Ponca was awesome!!  Connor says it is now his favorite track--despite all the ruts and breaking bumps as high as some of our local track's whoops.  If he could have kept it on two wheels the entire race, his finishes would probably be top 20.  During one race he had a bike run into him, resulting in a bent front wheel in the first lap.  In another, he got pinned in the first corner and pushed off the track, putting him in dead last.  He fought his was back through, regaining 10 positions.  We are very proud of the way he rode, and considering that he is still considered a 7 year old by NMA standards, he fought a good fight among older riders that are among the best in the country.

Well, this lucky date sure did prove to be lucky for us.  The past month, Connor has been putting in alot of practice on his 65, and we've sent off his suspension on his 50 to Powerband.  This was the best move we've ever made.  He's now flying over the doubles, skimming whoops, and flying through rythms.  It has given him a new kind of confindence, and last night we were told by a flagger than he was completing a double that NO 50 bike had done before.  He nearly lapped the 2nd place rider in his 50 Open main, pulling the holeshot in both classes.  He came off with an impressive 4th place win on his 65, considering it is only the 4th time he's competed on it.  And to top off the evening, the announcer did an impromptu interview over the load speaker with him.  Thanks to the guys at 800 MX!