Vmd was awesome this weekend and the best part was watching my son develop into a true sportsman and young adult. After a 2nd in his non - current intermediate moto to Ben Rodgers ( 3rd including the expert rider ) and a wire to wire runaway in the 250 intermediate moto 1 race he suffered a crash that ended his day.
Jack sat on the line after the non- current moto crash with my bike as I talked with the AMAofficial. I was told to pull him off the gate and he could not run with a different bike . This ended his day racing and the hopes of a first place finish .
As he rode my bike back to the pits and I pushed his back I wondered what I would come back too . To my surprise he was calm and in control. I gave him a big hug and told him how proud I was of him. Not because he was so fast but for just how he handled himself in the moment. I told him that this was a defining moment to be an example to others and to be a true sportsman. I think he got it . I decided to pack it in for my last moto and spend the last part of the day being a dad to my son.
As we were breaking down camp another younger rider (14 or so)came back to the pits complaining that he had been pushed off the track and lost a position. He was swearing and throwing things , we watched and jack was able to see the difference between this kids tantrum and how he had reacted . It was another moment to build on before a boy becomes a man . I am so proud of my son .
Look out next year as jack will certainly be a true competitor.