Ben Schmidt

Fast Facts

Name: Ben Schmidt

Year of Birth: 1977

Residence: Appleton, WI

School/Career: Aerial Product Test Technician

Started Riding: Age 26

Current Bike(s): Buell XB9R

Racing Number: 133

Class: CHAMPIONSHIP CUP SERIES (CCS)

Series: SuperTwins Amateur (1125R, XBRR, XB9-XB12), Thunderbike Amateur (XB9-XB12)

Sponsors: Amateur Lightweight SuperSport, Amateur GT Lights H-D/Buell of Appleton, Hal's Speed Shop, Metro Motorcycle, The Locker Room Sports Pub, Michelin, AGVSport, AGV Helmets, Pit Bull Stands, Amsoil

Racing Accomplishments: 5th place in AM LW Supersport, 5th place in AM Thunderbike.

What do you like most about Buell® Racing? THE PEOPLE! I started racing last year, and in a half a season, I met so many great people. They've provided me with so much help, and advice. The "Buell Alley" crew is the best! It's a place where me AND my family are always welcome. There's no place in the paddock quite like it. The support from Buell is incredible! No other manufacturer provides the kind of support I get as an AMATEUR! Then there's the bike; it looks, feels, and sounds like nothing else on the track. And it's the only American sportbike out there.

Something unique Buell race fans should know about you: None of this would be possible without the support of my family! My head mechanic/son, Trae; my cheerleaders/daughters, Olivia and Ariana; and my crew chief/wife Ann are the reason I'm able to do this. They are the BEST!