It was finally time for a well needed grand national on the west coast. My parents and I traveled from our place in
Right off the bat things started off great as I set the second fastest time in my normal Pro Singles class. The Twins class went well also as I gave myself a front row starting position for the heat race. I made the Pro Singles main with ease as I ran away with almost a straight away lead. In the Twins class, I passed two Grand National riders on the outside, including three time Grand National champion Kenney Coolbeth, to get a direct transfer to the main event!
Rolling out for the Pro Singles main event I knew what I needed to do. I had to get a big win to stay in the championship points chase. That’s exactly what I did, getting a close win over the championship points leader Jeffery Carver Jr. I backed my win up with a solid run in the GNC Twins class. I rode inside the top 5 for a good portion of the race but eventually fell back as the race went on. I ended up 10th which was a good accomplishment since it was only my second time racing a 750. I am now only 20 points back in the Pro Singles championship, and I am more than determined to keep picking away points until I am back in the series lead where I deserve to be!
By Brad Baker
