You will look long and hard before you find a better ambassador for the Mining City than today’s guest. In these parts, Keith Sayers is the most-known motorcycle rider who doesn’t have the last name Knievel.
Keith bought his first motorcycle from a friend for just $10 when he was 9 years old. He turned quite the profit on that investment. Keith is now in his 20th year making a living riding his dirt bike.
You probably know Keith from the show he and his fellow riders put on in Butte every June during the Colt Anderson Dream Big Event. Or maybe you remember him from his shows during Evel Knievel Days. Or maybe you live in any corner of this country and you know him because Keith performed in your town.
Sayers started racing motocross when he was 12 years old. That led him to give up on his dreams of playing professional baseball. He realized the dirt bike was his calling.
During the first Evel Knievel Days in 2002, Keith stood at the fence as he watched the freestyle riders wow the crowd with their tricks. He wondered how he could be part of that team. Fast forward a few years, and Keith owned the that team, and the shows for Evel Days got bigger and better each year. He introduced us to X Games legends like Heath Frisby.
At 43, the 2001 Butte High graduate is still touring the country and riding. He travels with his wife Danielle, the couple’s daughter Lylee (15) and son Gavin (12).
Listen as he talks about Evel Days, jumping Sparky’s Garage and his trick that gets the biggest roar from the crowd. Listen to hear his passion when he talks about being a role model.
Listen as he talks about how Gavin is already a better rider than his dad.
Today’s episode of the ButteCast is brought to you by Casagranda’s Steakhouse. Eat where the locals eat.
Today's podcast is brought to you by Casagranda's Steakhouse. Eat where the locals eat. Intro music by Tim Montana. For more from the Elk Park native, go to timmontana.com. For more from Bill Foley, go to ButteCast.com.