Anyone who watched the races this weekend at MX-207 both Saturday and Sunday saw some of the best sportsmanship in any sport.

There were so many great races at the track, people battled for position from st to last and last to first. 

MX-207 is a fast track. Sometimes things happen, a racing accident.  How you handle yourself after the incident sets you and motocross apart from many other sports. (ok I may be partial I admit). But I have been a coach for other sports and seen the worst of the worst).

Over the last 20 years I have taken a good many riders/racers aside and talked to them about sportsmanship and their actions. One on one. 

This weekend I saw riders racing hard and fast and for position. When you have a 3 lap sprint it can be intense.  
Riders just went for it.  Sometimes it cost them and they did a soil sample:
The end of some of the races:
Riders with thumb's up to other riders
Riders who had high fives for riders who beat them
Riders who won showed their respect.
The respect for the yellow flag was awesome.

Just to mention one of many things I saw Sunday: The rider before the finish line who came over the tunnel and bumped into another rider, completely by accident (racing accident). I was standing there it just happened.   The rider who bumped into the other rider was there with deep concern and apology for what happened.  
What could have been an ugly issue was handled with complete respect from rider to rider.  (I know who both riders are but don't want to mention names as they may not want me too).

Another incident with one of the moto's, Finish flag and white flag. A few riders pulled off the track realizing there may be an issue.  The riders handled it with class.   With all the adrenaline at high speed inside their helmets the emotion was at the surface.
I am proud to say,  I saw dad's waiting for their racers knowing a decision was coming one way or the other that could change the results/finishes.

However the MX-207 team and the MMS team instantly came together and made the decision.   I am a firm believer that a decision must to be made at the time of the infraction with the rulebook in hand. You will see me on race day with a rule book almost always in my hand.  Communication with the decision makers to meet in one location.  Everyone is informed on the staff in case someone come's to them.   The person who makes the final decision is identified to the race day team in the event someone asks. 

We all can promote the good things in the sport and races.  Remember anyone who has visited MX-207 may review the web site and forum's.  Family members who live away keep up to date on their friends and relatives through the different sites.

Keep in mind every person you see at any track, practice or races, may be their first time ever seeing motocross or attending and event.  Each one of us who loves the sport has the chance to make an impression good bad or ugly. 

One person at a time can make a difference in how our sport is viewed.

Great job this weekend everyone. 
Proud to be involved in motocross for over 20 years (yes I am old).


Cindy Meserve

Bryant-Farrell Racing

#42 2005 RM250

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