Before the 250 A class ride, I was feeling extremely confident. I got a good gate pick and knew the start was important because of all the tight off-road sections. Once the green flag dropped I got a great jump to the first turn. I almost had the holeshot but was pushed wide by the guy who did. As we made our way around the first bit of the motocross track I was in fourth just behind the leaders.
As I began to turn into the first off-road section I heard a bike panic-rev, then was impacted by a KTM. I have never been taken out so hard in my life. I was sent a good 40 feet into some shrubs that basically swallowed me. I needed a minute to regain my composure and make my way back to the trail. By then I was far back and in a lot of pain as I'd taken a good handlebar shot to the ribs. I raced hard for another 15 minutes but couldn't get my breath back. With sore ribs and breathing trouble, I decided to call it quits. I was bummed. I never like to just give up, but I was hurting bad. As for the bike, it did its job. It worked great on the motocross track and even better on the off-road sections. A big thanks to Ty Davis and the Zip-Ty Racing team for making me factory for a day!
Zip-Ty Racing Accessories ListARC leversBlue-anodized, 20-in. front wheel with Excel rim and polished hubBridgestone 90/100-20 M59 front tire with medium/heavy tubeBlue-anodized, 18-in. rear wheel with Excel rim and polished hubBridgestone 110/100-18 M402 rear tire with medium/heavy tubeD.I.D Gold X-ring chainDirt Digits graphicsE-Line skid plateFastway footpegsK&N air filterODI gripsPolisport hand guardsRenthal 14T countershaft sprocketRenthal 50T rear sprocketRenthal Twinwall barSDG seatScotts steering stabilizerSealSaver Thumb SaversTM Designworks chain guideTM Designworks case saverV-Force 3-reed blockZTR suspension mods with Race Tech ComponentsZTR oversize front rotorZTR upper triple clampZTR desert tank by IMSZTR stainless steel pipe and silencerZTR wheel spacersZTR front axle handleZTR radiator bracesZTR coolantZTR air screwZTR magnetic float-bowl drain plugZTR magnetic oil drain plugZTR adjustable rear suspension lowering linkZTR rear wheel spacersZTR shark finZTR shock spring nutsZTR rear shock mods with Race Tech componentsZTR chain-adjuster blocksZTR petcock knobZTR clutch-adjuster extenderZTR front axle nut