The worst moments are when you travel long distances to meetings and have mechanical problems. I also find it very frustrating when you are out injured and have to make do with just watching others ride. I do not model myself on anyone in particular but have great respect for all riders who go out and ride and entertain the public, especially those who have time to talk to people afterwards. Publicity is necessary for the sport to survive. I have many trophies from my youth grasstrack days, and a couple from adult racing. .
Injuries are an accepted part of the sport.
I have broken my collarbone twice and had concussion a few times, both common injuries for speedway riders. My worst injury was not from a spectacular crash but from sliding off in the wet causing me to dislocate my left hip. This resulted in 3 and a half weeks on traction and 6 weeks on crutches. Despite this my determination to ride just gets stronger. I plan to continue racing for as long as I am enjoying myself, which I am sure will be many more years.