Our Story

The call of motocross ministry started years ago in the heart of Andre Pene. Andre was in his youth with only a few things keeping him grounded; a dream of becoming a professional motocross racer and a bike that he rode nearly everyday. His dream eventually became a reality as he made it to the professional level of racing as a privateer from 1994-1997. Although Andre was competing at the elite level in the sport of motocross, he felt a void and emptiness in his life. He decided to give his life to God and follow Jesus near the end of the 1995 outdoor national season after a friend led him to Christ. 

After several years of maturing in his walk with Jesus, he began to wonder how he could combine his passion for motocross with his love of God. After much time in prayer, God began to move in Andre’s heart to challenge, and encourage his motocross family to follow Jesus. Andre met Tony Jewah, founder of Faith Racers, at a dinner meeting in early 2006. The two of them happened to sit by one another and the rest is history! Andre’s passion became a reality when he started helping Tony teach at the trackside church gatherings around Alabama. Tony handed over the ministry to Andre and Mary, his wife, in the summer of 2006. 

Faith Racers continues as a non-profit 501(c)3 to teach God’s word, build community, and to make disciples of Jesus. Becoming what Faith Racers is today did not happen by chance or overnight. God’s hand has been in it since the beginning and will continue to shape this ministry into the future. We look forward to serving the motocross community from the grassroots to the pro level of motocross!