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MARTIN CASTELO
250 SX / A2
IMAGE / MPG WORDS / MATTINGLY DESIGN / WILSON
>> Among the wild wilderness, all across earth’s surface,
the idea of “the fittest will survive” is a tale of true testament. If one is not willing to hold their place in the pack, they will soon fall and be left behind. Supercross is in the same role of concept; if you aren’t willing to push the pace, you will soon be forgotten and fall to failure rather quickly. Castelo knew that he would have to go above and beyond in order to charge with the alpha’s in the group, and although hardship was dealt, he remained steadfast, leaving his entire array of tricks on the battlefield. Following a rough start in the open- ing moments, Castelo really put the nail to the grindstone and dug his way through the trenches of the 250 Western Division. Smart, yet willing to push the envelope, he was able to take advantages of the mistakes of those around him and continue to climb as the countdown clock dwindled. Each lap it seemed as though he had passed yet another member of the field, guys like Bryce Stewart and Ryan Surratt. All in all, as the clock struck 0:00, the young man had climbed to an exceptional 14th position; and a job well done.
98 GRITMOTO • JANUARY 22, 2017