What were your strategies?  
To race the clock and monitor my lap times to keep pace with my goal of 24 laps.  I didn't want to get in the way of any racers along the course.  My plan was to ride relaxed and simply enjoy the experience.  To reach my second goal, which was to complete all 12 hours I didn't put a lot of pressure on myself. After all I didn't want to beat anybody but myself and the clock.

What were some of the biggest challenges to overcome?   
I would have to say finding a light sponsor to help make the 3 1/2 hours of night riding safe and enjoyable. I never did find one.  Also I wasn't able to find a sponsor for a steering stabilizer to help eliminate arm pump. As for ART, it was a challenge to inspire members of the ATV community to get on board to help the new organization. It has also been a challenge to get the severity of the announcement to the media.

What did you do different to set up for this 12 Hour race?   
I used a Honda thumb throttle; a special ball bearing clutch lever and perch, new FLEXX handlebars that greatly reduced arm fatigue a brand new OEM clutch and a new chain & sprockets from CycleSport Yamaha.  We used MAXXIS tires and Tire Balls for durability and comfort, mounted on Honda Hardkor hubs for easy change if needed.  We also moved the rear hubs in on my Durablue axle which held up great!

Did you like the track?  
The course was plenty wide and safe, with numerous areas for passing or getting over to allow faster riders by.  Riding through the small barn and hay bail maze was a blast.  The open fields allowed proper "safe time" for drinking from my camelback.

Did you like the location of the event?   
Yes, having the event in the deep south brought warmer dry temperatures and that was a blessing over past locations!

Likes or dislikes in general?   
The only dislike I had was having to stop at the checkpoint to be scanned.  I liked the transponder where you could fly through the checkpoint and be scored.  If you calculate the amount of time it takes to stop, be scanned and take off from a dead stop, you could have an additional lap or two in over the course of 12 hours.

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