In a article titled “Navigating a Pro Career and the Preteen Scene” in the NY Times yesterday.

Before Huston arrived on the scene, Sheckler was the youngest to turn pro, at 13, in 2003. Later that year he won the park event at the X Games. Ever since, he has been the undisputed up-and-comer, winning the Dew Tour title in 2005.

It’s pretty funny that a 11 year old kid has won $25,000 so far on the Dew tour. I’m sure that pisses off some of the regular contest skaters. Click here to read the NY time article.