Daryl Ecklund

Daryl Ecklund, born on August 3, 1985, is an American former professional motocross rider who later worked as a motorsports journalist. He competed in the AMA Motocross Championships in 2007 and 2008. His biography says that he followed in his father's footsteps, started riding motorcycles at the age of three and entered his first race at the age of five, with his father instilling a strong work ethic and a desire for success. He began competing in the amateur nationals at the age of twelve, regularly finishing in the top five. In 2005 he raced the Four Stroke Nationals in both the Premier and the 250F class and finished the season second overall in points in both. In 2006 he signed with the new Wyvern Motosports team and rode the entire Supercross season in the 125 Lites class. After his professional career he became the Managing Editor of Motocross Action Magazine.