Alex Martin - Motocross

Alex Martin is another District 23, competitor, who is well known for his great performances at his “home” track of Millville. If you may have guessed from the last name, yes he is the son of another member of this hall, Millville owner and past Hare Scrambles champion, John Martin.

He is coming off a successful 2011 season, but he was showing promise in the hills of Mankato six years earlier. (hit Back button to return from Archives)

Photo by MNRacing.com

In 2008, he made his pro debut at Millville, ending up 14th in the second moto. He also qualified in Southwick and Steel City, but did not finish in the points.

In 2009, he entered the West Coast Supercross series. Despite a very deep field and some tough luck in his heats, Alex qualified for two main events, with his best posting being a 14th. In the 250 Nationals, he qualified for every round and ended up 20th in the overall standings, his best placing being an 8th in a moto at Millville.

In 2010, Alex was hurt early in the West Lites season, qualifying in two of the first three rounds. He came back in the 250 nationals, finishing in the top ten in motos at Red Bud and Millville on his way to 18th for the season.

Alex took it up a notch in 2011. Riding on one of the smaller teams, he missed a few rounds in the 250 East, still notching a career best 9th twice, and a 10th, ending the series 14th Overall. After a slow start in the 250 Outdoors, scoring no points in three of the first four motos, he rode to 12 top-ten finishes, including leading laps on his way to a career best 3rd place moto finish in the wet second race of Southwick. He ended the year 8th overall and Privateer of the Year.