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