When Kevin Decker moved from California to Missouri in 1996, he left behind the familiar tracks and motocross community he had known. Then he heard about a track somewhere near a small Missouri town called Kingsville.
One day, Kevin jumped in his car and went looking for it. While driving through Kingsville, he was pulled over for speeding. Fortunately, the officer let him off with a warning—and even explained how to find the track.
“Just look for the tower with a motorcycle on top.”
Kevin followed the directions and eventually arrived at what was then known as Challenge Traxx. It was a weekday, and no one else was there, but finding the track brought an overwhelming sense of happiness.
“I had moved to a brand-new state, and I had found a track,” Kevin recalled.
He began riding at Kingsville in 1997 and has continued through the present day. Nearly three decades later, the track remains a major part of his life.
“Every year, the track got better and better,” Kevin said. “The friends I made, the memories I made, the gate drops, and the hours spent practicing are all a major part of my life that continues to this day.”
Among Kevin’s favorite motorcycles are his 2019 Yamaha YZ250F and 2025 KTM 450 SX-F. He has ridden Kingsville in both directions and watched its layout evolve throughout the years.
One of his favorite features was the extremely long tabletop that existed in the early 2000s. He also enjoys the smaller version that remains today and fondly remembers a former whoop section.
But as much as Kevin loved the track itself, the people became the most important part of his experience.
His memories include bringing his daughters to the night races, introducing girlfriends to the track throughout the years, and spending countless hours with some of his closest friends. Kevin never camped at Kingsville, but he still remembers the fun that continued after riding was finished—especially when RJ built a fire during the cold winter months.
Nearly 30 years after that first quiet weekday visit, Kevin is still grateful for the relationship he has built with the Wohlberg family.
“The thing I love most about Team Wohlberg is that they take the time to come over, say hi, and talk for a bit,” Kevin said. “It’s amazing to me that I have known RJ, Ryan, and Troy for more than a quarter of a century—and Kolton for much of that time as well.”
Kevin describes them simply as “the best people in motocross.”
What began with a speeding warning and directions from a police officer became a lifelong connection to a track, a family, and a community.
“I’m grateful that my passion for the sport has been made better because of Team Wohlberg,” Kevin said.
