Just returned from the Kearney Nebraska National.  Had a great time hanging out with my buddies and made some new friends.  Alex had a strong showing Friday night at the pre-race by qualifying right off to the main in his first moto.  Got up to staging for the main and someone apparently was too distracted to count and realize that he and another local rider were not in the gate as the rope had been dropped in front of them.  Now remember, they are 6 years old and the rope dropper is an adult.  So they totally missed their main which was a disappointing start to the weekend.  Dad tried to file a protest and of course didn't get anywhere.  Saturday missed qualifying in class but pulled up a third place finish in 6 and under mixed open. People everywhere were talking about how improved Alex is over last year, he was looking good on his new bike and riding strong in his new Mini Militia uniform for this year- also his first ever races riding clips.  Sunday raced only class and made it to the main (has made at least one main at every national he's been at) and finished a strong 6th (almost 5th at the line) out of 13 riders.  First weekend racing as a 6-year old!!!   We could not be more PROUD of Alex, he is riding strong and carrying on with his tradition of riding clean and talking clean all of the time.  Pretty good showings considering it's still winter in Nebraska and we've had a very limited number of days he could even get outside to ride down the street!!  Alex also wants to announce he's a big brother again, he now has a baby brother to follow in his footsteps.  He tells him all the time, "I am going to teach you how to do everything."  Even racing!