By Skyler Howes: 2 Stroke/4 Stroke race: I got to the line a little late and my gate option was very slim. I decided to take an out side gate and hold it wide around the out side. It was a very fast gate and my tire spun quite a bit making my jump a little lousy. I was able to come out in second just behind the eventual overall winner Tracon Kirk. I rode just out of his roost around the moto track, using him as a guide to judge all of the jumps. He put a gap on me by the time we got to the off road section and with the dust I really wasn't able to gain back any time. After the first couple of laps I decided to just really relax and cruise. By this time Tracon had pushed hard and gained a good lead on me. I took a breath and just motored on the rest of the 1 hour race, having fun on the moto track and playing it safe in the off road. The rest of the race was pretty un eventful. I rode mistake free and had a lot of fun. I came in second overall and 1st 2-stroke pro.  Skyler Howes on his Blais Racing/ Fasstco, Kenda, Bullet Proof Designs KTM300XC Open/Lites race: About 10 minutes before this race I decided there wasn't anything better to do besides race. I signed up, threw my gear on and lined up, again on the out side. This time it worked to my advantage. I was able to hook up and pull the holeshot. By this time the track received quite the beating from previous races but still had some good lines burned in. I hit the off road loop and pinned it. After a couple of corners, I took a quick glance back and could not see a soul. I relaxed, took a nice deep breath and just motored in. I really had a good time this race because I knew the lines around the entire course. There was a couple of photographers out there so I threw some goon poses and a couple of good whipper snappers. I came in to the finish with another mistake free and fun race but this time with the overall win.  Skyler Howes airing it out on the Endurocross tires  | | 2013 MRAN Jackrabbits GP Video |
I want to give a big shout out to the Southern NV Jackrabbits. They not only helped me out this race but each race I go to they put out the effort to help me pit and do anything to help. Thank you for putting in the hard work for these racers and club members! Thank you to Blais Racing Services for the best running KTM 300XC around and the opportunity to race these races. I could not do it without the support from all my sponsors: Blais Racing Services, Fasst Company, KTM, Torco Oil, ESR suspension, Race Tech, RAD Mfg, Alpinestars, Kenda, Pro Moto Billet, Fastway, FMF , Rekluse, HBD Motografx, Regina, TLD, BRP, Bullet Proof, DirtTricks, Eline, IMS, No Toil, Acerbis, Muscle Milk, Xbrand Goggles, A'ME Grips, TMFG Designs and Bike Week Radio.
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