Local BMX rider among best in the nation

When it comes to racing and the state of Texas, it’s doubtful that many people would immediately make the jump to the world of BMX. Eighteen-year old Canton junior Colton Layne-Voorhis is looking to change that mindset, making a name for himself around the country by taking the BMX world by storm over his short 2.5 year career in the sport.

All told, Colton has already collected six #1 plates (placing first in 3 Gold Cups, winning a state championship and two Race of Champions). That impressive performance on the track has Colton placed as the highest ranking intermediate 18-year old in the nation.

Asked how he got involved in BMX and BMX racing, Colton pointed to a trip to Canton Power Sports to purchase a part for his bicycle. Once there, the lure of BMX drew Colton in.

Looking back, Colton’s mother Tami Layne-Voorhis reflected, “It was our first morning home with Colton. My mom took care of him the night before so that I could sleep a little. He was three days old. I finished feeding him and noticed his eyes had rolled to one side and his left hand was shaking. I didn't know it at the time but he was having a seizure.”

The pediatrician the family used asked the family to bring in Colton. A short time later, Tami continued, “He had another seizure while my mom was holding him and she freaked out. I knew something seriously was wrong. So we left immediately and went to the dr. When we got there the receptionist told us to wait but I refused. I went and got the doctor and showed him what Colton had done. He looked him over and told me he was fine and that I was being paranoid. Right before we left he had another seizure. The doctor told the nurse to call 9-1-1.”

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