At age 31, Kevin Windham has defied all the odds. He’s not only a seasoned professional racer, he’s remained relatively injury-free—and a serious threat on the Supercross circuit. Windham is a standout not just because he is still racing, but because he is at the top of his game.

When Windham rode to a second-place finish in the 2008 AMA Supercross Championship, it was hardly a fluke. He finished in the top five in every one of the 17 rounds.

“It was a great season. I had some ups and downs, but I was able to stay really consistent. I was a frequent visitor to the podium and that felt great,” he says.

One of the Windham’s most impressive performances-to-date came last year during a torrential downpour at Daytona.

“Daytona is the single biggest race of our season and it was a great accomplishment to be able to win that. It was a very tough race—tough to finish, and tough to just keep it on two wheels. But we were able to do that, and it was a nail-biter, with Chad Reed and I going back and forth at the end. I still have my jersey with all the original mud on it. It was a very important race for me and one that I’ll always remember.”

Windham’s fortitude and success in the outdoor series—he was runner-up for six years between 1999 and 2006—had some wondering why he opted out of the 2008 season.

“I got to the point where I had to pull back to increase my longevity and be able to stick around for a few more years. Because I really enjoy what I do. With that said, they are making some interesting changes to outdoors for 2009, and it is something that I am thinking about seriously—to revisit some nationals and see where it goes.”

As a veteran leader of the GEICO Powesports Honda team, Windham also sees great value in his younger team members.

“It’s been great to have some of the younger guys around, especially on the Lites program. It’s just a good working relationship. I learn from them, they learn from me, and it’s a good fit.”

With the 2009 Supercross championship within his reach, Windham is anxiously awaiting the opportunity to pilot the all-new CRF450R in competition.

“Honda has made some huge improvements based on some of our feedback from years past. I am looking forward to having the race spec come together and having a good showing at Anaheim 1.”

Off the track, Windham is dedicated to his wife Dottie and his three children. Being a family man has changed his life.

“I guess it just a combination of age and children and growing up, but it becomes very clear to why I do the things I do. My kids are very proud of me. When I am done riding at the end of the day, they come out and go for a ride with me on the bike, and that makes me proud.”