Riding the Global Stage: An Exclusive Interview with BOOG Xavier Ahead of the Indian Supercross League

In this exclusive interview with BOOG Xavier, a seasoned French supercross rider who has been competing at the highest levels since 2003. With an impressive career that includes winning the prestigious French SX1 Championship in 2016, Xavier is no stranger to high-octane competition. As he prepares to embark on a new challenge in the Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL), Xavier shares his journey, training regimen, and what excites him about racing in India for the first time. From his early inspirations to his goals for the future, Xavier’s passion for supercross continues to fuel his drive for success. Let’s dive into his thoughts on the sport, his expectations for ISRL, and his insights on tackling new adventures on the global stage.

 How many years have you been riding supercross?
Since 2003

 What inspired you to start supercross racing?
It is a lot of adrenaline and a big show where we are the player

 What classes/categories do you compete in?
450Cc (SX1)

 Do you have any notable achievements or awards in supercross? Please list them.
French SX1 champion in 2016

 What motivated you to participate in the Indian Supercross League?
It is a new challenge. And I saw video from the 1 st season and it looks great.

 How did you hear about the Indian Supercross League?
I hear it from Thomas RAMETTE, Maxime DESPREY and Greg ARANDA cause I’m training
often with

 What are your expectations from the Indian Supercross League?
To ride on my best level, have fun and fight for the podium

 How have you been preparing for the Indian Supercross League?
I built a supercross track at home and like I tell you, I’m training as often as possible with
other top french rider

 Are there any specific challenges you anticipate facing in the Indian Supercross League?
To ride an other bike will be a challenge

 Do you follow a specific diet or fitness regimen to enhance your performance?
Of course I take care about my diet and my fitness. But it’s nothing new for me cause I was riding World championship motocross from 2006 to 2014 and then I had a national program, so I’m use to it

 What kind of bike will you be riding in the Indian Supercross League? Please provide make and model.
Normally I’m riding a 450 Yamaha in france but a bike is a bike.
There is no bad bike, only bad rider…

 How many supercross races do you participate in each year?
The last few years I was riding only motocross race but from 2015 to 2019 I was competing between 10 and 15 races each year

 What has been your most challenging race so far and why?
Supercross from PARIS cause it was always a high level of competition and also the track was challenging

 Do you have a favorite track or event? If so, which one and why?
Supercross from LA TREMBLADE. It’s was one of the most famous supercross in from, there
was always a great atmosphere and also I win it 3 time in a row (2015, 2016 and 2017)

 How do you prepare mentally for a race?
Just try to stay focus on myself

 What are your short-term goals in supercross?
To race the indian supercross league

 What are your long-term aspirations in the sport?
I’m close from the end, but untif I have fun on the bike, just continu like that

 Are there any specific skills or techniques you are currently working on improving?
Jumping every ride on our level can do, but in a corner you can always improve.
And currently I’m working hard the whoops section

 Who is your supercross role model or inspiration?

Before it was Chad REED and now it’s Jett LAWRENCE. But if you look good, they
have a little bit the same style, really smooth. They are playing with their bike and
the track

 Do you have any advice for beginners entering the sport?

I always they, when you are a baby you first have to learn walk before run. For
motocross it is the same, first learn technique and then you can go fast What are you looking forward to the most about visiting India for the Indian Supercross
League?
To discover a new culture, new fan, new stadium. An other experience in my life

 Are there any places in India you plan to visit during your stay?
If I would like to visit everything, I have to stay for years, country is so bike compare to
france.
But of course I will take opportunities to visit.