Do you think you got enough practice time to get used to the track? Amanda: I could have used a little more time.
Did you manage to jump everything you wanted to jump during the first session?
Amanda: I wish, but no lol!
How much harder is it for you to go from one at a time, to a full race of 8 people on the gate and then ride the track?
Amanda: It's very different riding solo vs. a group. It's not too bad.
The wind definitely didn’t help with the difficulty of the track. Would it have been a different race without the wind?
Amanda: The wind was not too bad on race day, I think it would have made a huge difference mentally for us riders.
The men had to take the box jump. What needs to be fixed with that part for the 2012 Olympic track?
Amanda: Understanding the men couldn't go around the box jump if they didn't make it, I would suggest a ladder or trampoline so they could throw their bikes up and then jump or climb up!
How often did you crash?Amanda: I crashed once on the last straight.
Did you wear extra safety gear at this Supercross World Cup?
Amanda: Same safety gear, just another SX race.
Do you think this Papendal track would be a lot easier to ride in two years from now? Amanda: Yes.
Ok, imagine you’re the track designer for the London Olympic track and you can make 3 changes to the track. What would they be?
1. I would bowl out the first turn more for the ladies.
2. Create a different obstacle leading into the 2nd turn.
3. I know this would be hard, but I would love to have two SX starting hills (one for men and one for women).
Any thanks to the sponsors or any people in particular?
Amanda: Thank you to my Family, Coach Greg Romero, Coach Paul Williams!
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