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My 2015: Kuwahara's Jeff Upshaw (USA) reflects on the year 2015 and has his mind set on 2016.
Name: Jeff Upshaw
Hometown: Dayton, Ohio
Sponsors: Kuwahara USA, Truth Products, Box components, Potter designs, RRP gates, Flyracing
Which race in 2015 turned out better than you could have hoped for?
Jeff Upshaw: I would have to go with USAC National champs at Rockhill SC back in March.
What was your best race result in 2015?
Jeff Upshaw: it's been a rough go this season with my best finish being 6th place at the National champs in Rockhill SC earlier in the year.
Who do you think kicked ass in the Elite Men class this year?
Jeff Upshaw: Joris Daudet has stepped it up this past season.
Who impressed you most in the Elite Women class?
Name: Aneta Hladíková
Hometown: Záborí nad Labem, Czech republic
Sponsors: Thrill Premium Race Frames, EuroBMX, Answer BMX, Tangent Products, Stealth Hubs, Maxxis Tires, M-Cax Race Wear, Samox Cranks, C-Bear Ceramic Bearings, Navada.net, TJ BMX Pardubice and CSMV.
Which race in 2015 turned out better than you could have hoped for?
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