PA vaca - Day 2

The whole reason we planned our trip when we did was so we could take the kids to their first National MX race.  They were at mx at Rocky Mt. Raceway in Utah, but this was the real deal, with their favorite racers.  Ra was stoked to see Dungey in action again.  Sis was bummed that Bam Bam was out with an ankle injury.

We had to get up early to make the 3 hr. drive to Budds Creek, but it was totally worth it!  We all had a blast.  It was hot and humid sitting there watching the race, but we had fun none the less.  Lots of action happening all over the track.  It's harder to keep up on the leaders because you can't see the entire track from one spot like you can at a SX race, but the inclines and jumps were awesome to see in person.  You can't mimic that in a stadium.

This track was awesome!

Ra's favorite rider - #5 Ryan Dungey

Ra is happy that dad bought him a Coke!

 Dungey getting some air

Ken Roczen who also rides for KTM did really well - Ra has him in his bedroom too.

#5 was able to pull off an overall win at Budds Creek which meant Ra was happy on the trip home!

Better watch out Dungey, here comes Trey Canard...

Love how close you can get to the action at a MX race.  Dirt flies all over you!

#41 Trey Canard - a family favorite and not just because he rides Red.  He's an incredible role model for young riders.  I call him the Tim Tebow of SX/MX.  He openly & often shares his faith and helps to point others to Jesus.  He came back to SX after a shoulder injury and has done rather well battling back up to the top.  

Too much excitement for Sis.  She crashed about 10 minutes after we got loaded up and headed out.  

We had a fantastic time and so glad we were able to take the kids to see a National MX.  Andy and I haven't been to a National since we lived in upstate NY and went to Broome-Tioga and saw Jeremy McGrath and Jeff Emig battle it out!