Ask Randy Stumpfhauser the Who? What? Where? Why? And How? as he continues to rack up National title after National title year after year. So ask this lover of ping pong and coffee anything and everything you ever wanted to know about BMX racing with 23 years on tour he kinda knows a thing or two, fire away he's all yours.....

No gel, all natural.

You can learn manualing skills on jumps or flat ground and jumping skills at the track or trails. Flat pedals usually makes it easier to learn. As for your gate, if you can watch people at your track who get good gates and see what they do and try to imitate their form. That should help. Good luck.

Most people call me Stump, Stumpy, or Stumpdawg. Maybe you can add to the list...

Maybe a fight between DR and Jason Rogers. They are always arguing anyway so it would be fun to see them throw down. One of the pros I like to hang with is Javi Colombo...that guy can make me laugh.

Honestly I don't remember when it first came about. I just think someone decided to use half my last name, add a Y on the end and that was it.

First sponsor(Mom and Dad), company HI-Tech Racing. Average training day: maybe go to the gym in the morning and hit the track up later in the day. I do plan to retire, just not sure when yet. Favorite vacation spot, my wife and I love to either go to the coast or go to the mountains. My motivation comes from a love of the sport of BMX, there is no other way to stay motivated for so long.

Life is great. I have a great family who keeps me motivated and supports me beyond anything I could ever expect. I have great kids who teach me to be a better person. The traveling doesn't stress me out so much as just wear me out. It's just part of the deal so I try not to get too bummed about it. Thanks.

Well I have an engineering degree, but wouldn't call myself an engineer. I worked 3 months for a vending machine company while I was injured and couldn't race, that is the extent of my engineering experience. I actually plan to teach high school when I retire. A typical week for me consists of going to the gym a couple times a week, going to the track at least two times, riding trails, doing sprints, maybe some road bike work. It all depends on the week but I incorporate all these things into my training, and in between that I am wrestling with my kids.

You are welcome, I appreciate all the questions. My plans as of right now are to pursue a teaching career at the junior high or high school level teaching math. I have an engineering degree but I am leaning towards teaching.

A little control game mixed with some power hits when appropriate. Gotta keep em guessing.

Thanks. Usually a good track and some good prize money always works...just depends on scheduling and how busy we are.

Well hello Ronald.

I'm not sure. There are a couple people who make them I think, or you can make your own. Mine is over ten years old and still working like a champ.

Some Toby Keith or Kenny Chesney is what I like. Mellow music actually gets me more pumped than other stuff.

Thanks, it is for sure one of the best memories in my career. I honestly don't remember what I was thinking before the gate dropped, that is a good question. In fact, I remember after the race not being able to remember how my start was, and I usually always can remember that. Yes it was an emotional win for me, but as you saw, the race could easily have went either way and for some reason it just went my way that day instead of Cristian's.

I am not as familiar with other disciplines, but BMX has evolved in many ways since I started with frame materials and designs, and with the use of clipless pedals. BMX is also a sport that likes to hold on to its roots in many ways. I have seen some crazy prototypes out there, but I haven't seen anything that works better than a simply designed light weight frame.

I started in 1986 so a lot has changed. The bikes are better and the tracks are better, and our sport was in the Olympics this past year, so most changes have been for the better. The skills of the riders are amazing compared to when I started. The first track I raced on in Sanger, CA had five jumps on the track and 4 were rollers.

They are great. Everyone has been very welcoming and supportive, except Matt Zito keeps making fun of my hair for some reason.

Cereal, but donuts taste better with coffee. Richard. 6:30 or 7. Excellent cook as you experienced the other night with banana pancakes. Love pizza(Me & Eds). Um bikes or bicycles?(confused me there) I enjoy all your questions.

That's cool you have a glove of mine and same birthday. No plans for vet, when I am done with AA I will be spending my weekends with my family. I am still having fun at the moment trying to beat all those teenagers.