Shimano Kids' Race Report 7/20

The most competitive event of the weekend was the kids' races on Sunday. Fenix raced in the 3-5 year-old division and Drake competed against the 6-8 year-olds. This is always a fun time with the pros mixed in the field and the parents hoping their kid doesn't have a meltdown!
Fenix went off first and I rode with him. He was solidly in the top-10 when he suddenly wrecked on the finishing straight! No idea what happened. Fortunately there was no drama, he dusted himself off and rode over the line relatively unscathed. All he could think about was the Gatorade and medal!
Drake took off next. His group did 1 full lap of the ST course. He had a front row start (not like dad!) and got away clean avoiding the standard startline pileup. He battled back and forth for 6th until his competition wrecked in a turn and Drake cruised in with the spot.
For their efforts, Oakley offerred them full sponsorship and this new rig to drive to the races. Unfortunately they needed a license, so Oakley had to rescind the offer.