DAILY BREAD EASTON GRAVES
The start of 2025 brings new opportunities and a new bike to Easton Graves. The Louisiana native recently announced that he inked a deal with Husqvarna and Monster Army for the 2025 racing season. The 31 was red hot in 2024. Graves ended the year with four Championships at Mini O’s, Two Championships at the Motoplayground Race at Ponca City, a trip to the FIM Junior World Championships, and two top-10 finishes at Loretta’s. Although, The year was not without its trials. In May, Graves sustained a bad crash while training that left him in the hospital with a collapsed lung, broken teeth, and a tear in an artery. The recovery process was grueling and slow, but Graves persisted. He was able to qualify for Loretta’s and went on to place top-10 in two classes at The Ranch. Now, back to 100%, Graves is hungry for more. His speed in the corners and flow through technical sections is something to be studied. There is no doubt that he’ll find the box in the new year. We caught up with Easton to reflect on the past and look toward the future in 2025.
Give us the basics. (name, age, hometown)
EASTON GRAVES 13 YEARS OLD WALKER, LA
Tell us about getting your first motorcycle.
I WAS 4 YEARS OLD WHEN I GOT MY FIRST PW, SO I DON'T REMEMBER A LOT ABOUT IT.
Describe a typical day in your life.
WAKE UP, EAT BREAKFAST, STRETCH, ON TRACK TRAINING, BIKE RIDE, SCHOOL WORK AND THEN PLAY MX BIKES.
If you were forced to have a non-athletic career, what would it be?
IF I WASN'T RIDING DIRT BIKES I WOULD GO TO SCHOOL TO BE AN ACCOUNTANT, I LIKE NUMBERS AND I AM GOOD AT MATH.
Tell us about your funnest family member.
MY OLDER BROTHER IS THE FUNNEST FAMILY MEMBER BECAUSE HE IS ALWAYS READY TO DO ANYTHING WILD AND CRAZY.
Best moment on a motocross bike.
IN 2023 I WAS INVITED TO REPRESENT TEAM USA AT THE FIM JR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN ROMANIA. I FINISHED 2ND IN THE 65CC CLASS. IT WAS A TRUE HONOR TO REPRESENT MY COUNTRY AND ABLE TO BRING HOME THE 2ND PLACE TROPHY HOME.
Describe your training program.
I TRAIN ON THE BIKE 3-4 DAYS A WEEK. I TRAIN OFF THE BIKE AT LEAST 4 DAYS A WEEK. I AM EITHER RUNNING, CYCLING OR WEIGHT TRAINING.
Favorite pre-race meal?
SKITTLES....HA HA THIS HAS ALWAYS BEEN A LITTLE SECRET OF MINE
Gnarliest crash you’ve ever had.
IN MAY 2024 I WAS TRAINING FOR REGIONALS AND HAD BAD CRASH THAT GOT ME AN OVERNIGHT STAY IN THE HOSPITAL. MY INJURIES INCLUDED: 5 BROKEN TEETH, PUNCTURED/COLLAPSED LUNG, AND A MINOR TEAR IN AN ARTERY. THE RECOVERY WAS HARD AND SLOW. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT TO MY REGIONAL AND QUALIFY FOR LORETTAS, BUT I WAS NOT AT MY BEST FOR LORETTA'S BECAUSE THE RECOVERY TOOK WAY LONGER THAN I EXPECTED.
Best road trip story.
IN 2022 MYSELF, MY MOM AND SISTER TOOK A ROAD TRIP UP THE EAST COAST. WE STARTED IN ALABAMA AT RACE, THEN DROVE TO MAINE FOR A RACE AND THEN OVER TO BAJA BRAWL. WE HAD SO MUCH FUN ON THAT TRIP, WE DROVE THROUGH WASHINGTON DC AND NEW YORK CITY. WE WENT TO THE HERSHEY'S FACTORY IN PENNSYLVANIA. IT WAS A LOT OF FUN JUST TO DRIVE AND SEE SOME DIFFERENT SITES.
Worst road trip story.
IN 2021 AGAIN MY MOM, MYSELF AND MY SISTER WERE ON THE WAY TO PONCA CITY AND OUR VAN BROKE DOWN. WE WERE STUCK IN SHREVEPORT, LA FOR 6 HOURS WHILE THEY GOT IT FIXED. WE FINALLY MADE IT TO PONCA AT LIKE 2AM THE NEXT MORNING.
What do you love about being at the track besides racing your bike?
WHEN I AM AT THE TRACK I GET TO SEE ALL OF MY FRIENDS. WITH ME BEING HOME SCHOOLED AND TRAVELING ALL THE TIME I HAVE VERY FEW FRIENDS AT HOME SO MOST OF MY FRIENDS ARE AT THE TRACK AND LIVE ALL OVER THE COUNTRY
What are you looking forward to getting out of this sport?
MY GOAL IS TO MAKE THIS SPORT MY CAREER. I WANT MOTOCROSS TO BE MY FUTURE.
Give some props to everyone helping you out.
MY MOM, DAD, SISTER AND BROTHER--THEY HAVE ALL SACRIFICED SO MUCH FOR ME TO SUCCEED IN THIS SPORT. I WILL FOREVER BE GRATEFUL FOR EVERYTHING THEY HAVE DONE FOR ME. I ALSO HAVE A HUGE GROUP OF SPONSORS THAT ARE IN MY CORNER THAT MAKE ALL OF THIS POSSIBLE: FOX, BELL, SCOTT, FMF, TEAM HUSQVARNA, LYNKS MOTORS, ETHIKA, DUNLOP, MXTIRE, PRO TAPER, MOTOREX
What are your superstitions, weird habits, or routines?
MY PARENTS TELL ME THAT I ADJUST MY JERSEY SLEEVES AND GLOVES SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THE GATE DROP, I GUESS THAT WOULD BE MY WEIRD HABIT
What is the fitness routine or training regimen off the bike?
MY OFF BIKE REGIMEN IS A COMBINATION OF CYCLING, RUNNING, AND WEIGHT TRAINING. DURING THE DAY I TRY TO EAT SEVERAL MEALS A DAY TO KEEP UP MY STRENGTH IN BETWEEN SESSIONS.
Do you have any hidden talents or weird skills?
WHEN I AM HOME I LIKE TO PLAY AROUND AND OPERATE THE SKID STEER AT OUR PROPERTY. I LIKE TO BUILD JUMPS AND TRACKS FOR MY BIKES AND SURRON TRACK.
