The Dinky Dude qualified for the upcoming USAC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS to be held at Sol Vista ski resort in Granby, Colorado July 16-19th. This event should prove to be one of the best events for Marcus yet.  This is the mountain that the Dinky Dude trains on and the one he calls home. This race is unusual because it will have an age class that meets his age (10 Junior) so this means he will not be required to race up with kids 14 years old like most races. When the snow melts and the lifts start hauling bikes he will begin DH training. These days Marcus is playing Lacrosse and dirt jumping staying in great shape for the season.