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FOCUSING FORWARD
With a factory team backing him and good health on his side, Wilson is now setting
his sights forward on the future of his career. “I really see this year as a building
year for myself,” he said. “I want to finish every race. I finished eighth in Supercross,
and hopefully we can do well outdoors. My goal is to be in the top 10, be at all of
the races, and build myself up. Next year I think being in the top five in both series
would be really good. I want to do that, and I think I’m capable of it. It’s all a building
process for me. I’ve missed a lot of races and I’ve been out a lot of years. All of these
guys that I used to beat are really fast now. I’m trying to keep building myself up.
A 450 championship is the goal, maybe not next year, but the year after. I won that
250 outdoor championship in 2011, and I was always close to winning a Supercross
championship but never quite got it. I always thought that when I got on the 450
that I’d really do well, but ever since my championship I’ve had all of these injuries
for the past five years. It’s not where I pictured myself, but I wouldn’t change a thing.
I’ve learned a lot and it’s made me a stronger person. I’ve really matured and I’ve
learned so much. I’m happy with where I’m at, and I just want to keep working hard
so I can do well for myself.”
Nobody knows what the future has in store, but the odds are looking good for
Dean Wilson. Hard work, loyalty, and a good attitude have brought him this far, and
with Rockstar Energy Racing Husqvarna at his side and experience under his belt,
it’d be pretty hard to bet against him reaching his goals.
“I’VE MISSED
A LOT OF RACES
AND I’VE BEEN
OUT A LOT OF
YEARS. ALL OF
THESE GUYS THAT
I USED TO BEAT
ARE REALLY
FAST NOW. ”