Daryl Ecklund
NationalityAmerican
BornAugust 3, 1985 (1985-08-03) (age 38)
Lancaster, California
Motocross career
Years active2007-2008
TeamsWyvern Motosports

Daryl Ecklund (born August 3, 1985) is an American former professional motocross rider and motorsports journalist.[1] He competed in the AMA Motocross Championships in 2007 and 2008.[2]

Following in his father's footsteps, Ecklund started riding in motorcycles at the age of three and entered his first race at the age of five. Daryl's father instilled in him a strong work ethic and desire for success. Ecklund started competing in the amateur nationals at the age of twelve, with consistent finishes in the top five.

In 2005 Ecklund raced the Four Stroke Nationals in both the Premier and the 250F class and finished the season second overall in points for both classes. In 2006 Ecklund signed with the fledgling Wyvern Motosports, riding the entire Supercross season in the 125 Lites Class.[2] Following his professional motocross career, he became the Managing Editor for Motocross Action Magazine.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Watson, Wiley (17 April 2008). "Men at WORCS Timmy Weigand". Motorcycle USA. Retrieved 20 June 2011.
  2. 1 2 "Daryl Ecklund career statistics". racerxonline.com. Retrieved 9 November 2019.
  3. ↑ "Daryl Ecklund". instagram.com. Retrieved 9 November 2019.


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