Now that we are in the midst of the “Dark Ages” for motorcycle enthusiasts, and all racing and testing has come to end, it is the perfect time to release the quarterly top ten rankings. The top ten refers to the top ten riders, currently participating in a World Championship. Basically they are the ten best riders in the world at the moment. Criteria is based upon the number of championships won and the level of competition that was presented. [..]
With two rounds to go in the Championship and the points race tightening up after a controversial round one disqualification, the pressure was definitely on for fourteen-year-old Hunter Coffin. Where most kids would crack under the pressure, Hunter thrives on it, it’s part of the rush. But in a sport where there is little room from error and no teammates to rely on, the pressure of a 25 point deficit come-back with three rounds remaining and 13 points to make up is all part of the game. When your nickname is “Big Game,” you better be ready to play. [..]
From a first glance, he’s your typical outspoken eleven-year-old with a pension for getting into mischief. His bright smile is contagious and his laugh can be heard from all around the paddock as he runs around with his posse of ten and eleven-year-old boys. [..]