Take us through that second moto when you came through and saw Shimoda and Deegan on the ground. I have to think you had visions of Salt Lake City when you saw those dudes on the ground. Did you think you were going to Tom Vialle your way into it?
Yeah, I saw them on the ground and I was like, ‘Here we go!’ That’s what I thought might happen and at that point I just tried to win the race, and I did. I can’t control what happens behind me though. I’m still super happy with second, and I’m thankful to be in the position I am. I’m looking forward to next season and building this foundation into next year.
Did you get a shot of adrenaline when you saw them on the ground?
Yeah, I did, for sure. I was like, ‘Here we go! Here we go!’
Were you aware of what was going on with Shimoda and Deegan? I don’t remember how far behind them you were when all that was happening.
I could see everything, yeah. It was pretty wild. Haiden was getting in front of him, slowing him down, and Jo couldn’t do anything. But he couldn’t slow down too much because I was coming, and the rest of the pack was coming. It was a bad spot for Jo to be in. But if I couldn’t win, I would rather have seen Jo win, and he did.