What started with a heavy crash at Cheddar quickly turned into a test of grit and determination for Freddie Joyner. Bruised but not beaten, he lined up at Littlehempston on Sunday with one goal—salvage the weekend. What followed was a hard-fought ride that proved exactly what he’s made of. Read Freddie’s race report below.
This weekend is one that didn’t go to plan and we all know as mx racers that it happens and you just have to move on. Saturday started with a practice day at Cheddar moto parc, my home track. I headed out for the first session and two laps in had a big crash, I hit a kicker and that sent me flying, my left leg and foot took most impact resulting in a dead leg and swollen foot and black toe. My day ended there. That afternoon after some rest I made the decision to still go and race and try my best! (dad was very happy to call it a day, but I was determined to go!)
Sunday the sun was shining at Littlehempston for round 2 of the Southerly MXC Championship and I wasn’t going to let my injury get in the way! Shaking off the nerves and strapping up my foot, I went out for practice first and no one passed me, this gave me confidence in the build up to the first race. The track was dry and rough.
Race 1 – Out the gates I was 4th to the corner and top 3 in sight, then my bike slid out in a difficult place, I quickly got up but where my bike was it made it very difficult for me to pick the bike up. After being lapped by most of the riders I eventually got my bike up and started and got back to the race, I made up a few places and crossed the line in 18th. Not what I wanted but I still finished the race.
Race 2 – The day consisted of a lot of red flags, so there was lots of waiting around and as it was already late in the day I knew that this could be my last race of the day, so I wanted to give it my all. I wheeled out the gates speeding round the corner in 3rd again. I sat in this position most of the race but I could feel 4th place behind me. I pushed hard but got taken and on the last few laps finishing P4. Some races go to plan, and some don’t. It’s a part of racing and you have to take the good with the bad. I just knew I wasn’t going to give up and still try my hardest. Which shows passion and determination for the sport I live for.
