
Cross Country Profiles
Name: Kim Kuhnle.
Age/height/weight: 44 / 6' / 195 lbs.
Where do you live now? Chagrin Falls, Ohio.
Married or single? Kids? Married, with kids.
When did you start riding, and what were you riding? 1987, Yamaha Banshee.
When and where was your first race, and what were you riding? It was a team race at Spring Valley in Millport, OH, on a Banshee.
When did you "go pro"? 1991.
What do you consider to be your greatest single racing moment? 1994 GNCC race at Boyers; I won with Bob Sloan second and Barry Hawk third.
What's the craziest thing that's ever happened to you while racing? In the 1994 Baja 1000, getting passed by two trophy trucks at night while in 8 inches of dust. One passed me and it was pure luck the second one didn't run me over because he could not see me at all. Talk about pucker factor!
What is your greatest strength as a racer? I never give up.
What is your favorite event (location)? Baja 1000; Baja, Mexico.
Do you have a job other than racing? Yes, Vice-President of Kuhnle Bros. Trucking (hazardous materials carrier).
What would you be doing if you weren't racing? Riding.
Favorite training techniques? Road bicycling.
Favorite fast-food joint? In-N-Out.
Favorite music? Punk/rap.
Favorite movie? Napoleon Dynamite.
Favorite TV show? The 4400.
Favorite sports team? Team Discovery (cycling).
One sport you would never try? Skydiving.
Favorite place on earth? Home.
Worst place on earth? (No response given.)
One thing you would want on a desert island? (No response given.)
Biggest guilty pleasure? (No response given.)
Thumb or twist throttle? Both, mainly twist.
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