BEHIND THE RACER | Andy Lieders

Age: 24

Birthdate: April-1987

Hometown: Colby, WI

No. of Years Racing: 5

No. of years with Polaris: 5

Occupation: Racer/Landscaping

Hobbies: Motocross, hunting, fishing, and hanging out with friends and family.

Most Memorable Moment in Racing:

My first National Semi-Pro season as a whole.  I led laps in my first Semi-Pro final and got a win in Utah later in the year!

How did you get started in racing?

I have raced motocross for quite a few years and have always wanted to try racing sleds; one year a friend let me race his sled at a local race. I bought a race sled shortly after!

Major Racing Accomplishments:

Multiple National Semi-Pro podiums and a main event win.

National Sport Super Stock Championship.

2011-2012 Racing Divisions:

Pro Lites at ISOC Nationals

Goals for 2011-2012 Race Season:

Top three in points and podium at every event.

Favorite Track?

Lake Geneva

Toughest Racer to pass on the track?

Anyone can be passed, but some racers ride a wider sled than others.

Describe your off-season training regimen:

Racing Motocross, road bike, and the gym.

What pre-race ritual do you do or item(s) must you wear or have with you when you race (for good luck)?

None really.

Who has influenced your race career the most to date?

My family and friends that race or raced in the past.

Crew Members:

Kevin, Paul, Craig, Brian, and Trenton Lieders.

Sponsors:

Polaris Industries, Custom Fabricating & Repair, Roehl Transport, Truck Country, Seubert Calf Ranches, Woodys, Walker Evans Racing Shocks, Aluma Trailers, C&A Pro Skis, Rox Speed FX, 139 Designs, Leatt, Kulas Body Shop, HMK, CTI, Power Pac Motorsports, HCP Designs, RCS, Team Industries, Wayne Davis Photography, Fly Racing