We got to go to the Atlanta Supercross last weekend and it kicked butt! So I flew to Chattanooga where Derek is working each week and Lori, my dear friend and college roommate, drove over and met us from Nashville. Then we all drove down to Atlanta together.
Blake Wharton is my favorite rider so I had some artsy people help me make a poster for him. When we got to the pits, which were insane, we went right to his trailer and waited for him to show up. When he saw my sign he got a big grin on his face and gave me the head nod, acknowledging that he'd seen me. Then he came over and signed my poster and we all chatted for a bit and got pictures. He was so nice to talk to us. Derek said Blake was probably super pumped to have big fans there because he's on the same team with more popular riders and not many of the fans come to see him.
When we went back after practice Blake gave me some autographed race goggles that still had the tear offs on them. It was awesome! And Derek totally predicted that he would give me something because of my sign.
Blake did really well during his main. He got the holeshot, led the first 10 laps, and then crashed. He got right back up and took 4th. Not bad, I was proud of him. This is him leading with his teammate, Justin Barcia, right behind him.
The 450 main was incredible. Reed and Stewart were battling for first through the whole race and then they crashed into each other during the last lap. Villopoto got by so then they went at it for 2nd. In the very last turn before the finish jump reed cuts to the inside and blocks Stewart all the while dungey comes out of nowhere and passes them both for second and Stewart doesn't even podium. The whole crowd was on their feet. It was incredible. Stewart was so ticked that he went right to his trailer and wouldn't come out for his hole-shot check.
Me and Lori at the track.
Our other favorite rider, Kevin Windham.
Enjoying our free Monster drinks at the Monster Energy tent.
Great race! Great night!
This is awesome! How awesome are those goggles?
ReplyDeleteSo it is like you are speaking a whole nother language I don't understand, but I am stoked you got to meet someone famous to you and all motorcross followers. Now if only I could meet Matthew, Simon, Patrick, Hugh, or David - ughh sigh. Those are McConaughey, Baker, Dempsey, Jackson, and Beckham for those not obsessed with my top five.
ReplyDeleteUhh Christie, I'm pretty sure yours is a Java Monster. Tisk Tisk. Haha.
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