CATCHING UP: THE BARTLETT BROTHERS

Justin and Austin Bartlett have one of the more unique scenarios in FTR. Justin, the older brother, races Quad B Open and Austin, the younger, races Junior B. It is not often you see two brothers racing completely different disciplines. I decided to catch up with the both Justin and Austin to find out more about the Bartlett brothers.

How long have you been racing FTR?

Justin: I have been in FTR for 10 years.

Austin: I started FTR 10 years ago at the Mondon Hill Hare Scramble put on by the Suncoast Trail Blazers.

How old are you?

Justin: I am18

Austin: I am 14

What class do you race?

Justin: Quad B Open

Austin: Junior B

Why do you choose to race a dirtbike/ quad?

Justin: I have ridden both but prefer the quad. I feel it is more physically demanding.

Austin: I started out racing Peewee Quad and then raced both for a little while. II decided to just race the bike because I liked it more.

What is your favorite FTR accomplishment?

Justin: Winning the Quad Jr championship and Quad C championship the following year

Austin: Winning the Quad Peewee A championship in 2015.

What do you love most about racing?

Justin: The excitement, satisfaction and adrenaline rush it gives me. I also love the friendships I have made over the years.

Austin: My favorite thing about racing is the thrill and excitement of the start. I also like battling with my opponents.

What are your goals with racing?

Justin: My goals are to ride my best and to keep pushing myself each season.

Austin: Ultimately, I would like to turn professional. If not, then I would like to win a few more championships.

What is your favorite FTR race?

Justin: Gatorback for sure!

Austin: This year my favorite track was Indiantown, I really liked the layout.

Who do you want to thank?

Justin: I would like to thank God, my parents for doing everything they can to make this happen for me. Also, Motorcycle Enthusiasts for believing in me, Blommel Motorsports, Blanches Bait and Tackle, Paul Clark Enterprises and David Bryan for training with me.

Austin: I would like to thank God, my mom and dad, everyone at Motorcycle Enthusiasts, Cody Johnson for helping me train, Paul Clark Enterprises, Blanches Bait and Tackle and SIX12.