RIVAS ENJOYING OPPORTUNITY
Wed, 2008-03-26 06:01
Chris Rivas qualified for his first event of 2008 in the same position he ended the 2007 season, ninth. That’s
where the similarities end for the Fresno, California-based rider.
Last year, Rivas was dismissed in mid-race during the NHRA AAA Finals in Pomona, California following a dispute with his team owner. He was ninth. A 7.041, 190.27 was enough to send him into the first round of the Gatornationals as the ninth seeded entry.
A lot has transpired since 2007 for Rivas. The talented Rivas was named rider for George Smith and George Bryce’s G2 Motorsports. For the first time in his career, he’s got a budget to compete alongside the upper echelon teams. Chris Rivas qualified for his first event of 2008 in the same position he ended the 2007 season, ninth. That’s
where the similarities end for the Fresno, California-based rider.
Last year, Rivas was dismissed in mid-race during the NHRA AAA Finals in Pomona, California following a dispute with his team owner. He was ninth. A 7.041, 190.27 was enough to send him into the first round of the Gatornationals as the ninth seeded entry.
A lot has transpired since 2007 for Rivas. The talented Rivas was named rider for George Smith and George Bryce’s G2 Motorsports. For the first time in his career, he’s got a budget to compete alongside the upper echelon teams.
“Big George and I kind of talked about it a little bit, coming up to a team on this level,” Rivas said. “To be honest it's more like coming home because in 2005 these are the people that taught me how to ride a Pro Stock motorcycle. Big George Smith from S&S and George Brice were both there the very first time I ever made a lap on a Pro Stock motorcycle. It's kind of like coming home. I feel real good coming home -- very comfortable -- really relaxed -- I feel like it's going to be a very good season.”
Rivas can afford to utilize his aggressive driving skills with his new situation.
“I think if I just did the same things that I did last year and they did the same things that they did last year, I think we've got a combination between the two things that we could win a championship without doing anything different,” Rivas said. “I really don't want us to change anything. I'm not going to over-think anything. If I do the same thing I did last year, leaving on 70% of my opponents and just make a lap in my lane like I'm supposed to, then I think it's all going to work out really well.”
Chris Rivas has a channge of scenery driving for the G2 Motorsports team. (Roger Richards Photo)
Last year, Rivas was dismissed in mid-race during the NHRA AAA Finals in Pomona, California following a dispute with his team owner. He was ninth. A 7.041, 190.27 was enough to send him into the first round of the Gatornationals as the ninth seeded entry.
A lot has transpired since 2007 for Rivas. The talented Rivas was named rider for George Smith and George Bryce’s G2 Motorsports. For the first time in his career, he’s got a budget to compete alongside the upper echelon teams. Chris Rivas qualified for his first event of 2008 in the same position he ended the 2007 season, ninth. That’s
Chris Rivas has a channge of scenery driving for the G2 Motorsports team. (Roger Richards Photo)
Last year, Rivas was dismissed in mid-race during the NHRA AAA Finals in Pomona, California following a dispute with his team owner. He was ninth. A 7.041, 190.27 was enough to send him into the first round of the Gatornationals as the ninth seeded entry.
A lot has transpired since 2007 for Rivas. The talented Rivas was named rider for George Smith and George Bryce’s G2 Motorsports. For the first time in his career, he’s got a budget to compete alongside the upper echelon teams.
“Big George and I kind of talked about it a little bit, coming up to a team on this level,” Rivas said. “To be honest it's more like coming home because in 2005 these are the people that taught me how to ride a Pro Stock motorcycle. Big George Smith from S&S and George Brice were both there the very first time I ever made a lap on a Pro Stock motorcycle. It's kind of like coming home. I feel real good coming home -- very comfortable -- really relaxed -- I feel like it's going to be a very good season.”
Rivas can afford to utilize his aggressive driving skills with his new situation.
“I think if I just did the same things that I did last year and they did the same things that they did last year, I think we've got a combination between the two things that we could win a championship without doing anything different,” Rivas said. “I really don't want us to change anything. I'm not going to over-think anything. If I do the same thing I did last year, leaving on 70% of my opponents and just make a lap in my lane like I'm supposed to, then I think it's all going to work out really well.”
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