Dirty Dozen with Ben Franklin

Chambers Racing Husqvarna’s Ben Franklin secured his first-ever Pro motocross win at the final round of the MX Nationals at Fat Cat Motoparc and now he has reached the heady heights of taking part in our Dirty Dozen feature…

Feature Image courtesy of Dick Law

Dirt Hub: Do you have a Pre-Race Playlist you listen too, and if so name a couple of tracks that are on it?

Ben: Yeah I do I like to listen to Dance Music

DH: When was the last time you cried?

Ben: It’s been that long I can’t actually remember.

DH: What is your favourite inspirational quote?

Ben: Push yourself, cause no one else is going to do it for you

DH: Do you have any weird suspicions or pre-race rituals?

Ben: Just listen to my music, do a warm-up and just go and ride

DH: What drives you most to get up in the morning and go training?

Ben: I am always trying to better myself. The more I put in the more I’ll get out of it.

DH: If you didn’t race what sport would you do?

Ben: Probably something to do with cycling or mountain biking as that’s what I spend a lot of my free time doing.

DH: What is your biggest Phobia ie spiders, Heights…?

Ben: I hate rats

DH: Who is your biggest sporting idol and why?

Ben: Jeffrey Herlings because no one can ride sand like him and he doesn’t care what anyone thinks

DH: Where do you see yourself in five years time?

Ben: The dream would be living in America riding everyday, but I think that’s most peoples dreams. I’d say still riding and having a good time.

DH: What is your all-time favourite movie?

Ben: Has to be all the hangovers I can re-watch them and not get bored

DH: Who has had the biggest impact on your career?

Ben: I can’t just say one single person has had the biggest impact- I wouldn’t be where I am without my mum, girlfriend and her family and Tim Chambers

DH: What is your philosophy on life?

Ben: Here for a good time, not a long time, so make everyday count