Man, what a race. I’m honestly stoked with how everything went down tonight at A2. It wasn’t easy, that’s for sure. I had Eli and Ken breathing down my neck the whole time, but I knew I had the pace and I just had to stay cool, stay smart, and stick to my plan.
The track was rougher than I expected. It had that gnarly, chopped-up feel, and there were some tricky sections where you could easily make a mistake. The start was solid, but right away, I could feel Eli and Ken pushing hard, especially when they started challenging for position. I knew they weren’t going to make it easy for me, but I’ve been working hard on handling that kind of pressure. It’s all part of the game, right?
I was trying to be as consistent as I could. I’ve been focusing a lot on keeping the flow, especially with these longer races, so when Eli started making some moves on me, I didn’t let it rattle me. Ken was also right there, and I could feel both of them coming at me strong. But I just stayed patient, picked my moments, and knew I could get away with it if I didn’t burn myself out too early.
There were definitely times when I thought maybe they had me, but I knew I just had to keep my head down and ride my race. I wasn’t about to let them get in my head. Eli, he’s always fast, and Ken, he’s got so much experience, but I’ve learned a lot in these battles. I can’t let them dictate how I race. If I just stay calm and trust my riding, I knew I could pull away eventually.
That last part of the race felt like it was never going to end. It was one of those moments where you’re just counting down the laps in your head, trying to stay focused and not mess up. But when I crossed that finish line in first, it felt so worth it.
To be honest, I’m really happy with how everything came together. It wasn’t perfect, but that’s racing. It’s about making the right decisions when it counts, and tonight, I did that. Huge thanks to my team, my family, and all the fans who’ve been supporting me. This one’s for them. We’ve still got a lot of racing to do, but this win feels great, and I’m pumped for what’s next.
I’m gonna enjoy this one tonight, but tomorrow it’s back to work. There’s always room to improve. The competition is fierce, and I’ve got my eyes set on the next round. Let’s keep this momentum going.
