This is Riley Blackmer with Zoo Trainer Ray Sommo. This is what Riley has to say about his Zoo experience.

" Zoo Ministries has helped me get so much faster. By the time I was done I was 10 seconds faster every lap. That's huge! They also helped me get closer to God. They told me if I keep my eyes on God that someday I will be a champion. So without Zoo Racing I wouldn't be as fast as I am now.

My trainer Ray (Sommo) got me going good. He believed in me and told me that I am going to be the Canadian champion in 2 years. Ray helped me get more confident in myself. Knowing that someone else believed in me and wanted to help me get to were I want to be is a blessing. I can't wait to see what God has for my future.

PS - Thanks to all the Zoo members. It was awesome to come down here. I'm sure I will be down again.

Later!"

Riley Blackmer

This is Riley Blackmer and Mike Blackmer with Zoo Trainer Ray Sommo. This is what Riley's Dad Mike has to say about his Zoo experience.

" Hi Steve

What a trip! It was awesome to come to Zoo Ministries and learn how your operation works. Between the ministry and motocross training for Riley we were blessed. It was so nice to come and be with other Christians and fellow motocross riders. You probably can't relate but where we come from MX is not looked on as a ministry. So to come out here and see it working with the church was a breath of fresh air. Not that our church is against us but I think you know what I mean. Also to know as a father I am not alone in helping my son pursue his dream.

As I am always praying that we are doing the will of God.

God Bless

Mike Blackmer"

This is Lindsay Charlton with Zoo Trainer Ray Sommo. This is what Lindsay has to say about her Zoo experience.

"For years I have wanted to try motocross and was hesitant to learn since I've never ridden a motorcycle but decided it was now time to go for it! Trainer Ray Sommo made the learning experience fun and very easy. By the end of my lesson I could ride the track without stopping, break at a moment's notice, and catch air on some of the jumps. Not to mention, what a huge confidence builder this whole experience was! Pretty good for someone who didn't know how a clutch or throttle worked. I chose to learn to ride through Zoo Ministries because of its awesome cause for God. I can hardly wait for my next lesson and a chance to improve my skills!"

~Lindsay Charlton"