MX Coach: Shane Booth

Shane Booth is a well known figure in the Australian motocross industry, his years of racing and involvement in developing the younger generation of racers has secured his position as one of Australia's premier coaches. Shane now heads up the NSW area for Y-AIM. The Yamaha Australian Institute Of Motocross.

Nickname: Boothy

Age / DOB: 28 11/02/81

Hometown/Location Now: Kellyville, NSW

How did you get into riding: Dad got a flyer for the local Minikhana club when I was 4 years old and took me there to see if I wanted to have a go. I had a QR 50 the next week and have been riding ever since.

Years Riding: 24

Riding Style: Motocross/Supercross

Influences: Biggest influence would be Stephen Gall and my Parents.

Number Of Broken Bones: Two or three

Favourite Places to Ride: Port Macquarie and Moree tracks are fun

Drinks: Endura or Goose.

Drives: ’07 Hiace

Music: Eminem

Rules To Live By: Work hard but have fun.

Typical Day/week: Dirt Action Mag three days a week coaching and riding the other four

Sponsors: Unit of course! Yamaha, Fox, Motul, Oakley, CTI Knee Braces, Alpinestars, Tee’n’Cee Signs, Acerbis, Pro Taper

Wins/Accomplishments: Raced professional until ’03 then started coaching fulltime. Worked with James Stewart in 2006, am now NSW agent for Y-AIM (Yamaha Australian Institute of Motocross)

Spare Time: Cycling, anything fun and spending time at home.

Website: www.shaneboothmx.com