighter mode.
I am a very fun loving and aggressive rider. I ride as hard as possible and during practice I will ride to a competition level. The crowd at any event will push me over the top and make me go harder and stronger. My riding style is very competitive and show oriented! I love making a crowd stand up and cheer! I always have a big smile on my face while riding to my fullest!

I am a family oriented person and love my Wife and Children. They are my support and backbone allowing me to excel in this sport. Without them it would be much more difficult! My friends are my fellow competitors, sponsors and riders. I am dedicated to promoting my sponsors and this sport to the fullest! Whether writing a recap for a sponsors web site or a custom show for a sponsors event! I go that extra mile to succeed in my sport and bring my sponsors up with me!

Your favorite Scorpion: EXO-700 Scorpion

Website: www.rickhartstunts.com

Racing Association: US FreeStyle / XDL

Hometown: Atlanta, GA

Background: Eric "E-Brake" Pettit is an international sportbike freestyle athelete. He grew up on two wheels, riding dirt bikes and racing motorcross. In 2005 E-Brake bought his first sportbike. He quickly began to progess in riding by using the skills he had from his other two wheel passions. Within a year E-Brake had already began to compete at the national level. In 2009, in order to be able to practice year round, he moved from his small town in Indiana to Atlanta, Georgia. Currently E-Brake is one of the top ranked professional riders in the country. He performs shows all over the United States as well as internationally. E-Brake is well known for his high agression riding style, long stoppies, drifting, and fearless riding. E-Brake thanks all of his sponsors and fans who make it possible for him to do what he does.

Fun Facts:
Bike - Custom 2004 Kawasaki 636
Favorite Trick - 360 Stoppie
Longest Stoppie - 700ft

Your favorite Scorpion: A custom painted EXO-700

Website: e-brakestunts.comMy SpaceMy Facebook

Racing Association: AMA Drag Racing - NHRA Sport Compact

Hometown: Schaumburg, IL 60193

Background: I started racing National events in 1983 with the Mr. Turbo funnybike team as a mechanic. In 1995 the first national fastest streetbike competion was held and I won that. I won the National title again in 1998, 2001 and 2002. I never finished worse than #3 in a full season. In 2003 my CBR1100XX was the first to break the 500HP mark at the MMI HP shootout at Bikeweek. In 2004 I ran the first milestone record of 200 MPH on a streetbike. My family and I are avid water skiers. My goals are to win a fifth National championship as a rider and help bring the nations Quickest and Fastest Streetbikes to entertain the masses.

Your favorite Scorpion: Black and Red Crackhead

Website: Stotzracing.com