2023 USA BMX Grands - Drew Polk

Sour ending to my amateur career. Struggled the first half of this year, but I learned a lot and was able to turn the year around. Came into Grands with an opportunity to win the title again. I didn’t qualify to race the ROC, which reduced my track time greatly. I struggled during the NAG 5 challenge to be comfortable and race smooth laps, but I managed to grab a second in the final after many changes each lap. Going into Grands day it was all or nothing to me, a win or a loss. I won open, but class is the only one that matters to me. I did my job well from gate 8 and tried to slot into the top three, but got pushed over the first turn. Sucks to end my amateur career this way, but I accomplished everything I wanted to in previous years: National #1 Amateur, 3x NAG 1, 4x ROC 1, and a NAG 5 Challenge win. I wanted to solidify it with another cup, but I couldn’t make it happen. Congrats to @brodycole11 for the amazing season, that cup is well-deserved!
I overcame a lot this year and learned a lot about myself. Besides Grands, I ended the season strong and I am very happy with my riding. Thanks to my parents for always supporting me and helping me chase my dreams. Thanks to my coach, Donavon, for helping me with my training and racing. Thanks to my girlfriend for the continuous love and support. Thanks to everyone who supported me this year, especially those who supported me when I was at my lowest at the beginning of the year. Finally, thanks to my team and sponsors for providing me with the best products and support:
@factorylsg @throdwn @thormxofficial @atlasbrace @6dhelmets @gformbike @ridestacyc @carbone_cartel @pro_gate @boxbmx @htcomponents @surfacesunscreen @odigrips Erickson Spray Foam
Looking forward to big things in 2024. Stoked to be making the jump to the Pro class and learning from all the new things that will be thrown my way. Also excited for some new things with the team and sponsors.
📸 @pullbmx
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Song:
Barren Gates - Devil
• Barren Gates - Devil |...
0:00 Introduction
1:07 Practice Day
2:08 NAG 5 Challenge
8:02 Grands Day 1
10:02 Grands Day 2
16:04 Conclusion

[@YourLocal_80sFan]

I loved being able to watch you race since it was my first year racing ROC and Grands

[@zolarthegreat]

that cord flipping you right after you just got pushed over was just salt in the wound wow

[@DrewPolkBMX]

That’s exactly what I said 😂🧂

[@hotrodbmx]

Outstanding amateur career. Look forward to continuing to watch your journey as a rookie pro. Always our favorite. See ya soon :)

[@DrewPolkBMX]

Thank you so much!

[@mrmanz29]

Great job this weekend loved watching! And love the shirt it’s awesome

[@DrewPolkBMX]

Thank you, glad you love it!

[@benmiller232]

Have watched your entire career in 17-20, very excited to see what you do in pro

[@DrewPolkBMX]

Thank you!!

[@eli_sha3]

Congratulations on a great amateur career! Good luck in 2024 and beyond!

[@DrewPolkBMX]

Thank you 🙏

[@mattwoodruff3578]

Great job best of luck to you going pro .

[@DrewPolkBMX]

Thank you 👊

[@MrSloth0]

Will you still be on LSG for your pro debut or a different team?

[@DrewPolkBMX]

Yes I will, but LSG will be with Syndyt instead of Throdwn!

[@MrSloth0]

Oh nice

[@camamor1345]

Polk got polked

[@DrewPolkBMX]

Not sure that’s what I’d call it 🤣

[@Joner1]

Thank you very much for making and for sharing the video. The video seems to be dark in appearance, general overall tone and in the end with the big crash. Good luck with everything to come.

[@DrewPolkBMX]

No problem! I haven’t heard anyone else say anything about the video being dark…but thank you!

[@RavenCooks]

First time watching one of your videos. I learned something that I was doing wrong at grands from this by watching how much you guys carve. Wish I could've met you at Grands but there is always next year.

[@DrewPolkBMX]

That’s awesome, I’m glad my video was helpful!

[@landonkunz2107]

been watching you sense u had like 400 subs you have come a far way man keep up the good work and you're gonna be the best

[@DrewPolkBMX]

That’s crazy! You’re right, thank you 🙏

[@xrpnick6828]

🤟🤟🤟

[@SSCWild]

Great season drew can’t wait to see u in the elite men. But can u tell me how u didn’t qualify for roc somehow.

[@DrewPolkBMX]

Thank you. As I mentioned, the state qualifiers were on the same days as many of the World Cups and Nationals that I was at. I wasn’t able to race enough qualifiers to be top 10 in the state.

[@lynnelder7334]

As a parent of a 17/20 expert I'm thankful u show the ups and downs!! U had an amazing season and should be proud!! Good luck in pro's next year!!

[@DrewPolkBMX]

It’s not always highs! The lows make the highs feel even better! Thank you!!

[@johnnymartinez7338]

💯💯💯💯💯

[@kendallharves]

So are those colors for just you, or LSG as a whole?

[@DrewPolkBMX]

All of LSG

[@leadfootbmx1720]

First pls pin

[@YourLocal_80sFan]

And please tell me I’m not the only one who absolutely hated that third straight

[@SSCWild]

No I wrecked on it during roc

[@benmiller232]

It was super difficult, I switched my line for grands and it was a bit better

[@terrasmak]

Loved it, but my legs hated it

[@benmiller232]

@@terrasmak exactly

[@DrewPolkBMX]

Wasn’t my favorite, it didn’t flow great. But I like that it was challenging!

[@xrpnick6828]

🤟🤟🤟