Matt Voss #9

Hometown: 

Grand Rapids, Michigan 

Social Media: 

Instagram matt.voss_ 

How did you get into watercraft racing?

Had an EX and was curious about it in 2023 so I committed to Laporte and haven’t gotten tired of it yet! 

Which class(es) do you race in?

Formerly Jr Reclites And now AM reclites and maybe novice rec(?) 

What is your current racing team and/or sponsor(s)?

For now, my parents but Pita Pitstop Rockford is my mothers business 

What type of watercraft do you race (make, model, year)?

2021 yamaha EX sport 

What other racing disciplines have you participated in (e.g., motocross, karting)?

None but I love watching it all! 

What is your greatest racing accomplishment?

Getting first at Nekoosa moto 1 when I had less upgrades then the rest of the lineup 

What is your long-term goal in the sport (e.g., championship, sponsorship)?

To get better and excel in the next step up. (And to get my ski fully upgraded.) 

Who is your biggest inspiration in racing?

What has been your most challenging moment in racing?

Probably knowing that I couldent use my ski to the fullest potential because I did not have all the same upgrades as everyone else 

How do you prepare mentally and physically for race day?

Try to stay as fit as possible and try to calm nerves and not get to nervous 

Any special rituals or routines before a race?

Maybe a coffee but I eat hardly nothing 

Favorite race location or event?

Definitely harbor beach, was the most fun and closer to home. I also loved racing Megan coxs ski! 

If you could race against any racer in history, who would it be?

(With equal boats) probably Emerson king on an EX 

Any other information you'd like to share?

Looking forward to another amazing season and hoping to make it to all of them. We are currently working on upgrading the ski but the weather around here obviously makes it harder to test and things so it’ll be more a spring time test and tune