MICHIGAN // 2024 Stars & Stripes Nationals

In Michigan, I finished with P4 on Day 1 and P8 on Day 2 after a crash in the final. The track made passing tough, but I gave it my all and still had a great weekend! Happy to make two more A-mains and gain some points. Huge thanks to all my supporters and sponsors!
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0:00 Introduction
1:32 Day 1
9:04 Day 2

[@frankbalazs8816]

Good racing!! Practice your sprints!! Gate to the first berm is EVERYTHING!!! I've raced from 1978 to 2016! Had to retire due to Crohn's and 5 stomach surgeries!! 2nd at Southpark Nationals was my last race! Best of luck to you and God bless..❤

[@DrewPolkBMX]

Thank you!!

[@TheSasquatchNation]

Waterford Oaks is no joke! Even for a slow guy like me it can get sketchy real quick. To watch you guys tackling that track at those speeds is nothing short of spectacular!! Great job Drew!

[@DrewPolkBMX]

Thank you!

[@jesserosvall7759]

sick riding cuz from nz

[@Joner1]

Thank you for making and for sharing the video.
Your race footage and your personal commentary to go along with
all of the racing action is greatly appreciated.
Interesting and entertaining viewing.
Best of luck moving forward with all of your continuing plans, goals and efforts.

[@DrewPolkBMX]

Thank you so much!

[@Cyro-1]

The triple on the last straight always gets me😭😭

[@douglasstone186]

Keep up the hard work! You're getting better. Soon, you'll be a regular on the podium.

[@michaelfary5378]

Good job Drew🎉

[@mattwilcox282]

“Feeling super sick and im ready to go” 😂 Good video , good Racing 👍🏼cam is so intimidating to race against seems like 😂 I’mmmm here! Then immmm sporadically over there!! you never know when the c4 gonna go boom😂

[@DrewPolkBMX]

Hahaha out of context that sentence has a totally different meaning 😂 Definitely some crazy racing

[@jfs116]

The new bike makes you look good 🤣🤣 great job for the weekend

[@DrewPolkBMX]

Haha I agree! Thank you

[@Velocity_Bikes_148]

The same thing happened to me on kamikaze corner, everyone hit the brakes and i slid down the whole turn😂

[@DrewPolkBMX]

Rough times 🥲

[@lucadesylvester3212]

Another great video, the new kits are sick!

[@DrewPolkBMX]

Thank you! I agree!

[@dkinney8046]

love our local tracks , but this track should be wider!! , they got the room. can USABMZ get these folks a few loads of dirt to add sides to the trac

[@marlonmendes1954]

Bom 👍🇧🇷

[@William_Jupp]

Hi

[@user-ti7el1cb4v]

I like the blue style

[@DrewPolkBMX]

👋

[@Wildcookin]

Great racing this weekend Drew I have a question. So I wanna try and build muscle for bmx but some people are saying I shouldn’t cuz it won’t help for all the muscle you have to carry on your body while racing. What’s your personal opinion on it?

[@benmiller232]

I’m not drew but I can tell you 100% building muscle helps in bmx

[@DrewPolkBMX]

Thank you! I think it really depends on the person. Obviously, all good racers and athletes have a decent amount of muscle. However, there are guys who are much leaner/thinner than others and perform just as well. If you’re naturally quicker and thinner, you probably don’t need as much muscle and can get away with less strength. However, if you’re naturally bigger and less quick, putting on more muscle and getting stronger is probably a better option. I find it’s tough and unrealistic to try to become something that you aren’t naturally fit for, so finding what works for you is best. But obviously, even the most lean racers are still very strong and have some decent muscle on them.

[@user-fn9tv2vu1d]

never really watched this type of racing, but why does noone ever jump? from what ive seen theres always a tire on the ground

[@DrewPolkBMX]

On most tracks in the US, the jumps aren’t super big or deep, so manualing lets us push with our legs and gain speed whereas jumping you’re just floating. It just depends on the jump.

[@Zay_556]

Miss the old camera 😔

[@DrewPolkBMX]

Miss a little wideness, but I don’t miss the size of it 😂

[@Zay_556]

@@DrewPolkBMXLol😂

[@Aus7iin]

Cool track but definitely not for pros, just follow the leader the whole time which sucks

[@DrewPolkBMX]

It was fun to switch it up but definitely a little tight haha