Sponsored Athletes

Mike Spinner

With a last name that others would kill for, Mike Spinner has burst onto the BMX scene with authority and has proven himself worthy of such a name. Taking the freestyle world by storm since his professional debut two years ago during the final leg of the 2006 Dew Tour, he made history by pulling a Tailwhip 720, a trick never before landed in competition by an amateur or a pro. Proving he’s one of the best in the sport, Spinner continues to set records, completing the world's first 1080 and Quad Tailwhip in the last two years.

Some additional background on Mike Spinner, who is also known as the “First-Ever” man:

• In 2006, Mike won the amateur competition at the AST Dew Tour after making history by performing the first-ever “Tailwhip 720” – spinning his bike twice in the air, as his bike spins once, back end forward
• As the breakout rookie of 2007, he made national news by winning “Trick of the Year” at the AST Dew Tour for pulling off the first-ever “1080” – successfully spinning his bike three times in mid-air
• In his first year as a pro in 2007, he pulled off the first-ever 360 Triple Tailwhip – spinning once as the bike spins three times
• Spinner took things to the next level in 2008, by landing the first-ever Quadruple Tailwhip in competition
• Favorite hot dog: Ball Park® Bun Size Fat Free Smoked White Turkey Dogs

Blake Floyd

• Racing Class: Currently 16 expert NBL and ABA Sanctions
• Started Racing: 2000
• Most recent accomplishments and rankings:
  • 2009 USA Cycling Worlds Team Qualifier
  • 4^th Place 2009 NBL Spring National, 20” & Cruiser Class
  • 3^rd Place 2009 NBL Gator Nationals, 20” & Cruiser Class
  • 2008 NBL National Age Group Ranking #12 in 15 Expert 20” Class
  • 2008 #1 Ranking Expert Southeast Regional
  • 2008 #2 Cruiser Ranking Southeast Regional
• Other Interests: Music, Plays drums in a rock band, Lifting weights, Dirt jumping and Skate Park riding
• Favorite Hot Dog: Ball Park® Angus Dogs with Ketchup and Chili and Cheese

Kovachi Wheels BMX Team

Kovachi Wheels’ BMX Team consists of riders from 6 to 45 years in age. Riders’ levels of proficiency include beginner, novice, expert and professional. The team promotes self esteem and a strong will to succeed in life. The team travels all across the USA racing in BMX events in both the National Bicycle League and the American Bicycle Association racing sanctions.

The Kovachi Wheels team consists of world-class athletes and is very well known in the BMX bicycle community. Look for the Ball Park and Kovachi Wheels tents at your next national BMX event.

Blake Floyd
16 Expert Class in NBL and ABA Sanctions

Seth Utz
17-18 Expert Class in NBL and ABA Sanctions

Drake Rogers
12 Expert Class in NBL and ABA Sanctions

Ezra Poole
6 Expert Class in NBL Sanction

Alex Palmer
16 Expert Class

Alan Farmer
17 and Over Novice Class; 30-35 Cruiser Class

Kyle Krysman
8 Expert Class

Maya Langdon
11 Girls Class

John Michael Kovachi
12 Novice Class

Victor Palmeri
34 Cruiser Class

Brandon Hopkins
Jr. Elite Class Single A Pro

Mark Mitchell
42 Expert Class

Vincent Decastro
40 Cruiser Class

Joey Woltjer
19-24 Expert Class

Mark Dolan
17 Expert Class, NBL and ABA Sanctions