Such a good realization that the FUN is most important and almost ALWAYS leads to better results and at least a better experience.  Are you seeing any improved results since you took the pressure off yourself and just started riding for good times rather than results?

Yeah you know last year at the end of the year I had the realization and I went from riding scared to riding positive. Learning to let go of what may or could happen put me back in the focus on just doing it. I think the people at Nike know what I'm talking about.

You've got some great people supporting you from Scotty Mac to your girl Hannah...how important do you consider your family, sponsors and friends in this career/dream of yours?

Surrounding yourself with positive people is a big plus. If I named off all the people that help me this year you might be surprised on how many. What I may need to work on though is having the people that help me through the week there at the races as well. The consistency of the same faces helps you control the variables and focus on your job. Being a rider, mechanic, driver, pr, everything on one weekend is overwhelming from time to time. 

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