Rick "Nasty" Payne

Born: Secret

Height:  5-10

Full Time Job: System Integration Tech at Raydon

Hobbies: Racing HareScrambles and Motocross, stuntriding, shooting pool, building computers, skiing

Bikes: 2002 F4i, 2001 Honda 929rr, KTM 200EXC, CRF450 Honda (FORSALE)

Favorite Trick: Stoppies & Burnouts

Sponsors: Naarden Sportbike Products, Pirelli Tire, HAI Bike Shop, FreeStyle Ingenuity,  EBC Brakes, Spider Grips, EVS, Moto2Motion, Devils Candy

BIO:
     Born and raised in Luray, Va. I graduated from Luray High in 2001 with the highest diploma they have to offer (academic with Governor's seal) and headed to Florida to attend Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. After a hard semester of studying I then dedicated my life to turning my favorite past time into a career and spent the next 3 years competing, performing shows, and making dvds. It was a difficult road to pave but it's becoming smoother and smoother. 13 states, 2 countries, 2 major TV networks, 4 nationally published magazines, and over 13 videos later my dreams are becoming a reality. 

     I then re-enrolled back into college and earned an Honors Associates of Science in Computer Engineering degree, was the sole recipient of the award for outstanding merit and accomplishment in Computer Engineering Technology, and Honors Certificates: Computer Specialist, Information Technology Technician, Microcomputer Repairer/Installer.

     Now riding with The Xtreme Team and doing Stunting to help promote kids to focus their attention into more constructive activities like riding instead of getting involved with drugs and violence has one of the most rewarding and full filling things I have done, To win an award and hang on the wall is one thing, but to change some ones life in a positive way is worth more then any award and to have so many people come up to me years later telling me I have inspired them to ride is the BEST part of the job.