Dirty Dozen with Jonny Walker
He has been there and done most things in Extreme and Hard Enduro, but Beta rider Jonny Walker, up until now, hadn’t completed our Dirty Dozen questions…
Images courtesy of Jonny Walker
Dirt Hub: Do you have a Pre-Race Playlist you listen to, and if so, name a couple of tracks that are on it?
Jonny: No I don’t listen to music before I go out; I’m usually going through the track in my head
DH: When was the last time you cried?
Jonny: I honestly have no idea I can’t remember, my dad told me crying doesn’t solve anything
DH: What is your favourite inspirational quote?
Jonny: Nobody cares, work harder.
DH: Do you have any weird suspicions or pre-race rituals?
Jonny: I used to but over the years I found having a good mind set is the best thing you can do
DH: What drives you most to get up in the morning and go training?
Jonny: I enjoy what I’m doing and enjoy getting up early. My daily schedule is always planned the night before so I’m excited to get up and do what I need to.
DH: If you didn’t race what sport would you play?
Jonny: I like any sport really, I usually run and cycle a lot. I never really play tennis but when I do I enjoy it so I would say that.
DH: What is your biggest Phobia?
Jonny: Heights I’m absolutely terrified of but I force myself to do thinks at height to scare myself
DH: Who is your biggest sporting idol and why?
Jonny: Tyson Fury he’s at the top and funny about it
DH: Where do you see yourself in five years time?
Jonny: Hopefully still racing and having a good time
DH: What is your all-time favourite movie?
Jonny: Dumb and Dumber
DH: Who has had the biggest impact on your career?
Jonny: My mates dad ‘sheriff’ taught us the ropes
DH: What is your philosophy on life?
Jonny: Ooo that’s a big one. My main goal is to just enjoy life, wherever it takes you. Enjoy everyday no matter what shitstorm you’re in.
