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HOMETURF: California SPONSOR: J&R Bicycles BIO: A second generation BMXer, Betts has been practically unbeatable on both his class & cruiser bike, and has all of the makings of a future National No.1 Amateur.
NAG NO.1 10-CRUISER: REID AUSTIN
HOMETURF: Grand Junction, Colorado SPONSOR: Redman~Rockstar BIO: While Reid may be mellow and quiet off the track, he lets his stylish and super smooth riding do all the talking for him ON the track.
NAG NO.1 15-GIRLS: CARLIE FERREE
HOMETURF: Lancaster, California SPONSOR: Redman~Rockstar BIO: Throughout the years, there have been only a handfull of girl racers with as much (if not more) style than the fastest guys ... and Carlie is one of those. Pulling sweet whips or classic X-ups over the doubles as she whups up on her competition is a common sight. She’s definitely future No1 Elite Woman material.
boys NAG NO.1 6-BOYS: TYLER GRIGSBY
HOMETURF: California SPONSOR: Vendetta~Form~Elite Bike Shop BIO: Grigsby has been rippin’ it up in the younger class lately. At 6 years young, he’s already won himself a NAG and World Championship.
NAG NO.1 41-45 CRUISER: CHRIS VERHAGEN
HOMETURF: Simi Valley, California SPONSOR: Simi Bike Works BIO: Way back in 2006, BMX dad Chris Verhagen won his first No.1 Cruiser title. With it, also came the NAG No.1 plate. Soon after, a serious crash put him back a few steps and it wasn’t until 2011 that he was able to recapture both his National and NAG No.1 plates.
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NAG NO.1 16-BOYS: MALIEK BYNDLOSS
HOMETURF: Florida SPONSOR: S-squaared Bikes BIO: Throughout his still fairly-young career, Florida’s Byndloss has racked up plenty of NBL titles and amateur World Championships, along with his ABA National Age Group No.1 titles. With incredible power, he’s definitely a future Pro contender in a few years.