Characterization of Rayce Davis from "High Risk, High Reward" in "The Chronicle"

In "High Risk, High Reward", Rayce Davis is characterized as somebody who isn't afraid to take chances, or to put his body on the line. This is shown in the lines where Rayce says "There's so many different ways you can get hurt. It's high risk. You're always going high speeds, there are jumps, and you can get hurt real easily." Even though these factors haunt his mind while on the track, he continues to aspire towards his goal of being a professional motocrosser, knowing that he can get hurt at any time. Rayce Davis is, as described in this article, an achiever.