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his craftiness could propel him to the front. There wouldn’t be any need, however, as he would get off to rather pleasant start in the 65cc (7-9) limited class, battling for a top five spot from the get go. With riders like Canyon Richards pushing a furious pace around him, he too would up the ante, doing whatever
immactulate patience. Line choices were selected based on trial and error, and any mistakes made, would be made-up on the following lap, conquering the specific section with flying colors. And that attitude alone, had him persevering throughout the week. It would begin in the 65cc (7-9) limited class,
where riders like Chace Lawton and Chase Andersen would be among the heavy hitters, competing for that ever so illustrious title. He would have to finagle his way inside the top ten, as the field would bottleneck on the inside of the first turn. Nearly clip- ping hay bales and tuff blocks along the way, the throttle would remain pinned, regardless of what the swing arm and rear of the chassis were do- ing. He would fight
tooth and nail for the position he rightfully deserved, especially after claiming a heat race win. Ending up in seventh overall, he eyed the next class for redemption. The 65cc (7-9) class was one in which he felt confident about, and man was it portrayed in his riding style.
Scrubbing every- thing in sight, he would land on the rear wheel with the throttle pinned, the
axle in
constant
motion. It
allowed
him to
fend off
the likes
of Landon
Gibson,
who was
putting up
a fight of his own in third. An excellent ride by Fisher, he would make the trip to Florida
necessary in order to be out in front of the pack. Hard charging until the final flag would wave, a subtle fist pump would be warranted as he crossed the finish line, claiming third overall. But as he lined up for the 65cc (7-9) class, he would truly be on the hunt for gold, looking to walk away with victory. An epic start had him in keen position in the early go- ing. The back wheel sliding around the turns, his throttle control was imminent, feathering the clutch at precisely the right point. He had the likes of Heath Fisher and Landon Gibson at bay, but his courageousness would keep him in front of the field. And as the check- ered flag would come about, Andersen would be beyond stoked, knowing that he would be labeled as a true champion!
HEATH FISHER
Sporting a number 3 on his Husqvarna machines, Heath Fisher came into the 2018 Winter Olympics hoping to carry a synony- mous vibe with that of the intimidator, Dale Earnhardt. He’s a no nonsense, rugged around the edges racer who vies for every position on the track. Whether duking it out for a spot somewhere throughout the field, or contending for the lead, Fisher will give noth- ing but one hundred percent in regards to
his stance in competition. So coming into Su- percross, despite the track getting extremely treacherous and chewed up, he displayed
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well worth it, with a second place overall fin- ish! He wouldn’t stop there, however, as he would rip the outdoor track to shreds claim- ing both a sixth place overall finish, as well as top five, in both (7-9) classes respectively. It was a display of excellency by Fisher and crew. Looking ahead to 2019, they hope to embark on a road of consistency, one where they will accomplish their goals and have
a blast in the process! We can’t wait to see what’s in store for the number 3.
LANDON GIBSON
When competitors would check the results board for which division they would be placed in, you could almost guarantee
they would eye the number 723 of Landon Gibson, seeing if he would be categorized among side them. The young man is as consistent as they come, and is truly always a threat for race wins, whenever he chooses to line up for an event. And as he and family headed a bit south from Peachtree City, Georgia, they wanted nothing else but to en- joy their Thanksgiving holiday, walking away with as many strong finishes as possible. And the memo would be displayed in full form as he took the track for the supercross portion of the event, being one of the first
to hit these humongous jumps and rhythm sections. Clicking into third, fourth, and even fifth gear, he would grip the shrouds as
hard as possible with his legs, and soar off into flight, tapping the rear brake to sit the machine down in pristine fashion. It caught the eyes of many in attendance, and for the
pre-race bet- ting stakes, he was definitely a favorite to walk away with a win
at anytime. It would translate into spectacular heat race finishes, where he would be one of the first in the pecking order to choose his respective spot behind the gate.
It would begin in the 65cc (7-11) class, and although being younger, he truly showed his abilities battling with the elders in the
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