Known by his fans and friends as "Ernie," Ernesto Fonseca is originally from Heredia, Costa Rica. He started riding motorcycles when he was 5 years old. After he earned several national titles in his homeland, Ernie and his family decided to try some races internationally. Ernie went on to win several Latin American titles. Later in his career, yet still a youngster, he raced in the U.S. amateur circuit and was very successful. In 1999, Ernie achieved a dream and was officially named a member of the Yamaha of Troy Team.

Ernie raced professionally for eight years, winning two Lites titles and earning many podium finishes in the SX class. Highlights include winning his first title in the East Coast (1999) and his second in the West Coast (2001). This made him the first rider ever to win titles in both coasts, as well as the first Latin American ever to win an SX title in the U.S. circuit.
Sadly, Ernie's career was cut short on March 7, 2006 due to an accident that left him paralyzed from the chest down, for which he is still undergoing therapy for in Southern California.
With each purchase of the Ernesto Fonseca Signature Series ANTIX^TM, Oakley will donate 5 percent of the wholesale price to the Next Steps Foundation, which assists in providing funding for the prevention, treatment and cure of paralysis. On top of that, Oakley will provide an additional 5 percent from the wholesale price to help support Ernesto's recovery.
Ernie has always been a fan of Japanese design and style. White, red and black are his favorite colors, so he had an artist friend blend them into the koi-fish design. It's not just a look of pure originality it's a symbol for strength, endurance and perseverance in the face of adversity. Ernesto's signature is laser etched near the edge of the single continuous lens.