When FedEx’s Chris Buswell heard his name called for the first time as the Grand Champion of Massachusetts, it just happened to be the voice of the same person who shared some important advice with Chris several years ago. Brian Singelais, the 2015 National Champ in 5-Axle who had taken the time to become a mentor to Chris prior to the 2018 State TDC, had the honor of calling Chris to the stage to receive a trophy that undoubtedly represented years of hard work.

As you will hear in this episode of the podcast, Chris actually thought the Grand Champion had been announced when the Rookie of the Year came up to accept his trophy. Ironically, it was Sarah Singelais, Brian’s wife, who caught the attention of Chris and the reality began to hit that he would be making his fourth trip to the Nationals. Only this time, Chris would be making that trip as a State Grand Champion.

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