Name: Travis Spader.

Age/height/weight: 32 / 5'9" / 165 lbs.

Where do you live now? Pt. Pleasant, New Jersey.

Married or single? Kids?: Married, no kids.

When did you start riding, and what were you riding? 1985, Honda ATC110.

When and where was your first race, and what were you riding? 1996, Binghamton, New York (Broome-Tioga Raceway), Honda ATC200X.

When did you "go pro"? 1993.

What do you consider to be your greatest single racing moment? Clinching the 2000 GNC 250 Pro Championship.

What's the craziest thing that's ever happened to you while racing? Losing both grips in midair.

What is your greatest strength as a racer? Finesse, technical, smooth riding.

What is your favorite event (location)? Loretta Lynn's (Hurricane Mills, TN).

Do you have a job other than racing? Yes.

What would you be doing if you weren't racing? Working.

Favorite training techniques? Circuit training.

Favorite fast-food joint? None.

Favorite music? Alternative rock.

Favorite movie? Gladiator.

Favorite TV show? Seinfeld.

Favorite sports team? Pittsburgh Steelers.

One sport you would never try? Basketball.

Favorite place on earth? Home.

Worst place on earth? Loretta Lynn's at 115? F.

One thing you would want on a desert island? Unlimited cocktails.

Biggest guilty pleasure? Sweets.

Thumb or twist throttle? Twist.