FLAT TRACK RACER DALTON GAUTHIER
P96
Interview
The flat track racing com-
munity wondered if after such a
long layoff Gauthier could return
to competitiveness. They didn't
have to wait long for the answer.
It was evident from the first
practice session that in spite of
being away from racing for nearly
two years the kid lost none of
his speed. And then came the
conclusive evidence that he was
back with his victory in round two
at Dixie Speedway.
We caught up with Gauthier at
the Atlanta Short Track, and he
gave us some insights as to why
it took so long for him to return
and how he plans to face the
future.
Congratulations on being
back. How's it feel to be back
on the track?
It feels great. It's been a while,
but I took time off, and I came
back, and I feel pretty good.
Lately, I've been riding a lot and
training down in Pensacola,
Florida. I feel really good. Hon-
estly better than ever. Just glad
to be back at the races.
What were your expecta-
tions coming back?
Honestly, for Daytona, I only
found out I was racing a week
ago before it. I just wanted to
make the main and get some
points. Our first race back was
supposed to be Texas, so we
had no clue that we were going
to be able to race Daytona. So,
to make the main would make
me happy, but we did a lot better
than that, and I'm stoked about
(Right) After
dominating the
Singles class
early in the 2017
season, Gauthier
was temporarily
barred from
racing for failing
an AMA drug test.
(Left) The AMA
recently invited
Gauthier back to
the circuit after
he completed the
Road To Recovery
program.
