Teddy Culbertson

What kind of machine you on this year?

I am on an XP this year and I love it!

Next year?

Hope to get some factory support from Ski Doo so we will see.

What kind of modifications do you have to do to your machine to make it dialed for you?

Really the only thing is suspension, seat and bars; and keep that thing in tip top shape!

What do you drive these days?

I drive a 01 Dodge. I have a few muscle cars as well; I love Dodge all the way baby!

How do you relax during the season?

I don't relax! Fishing works sometimes.

What does your training regiment look like?

I have my compound at my house so I ride twice a day weather permitting.

If you were not a pro rider, what do you think you would be doing?

I would be restoring cars or building rat bikes but there's not a lot of money to be made in those.

Favorite Slednecks product...

I love the hoodies!

Favorite Slednecks movie...

8, I love the freestyle bonus DVD.

What was your first motorized toy?

My parents were a snowmobile family so I had a 1980 Elan.

Favorite restaurant...

Jade Garden, named my first child after it.

Favorite riding spot...

my back yard.

What's your view on country music?

Tip touchers.

Who did you look up to as a kid?

Evil Knievel.

What was the hardest thing you had to give up to be where you are today?

Weekends with friends.

Age ...

old enough to know better.

Birthplace...

Helena, MT

Current residence...

same.

What's your favorite thing about where you live now?

We have it all here, all the seasons, small town USA, great place to ride snowmobile and bikes.

What is one thing you wish you could do but can't?

Play guitar.

What kind of music is on your I Pod?

Rock and roll and alternative.

What is your favorite toy besides your machine?

I love my dirt bikes.

Was your family into your sport before you?

No.

What is the scariest thing you have done?

Have children.

What do you plan on doing when you retire?

Fishing in the Key's.

What was your career plan before your current career took off?

Body shop owner.

What goals have you set for yourself for this year?

I have a trick I want to land, top secret!

How did you originally get involved with Slednecks?

Riding with Paul Thacker and Cody Borchers, they are just a great bunch of guys! Slednecks makes the #1 sled video and #1 sled clothing so it's a no brainer for me.

If you could be any superhero which one would it be and why?

Ghost Rider, the bike of course.

After a major accident or injury, what motivates you to get back?

Wow have I, just the determination to push myself and to do what I love doing.

With all of the advancement of snowmobiles in the past years what has been your favorite improvement?

Also what improvement are you looking forward to?

The weight and the suspension are great for sure! I still would like to see both improved more yet.

What is the best safety feature available now?

I think the neck braces.

What words of encouragement would you give to someone aspiring to be you?

Follow your goals and keep having fun at it!

If you could choose any sport to be a professional at what would you choose and why?

I think a rock star would be sweet. Cause they can do their gig till there dead.

What are your thoughts on Evil Knievel?

Being I live 90 miles from his home town I love the dude.

What are your thoughts on Robbie Knievel?

Homo.

What can you do to keep current riding areas open to the public?

I think we have to stick together and fight for our rights.

What's the dumbest thing you have ever done?

I don't have all day.

What's the smartest thing you have ever done?

Get with my girl Shannon.

What are your thoughts on monster trucks?

They are Rad!

What was the last concert you went too?

Ha-ha, Jason Maraz.

Beer or the hard stuff?

Either!

Do you consider golf a sport?

Yes.

Do you consider horse racing a sport?

Barley.

Mountain bikes or dirt bikes?

Dirt bikes.

Who is your favorite Supercross rider?

Jeremy McGrath.

Who is your favorite action sports athlete?

Travis, he just does it all.

Monster, Rock Star, or Red Bull?

I like the events Red Bull does.

What's the one thing that could make the world a better place?

People mind their own business.

If you could go riding with anyone in the world who would it be and why?

My family it makes my day.

Why do you do what you do?

I really do it to see the look on kid's faces; they get so pumped and look up to what you're doing. So that's what keeps me coming back for more.