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Benton tween keeps his mind on the grind

Xander Lambert, 13, poses for a photo at Bradley BMX at the Bradley County Recreational Park on Tues., May 31, 2017. Xander is the No. 1 BMX rider for his age group in the state. Xander Lambert, 13, poses for a photo at Bradley BMX at the Bradley County Recreational Park on Tues., May 31, 2017. Xander is the No. 1 BMX rider for his age group in the state.

By Myron Madden July 1, 2017 3 min read

Its not your average [sport of] baseball or basketball, which most kids my age do.

Xander Lambert, 13, Chris Beale, 27, and Stacy Pennick, 18, get lined up to start at Bradley BMX at the Bradley County Recreational Park on Tues., May 31, 2017. The Bradley BMX track holds races Saturday nights year round and Tuesdays during the summer months.

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Age: 13Started riding: Age 2Started competing: Age 7Favorite part: Adrenaline rush Competitions won: Too many to count

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GET THEM IN GEARGot a young adrenaline junkie eager to try out the sport? Find out everything you need to get him or her started at usabmx.com. Look for a video and beginner’s manual in the “New Riders” section.

BMX racing is fast and can be dangerous, but 13-year-old Xander Lambert says there’s one thing that can trip riders up worse than any wipeout:

Their minds.