Each and every 2016 AMA Pro Motocross Nationwide this summer we're going to bring you the story, in photos, of how some racers do on their raceday. If you couldn't go to the event, and your racer didn't obtain much airtime on the television coverage, don't worry, we were there for you; and this is your chance to see their story. We'll bring you different riders from each event and share these you throughout the week, so be sure to check back. For this photo gallery, all of us bring you Andrew Short who went 17-18 for 17th overall at Thunder Valley.
Picture by Rob Koy
Andrew Short’s bike all prepped and ready for battle as it sits under the BTO Sports tent in the Thunder Valley pits. This will be the Andrew Short’s last National at his hometown track, as his plans are usually to retire from pro racing at the end of the series.
Photo by Rob Koy
Andrew taking a middle rut in timed practice at Thunder Valley. The Colorado Springs, CO native said that the Lakewood track will be his favorite track to race on and he has many big competition memories from this track. Andrew competent 21st in timed practice having a best lap of 2: 15. 592 in the 2nd practice.
Photo simply by Rob Koy
Andrew waiting for his gate pick before Moto one Andrew came back from an injury in SX a little early and is using himself back into shape as the series continues each week.
Photo by Rob Koy
Andrew hitting the uphill triple taken from the valley in Moto one Andrew’s starts have not been as much as his standards yet this outside season. Andrew got about a good 11th place start after the initial turn in Moto 1 and gradually lost positions throughout the race and finished in 17th place. Andrew stated that he is not yet comfy going the speeds of the top 10 riders. He also said that this individual struggled all weekend and never obtained the flow at Thunder Valley.
Photograph by Rob Koy
Andrew exiting a turn on the drier compared to usual Thunder Valley track
Photo by Rob Koy
The moto two start for Andrew was much better with a 3rd place coming out of the very first turn. Andrew did have a sketchy moment going up the first hill as his holeshot device was still hooked as he hit the first big double jump. The holeshot gadget did disengage off the face from the jump and forced his bike to go front wheel high. Andrew dropped back to 7th place right after lap 1 and continued to shed positions as the laps clicked away from. By the halfway point Andrew was in 15th place and by the finish this individual scored an 18th place. Toby said he felt horrible most of weekend and he is not ready to go that pace of the top 10 guys. This individual finished with a 17-18 for seventeenth overall at Thunder Valley and said he will miss racing with this place.