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The new, 125 (12-16) B/C class, was
a formed to add an additional division
for younger riders transitioning to big bikes. Assuming that it was for lack of experience on the larger machines, it was made assure that there was no shortage of talent and expertise after viewing the competitors on the track. Brown began the series with a disastrous 18th place start, yet posting solid laptimes as he clawed
past some of the best in the nation. Each lap he would pick off riders in groups, eventually landing in a spectacular third place position and bringing home a bronze medal. The second round, a runner-up position on the first lap found Brown sitting pretty heading into the latter stages. Battling the likes of Pierce Brown, Jalek Swoll, and Derek Drake, he would reluctantly surrender a few positions, but still bring home a solid fourth place finish. The final piece of the trifecta, saw downtown Carson Brown ditch the brakes, and set sail on the holy grail of holeshot awards; he succeeded, rounding the opening lap in first, and leading four straight laps. At the halfway point, the pressure amassed was just too much,
and against his will, gave the lead to Jalek Swoll.
He would trail Swoll feverishly until the end, bringing home a second, and 3rd place overall. Schoolboy 1, time to ditch the cafeteria plates and Sadie Hawkins’ dates, and head to the yard, for an old fashioned street fight.
That’s exactly what ensued, with Pierce Brown, Swoll, Drake, Halpain, and Carson Brown at
it again. No holds bar, no fouls, just straight brawling. Following a first moto he’d rather forget (7th place), Brown and his camp had a sit down, discussing his true potential and he knew he could really accomplish by week’s end. The talk reaped dividends, and what followed was one of the best performances of his career. The second moto saw Carson out to an early lead, flicking the bike with style, making sure to keep the momentum rolling through the monstrous rollers and combed out faces that made up the event. Making the Husky bark with courageous tune, he would fend off Derek Drake
to the checkered, claiming the top podium spot
with a ton of excitement. Moto three, he wanted to relinquish the lead, and make an example of the true speed he possessed. Letting Swoll out front, Carson stalked him, peeking through the brush as he readied to pounce at the halfway point. A splash and capture of Swoll on lap six saw Jalek relinquish his reign,
and forfeit the moto to Brown. Although coming up
a tad short in the overall standings, he would bring home a second overall. More importantly, however, he would leave a resonating afterthought in all who were attendance, letting know that the number 91 was legitimate, and going to be a serious contender for years to come.
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