From a press release issued by Rich Oliver:

Young Gun Nicky Wimbauer, 14, was chosen by Rich Oliver and Sean Edin, who run the Mystery School, to be their Scholarship student for 2002.



The scholarship is designed to give young gun racers a healthy push forward toward understanding their potential abilities in the world of motorcycle racing, and in life in general. The Mystery School teaches mental and physical toughness, with dirt track and motocross riding, aerobic conditioning, hand eye coordination exercises, gym workouts, and nutritional analysis and guidance.



Nicky had this to say about his experience, “I am a very lucky young gun who wants to be the best, and I hope every other young gun has the opportunity to learn what Rich is able to teach before he or she develops the wrong style and attitude. It’s important to have the right things in the beginning. Rich made me feel good about myself while I pushed hard, and my goal is to be in a Mystery School every year. Rich Oliver, one of the greatest racers called me a Super Star and that’s exactly what I want to be in the world of road racing. Thank you Rich and Sean, for caring about the up and coming young racers and giving me this great opportunity. I promise to make the best of it and of all you have taught me.”



Nicky’s stepmother Connie Kassel had these comments, “I am totally convinced after observing the Rich Oliver Mystery School that any young gun thinking of taking racing all the way should make this school the first on on their list.”



Nicky’s Dad Jurgen had this to say after Nicky returned home to Colorado. “I just wanted to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the help, support and effort you’ve invested in Nicky. He came back with a whole different attitude and look in his eyes. Again, I can’t thank you enough.”



Rich Oliver would agree, “Nicky really impressed both Sean and I. He is a quiet, well mannered young man who just soaked up all we had to teach him. His riding dramatically improved over the 5 days, and his ability to concentrate his focus on the task at hand was remarkable for someone of his young age. I will definitely be recommending that he be watched by the factory teams in the future.”