EI8HTUP IND. RIDERS

kYLE HOAGLUND

AGE: 35

CITY: Colorado Springs, CO

About: Kyle is a U.S. Navy veteran. He has been riding a bike since 1994. Favorite type of riding is with friends, and to have a good time. His goals as a rider are to meet other veterans, spread the word for throttle therapy, and to have a safe, fun season. Currently racing in the CORCS, and RMRA.

Bike: 2019 Kawasaki KX450

Accomplishments: 2022 CORCS 12 HR Endurance Challenge 2nd place

Sponsors: Heavyshoulders, EI8HTUP IND., AOT, Boyesen Factory Racing, P3Carbon, ProTaper, Alpinestar, ASV Inventions

Matt Wolgan

AGE: 29

CITY: Norwood, NJ

About: Matt is a U.S. Army Veteran. He is an ambassador athlete for operation vet now, and national team member for AOT Racing. His favorite type of riding is motocross and to freeride. His goals for '23 are to podium top 3 overall in 25+ and 30+, as well as attend and podium the VetMX championship this year, and eventually to be able to qualify for Loretta Lynn’s.

Bike: 07 crf250r

Accomplishments: Finished 2nd in '22 AMA RC NE Loretta Lynn's warrior class. 10th overall in the 25+ class D2MX series.

Sponsors: Operation vet now, AOT, EI8HTUP IND., VetMX, protaper, risk racing, dirt bike kidz, ARMA.