Nick Lytle is an up and coming motocross prodigy. He has raced for six years and has accomplished what many have only dreamed of accomplishing. He always lived by the theory that if you worked hard at something you wanted you would over time acquire it. He used this method to prepare for numerous amounts of races. When nationals came around, there was no stopping him. He endured a grueling six week training schedule to prepare. He was not going to be caught off guard at this race, especially when all of the big named racers would be there. Nick wanted to leave a mark at the event; he wanted people to talk about him every time the race was brought up in a conversation. He wanted to be known in the industry as the kid who wanted it the most. He arrived to the races and to everyone’s surprise he won in a dominating fashion, leaving the spectators in awe. Even with a major mistake that could have cost him the race, Lytle quickly remounted and took the win in the 250 modified class. After such a heart pounding and emotional event, Nick Lytle left that national as somebody. He proved many manufactures wrong and did the impossible. Due to his hard working attitude and desire to win Nick left the races that humid summer day a champion.
Give It All You Got to Make it to the Top
Personal experiences can change our beliefs and outlooks on life, just like it did to me. Because of a personal experience of mine, I believe that with hard work and determination, anything can be done. I began to realize this when I first started to race motocross nationally. I worked extremely hard to get what I wanted and ended up exceeding my goals. The same has gone for my personal life. I can accomplish anything that is thrown in my path as long as I am determined and ready to work hard.
It all started when I got my first dirt bike. My dad has always told me from the day I threw a leg over a motorcycle, “you need to put in the work to get the desired results”. Ever since the day he said this I have lived by it and grown to trust this outlook on my racing career. The Lake Whitney Spring Classic was coming up and I was determined to race it. It was my national debut, and I knew fast riders from all around the world would come to prove that they were the fastest kids in the nation. This is when the training began. I rode for at least four hours Monday through Friday and went to the gym six days a week. I remember it being extremely hard and I had many doubts that crossed my mind but I just put my head down and focused on the task at hand. There was no one that wanted this more than me. In my mind it was as if I wanted to shut all the fast guys down. I had no sponsors at the time, and no recognition. All I had was my beliefs and family to help me out.
So now that I had the support from my family, it was all up to me. The training continued for another month, just riding, working out at the gym, eating, and sleeping. This was all I knew. I was so determined to do good at this race no one was going to get in my way. The only thing that could put me out of this race would be an injury from practices at the local motocross parks by my house. Finally the day came when we were leaving for the event. I remember this being one of the most nerve racking days of my life because once again doubts came into my mind. Things like, “did I train hard enough? “did I get enough riding time in? “did I check everything on my bike to make sure it will be reliable for the race?” I finally broke free from all of these thoughts and just sat and said to myself, “I have done everything I can possibly do to prepare myself for this race. If I just relax and don’t let my nerves get to me all the time and effort put into this race will pay off.” After I told myself this I was worry free and anxious to see the track design that the track crew had built for all the racers. After a grueling twenty hour drive, we were there and the competition was too.
When we arrived in Texas at the event, every top guy I could think of was at the race but this did not bother me. I just kept my head up above it all and looked back on how hard I had been working for the past two months. As soon as we unloaded the bikes the races had begun. I got geared up and for some reason I was more calm and relaxed than ever. Still to this day I do not understand why I was so relaxed. The top riders in the nation were all racing with me, I should have been nervous but for some miraculous reason I was not. I rolled up to the starting line more ready than I had ever been in my racing career. When the gate dropped, the race began. I instantly sprung to the front of the crowd. I just remember thinking to myself, stay calm and you just might win this thing. I was amazed when the third lap came around and I was still in the lead. I was really showing everyone what I was made of. But just when I thought everything was going smooth, I messed up on a jump and flew off the course. I quickly remounted, and ended up passing everyone to take the victory.
I believe it was the hard work and determination that led me to my first national victory. This was probably one of the most life changing experiences I have ever had. To stand on top of the podium with all the fast racers that were supposed to beat me was like a dream. It really taught me, and made me believe, that things in life do not come easy but with hard work and determination, anything is possible. I apply this method to whatever it is I am doing in life, weather it be at work or school, I am constantly giving it my all for a desirable outcome.
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