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Meet Wicked Rider Haakon Rønning

7 October, 2025
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🔧 RIDER STATS

  1. Name: Haakon Rønning
  2. Age: 11
  3. Hometown & Country: Vollen, Norway
  4. Years riding/racing: From Pampers days
  5. Current bike(s): Husqvarna 65cc
  6. Racing number: 561
  7. Classes or series you race in: EMX 65
  8. Team (if any): KG MXteam

🏍️ BEHIND THE BARS

What got you into motocross? I have a father that has been riding and also a big brother who rides motocross.

What keeps you coming back to the track every weekend? I love to compete and practice on details to get better. Step by step.

What’s your most memorable moto moment? This year there has been many good moments to remember, but winning my first EMX 65 overall in the Netherlands this year was big for me.

Who’s been your biggest influence in racing? That has always been Jeffery Herlings. His dedication and hard riding style I like.

Inmark (14)

🧢 THE WICKED CONNECTION

How did you get involved with The Wicked Family? My friend Casper Lindmark has always looked good on the track. Because of his smooth riding style but also his fresh Wicked gear. He hooked me up with Sofia and Wicked Family.

What makes Wicked gear stand out on race day? I think the gear stands out because of its design and fresh colors.

Favorite thing about the Wicked gear? I have been riding with different gear, but there is no other gear that has such a good fit for youth riders as Wicked.

Favorite Wicked gear set and colorway? Maybe the cyber purple one but the new hyper collection is so fresh also.

What does being part of The Wicked Family mean to you? It means that I have one of the most enthusiastic and innovative motocross sportswear company behind me, that is awesome. Wicked Family is really good on social media and also helps me on the social media platform with sheering my journey.

Inmark (13)

🏆 RACE FOCUS

Pre-race ritual or routine? Warm up and when I am getting ready I use the time to put on my gear and listen to music

Favorite track (local or international)? Rocco Ranch (Barcelona)

Top goal for this season? European champion in EMX 65 (won my EMX zone)

Long-term motocross dream? Become world champion


⚡ RAPID FIRE

2-stroke or 4-stroke? 2-stroke

Scrub or whip? Scrub,

MXGP or AMA Motocross? MXGP

Sand or hardpack? Sand

Tear offs / Roll Offs? Tear offs

Bright gear / Plain gear? Depends, but bright.

Holeshot or last lap pass? Holeshot

Favourite song before a moto? Smooth operator


📣 WORD TO THE COMMUNITY

Anything you want to say to the Wicked crew or fans who follow you? I will say thanks so far and my journey is just getting started😉See you at the track

Where can people follow your racing journey (IG/YouTube/etc)?

TikTok: Haakon_561

Instagram: haakonronning561

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