I showed up totally expecting to be parking on the property on the other side of the road...... (last year I was the guy that had the KDX go swimming) This year I was ready to show that creek whos boss....Then find out, no major creek crossings. I was a little bummed.
I wanted revenge dang it.
What a difference a year makes. Going from nearly dead last, to doing a 1,2 finish this year.
Day 1: What a great set up track!!,I couldn't get the smile off my face until I took out a tree hard on the first lap! Yet oddly enough never got passed, that never happens. I shook off the crash, and the pain and just tried to ride consistent. However moments later noticed my side dripping wet since I managed to destroy my camel back in the crash. Then as the laps go on, and I noticed the pain in my wrist was getting really bad from the crash. (I started to think I wasn't going to come back for day 2).....But who was I kidding. Coming through the timing the final time with "Class Leader" showing was a big motivation to come back day two.
Day 2: Started pretty much dead last. (its amazing how much having to do a "4 kicker" will set you back) clawed my way back to the front of the pack, really trying my hardest to push myself in the grass sections. Sadly was excited to see my fellow rider buddy Jeff (931) right in front of me on his gas-gas. We battle for about 3 turns, and down he goes.
I was stoked for us to ride together and push each other, guess it wasn't meant to be. The rest of the race I was feeling fantastic....came through on the final lap and it said "2nd", I though I only let some 600's past me, but looks like that yellow suzuki snuck by me.
No worries, just means I need to try harder next time.
Thank you so much to the guys and gals that make these events happen. From the moment I walk up to pay my $30, I am always greeted with a smile.... to the moment I leave. You all are great!
Erik