The ride went to Josh Grant, while Daryl tried valiantly to climb the ladder of the professional ranks. He crashed and blew out his knee just before Loretta’s. My buddy (and MXA Managing Editor) Daryl Ecklund was a hot shot Amateur racer, in line to inherit a Factory Connection Honda ride. Why? I’ve seen so many talented riders end up broken, deflated and depressed because things didn’t go their way for one reason or another. It has to be scary finding yourself lost in life at the tender age of 23. However, some ex-Pros don’t have a contingency plan. There are those who keep an eye toward the future and transition well to life after racing. All, sooner or later, walk away from the only thing they have known since they were little kids with big dreams. The strugglers survive by cutting corners and making sacrifices in the hope of catching a big break. Only the best succeed, while the rest face the music. The dog-eat-dog world of professional motocross racing is not for whiners, wimps or softies. There can only be one winner, which is a huge draw for those who favor true competition. I don’t think every motocross racer should earn a participation trophy (50cc beginner class notwithstanding). I’m afraid in this modern age, where so many people are overly sensitive, you’ll get the wrong idea. That’s a bold statement to make, and I pray you don’t read too far into it. Motocross isn’t a fair sport, at least not on the highest level.
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