Fitness Outer Banks

Tag: Arenacross

May 17, 2010 Posted by admin in student-profile

Arenacross Comes to KnuckleUp!

Devon and his bike outside KnucklUp OBX

That's right, KnuckleUp isn't just about fighting and fitness on the Outer Banks anymore. Our newest member is bringing a little motorcycle mayhem our way. Devon Pilkington is a professional Arenacross racer! How awesome is that?

Devon is a Virginia native who has just started coming to the gym recently. For those not in the loop, Arenacross is held in an arena (obviously), has a dirt track, and a lot of jumps. Try holding on to your bike when your flying through the air at 50 mph. It takes a lot of strength, and Devon picked KnuckleUp as his place to get conditioned, working with Matt in the kickboxing class.

Devon flying off a jump!

This is Devon's first full season as a professional racer. He's got a sweet new bike and is confident he can make something happen this season. Pilkington has quietly become a role player in the AMA Arenacross Lites Eastern Regional championship. Through four races, he has finished inside the top 10 each time, including three top fives highlighted by a podium finish of third. He is also a 5-time State Champion. So this native son certainly has the credentials.

Good luck with the rest of the season Devon! If anyone will get you in the shape you want, it's KnuckleUp!