Yamaha ATV Pro Racers Weigh in on 2012 GNCC Season
Walker Fowler
Walker Fowler Question: So, you’ve been winning championships your entire career, but this is your firs
t XC-1 Pro season. Any expectations?
WF Response: Being my rookie XC1 Pro season, I’m not expecting a championship. With that being said, I do expect consistent podium finishes out of myself. I know I have the speed and fitness to run with the veterans, but putting the full package together each race can be tough especially as a rookie. But, championships can come when you least expect it …
Walker Fowler Question: GNCC races have been described as the toughest endurance test in ATV racing. What do you do to stay in shape throughout the season?
WF Response: This winter when I was living with Kiser in Florida, I picked up a road bike and began cycling. You find out quickly how out of shape you truly are! Along with that, I ride three days a week for an hour as hard as I can push myself safely. Also, I go to the gym and do a lot of body-weight related workouts to build muscle without potential injury that heavy weight training can cause.
Walker Fowler Question: What do you think is your biggest challenge this season?
WF Response: My biggest challenge this season is simply myself. Putting myself in the right mindset against the best on the east coast and arguably the nation 13 times a year is tough. Defeating the mental game is stage one. On top of that, I have to convince myself I belong with the best of the best and compete at the level I know I can. I’m not out there to prove myself to anyone. As long as I finish knowing I left it all on the course, I’ll be happy. Three races in, I don’t feel I’ve left it all out there, and I’m unhappy with myself, so I’m working on some big changes to hopefully put me where I need to be; and that’s on the box each weekend!
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