Boy, we are sure having our ups and downs this season.  Obviously, this is what racing is all about, but try explaining that to a 5 year old.  :)

Jeremy did some work to Ryan's quad, which would give him some more speed on the straigh aways, which in turn would give him more of a chance to be able to keep up.

Well....

Needless to say, he had the speed in the straight aways, but out of the hole he wasn't even close to being first, as usual, and he could barely get the quad to get up the hills.  VERY FRUSTRATING.

Overall, Ryan was excited as his Uncle Dave, cousin Nate, Nana, Papa, and friends Josie, Eddy, Elaina, Scott, Jenny, Olivia, Finn and John showed up to cheer him on.  He was able to hold on tight and despite what he had to work with, brought home a 9th place win out of 11 kids.