Casey Cochran: This year has started off great. I traveled out to SoCal for the kickoff of SX. Suzuki had us out to A1 for the 2019 team kick-off. The next two weekends we traveled to Glendale and back to Anaheim 2 to race the SX Futures events.
Do you prefer indoor-style racing over outdoor? Or what do you like about both?
That is a hard choice. I like them both. In past years, I would have definitely said MX, but now that I’m on the RM85, I’m really starting to enjoy SX. I had an opportunity over the winter to train on real SX tracks, and it has been huge for my SX confidence. The Futures races have been a blast. I love racing in the big stadiums, plus JGR has been providing us great support at these events. They have made us really feel like superstars.
MX has always been my thing forever. I love racing in deep, rutted, rough tracks. That is where I feel I really excel. Loretta’s is still my favorite event and track.
Are you still training at Moto X Compound? What’s it like training with Matt Walker and those guys?
I absolutely loved my time at the Moto X Compound, and Matt is the man. I spent four years training there, and I wouldn’t be where I am today without Matt Walker’s guidance both on and off the track. However, we moved to Clermont, Florida, last year. I’m now riding and training at the Moto Sandbox. Jason Baker and the crew at the Sandbox are the best. It is by far the sickest place I have ever trained. Just this year the Sandbox has teamed up with Tim Ferry, and now the Red Dog Academy is up and running there. I’m new to Timmy’s program, but I’m really enjoying it. He has an incredible amount of knowledge to share with his riders.
What motivates you the most to do well on the track?
Winning. Every time the gate drops, I want to be on the top of the box. 