From RacerX
Privateer life in the 250 class is not easy in this sport, as the factory teams are sporting a lot more horsepower, which really shows outdoors. That’s why a lot of privateers choose to race the 450 class, where the field is a little more equal. That’s also why Derek Kelley’s ride at Thunder Valley sticks out, because even on a privateer 250 at elevation, he rolled to really strong 14-10 results for 12th overall. He was 11th overall at Hangtown, a career best, but Thunder Valley’s second moto represents his first career top ten.
Kelley rides for the AEO Powersports KTM team, and also runs his own side business called TruFusion Recovery Products https://trufusionsports.com/. He’s working hard on and off the track and now it’s coming together for him. He recently appeared on the MotoXPod show twice to celebrate his strong start to Lucas Oil Pro Motocross. Enjoy the chat from Jamie “Darkside” Guida, Scotty Thompson, and TJ Smith.
READ THE ENTIRE INTERVIEW HERE – https://racerxonline.com/2022/06/15/privateer-profile-derek-kelley
Lead image courtesy Jeff Kardas @kardyphoto
