While the rest of the crew is watching the take off, James Hall and I are way out in front on the Interstate.
We are headed to Ohio, launching in Erie with plans of cutting off the guys headed to Pele Island.
We have about an hour and a half ride, little more than the Elites headed that way. But our ride will be much smoother and comfortable.
Expectations for many are this is where the event will be won.
All we know is that's where Aaron Martens will be. With the other crews on Edwin and KVD, we are hoping to get a good feel on how this AOY race will play out.
That feel, though, won't come for sometime. While those guys are crashing their way and feeling every bump, we are fighting our way through Detroit's rush hour.