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Ryan Dungey Checks In...


Hello again. It’s me, Ryan Dungey, the guy that rides the #62  Makita Suzuki. Just
kidding. I haven’t written in a while and  thought I’d take some time to update
everyone on what’s been going  on this summer.

I’m writing this from Oregon, where Nike has organized a week of  activities for all
of their Nike 6.0 athletes. Its pretty cool and  their “campus,” as they call their
corporate headquarters, are  unbelievable. I’ve gotten to meet a lot of people this
week and  it’s pretty amazing to see the inner workings of such a huge company!

I can’t believe my first season is almost over. It seems like not  long ago I was
getting ready to ride Steel City for the first time  … but that was already a year
ago! Unbelievable!!!

I feel like I’ve come pretty far in a year’s time, but at the same  time, I’ve
also learned that I have so much further to go. Some say  you learn more in defeat than
you do in victory. Well, using my  first full season as an example, I can say I have
experienced both  (the Orlando crash out to Detroit win). I continue to find lessons 
to be learned.

This summer’s series has been another of part of this learning  process. While I’ve
had my share of podium finishes, I have  probably learned more from my mistakes than I
have from my  successes. The Lites class has so much talent and depth that you  have to
be at the top of your game each weekend, both mentally and  physically. Ryan and Ben
have raised the bar for the rest of us.

I recently teamed up with Johnny O’Mara to help me with my racing  program. He knows
so much about what it takes to be a champion in  this sport. We clicked immediately and
only hope to be a perfect  pupil. I feel honored to work with Johnny. We not only talk
about  training and riding, but we talk a lot about the mental side of  things and how
much mental strength plays into our sport. I love  what I do and working with Johnny
brings me closer to my sport and  all that it has to offer.

With three races remaining, my goal will be to make up some of the  points I gave up
earlier in the summer and to improve on my results  at these races last year. I want to
close the season with some  momentum and jump into my off season program (after a
couple weeks  off I HOPE!) to get ready for next year.

Right now, my plans are to compete at the US Open (for the first  time as a pro!) and
then to  jump right into getting ready to  compete in West Supercross series. I’ll
find some off time in  between, but for now, my focus in racing, 110%! But I do get
some  fun and family time back home in Minnesota, so I’m pretty much  right where I
want to be!

Lastly, I want to thank Steve Hudson for taking care of racers on  Sunday mornings.
Traveling to all of these races, my family would  miss church services, and if it
weren’t for Steve’s efforts,  something very important would be missing. Thanks Steve!

A big thanks to all my fans, the media and to my sponsors who allow  me to live a dream!

God Bless!

Regards,

Ryan

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