Name: Kevin Shankel

Nickname: Shank Nutty, Sauce, Buck

Age: 19

Hometown: Stockton, CA but living in Davis, CA  for school.

Hometown Track: Oak Creek BMX in Roseville, CA.

Class you ride: 19-27x for ABA and Elite men for UCI.

When, what and where was your first race: A local race at Stockton BMX when I was like 10. I Don't really  remember it but I think I got third.

What are you racing goals for 2010? To become NAG  1,  AM 1, win races, and #1 factory team fo sho.

What is your favorite racing memory? All the times I have gotten broke off and 3rd at 2008 ABA Grands.

What are other things you like to do with your time besides racing? Hit up the gym, study, chill with friends, computer sesh, and women.

Favorite quote or words to live by? Count your blessings, The only thing achieved without effort is failure.

Favorite Band/s? Van Halen, Bring Me the Horizon, Circa Survive, Mac Dre, pretty much listen to everything.

Favorite Movie/s? 40 Year Old Virgin, Superbad, Role Models, Paranormal Activity.

Favorite Food? Some chicken alfredo or a good steak.

Favorite place to ride? Trails in Davis or Napa's BMX track when it's dialed.

Please add any other interesting facts or bits of information you would like to share.
I'm a junior at UC Davis studying biochemistry and aspire to become a doctor someday.