Brandee Payne 

"The One-Two-Nine"

Welcome to Brandee's blog/webpage/forum/place-to-lay-down-da-smack !!!

First, let's get to know the top lady rider from the Texas Gulf Coast region.

BP, give us a short bio on yourself

Well my name is Brandee Payne And I just turned 15 in September. I ride a Crf250 and I'm #129.
I live in Orange, TX. and have been attending Little Cypress school district since pre-k.
The past 2 years in school, I was the track star. I ran the 100 meter dash, 200 meter hurdles, 400 meter relay, and I did shot-put. I was an all A student and was given an award in 8th grade for English for most creativity in writing. I also got awards for 10 years in gymnastics. But this past year for freshman year, I've been home schooled and visited California to ride the tracks there.
 
When did you get your first bike, and do you remember your first race ?

Ever since my dad first brought me to one of his races I wanted to race. So for about 4 months I begged for a dirt bike. I got a 1979 Xr50 the night before my first dance recital, rode it the next day in a dress, went and fell in a muddy ditch, came back and told my mom that I wanted to race and not take dancing anymore. And I won my first race when I was about 6 and a half on an Xr70 at Bayou Motocross Park, which is now Beaumont Motocross Park.
 
When did you realize that you were going pretty good and might be competitive in women's racing ?

I realized when I saw how fast my dad was. I was like man, I'm his daughter, I could totally do what he does.
And I realized I would be competitive in Women's racing in 2003 at the Thanksgiving race ay Cycle Ranch. I was on a Yz85 stock everything, and raced the WMA schoolgirl and came in, I think 10th out of like 25 women. And I was the only 85 out of all the 250f's, 125's,450f's, and 250's.
 
What have been your best finishes to date ?

Cycle Ranch Thanksgiving race 2007-2nd place-Schoolgirl 12-15
Cycle Ranch Thanksgiving Race 2005-3rd place-WMA 85cc stock
Freestone 2nd Annual Texas Championship race-1st place-Women's amateur
Loretta Lynn's Qualifier's 04-06 at Breaux Bridge-1st place-Girls 65cc-105cc 9-13
The Holeshot Series -middle of 04-1st overall-Women's Open
HOH/FMF Texas Winter Series 2006-1st place-Women's Open
US Dealers Challenge at 3 palms 2006-1st place-women's Amateur and Girls 65cc-85cc
Loretta Lynn's National 2005-2006-6th place- Girls 65cc-105cc 9-13
 
What was your first visit to Loretta Lynn's as a racer like ?

My first visit to Loretta Lynn's in 2004 was amazing. I've never dreamed of anything better than that race.
I went there with an attitude of I'm #1 and no one can beat me, and it showed in my racing.
 
Who do you admire in racing, both men and women ?

I admire quite a few guy racers, because there's something special that each of them have that others might not have as much of. First of all I admire Ricky Carmichael because he is the most intelligence on the track, Ryan Villopoto because of his line choice, he chooses the best and the most that I've seen any other rider take, James Stewart because of his aggressiveness and speed, Andrew Short because he has my Loretta's number and rides a Honda, and Ivan Tedesco because when he had #29 he won more, I think ! haha.
And my favorite Women's rider is Tarah Geiger, just because her style is sooo smooth unlike anyone else.
 
What is your current practice/training regimen ?

I practice on the weekend and sometimes during the week, mostly with friends or even by myself. I just ride and ride until I can't ride anymore, and that's what I've been doing since I first started riding and always will. And training.. I would usually run track during school and lift weights in Athletics.. but now that I'm not in school I haven't been doing anything training wise, other than eating and drinking healthy. So I'm working on a plan to work out and make my arms stronger so I can match them with my ability.
 
What music do you listen to ? Favorite foods/restaurants ?

 I mostly listen to like screamo/emo and mellow rock, but not like that old heavy metal. OH! and oldies, that stuff is great! And my favorite food is the Sirloin Steak (Medium Well) from Chili's.
 
What is your favorite racing event and why ?

The Thanksgiving Race at Cycle Ranch, because women from all over the world come down to race other women and have a Thanksgiving feast with the motocross families. Also the track is my favorite of all time!
 
Who is currently helping you out ?

All my Sponsors, especially EBR and Thor, they're a real big help; my grandpa and my mom for bringing me to all the races while my dad is gone out of state. The Pierce family for also bringing me to races and being there for me at races when my mom cant be there. They're like my second family and I wouldn't want to have anyone as my second family other than them. And last but not least my friends for always making me smile when things aren't the greatest.
 
What are your racing plans for 2008 ?

I'm planning on racing every WMA national race in the country and win of course and turn pro at the Thanksgiving race at Cycle Ranch next year. But in order for that to go the right way, I need to get my training schedule on a roll.

Okay, there ya have it. Stay tuned !