Derek Steahly
Owner
Prior to joining Kreft Moto, I spent nearly two decades at Honda R & D’s Powersports Division. I played a key role in developing a wide range of Off-Road performance products for Honda.
I am the Marketing Manager for both Kreft Moto and our sister company, CushCore,. I
hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Business - Physics from Southern Oregon University. When not at work you will find me trail riding, mountain biking, or at the MX track.
FAVORITE RIDING area:
I like motocross and single-track equally. My favorite MX track is Chaney Ranch in Southern California. My favorite trail riding is in the Gifford-Pinchot National Forest and the now defunct “Big Boot Enduro” trails near Arcata, CA.
TRACKS RIDDEN:
I’ve ridden some of the US’s most iconic MX tracks: Saddleback Park, Indian Dunes, Carlsbad, Unadilla, Glen Helen, Mammoth, Castillo Ranch, Zaca Station, and Washougal.
I’ve ridden several Honda R & D test tracks in California, Ohio, South Carolina, Hamamatsu, and Tochigi Japan.
I’ve ridden single-track in California, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Texas, West Virginia, Utah, Washington, and of course Oregon.
HOMETOWN:
Medford, Oregon.
HOBBIES:
Motocross, Trail riding, Mountain biking, Skiing, Guitar playing.
RACING HIGHLIGHTS:
1st Place Ironman - 2004 Pismo Dunes Beach Race, 1st Place Sportsman – 2005 Glen Helen 24 Hour GP, 3rd Place Vet – 2003 Glen Helen Amateur Day, 3rd Place Vet – 2005 Glen Helen Amateur Day, 3rd Place Ironman – 2004 Glen Helen 6 Hour GP, 4th Place (Moto 4 winner) Vet – 2001 Mammoth MX, 4th Place (Moto 1 winner) Vet – 2008 Mammoth MX
