We headed to rainy Port Angeles, Washington for round #2 of the Pro GRT U.S. National Downhill series. Though quite slippery, there was more traction in the Pacific Northwest’s mud than the Tennessee mud as we saw in the 1^st National Round.

Junior Experts, Austin Dooley & Dante Silva couldn’t contain their excitement in between runs on the muddy track during Friday’s practice.

Nik Nestoroff was on the gas the whole weekend, flying down the mountain trying to create and maintain good speed in the slop.

1^st year Pro, Trevor Boldi, rallies down the steepest section of the track, showcasing his dual slalom skills in the corners on a track that fits his riding strengths.

Dylan Brown, a Washington native, shows some comfortable style over the big table-top jump in the drizzling rain.

Dante Silva talks strategy with his father after practice on Saturday just before qualifying.

Dante Silva on his way to a way to a 5^th place in qualifying. He would improve his time in the finals on Sunday by 8 seconds to bump into 4^th for the Junior Expert Category.

After finals day practice, Nik Nestoroff loads his bike into the rental car to go wash it before his final run.

Getting back just in time, Nik Hammered his way through the braking bumps on the top half of the course. Nik finished in 6^th place, just .04 off his KHS Teammate, Logan Binggeli.

Matt Sterling had a stellar run, sending the waterfall here on his way to 2^nd place for the Junior Experts.

Trevor Boldi, smashes the muddy corner en route to a 18^th place finish out of the 74 competitors.

Austin Dooley sends the waterfall gap into 7^th place for the Junior Experts.

Matt Sterling, Austin Dooley, and Dante Silva are all smiles after the racing was done, happy with their performances!

The Junior Expert Poidum with Dante Silva taking 4^th and Matt Sterling in 2^nd.