Gavin Towers has had quite a shock to his senses lately. From up-and-coming Futures SX riding for Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing to racing EMX motocross over in the FIM Motocross World Championship (MXGP) series. I wondered how he found himself with this new challenge this past weekend in Italy where Towers was making his MX2 debut where he crashed in the first turn in moto one and secured a point in moto two going 22-20 for 22nd overall.
Racer X: Here we are in Italy. It’s a new life for you, new deal for you. Last time we saw you, you were doing Supercross Futures for Star, and now here you are. Tell us how you got here.
You got a podium the first race out. Last race, not so great. How’s the riding?
Are you going to stay here all year? Is this the deal? Are you going to try this thing out?
Big decision for you, right? You were on the fast track with Star, doing well, didn’t keep you going but you certainly could have found a U.S. team to do some privateers or whatever. Huge decision. What made you decide to do it and not stay in America?
Have you talked to Jack Chambers a little bit about life over here?
Your time at Star, certainly some good races. Maybe not-so-good races near the end. Overall, was it a Supercross [Futures] thing? Looking back on it, why were you unable to keep the momentum going? Correct me if I’m wrong, but I felt like you came in really good and then it kind of went downhill.
Overall, what did you learn about your time there and supercross and everything else?
This is a cool adventure. You’re going to learn a lot. Good or bad, this is going to be something you’ll always remember.