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Rising Pro Stock Motorcycle⁣ Racer Dystany Spurlock Impresses in ‌U.S. Nationals Debut, Eyes Future Competition

Indianapolis, IN ⁤- Pro Stock motorcycle rookie Dystany Spurlock made a strong first impression at this weekend’s U.S. ⁤Nationals, demonstrating promising‍ performance and solidifying her commitment ⁣to a full-time career​ in teh​ Mission Foods NHRA⁤ Series. Partnering with the experienced​ Arana Racing team, Spurlock is quickly gaining ‌valuable⁤ knowledge and ⁤momentum as she pursues her racing dream.

Spurlock,who owns her own Pro Stock Motorcycle,chose‌ to ⁢collaborate with the Arana family – Hector Sr., a 2009 NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion, and his son, Hector Jr. – leveraging their combined‌ 26 NHRA wins since 2009. The team opted to prioritize preparation over immediatly‌ racing, ⁣opting to spend⁢ time refining‍ the bikes and utilizing ⁣dyno testing⁢ before their debut.

“We actually toyed with the idea of‍ racing in Norwalk‌ but ⁢thought better‍ of it,” explained⁤ a team representative. “This team knows what’s⁢ up and they felt ⁣like it would be better to‌ put‌ in more time getting the bikes ready and working on‌ the dyno so that​ we’d be more competitive.”

Spurlock’s initial run on Friday drew praise from the Arana team. “She did a great job,” said Hector ‌Jr.”She got off the starting line ⁣cleanly and nailed all the shifts and ⁢the ⁤run was ‌straight as⁣ an arrow. You can’t ask for much more than that. There might be a‍ few small things we‌ could work on but that was a great⁤ way to start ‍the ​weekend.”

Spurlock herself acknowledged areas for improvement,noting a slight short shift in fifth gear,but expressed gratitude for the guidance she’s ​receiving.”Hector Sr. and Jr. have so much experience and so much knowledge, it’s ‍comforting,” she said.”They always stress safety first, but they⁤ also pick my runs apart and tell me where ​we can improve. They are so open and honest, it’s refreshing.”

Prior⁢ testing with the Arana family at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park proved instrumental in accelerating‌ her learning. “I made some runs here in testing and ​anytime‌ you can make a lot‍ of runs⁣ at the same ⁣track, it’s a good thing. It helps ‌yoru comfort level,” Spurlock stated. she ​recounted attending the U.S. Nationals as a fan in 2011, fueling her ambition to one day compete. “It’s been a long journey, ⁤but I finally made it, and ‍I couldn’t be happier.”

while Spurlock won’t be eligible for championship or Rookie of the Year contention‍ this season due to‌ limited event participation, she remains focused on securing the funding ‍necessary for a full-time ride and setting‌ her sights on those goals for the future.

“It’s going,” she⁣ laughed, ⁢referring to her​ ongoing search for‌ a⁣ marketing partner. “I had people say, ‘Well, we need⁢ to see ⁢you actually get out there and run and ​see what you can‍ do.’ ‌Now, they’ve seen that I can do this and that’s ⁤helped make a difference.”

Spurlock is currently partnered with Foxxtecca, a media company that champions underdogs. ‌”Foxxtecca ‍is a media company that ​focuses on promoting underdogs, and providing them with opportunities ⁤to succeed,” Spurlock‌ explained. “A few years ago I met Chris Harris,‌ one⁣ of the owners, and he said, ‘We like what we⁤ see. We’ve got you.’ I’m⁤ really happy to be associated with ‍them.”

Beyond mechanical skill, Spurlock emphasizes the importance of physical‌ and mental conditioning.⁣ “I also spend a lot of time in the ‍gym ‍because you ⁤need​ some core​ strength to be able to handle one of these bikes. I put a⁢ lot of time‌ and ‍effort into physical​ and mental fitness.”