TransWorld Motocross — September 2017

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MOTOCROSS is a sport that requires heart and dedication. A racer must sac-

rifice normalcy to achieve success at the highest level. It is a lifestyle that

can be rewarding, but also trying. Challenges and adversity are the norm for

professional motocross racers, and only a select few can rise above when the

going gets tough. Dean Wilson is no stranger to adversity, as injuries and

setbacks have been a constant throughout his career. Despite this, Wilson

remains persistent and loyal to himself, his family, and the sport, all with a

smile on his face. At the start of 2017, the likable Scot found himself without a

ride, but he invested in himself by building a modest privateer race team and

contesting the opening rounds of the Monster Energy Supercross series with

a small group of family and friends in his corner. The goal? To prove his value

and attract a factory ride. Five rounds into the season, Wilson’s investments

in himself paid off when he was hired by Rockstar Energy Racing Husqvarna.

A former 250 National Champion, Wilson is a proven winner, and it seems he

is finally healthy and ready to realize his potential in the premier 450 class.

DETERMINED

TO SUCCEED

DEAN WILSON’S

NEVER-SAY-DIE ATTITUDE

IS PAYING OFF

BY

AUSTIN ROHR

PHOTOS BY

MIKE EMERY