Of course I’m proud of her driving and the result—but the lesser-known story here is her ability to control her emotions and compartmentalize to stay focused on the goal.
Since we started using the PCI radio cable, I’ve been able to watch and hear her in the car. About a year ago, it was common to see her get overwhelmed—whether she was pumped from a great move or upset over a mistake. That emotion would often spiral and lead to more mistakes mid-race.
So for the past year, we’ve worked hardest on helping her manage that—learning to stay steady and hold it together until after the checkered flag.
What you see here is a raw emotional release. She was cool as a cucumber all race, then let it all out at exactly the right moment.
I’m incredibly proud of you, Valle. I won’t pretend to speak for all women drivers—or to fully understand them—but I do know we’ve seen massive growth in how you handle the emotional side of racing.
Good job, kid. You did it perfectly.
Heat 1 🥇
Heat 2 🥇
Found some speed today and the confidence to hold it wide into Turn 1.
The gray car is becoming my friend. Let’s race Saturday! 🔥🏁 #modkids #modkart #open450
NORRA wrap up 🏁🔥
Great seeing everyone out there getting after it in Baja. Huge
congrats to the winners and everyone that made it to the finish.
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🏆 1st Overall – Brent Fox
🏆 1st Place Class 1 – @teamelsuertudo
🏆 1st Place UTV – Kristen Matlock
🏆 1st Place Class 10 – @lalolaguna17
Norra never disappoints 🌵🏁
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Primer lugar hoy en la calificación dentro de la categoría “Evolution Class 10”. @lalolaguna17 y @juanillo_oh hicieron un excelente trabajó ☝🏻
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