A lot of rain fell the night before the race, so I expected slippery conditions tried to adjust my riding accordingly.  I didn't get the best of starts, but by the end of the first lap I was up to fifth and gaining fast on the guys in front of me.  I felt great!  And then I crashed.  And crashed again.  And again.  After the third or fourth crash I thought, "I'll slow down a little and stay on two wheels."  Didn't happen.  I felt like a beginner out there and fell down probably 10 more times by the end of the race.  I finished 8th.