Sand Ace, 2 Stroke ambassador and Off-road all-rounder Todd Kellett ploughs through our Dirty Dozen questions and reveals his Dakar ambitions…
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Dirt Hub: Do you have a Pre-Race Playlist you listen too, and if so name a couple of tracks that are on it?
Todd: I don’t really listen to music before races, I normally just chat with whoever wants to listen.
DH: When was the last time you cried?
Todd: I don’t remember, probably when someone eats the last chocolate bar in the cupboard!
DH: What is your favourite inspirational quote?
Todd: “Everything happens for a reason”
DH: Do you have any weird suspicions or pre-race rituals?
Todd: I have a weird habit of wanting my own space when getting kitted and a bit weird on who is in the parc ferme/start with me but nothing major.
DH: What drives you most to get up in the morning and go training?
Todd: My dream of getting to Dakar
DH: If you didn’t race what sport would you play or take part in?
Todd: MTB for sure!!
DH: What is your biggest Phobia?
Todd: Heights by far, you should see me trying to get around Go Ape!!
DH: Who is your biggest sporting idol and why?
Todd: David Knight – the amount he’s achieved from living on the Isle of Man is mega! I take my hat off to him!
DH: Where do you see yourself in five years time?
Todd: Anything can happen but let’s hope I can give Dakar a go about then.
DH: What is your all-time favourite movie?
Todd: Layer Cake – Must have watched that a 1000 times
DH: Who has the biggest impact on your career?
Todd: Steve and Andy Annear at St Blazey Mx – they have been my right arm for the last 4 years!
DH: What is your philosophy on life?
Todd: Do what makes you happy and enjoy it with the people that make you happy, anything can happen!
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