Garth Kaufman

Birthdate: November 7, 1983
Hometown: Alta, WY
Marital Status: Married
2006/07 Series Racing: WPSA
Years Racing: 8
Years Racing Pro: 4
2006/07 Season Goals: Top 3 in both classes
Other Racing:
Some motocross
When did you realize you wanted to race sleds? When I was 5 years old. My uncles raced. I think that’s what sparked my interest.
Career Highlight? 4 podiums last season
Worst crash: Compound tib-fib break on the house jump-Slednecks 4-I was stuck on the mountain w/no pain meds for 3 or 4 hours and took 2 years and 7 surgeries to completely heal.
Number of broken bones: I’ve broken too many bones to list, my leg was the worst. I’ve been injury free since then.
Favorite Racetrack: West Yellowstone
Exercise Regimen: Motocross, cycling, mountain biking, weight lifting
Top 5 Sponsors: BRP, Coldwave, Oakley, Woody’s, Ipone
Why do you race snowmobiles? I like the competition and I like riding snowmobiles!
What would you be doing if you didn’t race? Farming
Who has been the most influential person in your career? Kurtis Crapo
Who would you like to be trapped on desert island with? My Wife, Alicia
Education: High school
First Job: Concrete
Present Job: Besides Snocross, Property Maintenance
What would you be doing if you didn’t race? I’d be a professional hunter
What does your family do for a living? They farm, have a cattle ranch and a snowmobile shop.
Vehicle: 2006 F150
Favorite Entertainers: Johnny Depp
Favorite Sports Outside Snowmobile Racing: Motocross
Favorite Movie: Sin City
Favorite Website: You Tube
Favorite TV Show: The Office
Personal Idol: Ricky Carmichael, Lance Armstrong