Billy Laninovich

About

Quick facts:
Born: February 26, 1983, Poway, CA
Residence: Temecula, CA
National #: 132
Began riding: 1986, age 3
First race: 1990, age 7
Training: weight training, road and mountain biking, swimming
Hobbies: personal watercraft, basketball, billiards, paintball
Height/weight: 5' 10"/165 lb.
Marital status: Single
Current race bike: KTM 250SXF
Mechanic: Preston Rose
Trainer: John Emerson
Favorite Riders: Jeremy McGrath, Ricky Johnson, David Bailey
Email: billy@billylaninovich.com

The Low-down on Laninovich

“...I'm not a quitter; I never have given up.” (Billy Laninovich to Racer X – 2007)

“Never giving up” is what Laninovich does on every track, every single time he rides and it shows every season as he places consistently in the top ten. But his numbers only tell half the tale, “not quitting” is the sole quality that has repeatedly brought Laninovich back from significant injuries, through painful months of rehabilitation, back to a rigorous training schedule and ultimately back to the track where he never gives up. Laninovich’s never quit, never give up approach to racing garnered him a steady rise to the top ten in his early career, posting top five season finishes in 2003, 2005 and 2006. Following yet another knee injury in 2006, Laninovich again came back strong in 2007 to finish 6th in the Supercross Lites West Series.

Laninovich credits his family with providing a strong support system for him. He happily relates that “They are always there for me, and they’re also my biggest fans.” Now Laninovich has joined another supportive family, his new racing family the MDK Lites KTM Team. Laninovich’s never give up philosophy is mirrored by the KTM factory Team whose support and resources coupled with Laninovich’s talent and tenacity may see Laninovich finishing the 2008 season near the top spot again.

Highlights
2nd - Chase Field - Phoenix, AZ January 14, 2006
3rd - Angel Stadium - Anaheim, CA January 7, 2006
2nd - Reliant Park - Houston, TX April 30, 2005
2nd - Angel Stadium - Anaheim, CA February 5, 2005
1st - SBC Park - San Francisco, CA January 29, 2005
2nd - Rice-Eccles Stadium - Salt Lake City, UT April 26, 2003
3rd - Edison International Field - Anaheim, CA January 18, 2003

RESULTS
2008 View results page for up to date event points
2007 6th AMA Supercross Lites East
2006 5th AMA Supercross Lites West
2005 4th AMA Supercross 125 West
2004 Unable to compete due to injury
2003 4th AMA Supercross 125 West