Another early-achieving Oklahoman, Eric Hoenshell found himself racing mini bikes by age three. What the hell do they feed those kids over in Oklahoma City? As you probably guessed, he was tearing up the youth motocross and arena cross circuits by the time he hit his teens.

Cue 2002, and Eric's looking down the handlebars of a fresh R6 at the new world of stunt riding. At his first stunt show (though he went to watch other riders), he's talked into entering six events and winds up walking away with five first and one second place awards. Can you say, 'sandbagger'?

Since that first fateful gig, Eric has snagged a ZX-6R and hit the show circuit with relish, appearing in stacks of magazines, competitions, stunt shows, and videos. With insane talent to go along with his 6 foot frame, Eric manages to hit on a style that's a mix of professional and entertaining.