As a spectator, who are the guys/gals/kids to watch this year?
The guys to watch have already been discussed, Marchbanks and Reynolds, these 2 are the closest to "the next big thing", which I don't think anyone wants to be labeled since AC made his advancement into the pro ranks. For a change, I think the pro classes will be exciting to watch and may have the fastest lap of the week (Chase Sexton). I think the title will come down to Sexton and Taft, Sexton has had issues with starts and "keeping it together" over his amateur career and could allow Taft to surprise a few. If Sexton pulls the holeshot(s) and doesn't have a brain-fart expect him to leave with the Horizon Award. The battle for the final podium spot has Cantrell, Mosiman, McAdoo, Cooper, Pennington, and Locurcio in the 250a. Add Surratt and Byrne to the pro sport class and the battle becomes more exciting.
If you are not busy during the 250A/B all star motos, fell free to join me in cheering for Vincent Luhovy Jr. Although I earlier said he probably won't beat the A riders in the class, I think he may pull it off. His competition will be Cody Gray and Enzo Lopes.
bruce