The smell of running engine hardly motivates anyone as much as this guy. And despite series of setbacks, he still manages time for his loved sport. Jeff Emig is the former motocross racer who was one of the very best in the motocross history, and during his peak years in the 1990s, he won four major titles and shortly after his return, he won US Open of Supercross. His rivalry with Jeremy McGrath was a treat to watch, and the duo had tough battle to be the best.
Married Life with Wife, Jennifer!!
After his retirement in 2000, he focused more on himself and got married in the process, welcoming Jennifer Emig as his wife.
Caption: Jeff with his wife on 15th February 2017
Source: Instagram
Though it isn’t clear when Jeff got married to Jennifer, on 15th February 2017, he posted a message wishing Jennifer Happy Valentine’s Day and also mentioned that they have been married for 14 years.
The couple is the parent to two teenage children, a daughter, Presley, and a son, Jagger. The motocross racer loves his children to death and often posts pictures featuring his children and his pet named Elvis in his Instagram account, which is filled with motocross bike and gadgets.
Caption: Jeff with son Jagger and daughter Presley on 12th July 2017
Source: Instagram
On 12th July 2017, he posted a photo featuring Presley and Jagger and said that his children had been gone for a day only, but he is already starting to miss them. This message perfectly explains the bond that they share.
Career as Motocross Champion:
The Kansas City native is undoubtedly the motocross racing legend and marked the 1990s with his victories. Jeff got hold of four major titles in the 1990s for Kawasaki and Yamaha, and his rivalry with Jeremy McGrath reached the very peak. His successful run in the 1990s came to a halt when injury hit him in 1998 before which he won seven races out of possible 13.
In spite of illustrious career, he was once arrested for illegal possession of marijuana in 1999 and was later released after filling up the fine.
After breaking his forearms in December 1999, he was about to make a comeback in 2000, but his return to the racing arena marked the end of his career. On 4th May 2000, he suffered a horrendous crash where he broke his vertebra leaving him paralyzed temporarily. After the severe injury, he retired from professional motocross racing but involves himself in one way or other.
He races for fun and owns a racing team. His remarkable achievement and dedication received applause when he was included in AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2004.
How Much is Jeff’s Net Worth?
Legendary racer, Jeff was known for his excellent clutch control and fearlessness in the first corner made him an opponent to watch out for. The motocross racer receives a hefty salary from their motocross factory. One of the top athletes is bound to be high gainers in the business. Though his net worth is yet to reveal, his expected net worth would indeed reach in millions.
Jeff’s Short Bio:
As per wiki sources, he was born as Cam Jeffrey Emig in Kansas City, Kansas on 1st December 1970 which makes his age 46. The former professional racer belongs to white ethnicity and is a proud citizen of America. His early life and family are still under evaluation, but he wished his father on the Father’s day. Jeff Emig stands at a tall height and maintains athletic body shape.
