BLAKE ROSS 2ND
ROUND ONE
Heading into the season I was excited but
nervous to be trying something new. With
just a few trackdays under my belt, Round 1
was here and the nerves were really starting
to kick in as I was sitting on the start line for
my very first race. Just as the nerves were at
an all time high, the start lights went out and
I popped the front wheel up, not giving me
the very best start. I somehow came away
with 3rd place and was over the moon! Race
2 finished with me in 6th position, leaving me
3rd overall for the weekend, making me one
happy chappie.
ROUND TWO
Heading into Round 2 at Manfeild I was
still pondering if the 3rd at Taupo was just a
fluke, but we quickly realised it wasn’t after I
qualified on pole position. Managing to take
my very first win in Race 1 and a 2nd place in
Race 2, I was left with the overall win for
86 KIWI RIDER
the weekend! I also managed to set the track
lap record for the Gixxers which was a great
bonus.
ROUND THREE
Due to age restrictions I wasn’t eligible for
the round at Whanganui’s Cemetery Circuit,
which meant I had to drop that round.
ROUNDS FOUR & FIVE
Heading down south for the next rounds we
joined Rounds 1 & 2 of the Nationals and,
having only been down South once before, I
was pumped to see the rest of the country...
with the massive bonus of being able to race
my motorbike at the same time.
At Round 4 at Ruapuna I came away with
2nd overall along with another track record
and Round 5 at Timaru left me with 3rd
overall for the weekend.
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