Collins Webster Interview
- Updated: September 4, 2012
Photos by C. McGuffin Photography
This marks the last round of the 2012 WORCS season. Collins has a chance to bring home another Pro Am Championship for team Motoworks Can Am, making it two years in a row. With that, we decided to have a little chat with him….
Thank you for taking a couple minutes for us.
Always a pleasure. Thank you for the opportunity.
After your first Pro Am win at Cahuilla Creek at Round 7 you seem to be in better spirits, How bad did you want that win?
Yes, I was very happy with the win. It’s something that’s been building and eating at me all year. I was either going to make it happen or self destruct!
You are on track to locking down the Production A class Championship, what does that mean to you?
Any championship is an accomplishment. I’m glad to be able to deliver something to all of my sponsors and supporters, as well as myself.
For Taft there are some tricky finishes that has to happen for your Overall Pro Am win, You have to win and Garrin Fuller has to finish 4th or worse for you to win the championship. Does this motivate you, or does it stress you out?
From the outside looking in it may seem stressful, but I finally have my mind in the right place and trust in my training and riding ability. I would have to say I’m very motivated. However, I would be a liar if I said I wasn’t a little nervous- but I’m ready to go!
Are you doing anything different in your program to be ready for the next WORCS round at Taft?
Training wise I have been keeping it pretty much the same. I have some new things I’ve been working on to make the Pro class jump next year, so it might benefit me in Taft as well.
So the year hasn’t been a dream year for you, but you have been very consistent nonetheless. You have had a ton of podium finishes – What do you think has kept you out of the #1 spot at each round?
Coming off the season I had last year this has been a rough season for me. A lot of people would kill for where I am, but I’m not happy unless I’m improving. I honestly think I’ve been my worst enemy this year. Nothing has changed in my training or program from last year. I can honestly say the mental aspect of the game has really held me back, along a fair share of bad luck but I’m past that now and feeling great.
What was your favorite round in the 2012 WORCS season?
I really enjoyed all of the rounds this year, but the Utah mud and tree race we had had to be one of my favorites. Chahuilla Creek was a good round for me as well, but you always like the places you win.
What has been your high and low point of the season so far?
It has been a real roller-coaster. From not qualifying for the first round and luckily making the main, getting beat, to the sweet feeling of winning. Through the highs and lows you just have to keep going and work hard. In the end hard work will pay off.
What are you looking forward to for next year?
I’m looking forward to the Pro Class for the 2013 WORCS as well as a few other things I would like to do if I can fit it in. I have a lot of things to improve on in the off season, but will show up prepared and ready to go. As far as plans I don’t have anything solid lined out for next year yet. I would like to get that figured out soon and take some weight off my shoulders so I can focus on training. I would like to return to Red Bud next year and maybe add a few more AMA races to the list. I had a good time with Can-Am at La Touque in Quebec this year and would like to return and race that again as well.
I heard you are now offering a riding school, what does that involve? What do you cover in these classes?
I do. I invite riders and racers to come down to Las Vegas and have the opportunity to train along side of me. I have access to every kind of terrain you can cross in the desert. My classes are more one on one type of training where I take a rider out riding and check out how they are currently doing things. I make pointers and tips to help them get through the terrain faster. I ride along with them and tell them any mistakes they might be doing. Racers can improve quickly when they are being told what they are doing wrong. Racers can sometimes think they are riding like Josh Frederick unless they are told otherwise.
Who do you offer the classes to, how much and how would a person sign up for a class?
Whether you’re a beginner or a veteran professional, everyone can learn something, so I offer the class to anyone that wants to take it. I also include fitness and diet to complete the package for a race program. Pricing is very reasonable, I just want a chance to help out the young and talented racers. I can be reached at Cweb39@aol.com
Thank you again for taking a couple minutes with us, good luck at Taft! Any parting words and thank yous?
First off I would like to thank Anthony with Triumph Motorsports and also everyone that has played a part in my success over the years as well as my sponsors: C and R farms, Motoworks, DWT, Can-Am, Rath, Ian with SSI Decals, Fox Shox, Maxxima, Holtz racing, Ryan Cox and Jerred my mechanic.
