Dean Ferris is one of the brightest rising stars in Australian Motocross for Monster Energy Kawasaki. Image: Alex Gobert.

Ever wanted to know more about your favourite rider behind the helmet? With MotoOnline.com.au, now you can! This week we meet Monster Energy Kawasaki’s national Pro Open number three Dean Ferris.

MY WAY
Greatest moment of your career?

Representing Australia at Motocross of Nations

Toughest race ever?

Deep well, hands down

Long-term goal?

Be Motocross World Champion

Favourite track?

Conondale/Grandchester Olympics

If you weren’t a racer, you would be?

Sad… haha

Greatest inspiration?

My father and brother

Superstitions?

I always (accidentally) drop my brand new helmets

OFF THE WALL
Can a 350 win Open titles against 450s?

It’s been done!

Best all-time moto DVD/video?

Terrafirma, cause there are soooo many goons on it!

Do you read your pit board?

Half the time

What’s your everyday ride?

Mercedes Vito

Favourite magazine?

Transworld
 Motocross

What’s on the iPod?

Linkin Park, Guns ’n Roses, Offspring, Blink 182 and Bon Jovi

ONE OR THE OTHER
Motocross or Supercross?

Motocross

Traditional motos or mixed formats?

Traditional

Chad Reed or James Stewart?

Chad Reed

Monster, Red Bull or Rockstar?

Monster

PC or Mac?

Mac

McDonalds or Subway?

Mcdonalds, haha

Europe or USA?

Europe

250 two-stroke or 250F?

Two-dinger

MX Nationals or Super X?

Nationals

Nitro Circus or Crusty Demons?

Nitro

Blonde or brunette? Explain your dream lady!

Brunette, tanned, green eyes, confident, with an out there personality – but I’m not picky! J

Final say…

Be smood… as Everts would say

Ferris has dreams of racing full time in Europe in the Motocross World Championship.