By Andy Bowyer | arenacross. com
In 2016, Chris Blose came within a few scant points of becoming AMSOIL Arenacross Champion. He battled his teammate Gavin Faith right down to the final main event of the season, but came up just short. Blose has enjoyed a long career and found a home in the AMSOIL Arenacross series. Chris made a big change in the off-season, moving to the new Rockstar Energy OTSFF Yamaha squad and has his sights centered squarely on winning the title that he came so close to last year. One of the toughest and most intimidating racers in the field, Blose pulls no punches. We caught up with him and got up to speed on his thoughts for the season to come.
First off, you came painfully close to winning the AMSOIL Arenacross championship in 2016. How does that motivate
you heading into the 2017 season, which is quickly approaching?
Yeah, as you said it was painfully close in 2016. There was honestly nothing more I could do but limit one crash, which cost me the championship. I work harder then anyone out there. I am a vet in this sport so I try to use my experience to my full advantage. In 2017 I just have to limit the mistakes, but when competition is high and you have to ride all out, mistakes will be made.
New year. New team. How has the transition to the Yamaha been? How are things run