Finally Home!

Hello! :)


I am finally back from California, and what an awesome trip we had! I was gone for a week and a half, it sure went by quick. I left from Top Gun to Southern California. We made a couple of stops and visited with some friends, also rode at a couple tracks. I had a great time! I arrived at Pala Raceways in Temecula, California Thursday afternoon. When we arrived I walked the track with my dad, and it looked super fun. It was all sand and was over a mile long. It consisted of uphills, downhills and some huge jumps. I didn't race till Saturday so in the mean time I got some exercise and mingled with some other WMX pros. They were all so kind and very welcoming! It definitely helped take away some of the nervous feelings I had.

As the big race drew closer I was amazed to see how much support I had from the northwest. It took away a lot of the pressure. It was awesome having all my sponsors, friends, family, and competitors wish me luck and give me advice. By the time I lined up for my first moto my nerves had turned into excitement. I want to say thank you to everyone who gave me encouragement, it meant wonders to me!


Now to the racing, Saturday morning came before I knew it. There were thirty-two women signed up, but only twenty-nine made it to Pala. By the end of practice twenty-eight raced. I was surprised how rough the track was, I have never seen or rode a track that rough in my life! Even the announcers kept talking about how it was the roughest track in the whole circuit. Both motos I went out there with a positive mind set, and didn't set any expectations for myself. It was a privilege to be out there with the top women riders in the World! Both of my motos I placed 21st..I knew I could have done better, but the track was extra challenging. At least I know what I have to work on to go into next year to be top ten speed or better. Pala was an eye opener and I enjoyed every minute of it! Now the real work begins. :)


Thank you everyone for all your support,


-Courtney Springer #75

Top Gun Team Shootout

Welcome back everyone,

I finally found time to post a blog about my wonderful time at Top Gun September 3rd-6th at Washougal MX. There was racing Saturday-Monday and it was a blast. Alot of my family, and close friends came up and watched me race. Not only was the track in great condition all weekend long but there were activites that took place after racing. Such as tug a war, and the goon races! During Top Gun teams from all over come to compete. I was on the Thursday Night Motocross team, we ended up getting 5th place! A couple people on my team got injured and I pray for a speedy recovery to both of them.

Saturday, Sunday, and Monday I placed 1st overall in the womens expert class. All the girls did great. I wanted to give Brook Whipple a shoutout. She fell in one of her motos Monday and hurt her knee really bad causing her to be off the bike for a while. Get well soon Brook!

Thank you everyone!

-Courtney Springer #75