Phoenix, Arizona’s Jim McNeil got into riding dirt bikes simply because he likes to jump. Having more than 17 years of riding experience, he finally got a chance and broke into the world of freestyle competition.
McNeil’s career really started to blossom in the 2004 IFMA Series, where he took four wins, propelling him to ninth overall. He then used that momentum to grab a sixth at the Gravity Games.
In 2005 Jim took 10th overall at the Gravity Games and rode two rounds of the Dew Action Sports Tour, a ninth place at the Vans Invitational in Portland, Oregon, being his best finish.
With his freestyle skills improving each year, you can expect to see Jim at a freestyle competition near you. Check out his personal website at www.jimmcneilfmx.com.
Residence:Phoenix, AZ Hometown: Phoenix, AZ Birthdate: 12/29/1978 Competing Since: 1988 Bike: YZ 250 Sponsors: Hessian Aggression, Ace Tattoo
FUN FACTS
Favorite Class English Favorite Track Jeff Doetzer's backyard If I could buy any car, I would get F355 Spider
I drive a 1998 Toyota Tacoma I got into riding because liked to jump
Other sports I play snowboarding Sports I hate basketball
Hardest thing about being a rider getting hurt
Best thing about being a rider getting paid to have fun
Favorite Group(s) PennyWise, NoFX, anything punk
Food I can't live without Taco Bell
Favorite Movie Shaw Shank Redemption
Favorite Color red
If I could date a supermodel, I'd date I would settle for any supermodel
What's buried in my closet right now? clothes and magazines
The scariest thing on my medical chart shattered heel, broken pelvic bone
My career goal for the next 3 years make main events and stay healthy
