23/09/2026
What's going through the mind of a young racer when the helmet goes on and you're about to race.
The adrenalin pumping you're about to ride as hard as your can nerves are high and excitement is kicking in.
This is what all racers feel, but its how you deal with them that counts.
So what do Jay Asher and #711 Cody Asher do.
We keep it calm, I take the bike to the holding pen and start it.
Cody will do some stretches and then sit on the bike.
We will have about a 5 minute wait, so we use this time wisely.
For us, it's a quiet time, Cody will chat about the bike and any changes we have made, and we will talk about racing lines and what the competition might be planning.
This does two things, it takes Codys' mind off the stress of the up and coming race, it lowers his heart rate and helps him think and keep calm.
The other hes planning, learning, and giving feedback.
The last thing before he goes out is what we do as a rule every time he goes on track.
I remind Cody TO BE THE BEST HE CAN BE, AND ENJOY IT.
We have a quick hug, and off he goes.
Codys adrenaline pumping, my heart worrying, but with huge pride.
Then, when Cody comes back in to the pits, he's straight back to the team, giving feedback about what the bike was doing, what changes might be needed, and what the competition is doing.
As a team, we decide what to change or not change.
Yes, Cody is only 15, but like a lot of these young men, they have a huge understanding of what going on and what's needed.
They are professionals all of them.
Im not just super proud of my own boys, I stand there super proud of all the kids having a go. it's a brilliant world to be in, like one big happy family.