Monster Mike returns to Snocross and ESPN Winter X-Games
One year after becoming an amputee, Mike Schultz has overcome many challenges. Learning to walk, run, wakeboard, and race motocross, he is now about to achieve two more goals: race professional snocross and compete in the ESPN Winter X-Games.
This season, Mike is a rider coach for Warnert Racing and has been working with seven snocross racers from around the world. Along with coaching, Mike is training and riding with the racers to prepare for his return to snowcross. Schultz #5 will be competing in the ISOC National Snocross Series, at Canterbury Park in Shakopee Friday, Jan. 22. Schultz will line up in the Pro Plus 30 Class, after ISOC officials modified the class to allow Mike to race even though he is only 28. Qualifying starts at 3 p.m. with two rounds of racing and the final taking place at 8:30 p.m. All are invited to come to Canterbury and cheer on Monster Mike. Or log on to
“After the last couple months of hard work, preparation, and development of my custom moto-knee, I am looking forward to competing at Winter X again. I am really excited that ESPN has added Adaptive Snocross to their schedule. These events give me and other athletes the chance to compete at the highest level possible, once again,” said Schultz with a smile.
The Adaptive Snocross will be shown live on ESPN Sunday, Jan. 31, at 1-1:30 (CST). This event will consist of six riders with limb loss or paralysis; each has amazing heart and determination to overcome his injury. Mike will race along side one of his childhood heroes, pro motocross racer Doug Henry, a T12 paraplegic.
“A year ago I thought my snocross career was over; now I am racing in my sixth Winter X-Games,” Schultz said.
Mike Schultz has a new motto these days, “Only you choose your limitations.” He continues to be an inspiration to many on how to overcome a life-changing event. Mike and his family would like to thank the Kimball community for their support over the past year.