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he would find the optimum path once he be- gan to settle in. Although just attending this event for fun, he too wanted to generate the best result possible, and hope to thrive in his competitive spirit. Riding a number 76 KTM machine, he first ventured into the likes of Supercross, hitting some of these big jumps with ease. He was always a thrill seeker first, even though he tried to ride within the realms of his comfort zone. Pushing the pace in an efficient manner, he would be placed inside the front portion of the field to begin. Following an eighth place in his heat race, he would rebound with an aforemen- tioned solid start, and be in contention for the podium from the get go. Run-
ning exceptional lap times, he was as smooth as they come, seem- ingly letting others make mistakes around him. Lap after lap, he would continue to chip away at an overall podium position. The strategy would work, as he wouldn’t ever become flustered or aggravated by anything or anyone on the track. Staying
as cool as they come, he would cross the line third, generating third overall. The 60+ class for outdoors would look like the same idea, with Wayne riding collected, and letting the track come to him little by little. Standing through the bumpy chop, keeping his elbows up, and feather- ing the clutch when necessary, he would continue to haul despite the track getting rougher and rougher. Pushing his mind and body to the fullest extent, Welzien’s first moto
score of fourth, would then be coupled with
a second as well. This generate a super-strong second overall, taking the runner-up spot on the podium.
PAUL DZIWAN-
OWSKI SR.
Paul Dziwanowski was a true riddle for both the competition at the 2018 Winter Olympics, along with the announcing staff. Looking to confuse those on the line with him with sheer speed and sneaky passing antics, his creativity would have him sitting pretty once all was
said and done. Being
a veteran of this race for years and years, he would adjust to this Floridian air and climate as soon as he sat foot on the soil
of this southern state. Enjoying his trip from the frigid cold Maryland air, he reminisced on all of the past memories at this facility upon arrival and parking his trailer. But not one to live in the past, he would fire up his machine, heading to the gate, hoping to generate bigger and better results than ever. With an absolutely stacked class around him, he knew that every lap, and honestly every second of time on the track, would have to be held in high regard. He couldn’t
slip up, otherwise he would be overtaken
by the competition and sent to the back of the field. Riding in two different classes, he wanted to generate as much seat time as possible, and hope to contend against guys that were both his age, and younger and full of adrenaline. Starting off the Master 55+ class with an eighth place ride, he hoped to best his previous finish by the time the finale of the class came around. Placing himself in relative proximity to his first moto score, he would take a seventh for the final, placing him in seventh overall. Next up though, was the Masters 60+ where a fifth in the first moto would have him surging with confi- dence. Knowing that he could continue to best and top his previously earned scores, he lined up behind the starting gate one last time, clicking into second gear. Nailing the drop with pristine shifting points, it was all he could do to hold onto the machine. As soon as he was able to get off and clear the field, he would begin to cut to the inside. It was a bold strategy, but it would work, as he adjusted within the place of the lead pack. Battling with the likes of the Wayne Welzien, the two would do their best to run down the leader. It was a good act to follow, as before they knew it, the checkered flag would be flying and he would generate an outstanding third overall.
TRIP REXROAT
Taking after his name, Trip Rexroat was hoping to have the competition stumble, with the pure speed and aggression he displayed aboard the circuits of the 2018 Winter Olympics. Coming to Gainesville,
Florida from the area of Appling, Georgia, the drive wasn’t too
far, therefore many in his close crew and family could attend the event. He wanted to put on for everyone that associated with him, making his family as proud as possible with results that really were an indication of his true talent. Riding a host of Mini Sr. classes, he knew the competi- tion would be tough, with names like Viney, Gilmore, and Fineis
all around him. But he wouldn’t waver, never once doubting himself, and believing he could be a threat to anyone, in regards to claiming a championship and/ or a top finish. Putting his name in the hat for an abundance of classes, he began the week well with stellar results in many of the 85cc (12-13) divisions. Claiming
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