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COLT NICHOLS
250 SX / 2ND
IMAGE / KILPATRICK WORDS / MATTINGLY DESIGN / MOTOPLAYGROUND
>> Texas has been notorious for providing a plethora of highly successful military mem- bers. Names such as Chris Kyle and Marcus Luttrell, have been born and bred in this state, groomed with the hard-nosed grit and a tenacity that can rival any corner of the world. Toughness, dedication, and a willingness to push through adversity, all are embodied within many of these men, providing a foundation that simply cannot be rattled. And when coming to the Lone Star State, many of these competitors believe they should display these same characteristics, in order to get the crowd astonished and on their feet. Look no further than Colt Nichols, a rider and combatant that’s never been afraid to get his hands dirty, and do everything in his power, to secure victory. This attitude was re ected in his aggression dur- ing the initial practice session, launching absurd rhythm combinations early on. And it was just his amount of guts being displayed, but his precise landing techniques as well. Landing into corners, never tapping the back brake, and inging right off into the next round, was something you had to be there to see. He wowed the crowd, and looked to continue the same inclination, as the race festivities were under way. Pushing his way through the eld early on into heat number one, the track seemed as though it was a mere model replica
of design, and few, if any, ruts had been created. It was his for the taking, as he dug the machine into mother earth. No shortage of traction, his machine seemed to be in one giant slot, all the way around the course. Fighting tooth and nail with RJ Hampshire, he would go on to nish fth. The main event was here, and time for all of the off-season work to come
to fruition. It would blossom with a relatively strong start in the early going, fending off the numerous youngster’s and rookies throughout the eld. Launching on to the tabletop, fol- lowing the triple and whoop section, he would eye the top line of the immediate right-hander, looking to rail around the opposition. He would do so, and sit pretty as the laps would trickle on. With Osborne and Hampshire battling out front, it was a matter of time before one would make a mistake; it was RJ, and Colt would be the recipient of his ill will. As the ruts would begin to get etched out, his focus would be tested, but never shaken. It was all he could do to withstand the pressure from behind, but when Osborne had set sail on the lead, he could lunge but never conquer. The nish line would provide him with second, and it was a damn- good showing; he’d sat himself up well for the weeks to come.
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