Jason Harris isn’t your average teenager; he’s a 17-year-old dirt bike phenom who defied odds, recovering from a devastating crash to achieve his dream of going pro. In 2023, during a race in Idaho, Jason’s back was broken when his bike landed on him.
Remarkably, he walked away—adrenaline coursing through him—and was back on a bike in just four months, far ahead of doctors’ predictions. By September 2024, Jason signed with Husqvarna, cementing his place in the elite world of desert racing.
Raised in Lyman, Wyoming, Jason’s passion for motorcycles began at age four, fueled by his father Shaun, who gifted him his first minibike. It wasn’t just about riding; it became a tool for discipline, driving him to excel in school and life. “No grades, no racing,” Jason recalled, laughing.
Jason’s focus is on long-distance desert racing—a grueling sport demanding physical and mental precision over 100-mile courses of uncharted terrain. “You’re always reading the ground, thinking ahead,” he said. Recovery from his crash, complete with six screws in his back, was painful but transformative. His determination and training paid off with two national championships in 2024.
For Jason, riding is more than sport; it’s therapy and self-discovery. “It gives me energy,” he said. “I’m doing something most people can’t.” His goal? To continuously outdo himself, embodying the relentless spirit of a true racer.
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