Electrifying Race Season for Ryley Mini ATV Racer

Electrifying Race Season for Ryley Mini ATV Racer

Michelle Pinon - News Advertiser

Sam Kumson says his son Isaac has been riding on an ATV before he could walk.

Isaac Kumson during competition this past summer.

(Kumson Electrical Services/Submitted Photo)

So, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Isaac lit up the ATV Triple Crown Circuit this past race season. What is surprising is the fact that Isaac became the first and only electric mini-ATV racer in North America for the 2021 season.

Eight-year-old Isaac competed in the mini advanced and mini open classes and handily claimed both titles. When asked what he enjoys most about riding, Isaac smiled and shrugged his shoulders, but there was unmistakable glimmer in his eyes.

“He wants to be one of the big boys,” says Sam. Even though they are new to the racing world and don’t know all the ins and outs of it, Sam says they just showed up at races throughout the summer and found everyone to be helpful. “They were so nice and so accepting and encouraging.”

Sam Kumson, left, and son Isaac.

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Isaac, one of five children to Sam and his wife Kolbey, also had wonderful support from the entire family who camped out together during race weekends. “We went to the extent of adding a full solar charging system to our Ford Transit Family Now E-Moto Van as we are specialists in off grid and mobile solar. It is equipped with 5Kwh of lithium power, 3000W inverter and 700W of solar. We can charge him up in 20 minutes, if need be, anywhere.

The season was very exciting. We experienced various track conditions from dry and dusty to wet and muddy. The electrics in our machine performed without any flaws. Isaac rode the conversion to his capabilities, learning quickly throughout the season from the big boys.

I was able to give him more power with a quick hook up to the computer. The machine has way more to give as one grows into the power. Sitting at 75 percent power output that the machine can make,” added Sam.

His last race he pushed it so hard and almost cleared the finish line table, causing him to bend his rear axle!”

Isaac is going to have a new ride in 2022. He even has a major sponsor, said Sam, “Electro out of California. Sam said Isaac “helps out quite a bit on the builds” and together they will be building an Apex MXR chassis. Following powder coating it will be put back together so wiring can begin. There is still much to do, but come racing time, Isaac will be ready to blaze another trail.

Isaac Kumson holds championship memento.

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