Cody Reifsnider: Midwest Hooligan Flat Track Champion Rides to Victory!

Cody, His Dad, and His Girlfriend celebrating a win

Cody Reifsnider, hailing from Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, has taken the Grand National Hooligan Championship (GNHC) Midwest division by storm in his debut season chasing points. Reifsnider, racing under the banner of Reifsnider Racing, piloted his Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 to three consecutive wins, securing the championship in a year he'll never forget.

Flat Track Season Highlights

Reifsnider's most memorable moment of the season wasn't a race win, but a testament to the family spirit of Hooligan racing. His 68-year-old father, Jeff Reifsnider, followed the team to every race, rain or shine, riding his Indian motorcycle. "It was pretty awesome of the old man to chase us around," Cody remarked.

The biggest challenge came at GSR Kartway. Feeling off his game, Reifsnider barely secured a front-row start for the main event. With the pressure of two previous wins, he knew he had to dig deep. The turning point came when his competitors left the pole position open. "At that moment I knew these boys were in trouble," he said. Reifsnider seized the holeshot and led until the final corner, where a photo finish with DJ Slosser added to the drama.

Reifsnider's proudest win was at Lee County Speedway. It marked his first victory on the bike his girlfriend, father, and friend Ryan Hegge built in his garage - a true testament to teamwork and determination.

Cody celebrating in victory lane at Beaver Dam Raceway

Personal Insights

Reifsnider's journey into Hooligan racing began when James E Bait & Tackle offered him a ride, and he was instantly hooked. The challenge of racing a Harley Davidson and the camaraderie of the sport is what he loves most.

"It's so hard to win a flat track race, and it feels so good to win or even place well," he said. "And everyone is so ready to help in anyway. It's a number one family sport."

For Reifsnider, Hooligan racing is unique because of the challenge of making a heavy bike go fast and turn. His pre-race rituals include listening to great music and "speaking things into existence." His inspirations include motorcycle racing legends James Stewart and Jared Mees and fellow local racer JR Schnabel.

Cody at the top of the podium at GSR Kartway

Looking Ahead

Reifsnider Racing is committed to returning next season. Cody's advice to aspiring Hooligan racers is simple: "Ask questions. Come to a race and if you see a hooligan bike in the pits go talk to them and talk to them all. We all just love motorcycles, and we all would love to help get you started."

Reifsnider expressed his gratitude to everyone who supported him, especially his girlfriend Constance, his parents, Ryan and Jody Hegge, Jeff and Lisa Smedema, and P501 Suspension LLC.

Congratulations to Cody Reifsnider on an outstanding season! We can't wait to see what Reifsnider Racing accomplishes next year.