RidersWest speaks directly to Nolan Hadikin, a 25-year-old living in Nelson, B.C., who is riding for Main Jet Motorsports as a professional motocross racer.

Tell me a little bit about yourself.

My name is Nolan Hadikin. I am a 25-year-old Castlegar (British Columbia) native who has always had a passion for motocross. I've always been into sports growing up, but there is something about the roar of an engine that really catches my attention. Whatever I'm riding, it's throttle wide open.

Was your family into riding and racing and how did you get into it?

My first experience with motocross was probably around three years old, when I broke the motorcycle figurine off the trophy my dad won and raced it around the dirt in my mom's flowerpots in the house. The rest is history.

How did you end up living in Nelson and riding for Main Jet Motorsports?

I live 30 minutes away from Nelson. Aaron Seminoff and the Seminoff family from Main Jet Motorsports have always been huge supporters of mine. They sponsored me with bikes, gear, trailers, fuel, encouragement and whatever it took to keep me on two wheels.

How did you make the transition from riding for fun to racing professionally?

Racing and competing is in my blood. I always strive for the best and love the rush of competition.

Do you snowmobile professionally as well?

My passion has always been motocross, but since we have such a short season here in the Kootenays, in the off-season sledding is the next best thing. I have been filmed for movies such as Thunderstruck and Adventures of the Krazy Canadians with professional snowmobiler Dan Davidoff. I ride a short-track Ski-Doo 800R for jumping and a long-track Arctic Cat or Polaris demo sled from Main Jet Motorsports for hillclimbing.

Can you describe the best race you competed in?

I can't describe one single race, because every time I'm out there I get the same feeling. It's a feeling that only a motocross racer gets—and every time, it is the best.

What are a few of the most prestigious awards and circuits that you have been in?

I've placed second in the region in intermediate and I've had an 11th-place finish in my first professional season in Morden, Manitoba. The most prestigious circuits I've been in were the 2010 CMRC Monster Energy Canadian Motocross Nationals all across Canada.

What are your plans for the 2011 and 2012 seasons?

Unfortunately, injury has set me back this season. I am struggling with a shoulder dislocation and have an impending surgery at the end of the summer. In the meantime, I'm continuing training as well as planning on spreading my knowledge and experience with local youth in the Castlegar region. I will be putting on some MX schools at the KMX Motocross track on the Bombi Summit near Castlegar, B.C.

Is there anything else you would like to add?

I'd like to thank Aaron and Kevin and all the staff at Main Jet Motorsports as well as Honda Canada—and most importantly, my family for all their support.