From one man's struggle to the next, just like family, the ATV racing community strives to help their own. When one rider falls, even his biggest quad racing competitor will be right there to help him get back on his feet again. Todd Macke is a man who has struggled his entire life with his disability of Cerebral Palsy. However Todd hasn't let his little disability problem hinder his life long passion of racing one bit. On the contrary in fact, Todd is using his disability to help the sport he loves so dearly and persuade others with disabilities to follow their dreams no matter what the situation brings.

Be sure to read this entire interview as Todd has some incredible things to say. In fact, you just might see this compelling story highlighted on television within the next few months. Here's the scoop, Todd has been training vigorously the last few months. His goal is to complete the entire 12 Hours of ATV America by himself! As interesting as that story may be his effort will stand for a much more noble tale come this November.

Todd's plan is to attract as many money paying sponsors as he can come race time. All the money he raises will be given to an all new program called ART (Ability Riders of Tomorrow). The organization's mission is to help individuals with disabilities get the tools they need to ride ATVs or perhaps race ATVs. Much like a 5K running fund raiser where people donate X amount of dollars per lap, Todd's sponsors will do the same. The more laps Todd completes the more money he raises.

Todd has been a true asset to the sport of ATV racing. He lives and breathes ATVs and has done so most of his entire life. Add the fact that he's got a heart of gold and it's easy to want to root Todd on as he chases his latest and perhaps most notorious goal this November.

Below is our conversation with #31 Todd Macke. It's our hope that you'll check out what he has to say and want to contribute to his mission, or perhaps you'll forward the link to this feature to someone who might want to be a part of his creative plan to help others.

ATV Scene: Okay Todd, come on, are you nuts? You do know that this is a TEAM endurance race right?
Macke: [Laughing] I know... I know... people keep saying that but I want to finish this by myself this time. By doing so I think I can change many lives for the better in the future.

ATV Scene: Tell us more about your plan.
Macke: I will be competing in the “Ironman” class and trying to complete as many laps as I possible can to raise funds to help start a new program called ART (Ability Riders of Tomorrow). The program will help individuals with disabilities get the tools they need to ride ATVs or maybe even race them. I am asking riders in the ATV community, aftermarket companies in the industry and my own personal sponsors to pledge any amount of money for every lap that I complete at the 12 Hours of America. At the end of the race I will announce the amount raised, promote the program and launch its mission of helping others to live life to the fullest regardless of their disabilities.

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