Marshall Mania

Three brothers — with the help of their grandfather and father — dash through the sand to four class titles

BY KEATON MAISANO

even at an early age, they’re learning how to use the tools, learning how to deal with reality, climb mountains and do all kinds of things.” runner-up finish a few years back by winning the 65 Junior Beginner and 50 Senior classes in 2022.

Joel, the oldest boy at 11-years old, is described as the analytical one of the bunch. His approach to riding helped him claim the 65 Senior Advanced class title, but it is his approach every day that helps him be a good role model to his younger siblings.

“It was cool [to win],” Micah said. “Last year I got No. 2 and that wasn’t cool.”

The youngest brother at 7-years old is Caleb, and while he might be the smallest, he does not lack a competitive spirit, winning the 50 Junior class in 2022.

“He’s quiet but extremely competitive, and he’s constantly chasing his big brothers,” Zach Marshall said. “He definitely likes to tease them along, like, ‘Hey, I think I’m faster than you were when you were seven. Pretty sure I could beat your 7-year-old self.’”

While the boys love the thrill of race days, it is their willingness to work and ability in the garage that shows their maturity and commitment.

“It’s not really me being a teacher, because my dad’s always teaching us,” Joel said, “but to be like an example for what’s going on and show how it’s done.”

While 10-year-old Micah has followed his brother’s lead, he has done so to the beat of his own drum. A natural talent with an abundance of confidence in his riding, Micah avenged a

“As far as tuning and working on dirt bikes, that’s on the boys,” Zach Marshall said. “If they test on the weekend and they say, ‘My carburetor feels a little sticky,’ or ‘My spark plug needs to be swapped out,’ that’s important for them to take care of.”

With another year comes more growth for the three boys, who will participate in desert, grand prix and flat track racing along with the trail riding they do.

And with further development and opportunity, there are likely a lot more No. 1 plates in their future.