They've conquered numerous Australian motorbike tracks, and Tom and Sam Drane are showing they can hold their own in international competition as well.
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The Forbes brothers have returned from competing in the AMA Flat Track Grand Nationals in America with several placings.
They're back home from the United States after four intense days of competitive riding in two cities in Ohio - Ashland and Harpster.
Tom returned from the competition in second place overall after having several placings in the individual events.
Sam rode in the 85cc class, which includes entrants between 7 and 11, while Tom rode in the 250cc class which includes entrants who are 12 years old and over.
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The competition sees riders accumulate points over four events: A half mile, a short track, followed by a "TT" and another a half-mile.
To qualify for the main race in each event, the brothers had to qualify in the top two in each of their qualifying heats.
Matt Drane said Sam made it to the main in each event which was a big achievement as there were around 30 other riders in each qualifier.
Sam claimed third place on the first day of racing, but missed out on points on the second day after falling while in second.
A fourth on Day 3 and sixth on Day 4 gave him fourth place overall.
Tom had a stronger start, winning the first day, the Ashland half-mile in a clean-sweep. During the second day, Tom finished in second and third places in his races on the second day.
He went into the third day of racing sitting in first place overall in the championships, but was pushed into second place after finishing lower down on the ladder in the short track events.
After a win on day four, Tom finished the championship in second place overall, just three points away from the overall champion.
Matt said that Tom rode the best that he's ever seen him ride, with good determination and putting on a lot of pass moves.
Up next for both Tom and Sam is the NSW State Titles on the Central Coast.
During the State Titles, Tom will be riding in the 250cc and 150cc events and Sam will be riding the 65cc and 80cc modified.
