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Last round of AMA National Hare and Hound was held in Lucerne Valley. At the start I was set to go when the banner dropped to start the race. My bike started first kick and I was off. Brian Sweany a couple of riders next to me also got a good start. We were both headed for the same trail. Brian got there first and I had to find another line. The dust was terrible and I didn't get the start I needed. I was back in the pack and trying to make up time to get to the lead. I was making passes left and right when I notice my friend Matt Henderson was passing me on my left. I moved over behind him and we went through this real rocky section. I knew I could trust Matt's line through the rocks, he's real fast through rocks, so I stayed right on his tail in his dust. We got behind this slow guy and he wouldn't let us pass him. The course was tight and there was only one line. Somehow Matt forced himself by the slow guy. I tried a pass and he cut me off and I hit his back wheel and crashed. I got up quickly and refired my bike. I caught back up and got right back around the slower guy. I finally got to some clean air and started making some good time on the racers in front of me. I passed Matt and came into the pits 21st overall. My dad was there with water and gas. He gave me the bottle of water and proceded to gas my bike. After getting Gas, Water, and a fresh pair of clean goggles i was on my way. The secound loop was 52 miles and I made good use of my speed. I finished the race 13th overall. Not the finish I wanted but as my dad always says I was still walking! It was cool to find out Destry, a good friend, had won and also won the series.
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