I discovered BMX at the age 11 when a local racer asked if I wanted to help build a track in the field behind my house. I jumped at the chance and spent a lot of time riding back there that summer, but I didn't officially start racing for three more years. My first race was at Casino Beach in Lake Worth, TX, and I managed to come away with a big win in the 14 novice class that day.That was the summer of 1986. I turned Expert a few years later, and then turned pro in 1990. After three nationals and even a few wins, I joined the Army, where I proudly served four years shooting big guns as an artilleryman. In 1994, I resumed racing full-time and turned AA (Elite) in August of 1995. In 2002, I joined the Vet Pro ranks where I stayed for thirteen years. 2015 marked a new chapter in my career as I rejoined the amateur ranks in Expert and Cruiser. BMX has given me a life I could have only dreamed of! I've had the opportunity to experience many different cultures and have made life-long friends all over the globe. I hope to share my passion for riding and help racers of all ages pursue their goals and reach their full potential through the Berm Academy clinic program. Accomplishments: 2002-2007 ABA #1 Vet Pro 2006 UCI Challenge World Champion 30 and over Men/35-39 Cruiser 2007 UCI Challenge World Champion 35-39 Cruiser 2007 NBL Masters Champion 2015 USA BMX National #1 Cruiser

Raced from 1983-89 in Northern Michigan. After 27 years I am back at it and loving the competition.

My name is Logan "skywalker" Nester. I started racing in 2015 wining my first state series championship in 2016 at the intermediate level. I went expert shortly after that. In 2017 I rode for Max Speed BMX and went to a few Nationals and Gold cup races. In 2018 I rode for Charlie on the Rockstar/Throdwn Team. Winning a few national races in Open and making a few mains in class. In 2018 I went to the grand national for the first time! it was awesome making it to quarters. 2019 will be a year for me to continue to improve and to work for great opportunities. I love BMX! #nosleeptillrockcity #Skywalker

My name is Luke "The Force" Nester. I started racing in 2015 wining my first state series championship in 2016 at the intermediate level.. In 2017 I rode for Max Speed BMX and went to a few Nationals and Gold cup races. I went expert at the Music City Nationals in 2017. In 2018 I rode for Charlie on the Rockstar/Throdwn Team. Expert class has been tough for me but I keep working as hard as I can. In 2018 I went to the grand national for the first time! it was awesome making it to quarters. 2019 will be a year for me to continue to improve and to work for great opportunities. I love BMX! #nosleeptillrockcity #TheForce

Hi my name is Nyvonni Mendoza. I started racing BMX in April 2016 and turned Expert in 10 short months with 5 National wins and have enjoyed every minute of it. I love the competitiveness, traveling and hanging out with family and friends at the races. Proud to be a member of A&E RACING based out of Dayton, Ohio.