Analog Memories from the Ranch

A photo story by Jordan Hoover | Loretta Lynn’s 2018

The year was 2018, all things in the world were as normal as could be. I was heading to the airport to rendezvous with one of my best friends, as he was embarking on his final year as an Amateur racing at Loretta Lynn’s. A quick hop step & a jump later I was getting picked up in Nashville on Sunday morning by Andy. We found a nice brunch spot in town after meeting some locals at my favorite coffee shop called “Drug Store coffee” - the lovely barista pointed us in the direction of some good food. 

We arrived later in the day to the ranch, I set up my Poler tent at my typical creekside spot that doubles as my shower for the week. Monday morning came around, I got to take in the sunrise in the back corner of the property with Loretta’s house behind me, the creek flowing by in front. A true moment of peace before all hell broke loose on the week of racing. 

All the images I gathered that week were a true look into my week there. The people I met, the friends on track that I believe in, the beer tent, and any other mischief we found ourselves in. 

I was so proud of Andy that week, he ended up with a 9th in 250 A and rode his heart out. It was the last real time I got to spend with my best friend. From there, he went home to Australia to take a shot at Supercross. Unfortunately for Andy, an injury and a few other bumps in the road through his process of racing have led him into the working world. I talk to him almost everyday, as my day ends in the states, his is always beginning in Australia. It’s quite a dynamic to maintain a friendship with someone on the other side of the globe, but it always helps me so much with perspective on life. I hope that’s what these images portray: a different perspective. 

My time at the 2018 Loretta Lynn’s Amateur Motocross Championship.