A Letter from Ryan Dungey -ozzy go-

It’s been some time since I’ve sat down and written so I first want to say
hello and wish everyone a Happy New Year!

What else could I expect from my first full year of racing. Four supercross
wins, some podiums and Rookie of the Year to boot! Man, I can hardly put
into words how blessed I am to be in this position. I’m doing what I love
(and I mean LOVE!) and they are actually paying me to do it. Wow!

Well, I got to say, one of the main reasons for me not writing was all the
preparation that has gone into getting ready for ’08. There have been hours
and hours of time on the bike, and not just the motorcycle either. I’ve put
just as many hours on my motorcycle as I have on my mountain bike.

I’ve spent time in California for tests and practices (and to train with Johnny
O’Mara) and also got out to Florida to ride with James Stewart at his house
outside of Orlando. I’m really lucky to have the opportunity to work with
two great champions, and two great people!

Johnny has had a huge influence on my fitness and my overall outlook on
racing and being a competitor. He’s been there and knows a lot of what I’m
going through. And James, what else do I need to say, riding with someone
with those kinds of skills has been unbelievable. I just hope that “following”
him will have rubbed off just a little! LOL

I’ve never felt stronger or more prepared, but I know it’s a long season
and progress is measured by championships, so we’re going to try and be
patient with this season. Outside of the overall speed of the guys in my
class, patience is probably the biggest thing I learned in my rookie season.
Sure, I won some supercross races and all that, but looking back, I might
have had a shot at the East title if I had been a little more patient! Enough
said, let’s look forward, right? full story on transworldmotocross.com
pic from tedescophoto.com