Features 27 May 2011

Errol Willis UNPLUGGED!

Meet one of Australia's greatest rising motocross stars, Raceline Pirelli Suzuki's Errol Willis.

Meet one of Australia’s greatest rising motocross stars, Raceline Pirelli Suzuki’s Errol Willis. We’ve seen him run up front week in, week out, in the Rockstar Energy Drink MX Nationals, now find out a little more about the naturally-gifted 17-year-old from Wagga Wagga in New South Wales.

Raceline Pirelli Suzuki's Errol Willis will be one to watch in the years to come of Australian motocross.

Raceline Pirelli Suzuki's Errol Willis will be one to watch in the years to come of Australian motocross.

MY WAY
Greatest moment of your career?

13th in Junior World Titles 2010 and winning four from four at Appin 2011

Toughest race ever?

Last half hour moto of the 2010 junior worlds when it was the middle of summer in the arvo on a rough, tough track

Long term goal?

Long term goal is to try become the the best in Australia and try move out to Europe or America

Favourite track?

Moree

If you weren’t a race, you would be?

A pro wakeboarder

Arch rival?

At this point in time I guess its Luke Arbon due to the championship

Greatest inspiration?

Woodsy, my mechanic – that guy works so hard!

Superstitions?

None really

OFF THE WALL
Can a 350 win the 450s?

Yeah, definitely with the right person riding it

Best all-time moto DVD?

Moto 2

Do you read your pitboard?

Yeah, we keep it simple though

What’s your everyday ride?

A couple of motos then a while playing around – scrubbing and seat bouncing or just practicing a section

Favourite magazine?

Dirt Action or ADB

What’s on the iPod?

Drapht, Bliss n Eso, Hilltop Hoods, Pegs, Pez, Urthboy

ONE OR THE OTHER
Motocross or Supercross?

Motocross

Traditional motos or mixed formats?

I like the format we have at the moment, but would like to go back to 30s

Chad Reed or James Stewart?

Reedy for getting it done as a privateer

Monster, Red Bull or Rockstar?

Rockstar

PC or Mac?

Mac

McDonald’s or Subway?

Subway

Europe or USA?

USA

250 two-stroke or 250 four-stroke?

Four-stroke

MX Nationals or Super X?

MX Nationals

Nitro Circus or Crusty Demons?

Nitro, for sure

Blonde or brunette? Explain your dream girl…

I’ll take either so long as the girl is good looking and cool to chill with and will come do my lap times hahaha!

Final say?

I’d like to thank MotoOnline for all this and Raceline Pirelli Suzuki, One Industries, GoPro helmet cams, EKS Brand Goggles, JT Sprockets, RK Chains, Factory Connection and Chris Woods, John Tisdale and my family for being behind me

Willis currently leads the Under 19s title chase following two round wins so far in 2011. Image: Alex Gobert.

Willis currently leads the Under 19s title chase following two round wins so far in 2011. Image: Alex Gobert.

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