Thomas Brown, 2008 Season Review
- Updated: August 22, 2008
By Thomas Brown
This has been such a thrilling year for me. As I write to you today, I am proud to announce I am the 2008 Pro-Am Production National Champion. It’s been a very exciting and rewarding season for me as a competitive racer, but nothing could compare to the thrill of the last two rounds of the ATVA Motocross Nationals.
Our trip to Red Bud in Buchanan, Michigan proved to be some of the closest racing of the season. In the first heat, I came out of the Holeshot in 3rd and within the first lap had moved to the second position, close behind Cody Gibson. Throughout the race, I watched Cody’s lines and patiently bought my time to make a pass. With two laps to go, I passed for first, and with a hard battle, took the win. In the second moto, I came out of the holeshot in 8th and immediately started to make passes to get to the front. By the end of the first lap I was in 2nd, and once again on Gibson’s rear bumper. With everything I had, I tried to find room to pass and take the lead. With huge disappointment, I took a hard earned 2nd place finish, which luckily maintained my overall points lead going into the final round.
The legendary Lorretta Lynns Ranch this year again hosted the final round of the nationals, and the chance to win the Pro Am ProductionChampionship. In the first moto, I came out of the hole in 2nd, and made my way to the front. I am proud to say that win sealed my 2008 championship. With one moto left to go in the season, and my championship won, I went into the second moto excited and confident. In the first corner, I was in 5th, but by the end of the first lap, I had passed into 2nd. In the second lap, I passed for first and led the remaining laps to take one more win for the 2008 season.
As I am sure you remember, I began this year with the wins that gave me the advantage of starting the season on top. It has been exciting, thrilling, and nerve racking at times, but this season will be one that I will never forget. I know my success this season would not be possible without the support and encouragement of the Yamaha team, all my dedicated sponsors, and of course my family and friends. Enough cannot be said for those of you that made this season possible. I hope that I have represented you well, and never let my appreciation for your service go unnoticed.
Thomas Brown Team Sponsors
Yamaha Motor Corporation, GYTR, Golden West Cycle, Axis, JB Racing, ITP, Douglas Wheels, Fly Racing, Tag, Quadtech, Streamline, Yamalube, Dasa, PowerMadd
