I met Scott at the very first Suzuki event I had ever attended way back in May of 2000. And from that very first meeting, Scott and I have become good friends. Although we only see each other a few times a year, I'm proud to call him a friend. Scott is another fine example of the kind of people you meet in this great hobby of ours.

1. What is your full name?
Scott Andrew Trester

2. Where were you born?
Indianapolis, Indiana

3. How old are you?
Uh, I forget... oh yeah, 43. The important ones, like 16 and 21, I remember. After that, I don't keep track. ...Last thing I remember, I was 28...

4. Any brothers or sisters?
1 older brother and 4 younger sisters

5. Where do you currently live?
Danville, Indiana

6. Where do you currently work?
Hilltop Press

7. What do you do there?
Computer graphics and page layout in the pre-press department.

8. Do you have a nick name that you go by?
No

9. How long have you been into the sport of off-roading?
About 12 years or so.

10. Who or what first got you interested in the sport?
When I was a kid, my dad was a member of the Civil Air Patrol. He stored several military jeeps (M-38's) for the national guard, and we got to drive them around. I was hooked. Actually, I owned a couple of Jeeps before I ever actually got involved in serious trail driving and stuff. My brother-in-law helped me to indulge my hobby and we both started modifying our rigs.

11. Are you involved in any off-road clubs, and if so what is the name of your club?
I never really had the time to get involved in a club. My buddies and I have an informal club that we call "Rock Pile 4x4" - based on this massive pile of rocks (my brother-in-law is a landscaper) that we keep piling up to drive over. (Pic attached is of me on it in my Samurai)

12. What is the year, make, and model of your current off-road 4x4?
Now I'm driving a 1996 Suzuki X-90

13. How long have you had it?
A couple of years now.

14. Why did you choose this particular 4x4?
I can only afford one vehicle for me, and need a good daily driver. My Samurai was kinda rough. I like the looks of the X and the way it handles. Kinda like a 4x4 sports car. And, I can still go wheelin' in it. I do miss my Samurai tho!

15. Is this your first off-road 4x4?
My first was an old Jeep CJ5. Then I upgraded to a CJ7. Later, I found my Scramber (CJ8) and that's when I really got started upgrading, modifying, and off-roading. But, you know how Jeeps are - Just Empty Every Pocket! So I found a good Samurai and built it up (33's, SPOA, gears and locker, etc..). Then I got my X-90 and am doing what I can to it.

16. What’s the BEST modification you’ve made to your 4x4?
A good set of tires! Followed closely by a locker. IMHO, the best things you can do to create a good off-road rig.

17. What’s the WORST modification you’ve made?
Add-a-leafs for suspension lift. Oh, and the 'cold air sensor mod' thingy - didn't do much.

18. What’s the scariest moment you’ve ever had off-roading?
2 events come to mind. First was my bumper incident while on a Jeep Jamboree back in '98. To save the long details, I was stuck and the nut that attached the tow strap, wrapped it around my bumper. Final massive pull and 'Pop' my bumper comes flying off and hits 3 people standing nearby, breaking one kids leg in 3 places. I learned a lot from that one. Second was playing in the quarry at the Badlands, I raced up a very steep hill, which became vertical at the top. My rig stood straight up with the front wheels about 6 foot in the air. I almost flipped end-over backwards. I could feel all my weight on the back of the seat as I just hung there for what seemed like eternity, then it lightly dropped forward and up and over the hill. Where are all the cameras and spectators when you need em?

19. What was the funniest?
Wheeling (again at the Badlands) with some buddies, we were doing poser shots on some rocks and I started tipping over, head first over this boulder. Everyone jumped on the rear bumper to counterbalance, those that weren't laughing anyway.

20. What have you learned from the sport that you can apply to your everyday life?
I've met a great bunch of people off-roading, and the Suzuki crowd is about the best. With a common interest and goal, we all get along just great and help each other out. Newby or old-timer, everyone seems to accept the other's ability, or lack thereof, and still enjoy the good times we have. I try to apply that to all my associations. To get philosophical ... "On the off-road trail of life, ya gotta know when to hit the power, when to hit the brake, and when to just let it roll."

21. If you could sit down and talk to anyone, past or present, who would it be and why?
King David of bible times. He led a full, action packed life and was still a good guy.

22. What was the name of the last book you read?
Timeline

23. What was the last movie that you watched?
...Been so long, I can't remember

24. What is your favorite style of music?
Rock, country, and Jazz. Just about anything except classical.

25. What do you like to listen to on the trails?
Mother Nature

26. When your not off-roading, or working, how do you like to spend your time?
I'm very active as one of Jehovah's Witnesses in the preaching work. I also like to spend as much time as I can with my family.

27. If I gave you a free ticket to visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Australia.

28. Name someplace that you have visited that you would love to visit again.
Germany - it's a beautiful country.

29. If you could give one piece of advice to any future off-road enthusiasts, what would it be?
This is really a fun sport. Don't take it too seriously. But don't get reckless either. Know your abilities and what your rig can do. Always wheel with a buddy, and keep it safe.