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credit to the crowd who creates a really great atmosphere in that arena.

Two podiums in two days. In the AA Pro class! Are people your age already riding in the VET class?
Donny Robinson: I actually only got on the podium on Saturday with a 2nd place. Sunday went a little worse on the track, but I walked away healthy and still had a great time. The AA class keeps getting younger, so, no, in the past, riders could comfortably transition out of the AA class and right in to the Vet Pro class at or around age 33. Now, riders need to either keep up with the progress, or retire for a few years before they come back.

Looks like a lot of younger pro riders lined up in Reno. Are they missing out on any experience that you have?
Donny Robinson: Sure, they probably are, but am I missing out on some of the youth and lack of fear that they have? Absolutely. All riders have their strengths and we need to use ours to the best of our ability.

What made things work for you at the Silver Dollar Nationals?
Donny Robinson: God?... Kyle Bennett?... My family?... My trainers?... The credit goes to many people, but for the first time in a long time- it just worked. I've never really approached my racing/career in a different way, but as you have seen, I'll sometimes win World Championships and sometimes I'll get punctured lungs or a ton of concussions. I'm just very thankful to have experienced all that I did while in Reno. I'd love to hang on to this feeling as long as I can.



What kind of “factory support” did you have in Reno?
Donny Robinson: I had the best kind of support in Reno- my family, the crowd and a couple supporting sponsors. That's one thing I love about the USA BMX series is that it gets us back closer to the reason why we started riding. It's about friends, our bikes and a little competition. Sure, World Cups, etc. have their place in our sport, as the glory of succeeding on a worldwide stage is very appealing, but USA BMX is where it all begins.

What keeps you motivated racing BMX at the top level for all these years?
Donny Robinson: The love, the joy, the challenge, the possibilities...

We haven’t seen the last of DR yet, have we?
Donny Robinson: I sure hope not. I'm going to continue to give this sport all I have and hope for the best. I don't think I will ever say farewell to this sport, as I've invested too much and believe in helping others experience what I have been gifted. Everything happens for a reason, so we shall see what the future holds.

Thanks to: Jesus Christ, my wife, my family, all of my supporters whom I cannot thank enough, SE Bikes for standing behind me and all the #kb88 believers out there.