On The Pegs February 2019 - Volume 4 - Issue 2 | Page 108

On The Pegs
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On The Pegs
Vol. 4 Issue 2 - February 2019
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DANIEL’S
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It’s been a while since I’ve done a column, so lots to cover! 2018 came to a close
with the AMA Champions weekend in Columbus, Ohio where enthusiasts from all
over the country gathered to decide rules and regulations for the upcoming AMA
season as well as celebrate champions from each motorcycle discipline. I was
honored to be a part of the weekend as a trials commision member, 2nd place
finisher in the pro class, and Trial Des Nations team member. As a commision
member, I attended meetings on Friday and Saturday which dictated the changes
in the AMA rule book controlling the majority of motorcycle sports in the USA!
Really exciting to be surrounded by such influential people in the motorcycle
community. Friday night was the Hall of Fame induction ceremony where I got to
witness legendary motorcycle riders be inducted and hear their amazing stories!
I got to meet the first woman to ever race in a motorcycle event in the United
States, Mary Mcgee! Nicky Hayden was also inducted and his life celebrated
throughout the evening. Saturday night at the AMA Champions weekend was
all about the current stars and champions where I got to go on stage twice: First
for earning second place in the NATC national championship in the pro class and
also for our second place finish at the Trial Des Nations! Being surrounded by
champions in every motorcycle discipline was quite spectacular.
Moving on into 2019, my focus starting the year was to solidify my training
schedule, support and sponsors, and goals for the upcoming season. My training
partner, Josh Roper, and I set our training schedule up to where we essentially