Most 17 year old kids are
preparing for the high school prom or making plans for ski trips at the river
this summer. However, Noah Wright, a 17 year old junior at Athens Renaissance
School, in Athens AL. has racing on his mind. Noah has only been racing Motocross
for a little over a year and a half. Although he grew up with dirt bikes and four
wheelers he had only competed in four races on a 65cc when he was about 9 years
old. For years Noah begged his parents (Chad and Amy Wright) to let him do more
races, but the time to take it up a notch just wasn't right. Then he began to
strategize and came up with a plan go to the Loretta Lynn's Amateur Nationals.
Basically he was saying he wanted a shot at the Pro Circuit. I’m sure after
many discussions and even some prayer, his parents thought it was time, so on
his 16 birthday Noah got a used Kawasaki 250 dirt bike. His dad told him that
they would run a local series in Arena Cross and if he did well and could win
the series he would buy Noah a new bike. Well he did……did I mention Noah was
determined? Several bikes later, lots of faith, dedication, training, commitment
and yes…….more RACING, Noah is well on the way to Loretta Lynn's!
(Noah being interview by me on ZTV-11 Jamie Cooper Show)
Over this past year Noah and
his family have spent every weekend racing. Noah has been on tracks in AL, TN, NC,
VA, FL, OH, IN, GA, MO, MS and IL. He has qualified in the Southeast, Mid
Central and Northeast Regions and will attend one more area qualifier in a
couple of weeks. He will attend his first Regional Race at Muddy Creek in
Tennessee in May. Chad and Amy as well as his entire family and friends are so
proud of Noah and his accomplishments. In this sport it's a family effort, it
takes a lot of commitment from everyone and Noah's long term goal is to compete
in the Pro Circuit and be successful.
(Noah in the pink racing pants....going for the lead)
Noah’s dedication and
commitment should be an inspiration to others that have big dreams and goals,
but find them unobtainable. Noah has had many road blocks along his journey,
some of those being injuries, but one of the hardest is those who are negative, non-supportive or just bullies. Regardless of the opposition or negativity, Noah
has tunnel vision….he has stayed focused and keeps a strong faith. The Wright family
strongly believes that if God plants the desire He (God) will provide the path…..and
give you the tools to accomplish your dream! Noah’s mom (Amy) says “When you
arrive at your goal…..always give Him the glory!”
(It can be a dirty job.......but Noah has always like the mud!)
You can keep up with Noah
and his journey by following him on Facebook and on Instagram @ noah_wright007
Noah Wright Interview on ZTV-11 Jamie Cooper Show
