Meet Clint Zentner GNCC XC1 #49


clint_zentner_imageleftFormer pro-level motocross rider, Clint Zentner hasn’t allowed his T3 spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed stop his passion for off-road racing, on the contrary, thanks to GNCC UTV racing, it’s as strong as ever.

I dropped in on Clint’s Team FCR Suspension pits at this year’s Big Buck GNCC in Union, South Carolina. He and FCR teammate Justin Luketic were busy getting their identically FCR-prepared 2014 Polaris RZR XP 900s ready to head down to the XC1 pro line, rather than rush me out or tell me to come back later, Clint went above and beyond to make me feel welcome, and even let me throw a camera on him and drill him with a bunch of questions.

Check out the video, learn more about Clint in his bio below, and by all means if you’re at a GNCC stop in and meet him and his the FCR Suspension team, especially if you’re feeling a little down, Clint has a great attitude and he’ll definitely pick your spirits up.

clint_zentnerbike12Name: Clint Zentner

Nickname: CZ or Clifford

Home: New Waterford, Ohio

Born in: Salem, Ohio

Occupation: Sales & office manager at FCR Suspension/ GNCC pro UTV driver

Marital status: Single

Education: High school/tech school

Bros Sis: Younger brother Brandon

Kids: None

Pets: Jack Russell (Maggie)

Began Riding in: 1994

First Bike: 1979 Honda Z50

clint_zentner_act15Current Machine: 2014 Polaris RZR XP900

Racing #: I’ve alway been #198 but my national number this season is #49

Race Series: GNCC and AWRCS

Sponsors: FCR Suspension, Mobbsixx, ATV Fourplay, Fly Racing, OMF Performance, Sedona Tires, Dragon, Alliance Fuse Performance Fuels, ISP Seats, Big Gun Exhaust, Flight Off-Road

Must have bolt on: For UTVs anything to strengthen the car finishing the race is half the battle!

Best Track: Ironman GNCC, even though we didn’t finish last year after leading most of the race that track was a blast!

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clint_zentner_14Home Track: Powerline Park in St Clairsville, OH

Ride Spot: FCR Compound or Hillsville, OH

Holeshot or pass to front: Definitely holeshot. Working your way to the front in a UTV makes for a tough race on you and your machine.

Whip: Bagged 2007 F-150

First job: Worked on a local sweet corn farm

Hottest Girl: Ami Houde or Ana Cheri

Restaurant Chain: Applebee’s

clint_zentner_14awardWorst Habit? Forgetting things (too many concussions lol)

Pet Peeves: Posers

Addictions: Anything fast

Laptop or PC? Laptop

Websites: Anything MX or Off-road related. And I’m kinda addicted to eBay

Cell Phone & Carrier? iPhone on AT&T

What’s on your I pod? I listen to just about anything

What’s usually on your TV? Netflix

What’s on your walls? Moto Memorabilia

Tonight’s Dinner: Wings at B-dubs

High School Extracurricular: Practiced Moto

clint_zentner_bike33Favorite Sports Teams: Pittsburgh Steelers

Favorite athlete: The G.O.A.T, Ricky Carmichael, James Stewart, Trey Canard

Coolest thing you’ve won: $$$ haha, I’ve had some pretty cool trophies over the years some taller than me.

Talent you would love to have: Skill on a BMX bike

Trade places with for a day? Dan Bilzerian

Bucket list? Finish the rest of the Nationals well and to travel a lot and win some races. I also would like to drive on the Autobahn, walk again, ride a motocross bike again and to skydive again.

Motto: Ride fast or be last

Clint’s Facebook Page

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