Thomas LaClare

Thomas LaClare aka Tommy

Claim to fame: Not famous. I have been volunteering almost my whole life. I was in a snowmobile club for over 20 years, and have been a volunteer firefighter for almost 10 years with my local fire department. I am also a veteran. I served in the Navy during Desert Storm. All American Heroes Foundation Vice President.
Real job: Toolmaker. In training to be a mold design engineer.
Wish job: NASCAR driver. Who doesn’t like to drive fast!
Current ride: 2018 Polaris SKS 800 146
Wish ride: 2025 Polaris Khaos 9R 146
Current truck: 2020 GMC Sierra SLE 1500
Wish truck: 2025 GMC Sierra AT4 2500
Hometown: Cambridge, MN, USA
I was born in: Minneapolis, MN, USA
Where I wish I lived: There are too many great places in the US. I enjoy traveling around and just spending time and many different places.
My no. 1 bucket list: Halibut fishing in Alaska.
Time travel would take me: 1980s when I sported a sweet mullet.
I started riding when I was: Four years old with my parents, started driving when I was 10 in 1980.
My first ride was a: 1991 Yamaha Phazer II.0
My secret place to ride (GPS coordinates): If I told you, it wouldn’t be a secret.
Best finish or trophy I have won: The service medals that I received while being in the Navy. Firefighter certifications. And of course, my wife Nicole.
Favorite ride tunes: Tool, Metallica, Soundgarden, Audioslave.
Favorite food: Pork carnitas tacos.
Favorite drink: Coors Banquet, and plenty of water!
If I had a million dollars I would: Retire and spend time with family, build a house, and visit all the states that I like to travel to.