A native of the state of Louisiana, Jamie started riding motorcycles when he was just a boy. He started with small dirt bikes, and moved up to motocross bikes. From there, he decided to ride "dirt track" or "flat track" motorcycles. Even though he enjoyed it, Jamie wanted to go faster, and eventually gave road racing motorcycles a try. The thrill he received from the sheer power and speed of these amazing machines was like nothing he had ever felt before. It was then that he decided what he wanted to do with his life . . .go really fast! With the help of his family, a local motorcycle dealership in Baton Rouge, and a lot of hard work, Jamie got the opportunity to race professionally. He would go on to win championships and the hearts of fans the world over and earn his nickname, "The Ragin’ Cajun".