Monster Army:  Jake Weimer is becoming one of the best Lites motocross racers in the world.  After your wins last year in Supercross, Motocross and at the des Nations race in Italy, you are on fire.  Can you even put last year into a few sentences?Jake Weimer: It's hard to put into words but it was definitely a break through year for me.  I am very blessed and hope to continue all the things that are going my way at the moment.  This is something I always dreamed of as a kid and am now having the time of my life.

MA: This year you have started off the season the way every racers dreams of.  In six events you have won five of them and got second in the other one.  Why do you think you have been dominating?
Weimer: My success is 100% reflection of hard work.  I told myself that you get what you put into it.  I knew what my dream was and knew the hard work it would take to obtain all my goals.  Let me tell you, it is work but nothing beats standing on the podium and the feeling you get from your self investment.

MA: Describe your buddy the Dirt Shark.  And for those reading this, who might not know who he is, tell everyone about The Shark.
Weimer: The Shark is a good guy who I met when I was 17 and he hooked me up as an amateur.  Log on to TramsWorldMotocross.com and look up his videos. You will be glad you did.

MA: For a professional athlete, can you give the kids on this site some tips to becoming one of the best in their sport.
Weimer:  Hard work and never give up.  If you give yourself a shot then you can never have regret.  It is a long road to walk, but if you can make it to the end with some luck on your side, you will be glad you made the journey. 

MA:  Where do you live and how do you train?
Weimer: I am from Idaho but spend most of my time in So Cal with the motocross industry. As far as training, I ride my motorcycle a lot as well as road bike a ton.  I also spend a little time in the gym.  I try and have a good balance between work and play for sure.  The last thing I want to do it burn out on all the work aspects of it.
   
MA:  Is winning X-Games one of your goals like your teammate Josh Hansen?
Weimer: It would be cool, but my goals are winning Supercross and Motocross titles first.  This is what I'm paid to do and I have to be responsible to my sponsors.  With that being said, don’t put any of your money on Josh and a 3-peat for that gold medal.

MA:  What do you send you money on?  What type of whip do you roll in?
Weimer: I roll in a Toyota Tundra on 26's.  Not the best car in the Inland Empire but it works for me.  I am doing better things with the money I am making and hope that it will last me a life time.  Now if you asked me what I would be rolling in if I were to just throw my money around my answer would be better here.

MA:  Do you have any pros that you look up to?
Weimer:  Not as much any more now that I race against them.  I need to look at the other riders in a different light or I will not be able to charge after them or ass them when I need to make it happen.  I need to keep them out of my Hero world for sure.

MA: In your opinion, how does an athlete become head strong?
Weimer:  I think every athlete is different but that is a very tough
Question.  For me it was just putting in time and getting used to the feeling of being up front and winning races. The more it happened for me, the more it becomes 2nd nature.  Now going into a race, I feel like I deserve the win.

MA:  Will motocross ever be in the Olympics?
Weimer:  I hope so.  We have something like that already with the Motocross of Nations race every year, but to have the label of “Olympic Sport” attached to motocross would be sweet.  The sport deserves it.

MA:  You have any other sponsors besides Monster Energy?
Weimer:  I have a whole grip of people behind me.  The major ones are Pro Circuit, Kawasaki, Troy Lee, Thor, Scott, Kicker, Ogio, Vans, and Maxima.  We have about 25 other also and they all be seen at www.procircuit.com

MA:  Motocross can be a long season with lots of training.  What do you
do for fun?
Weimer:  Relax ha-ha.  Seriously, there are times when all I want to do it sit and watch TV.  I seem to always be on the go and to empty my brain for a few hours is heaven to me.

MA:  Have you ever been asked for an autograph?
Weimer: A couple times.  Every time I am asked I feel blessed and know without the fans the sport is just a hobby.  If you see me, I was always make time for a fan!

MA:  You were part of the winning Motocross des Nations team last year.
How was that race in Italy with 90,000 fans cheering?
Weimer:  That was an unbelievable experience that I can not put into words.  Something I will always have with me no matter what happens.  No one ever warns you about something like that and the way it effects you.  I hope to again enjoy another time soon.

MA:  If you could make all your wishes come true, outline your next few
years?
Weimer:  Multiple championships.  Make the sponsors feel like I gave them their moneys worth.  To have the fans leave the event every time like I also gave them their monies worth.  I feel like I have been gifted something special and want o give back as much as possible.

MA:  Any parting words for aspiring athletes to one day achieve what
you have already?
Weimer:  Drink lots of Monster Energy.  That is when it all came together for me.  You did not hear this from me, but there seems to be something in the Assault flavor.  I know it taste a lot like Coke, but when I drink it I can feel it all the way down to my throttle hand!!  You’re welcome for that piece of secret advice.