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A Trifecta!

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Utah Sport Riders Association Motocross Race7 Powell Pulls a Trifecta!10 Martinez Masters Fillmore

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Story and Photos by Mark Buchanan

Another great turnout of just over 200 riders showed up for round five of the Kentuckiana MX Championship Series, held at High Fly MX Park in Crothersville, Indiana. Track conditions were dry and a little dusty, with lots of sun and temperatures in the 90s. James Povolny had another great day, taking all four moto wins in the Open Expert A and Over 25 Expert A classes, riding an FCA MX/ Horsepower Motorsports/ Fly Racing/ Gateway Cycles Kawasaki.

Behind leader Povolny, FCA/ Gateway Cycles-backed Christopher Akaydin moved into second place on the first lap of the first moto of the Open Expert A class, in front of Christian Telker. Ryan Koontz slipped from second place at the start to finish fourth on a Bloomington Power Sports Suzuki, ahead of Kawasaki-mounted Lucas Hammons.

Telker held second place throughout the second moto, in front of Koontz, with Akaydin finishing fourth, in front of Hammons. Telker took second place overall, behind Povolny, with his 3-2 finishes, and Akaydin finished third overall with a 2-4 score, in front of Koontz (4-3).

Povolny took both moto wins in the Over 25 Expert A class, in front of Koontz and Hammons.

Telker won both motos of the Lites A class, in front of Kawasaki jockey Cohl Franks, with Yamaha-mounted Alexander Hunter finishing third.Thumper Racing/ Fox’s Cycle-backed Yamaha rider Mark Smith also had a great day, taking all four moto wins in the Over 30 Expert A and Over 40 Vet classes. In the Over 40 Vet class, Smith finished in front of Suzuki-mounted Chad Scharlow. Over 30 Vet Amateur-class winner Mark Nichols finished third in both motos on his Yamaha, with Michael Royalty taking fourth place overall with a 6-5 score, edging out fellow Honda rider Brian West’s 5-6 tally.

Smith won both Over 30 Expert A motos, in front of Scharlow and the Kawasaki-mounted Jeff Montgomery.

KTM-mounted Josh Bixler took the win in the Lites Intermediate B class with 2-1 finishes, in his first race back after a bad crash at the Mini O’s. Richard Turner took the win in the first moto, just ahead of Bixler, but Bixler nailed the start in the second moto and went the distance for the win, in front of Turner. FMF/ Spy Optics/ Bell/ Decal Works-backed Lane Parton took third place overall with a 3-4 score, in front of Honda rider Evan Valvano and Yamaha-mounted Cody Bennett.

Turner took both moto wins in the Schoolboy (12-15) class, with Parton claiming second place overall with a 2-3 tally. Valvano finished third overall with a 4-2 score, in front of Kawasaki-mounted Michael Humm, with 3-4 finishes. Michael Wesselman finished a consistent fifth in both motos, riding a Suzuki.

Columbus Motorsports/ Lucas Oil-backed Kawasaki rider Lane Wienhorst took the win in the Senior Mini (12-15) class with 2-1 finishes. The win was controversial, as Wienhorst was accidentally given the checkered flag at the end of the first lap in the second moto. Honda-mounted Stephen Vuckson claimed second place overall with his 4-2 finishes, in front of Moose/ Decal Works/ Smith Optics/ EVS-backed KTM rider Taylor Nash (5-3) score. Cameron Dudukovich finished fourth overall with an 8-4 tally, in front of his fellow Kawasaki rider Dylan Skaggs’ 9-5 finishes.

Honda jockey Brady Spaulding took the overall victory in the Supermini (9-15) class with a 1-2 punch. Kawasaki-mounted Ezra Hastings led almost the entire first moto but dropped back to fourth place on the last lap. Hastings took the win in the second moto and finished second overall with a 4-1 score. Vuckson finished third in both motos, and Dudukovich took fourth place overall with a 5-4 score, in front of Suzuki rider Benny Royer’s consistent 6-6 finishes.

Wienhorst and Hastings had a great battle for the win in the Junior Mini (7-11) class, with Hastings taking both moto wins just in front of Wienhorst. Jordan Parmley finished third overall on his Yamaha with a 4-3 score, edging out Kawasaki rider Devin Sale’s 3-4 finishes. KTM jockey Kyle Repstock finished fifth overall with a 6-5 tally.

Sale took all four moto wins in the 65cc (10-11) and 65cc Open (7-11) classes, in front of Honda rider Anthony Rosemeyer. Lucas Oil-backed Bailey Baker finished third overall in the 65cc (10-11) class with a 4-3 score, edging out Repstock (3-4).

KTM-mounted Logan Roberts claimed third place overall in the 65cc Open (7-11) class with 5-3 finishes, in front of Kawasaki jockeys Baker and Jarred Jaggers.

1. James Povolny (KTM).

1. Blake Gibbs (KTM); 2. Tyler Gibbs (Yam).

1. Kaden Cummins (Yam).

1. Kaleb Wells (Cob); 2. Bryce Dimuzio (Cob); 3. Connor Duvall (Cob); 4. Kaden Cummins (Cob).

1. Jared Herbert (Cob); 2. Kylee Manning (Cob); 3. Kylan Pitman (KTM); 4. Brayden Dimuzio (Cob); 5. Griffin Maxwell (Cob).

1. Kylee Manning (Cob); 2. Kylan Pitman (KTM); 3. Kaleb Wells (Cob); 4. Griffin Maxwell (Cob); 5. Conner Hartman (Cob).

1. Hunter McIntyre (Kaw); 2. Matthew Kemp (Kaw); 3. Lance Maschino (Kaw); 4. Carson Wohlschlegel (Kaw); 5. Kylee Manning (Cob).

1. A.J. Wrobel (Kaw); 2. Dane Folsom (KTM); 3. Jared Herbert (Cob); 4. Jared Jaggers (Kaw); 5. Lance Maschino (Kaw).

1. Devin Sale (Kaw); 2. Anthony Rosemeyer (Hon); 3. Bailey Baker (Kaw); 4. Kyle Repstock (KTM); 5. Jace Crawford (Kaw).

1. Devin Sale (Kaw); 2. Anthony Rosemeyer (Hon); 3. Logan Roberts (KTM); 4. Bailey Baker (Kaw); 5. Jared Jaggers (Kaw).

1. Joshua Thompson (Hon); 2. Jake Meadors (Kaw); 3. Daniel Loos (Hon); 4. Dylan Allman (Suz); 5. Trenton Baughman (Hon).

1. Ezra Hastings (Kaw); 2. Lane Wienhorst (Kaw); 3. Jordan Parmley (Yam); 4. Devin Sale (Kaw); 5. Kyle Repstock (KTM).

1. Lane Wienhorst (Kaw); 2. Stephen Vuckson (Hon); 3. Taylor Nash (KTM); 4. Cameron Dudukovich (Kaw); 5. Dylan Skaggs (Kaw).

1. Brady Spaulding (Hon); 2. Ezra Hastings (Kaw); 3. Stephen Vuckson (Hon); 4. Cameron Dudukovich (Kaw); 5. Benny Royer (Suz).

1. Wes Coomer (Yam).

1. Austin Perry (Hon); 2. Cyrus Whitesell (Yam); 3. Sean Wohlschlegel (Suz).

1. Wes Coomer (Yam); 2. Cole Orman (KTM); 3. Michael Humm (Kaw); 4. Michael Wesselman (Suz); 5. Ethan Hester (Hon).

1. Josh Bixler (KTM); 2. Richard Turner (Suz); 3. Lane Parton (KTM); 4. Evan Valvano (Hon); 5. Cody Bennett (Yam).

1. Christian Telker (Hon); 2. Cohl Franks (Kaw); 3. Alexander Hunter (Yam).

1. Cyrus Whitesell (Yam); 2. Carl Girt (Yam); 3. Dalton Campbell (Kaw).

1. Jared Mills (Hon); 2. Cody Ford (Suz) 3. Tyson Shields (Hon); 4. Lanny Bogard (Kaw).

1. James Povolny (Kaw); 2. Christian Telker (Hon); 3. Christopher Akaydin (Kaw); 4. Ryan Koontz (Suz); 5. Lucas Hammons (Kaw).

1. Madison Garbrough (Kaw); 2. Alexi Lentz (Yam); 3. Alexandria Barton (Hon).

1. Jacki Caudill (Yam); 2. Tina Carter (Hon); 3. Halie Mouser (Kaw); 4. Chris West (Hon).

1. Richard Turner (Suz); 2. Lane Parton (KTM); 3. Evan Valvano (Hon); 4. Michael Humm (Kaw); 5. Michael Wesselman (Suz).

1. Christopher Akaydin (Kaw); 2. Brach Collins (Kaw).

1. Justin Cline (Yam); 2. Michael Jones (Hon); 3. Eric Zimmerman (Yam); 4. Mark Guy (Yam).

1. James Povolny (Kaw); 2. Ryan Koontz (Suz); 3. Lucas Hammons (Kaw).

1. Mark Nichols (Yam); 2. Mike Warmoth (KTM); 3. Michael Jones (Hon); 4. Matthes Campbell (Kaw); 5. Gary Heathcox (Suz).

1. Mark Smith (Yam); 2. Chad Scharlow (Suz); 3. Jeff Montgomery (Kaw).

1. Mark Smith (Yam); 2. Chad Scharlow (Suz); 3. Mark Nichols (Yam); 4. Michael Royalty (Hon); 5. Brian West (Hon).

Story by Dick GoodwinPhotos by Eric Salsbery/ deuce photo.com

National Supercross racer Landen Powell returned to his roots on June 4, 2011, as he competed in the Utah Sport Riders’ motocross race at Screamin’ Eagle Motocross Track in Fillmore, Utah. Maybe he wanted to show the local Pros what racing at the National level can do for your speed. Maybe he wanted to support his brother, 250cc Intermediate hotshoe Casey Powell. Or maybe he just wanted to race in a good, old, fun motocross race. Whatever his reason, he made the most of it, dominating all three Pro classes he entered and tallying six perfect winning motos.

1. Charles Nice (Yam); 2. Steve Reynolds (Yam); 3. Donald Browning (Yam).

1. Charles Aschbarcher (Hon).

1. Andrew Nice (KTM); 2. Carrie Auchter (Hon).

1. Ryan Wilson (Suz); 2. Rich Auchter (Suz).

1. Ryan Withered (Yam); 2. Dustin Thacker (Yam); 3. John Jones (Hon).

The June weekend was especially kind to the Fillmore track, blessing the event with unusually good weather and an impressive turnout of racers. The quad racers, in particular, showed up in eye-popping numbers. The track was well prepped, logistics were sharp, event personnel were on top of everything, and everyone had a good time. It seemed like the good old days!

In the Big Dog division (a.k.a. the 450F Pro class), Powell shot out in front of Jared Lechtenberg to start things off. Rex Tullio had his Honda running hot in third. Landen wasted little time opening up a lead, while Lechtenberg stayed solid in second. Making a move midrace was Camron Olsen, the only Pro with the speed to hang with Powell. Landen crossed the finish line with a comfortable moto-one win, while Olsen put heavy pressure on Lechtenberg late in the race and just missed taking second.

Race two featured another Powell holeshot. This time Olsen was right up there with him. Lechtenberg was a close third. Powell again opened up a lead, as Olsen gave frantic chase, but it was all for naught, as Powell rolled snake-eyes to sew up the 450 Pro win. Olsen’s second-moto heroics netted him second overall, ahead of Lechtenberg, Rowdy Williamson, Austin Stucki and Tyler Mortensen.

Another overwhelming yellow performance was turned in by Josh Abbott. Racing in the 85cc (12-15) class, Abbott just absolutely smoked the field. He ripped the opening holeshot, leading Jorgin Boyter through the first turn. That lasted mere feet, as Ty Van Wagoner quickly stole second. Abbott was on a roll, but Van Wagoner was actually catching up to him – until he took a digger in the rollers, dropping to forth. Henry Roten said “Thank you very much” and took over second. Abbott coasted through the checkers with a big lead, while Roten held on for second. Van Wagoner recovered for third.

Abbott and Boyter duplicated their first-moto start with a one and a two as second-half race action began. Van Wagoner was third, but he swooped in the back section to grab second. Roten, meanwhile, moved into third. This appeared to be developing into a great race until “serial sweeper slide-outs” struck: Van Wagoner slid out in a sweeper, Roten mimicked him in the very next sweeper, and this race was all over. Abbott coasted

again to win the class, while Van Wagoner emerged from the smoke to lead Roten, Boyter, Porter Butterfield and Cody Quitter in the final results.

Although Powell did win all three Pro classes (with six perfect moto scores), it wasn’t all “mai tais and Yahtzee” for him. In the very first Pro contest, the Open Pro class, young Rowdy Williamson absconded with the holeshot. Williamson, who hasn’t been a Pro for very long, shockingly stayed out in front. Powell was laying into Williamson, but try as he might, he couldn’t make a pass stick. Fortunately for Powell, Pro races are longer, and toward the end he found a way to grab the lead and win the moto. That would be his toughest race of the weekend.

1. Brynley Childs (Yam); 2. Raquel Worley (Hon); 3. Madalynne Zimmerman.

1. Jerden Alderson (Kaw).

1. Trevor Worley (Yam); 2. Wyatt Malmgren (KTM); 3. Zakary Terry (Cob).

1. Boden Alderson (Kaw); 2. Brynley Childs (Yam).

1. Anthony Marasco (KTM); 2. Trevor Martinez (Kaw); 3. Bryant Troutt (Kaw); 4. Brayden Troutt (Lem); 5. Madalynne Zimmerman.

1. Corbin Gale (Hon); 2. Kaleb Barney (KTM).

1. Brayden Troutt (Lem); 2. Anthony Marasco (KTM); 3. Bryant Troutt (Kaw); 4. Trevor Martinez (Kaw).

1. Hailey Johnson (Hon); 2. Sydney Lema (Kaw); 3. Kaytlynn Marasco (KTM).

1. Aaron Azzarello (KTM); 2. Tanner Taylor (Kaw); 3. Preston Taylor (Kaw); 4. Kayden Alderson (Hon); 5. Coby Winn (Yam).

1. Tristan Gugelman (Yam); 2. Kaler King (Kaw); 3. Dallen Daley (KTM); 4. Chase Christensen (KTM).

1. Josh Abbott (Suz); 2. Ty Van Wagoner (Yam); 3. Henry Roten (KTM); 4. Jorgin Boyter (Suz); 5. Porter Butterfield (Yam).

1. Alexander Beltran (Hon); 2. Ty Van Wagoner (Yam); 3. Tristan Gugelman (Yam); 4. Josh Abbott (Suz).

1. Weston Daley (Hon); 2. Tanner Bisco (Kaw); 3. Casey Powell (Suz); 4. Chase Clark (Hon); 5. Jantsen Conder (Yam).

1. Ben Payne (Hon); 2. Sean Winn (Suz); 3. Ryker Staniforth (Hon); 4. Mitchell Jones (Kaw).

1. Rusty Rich (Yam); 2. Ross Ruvalcaba (Yam).

1. Tanner Bisco (Kaw); 2. Chase Clark (Hon); 3. Joey Nicotera (Yam); 4. Tyler Jacobs (Yam); 5. Tyrell Ault (Yam).

1. Kyle Adams (Suz); 2. Weston Daley (Hon); 3. Casey Powell (Suz); 4. Willis Adams (Kaw); 5. Josh Staniforth (Kaw).

1. Landen Powell (KTM); 2. Rowdy Williamson (Yam); 3. Rex Tullio (Hon).

1. Joey Nicotera (Yam); 2. Tyler Earnshaw (Kaw); 3. Landon Sweat (KTM); 4. K.C. Forbes (Hon); 5. Matt Abbott (Hon).

1. Kyle Adams (Suz); 2. Colton Fraughton (Yam); 3. Dusty Page (Kaw); 4. Chris Braun (Hon); 5. Landon Mickelsen (Kaw).

1. Landen Powell (KTM); 2. Camron Olsen (Kaw); 3. Jarad Lechtenberg (Kaw); 4. Rowdy Williamson (Yam); 5. Austin Stucki (Hon).

1. Landon Sweat (KTM); 2. Tyrell Ault (Yam); 3. Derek Brobst (Hon); 4. Justin Pierce (Yam); 5. Brighton Parker (Hon).

1. Kyle Adams (Suz); 2. Colton Fraughton (Yam); 3. Tallon Veater (Hon); 4. Boston Page (Yam); 5. Shawn Yarbrough (Kaw).

1. Colton Wood (Suz); 2. Josh Staniforth (Kaw).

1. Landen Powell (KTM); 2. Camron Olsen (Kaw); 3. Rowdy Williamson (Yam); 4. Rex Tullio (Hon); 5. Jarad Lechtenberg (Kaw).

1. Jessica Thomas; 2. Hailey Johnson (Hon); 3. Kenze Johnson (Yam); 4. Bridget Thomas (Hon).

1. Chris Conder (Hon).

1. Jarad Lechtenberg (Kaw); 2. Korey Smith (Hon); 3. Tyler Mortensen (Yam).

1. Corey Gale (Hon); 2. Gregg Cox (Suz); 3. Chris Conder (Hon); 4. David Hume (Hon).

1. Korey Smith (Hon); 2. Randy Bleggi (Hon); 3. Justin Zimmerman.

1. Todd McKinney (Suz); 2. David Hume (Hon).

1. Jack Roten (KTM).

1. Max Madson; 2. Tyler Wilson; 3. Jakoda Madson (Suz).

1. Jamison Wilson (DRX); 2. Logan Renzelman; 3. Ben Zabriskie; 4. Kason King

(APX); 5. Dallin Hunsaker.

1. Mike Taylor (Suz); 2. Jerry Nelson; 3. Kyle Renzelman (Suz); 4. Parker Campbell (Hon); 5. Gregg Riddle (Hon).

1. Ryan Giles (Suz); 2. Bryce Jenkins (Suz); 3. Darin Stromberg (Yam); 4. Jon Wayment (Hon); 5. Doug Riddle (Yam).

1. Aubre King; 2. Dylan Renzelman (Yam).

1. Chaz Rushton (Yam); 2. Jon Wayment (Hon); 3. Ryan Giles (Suz); 4. Ryan Nielsen (Suz); 5. Kyle Renzelman (Suz).

1. Colt Brinkerhoff; 2. Chaz Rushton (Yam).

Story by Dick GoodwinPhotos by Eric Salsbery/ DeucePhoto.com

At your average motocross race, you see all kinds of skill levels, all different sizes of bikes, and varying amounts of racers in different classes. In some of the smaller-bike races, you are witness to the same determination, ferocity, focus and close racing action that you see with the “big dogs.”

Such was the case on Sunday, June 5, at Fillmore, in the 65cc (6-8) division. When the gate dropped, Brayden Troutt, on his Lem, led the guys out onto the field. Right behind him, and coming on strong, was KTM’s Anthony Marasco. Representing Kawasaki was Trevor Martinez, who was close behind in third.

Marasco made a midrace pass and started pouring it on. Meanwhile, Martinez was closing in on Troutt, now in second. Marasco crossed the line for the first-moto win, with Trevor Troutt leading Martinez and the Kawasaki-mounted Bryant Troutt through the checkers.

First-moto winner Marasco started strong in the second half, nailing the holeshot, over Brayden Troutt and Martinez. Marasco lost it on the first lap. Martinez worked his way past Brayden Troutt to take over the lead.

Martinez kept the pedal to the metal to take a convincing moto-two win. Marasco recovered, but couldn’t quite catch Brayden Troutt, leaving Martinez to capture the overall honors in the 65cc (6-8) class. Brayden Troutt held on for second overall, leading Marasco, Bryant Troutt and KTM-mounted Kaigin Richey in the final standings.

Speaking of great racing and the “big dogs,” the 250cc Junior division is always wild, crazy, fast and topsy-turvy. Such was once again the case on this Sunday. Tanner Bisco led the big pack off the line to start the action. Tyler Jacobs and Joey Nicotera were close behind, giving chase. Nicotera made the move midrace for second, but by then, Bisco had a good lead. It was Bisco, Nicotera, Jacobs and Justin Pierce closing at the wire.

Moto two saw Nicotera abscond with the holeshot, with the snarling pack just inches behind him. Tyrell Ault became a player, emerging from the chaos to take over second place. It was now Nicotera’s race to win, and win it he did, claiming the overall 250cc Junior crown in the process. Ault’s splendid second-moto performance vaulted him into second overall. When the smoke had cleared, Pierce, Jacobs and Alexander Beltran had slid into slots three through five.

The absolute best race of the entire weekend came in the very last moto of the first half on Sunday: the 250cc Intermediate contest. This is the kind of race that you wait all weekend to see. Shawn Yarbrough nabbed the holeshot, with Kyle Thomas right on his back fender. As the two leaders separated themselves from the rest of the pack, spectators were treated to motocross at its best.

The next few laps featured bar-banging, paint-swapping, side-by-side racing for the entire moto. Thomas constantly showed Yarbrough a wheel, and even forged slightly ahead several times, but he just couldn’t make a pass stick. It all went down to the finish line – side by side over the finish-line tabletop, with Yarbrough the winner by the slimmest of margins over Thomas. A great, great motocross race!

1. Brynley Childs (Yam); 2. Madalynne Zimmerman; 3. Raquel Worley (Hon).

1. Jerden Alderson (Kaw).

1. Trevor Worley (Yam); 2. Wyatt Malmgren (KTM); 3. Zakary Terry (Cob).

1. Boden Alderson (Kaw); 2. Brynley Childs (Yam).

1. Trevor Martinez (Kaw); 2. Brayden Troutt (Lem); 3. Anthony Marasco (KTM); 4. Bryant Troutt (Kaw); 5. Kaigin Richey (KTM).

1. Mason Mickelsen (Kaw); 2. William Bartell.

1. Mason Mickelsen (Kaw); 2. Bryant Troutt (Kaw); 3. Trevor Martinez (Kaw); 4. William Bartell; 5. Anthony Marasco (KTM).

1. Hailey Johnson (Hon); 2. Sydney Lema (Kaw); 3. Kaytlynn Marasco (KTM).

1. Tanner Taylor (Kaw); 2. Aaron Azzarello (KTM); 3. Preston Taylor (Kaw); 4. Kayden Alderson (Hon); 5. Coby Winn (Yam).

1. Kaler King (Kaw); 2. Dallen Daley (KTM).

1. Josh Abbott (Suz); 2. Jorgin Boyter (Suz); 3. Sydney Lema (Kaw); 4. Cody Quitter (Kaw); 5. Porter Butterfield (Yam).

1. Alexander Beltran (Hon); 2. Ty Van Wagoner (Yam).

1. Ben Payne (Hon); 2. Mitchell Jones (Kaw).

1. Joey Nicotera (Yam); 2. Tyrell Ault (Yam); 3. Justin Pierce (Yam); 4. Tyler Jacobs (Kaw); 5. Alexander Beltran (Hon).

1. Shawn Yarbrough (KTM); 2. Willis Adams (Kaw); 3. Kyle Adams (Suz); 4. Kyle Thomas (Hon); 5. Weston Daley (Hon).

Story and Photos by Dan McGee

In the late 1990s, the Dealers Challenge series was staged at the now-long-gone motocross track in Carson City. This spring, promoter Tim O’Brien brought it back to life with a four-race series at the Exit 28 Motocross Park. The final round saw 258 riders

show up to both help the shops with which they were affiliated but also to ride for individual class championships.

Rain on Saturday evening set the up the dirt so the track was both fast and technical. Young local pro Brian Sjogren, one of the teenage terrors in the northern Nevada scene, was out to sweep all his Pro motos during the meet. After dominating the first 250/450 moto, he said: “It felt pretty good. I got the holeshot and led the whole thing. I couldn’t have done it

1. Jeremy Jones (Yam); 2. Cody Olsen (Yam); 3. Ross Ruvalcaba (Yam).

1. Joey Nicotera (Yam); 2. Tyler Earnshaw (Kaw); 3. Jaden Willis (Yam); 4. Matt Abbott (Hon); 5. K.C. Forbes (Hon).

1. Kyle Adams (Suz); 2. Colton Fraughton (Yam); 3. Dusty Page (Kaw); 4. Landon Mickelsen (Kaw).

1. Landen Powell (KTM); 2. Camron Olsen (Kaw); 3. Colby Sorensen (Kaw); 4. Scott Phillips (Hon); 5. Rex Tullio (Hon).

1. Tyler Earnshaw (Kaw); 2. Derek Brobst (Hon); 3. Justin Pierce (Yam); 4. Tyrell Ault (Yam); 5. Devyn Bartell (Yam).

1. Colton Fraughton (Yam); 2. Kyle Adams (Suz); 3. Dusty Page (Kaw); 4. Boston Page (Yam); 5. Tallon Veater (Hon).

1. Landen Powell (KTM); 2. Camron Olsen (Kaw); 3. Colby Sorensen (Kaw); 4. Scott Phillips (Hon); 5. Rex Tullio (Hon).

1. Kenze Johnson (Yam); 2. Jessica Thomas; 3. Hailey Johnson (Hon); 4. Bridget Thomas (Hon).

1. Kyle Thomas (Hon); 2. Weston Daley (Hon); 3. Casey Powell (Suz); 4. Chase Clark (Hon); 5. Koleton Neilson (Suz).

1. Jeff Dewaal (Suz).

1. Jesse Lund (Yam); 2. Tyler Mortensen (Yam).

1. David Hume (Hon).

1. Justin Zimmerman.

1. Todd McKinney (Suz); 2. David Hume (Hon).

1. Tyler Wilson.

1. Jamison Wilson (DRX); 2. Logan Renzelman; 3. Kason King (APX); 4. Dallin Hunsaker; 5. Ben Zabriskie.

1. Mike Taylor (Suz); 2. Jerry Nelson; 3. Max Jenkins (Hon); 4. Kyle Renzelman (Suz); 5. Parker Campbell (Hon).

1. Aubre King; 2. Dylan Renzelman (Yam).

1. Bryce Jenkins (Suz); 2. Jon Wayment (Hon); 3. Ryan Nielsen (Suz); 4. Darin Stromberg (Yam).

1. Ryan Nielsen (Suz); 2. Darick Mower (Yam); 3. Jon Wayment (Hon); 4. Mike Taylor (Suz); 5. Ryan Giles (Suz).

1. Chaz Rushton (Yam); 2. Ryan Giles (Suz); 3. Colt Brinkerhoff.

without my sponsors Moto Innovation and EBR Racing – they provided me with great bikes – and my whole family. The track was really slick in the morning, but the sun came out and it’s really good right now.”

Later in the day, during his second 125/250 moto, which ran adjoined with the Big Bike Open race, Sjogren had some stiff competition from three-time Virginia City Grand Prix winner Ross Neely, who got the holeshot. For the first three laps, these two young lions ripped around the track almost nose to tail. Eventually Sjogren got the point, and then led to the checkered flag.

Just prior to the final 250/450 moto, a downpour left the track very slick and muddy, but once again Sjogren got the holeshot and left everyone else behind to splash in his wake.

“It was super slick,” he said, “but I got the holeshot and was out front and I rode my race.”

The Women’s class featured a couple of the more unusual motos. Among the women was 11-year-old Sparks schoolgirl Kaylee Darby, riding a smaller 85cc bike. This year, young Darby qualified for her first Loretta Lynn Amateur Nationals, and on this day she showed that was no fluke. When her first moto began, she got the holeshot. She was quickly passed by Shalie Thorwaldson, but Thorwaldson then fell, handing her young rival the victory.

In the second moto, Thorwaldson got the holeshot, with young Darby giving chase. It was a contest between a mother of three hounded by a preteen rider. And lap after lap, they dueled for position. In the end, Darby took the victory, followed by Thorwaldson, who ended up third overall, behind desert racer Beth Legenbauer.

Several regulars of the MRANN desert series, including Neely, were on hand. One of them Dennis “The Desert Fox” Belingheri, who was having a successful day competing in motocross.

Another young rider having a great day was Alex Ficco, who won the overall after swapping moto wins with Jesse Sanchez in the Schoolboy division.

There were so many Pee Wee riders that the 50cc Beginner and Junior race was split in half for these youngest of all riders.

Overall promoter Tim O’Brien was very pleased with the turnout.

“I couldn’t be happier,” O’Brien said, “as we’ve got every dealer that’s into the sport supporting it. We’ve got over $6,000 in give-aways for an event that hasn’t been done in years, and the dealer support has been amazing. The turnout has been growing, and this is our biggest yet.”

Four dealers were almost neck-and-neck for the Cup, and O’Brien said the riders turned out in droves to support their dealers. This week, the final results will be released.

Once the final moto ended, there was a 10-day wait until the awards were handed out at the Extreme Club, located in the Grand Sierra Casino. Among the awards were those for the younger riders who raced in all four rounds. Then the class championships were awarded. Finally, the Dealers Challenge Cup was awarded to Moto Source in Sparks, a shop owned by Rich and Shalie Thorwaldson.

“We’ve participated in this Dealers Challenge, or Race for the Cup, since the early 90s, when my dad was around, and when I was affiliated with another store here in town,” Thorwaldson said. “Motocross is dear to my heart and to my family, so it’s very important to us to win something like this, and it’s very

special. We couldn’t have done this without our customers that have shown up, and our friends.”

Next up for Exit 28 is a night series in July, but that schedule hasn’t been released as of press time.

1. Lux Turner; 2. Greg Bradshaw; 3. Wyatt Brixey; 4. Cody Zimmer; 5. Christopher Slobogin.

1. Casey Carmichael; 2. Benjamin Knoblock; 3. Dalton Hoyos; 4. Andy Fahey; 5. Ezra Belingheri.

1. Casey Carmichael; 2. Dalton Hoyos; 3. Ezra Belingheri.

1. Chase Durick; 2. Jaron Thompson; 3. Anthony Willis; 4. Kyle Zimmer; 5. Jaxon Pokorky.

1. Danny Hillyer; 2. Tyler Gunn; 3. Trevor Tellez; 4. Cole Petrosky; 5. Hunter Lewis.

1. Mikey Hillyer; 2. Alex Katzenbach.

1. Mikey Hillyer, 2. Trevor Tellez, 3. Danny Hillyer; 4. Hunter Lewis.

1. Wesley McMullen; 2. Christopher Bradshaw; 3. Chase Durick; 4. Colton Crist; 5. Justin Lydick.

1. Auggie Roefer; 2. Mason Olson; 3. Dallas Dussault; 4. Tony Giusti; 5. Austin Johnson.

1. Dylan Evans; 2. Chad Heishman; 3. Gavin Clouser; 4. Drake Evans.

1. Dylan Evans; 2. Drake Evans; 3. Austin Johnson; 4. Gavin Clouser; 5. Mason Olson.

1. Drake Evans; 2. Dylan Evans; 3. Gavin Clouser; 4. Mason Olson; 5. Austin Johnson.

1. Ryan Lehr; 2. Tyler Markuicka; 3. Zac Pelcher; 4. Hunter Doyle; 5. Quinn Santana.

1. Billy Adams; 2. Tyler Moore; 3. Justin Minsch; 4. Robert Tanner; 5. Zack Clauser.

1. Chris Paras; 2. Kort Johnson.

1. Brian Sjogren.

1. Quinn Santana; 2. Jon Pelcher; 3. Christopher Winters; 4. Brandon Brown; 5. Jonathan Stamper.

1. Zack Clauser; 2. Justin Minsch; 3. Tyler Moore; 4. Billy Adams; 5. Robert Tanner.

1. Mitch Bellamy; 2. Jesse Sanchez; 3. Alex Ficco; 4. Jason Alosi.

1. Brian Sjogren; 2. Adam Conway; 3. Nathan Tiearney; 4. Ross Neely; 5. Tony Evans.

1. Ross Neely; 2. Hunter Roberts; 3. Kort Johnson; 4. Anthony Santana; 5. Brett Thompson.

1. Kaylee Darby; 2. Beth Legenbauer; 3. Shalie Thorwaldson; 4. Samantha Monzo; 5. Elley Miller.

1. Alex Ficco; 2. Jesse Sanchez; 3. Tyler Moore; 4. Drake Evans; 5. Cody Carter.

1. Erick Wipf; 2. Jeremy Rials.

1. Jeramie Romero; 2. Steve Tichenor; 3. Evan Zahniser; 4. Eric Amacker; 5. Justin Amos.

1. Mitch Bellamy; 2. Jason Alosi; 3. Ryan Toomey.

1. Jamie Bonner; 2. Erick Wipf; 3. Shalie Thorwaldson; 4. Steven Wakefield; 5. Beth Legenbauer.

1. Jeremy Rials; 2. Kurt Weil; 3. Nick Alosi; 4. Paul Ziegler; 5. Shane Nickle.

1. Dennis Belingheri; 2. Steve Tichenor; 3. Chris Ponsock; 4. Ken Evans.

1. Aaron Bissell; 2. Jason Shakespeare.

1. Rich Thorwaldson; 2. Matt Manha.

1. Michael McGill; 2. Wade Bone; 3. Russ Peyrosky; 4. Kurt Weil; 5. Chris Leone.

1. Layne Kolbet; 2. James Lamonte; 3. Harry Trainer.

1. Dennis Belingheri.

1. Rich Thorwaldson.

Greg Bradshaw.

Casey Carmichael.

Dalton Hoyos.

Chase Durick.

Tyler Gunn.

Mikey Hillyer.

Mikey Hillyer.

Christopher Bradshaw.

Dallas Dussault.

Dylan Evans.

Gavin Clouser.

Hunter Doyle.

Billy Adams.

Kort Johnson.

Aaron Harvey.

Quinn Stamper.

Robert Tanner.

Mitch Bellamy.

Wayne Appleton.

Ross Neely.

Shalie Thorwaldson.

Alex Ficco.

Erick Wipf.

Jeramie Romero.

Mitch Bellamy.

Shalie Thorwaldson.

Patrick Griffith.

Dennis Belingheri.

Jason Shakespeare.

Rich Thorwaldson.

Michael McGill.

Harry Trainer

David White.

Rich Thorwaldson.

Chandler Beveridge.

Moto Source, Sparks, Nevada.

By Mikey MartinFile photo courtesy of Weirbach Racing

Hey, everyone, here are my race reports for the Springfield Mile, Springfield TT, Dairyland Classic, Wilmot Wisconsin, and Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, races. Sorry for the delay in getting these done, but as you can see, I have been doing a lot of traveling.

On Sunday morning, the day of the Springfield Mile, I woke up around 7 a.m. and had been in the pits for a few hours before my team got there. My dad called me earlier that morning and told me that something bad had happened: The Weirbach Racing Team van, with all of our race bikes, had caught on fire about 4 a.m. while parked in the parking lot of the motel. [See “Race Report from Springfield” by Mikey Martin, posted June 6, 2011… Editor]

My dad and the rest of the team were at the motel where the van caught fire and were waiting for the fire marshal to complete his investigation and release the van to us so we could see what, if anything, was salvageable, since all the team’s Mile bikes were loaded and ready to go inside the van. My dad said that it looked bad and suggested that I start asking around and see if someone would be willing to help me out with a bike. I started making calls for a bike, fuel and tires. The only thing I did not need to borrow was my riding gear, because I had that with me.

Due to all the rain the night before, the Mile program was delayed. That was the break we needed, because if the program had been on schedule, there would have only been a slim chance I could have made it to qualifying. We called the AMA to let them know what we were up against and requested some extra time, because we would be late for tech inspection. The AMA granted us the extra time.

After contemplating many different scenarios, the team decided that I would ride Jesse Janisch’s bike, since he is Weirbach Racing’s Expert rider and he would not be competing on the singles bike on the Mile, because the Experts run the twins on half-mile and larger tracks. If something were to happen to Jesse’s bike, it would have been a team sacrifice, since all riders needed their singles bike for the TT the very next day.

We changed tires, pipes and number plates, and worked our butts off. When we finished my bike, we only had about 10 minutes before the first practice. It wasn’t as fast as my A bike, but at that point we were just wanting to make the main event to get some points.

The first practice went well. The track was really rough because of the rain the day before. I made some suspension changes

before the next qualifying practice and qualified second. We went back to the pit and made a few more changes. I went back out in the next qualifying session and pushed harder yet, and the track got faster. I got a fast lap in and ended up fifth overall; that was good enough for a front-row start in the heat.

In my heat, I was up against some fast riders. I got the holeshot but got drafted right away. I tried staying with the rider in front, but he was pulling away. I tried a new line and caught the rider in front and passed him. I led it until the last lap but then got drafted at the line. But I made the front row for the main.

We had no intermission, because they’d started late, so right after the Experts had run, we were up. Before I knew it, the horn went off. I got the holeshot again and led for a few laps. Me and Zakk Palmer were drafting back and forth until the end, and I tried getting a draft on him on the last lap and my bike just wasn’t fast enough. I got second, and was very happy for doing so well on a borrowed bike.

The next day was Monday, and the Springfield TT. The TT is my favorite track. It was a hot day, and we got an early start to the day. The Pros were on the track first. They changed the track a lot compared to last year’s, so I had to check it out the first couple laps of the first practice.

The first practice, I qualified third, and that was my first time on the track in a year. My gearing was off, so I went to our pit area and we changed the gearing and then waited for the next qualifying practice. I went out in the first qualifying practice and ended up qualifying fourth. We changed some suspension settings, but my bike setup was fighting me all day.

I was in the first heat. I came off the line in about fifth and into the first corner. I started working my way up, picking off a rider every lap. I ended up second in the heat – and that’s a good starting spot for the main. I then watched the Experts to see where the fast lines around the track were.

The horn went off for the main. I came off the line in fourth, but there was a restart. We all lined back up and then took off again. I was in third this time, and about two laps later

there was another restart.We lined up again, and I finally got a

good start! I was in second, and over the jump I passed a rider in the right-hander. I was in front and was pulling away. I started making mistakes, and the bike threw me around and I made a big mistake; I almost highsided, and the second-place rider passed me. I ended up second and was happy I got two second-place finishes in a row.

The next weekend there was a race in Plymouth, Wisconsin, called the Dairyland Classic. The track almost looked like my home track. I was pretty excited to ride it. In practice, I felt really good, but I was riding my stock “07” and the track was pretty big.

I qualified sixth against all the Expert riders. My heat was stacked. I had Jared Mees and Kenny Coolbeth on the front row next to me. I was third off the line and was battling with Coolbeth the whole race and ended up third in the heat. I didn’t direct-transfer; I had a semi with Chris Carr and Coolbeth. I got the holeshot and ended up winning the semi and went straight to the main. As a matter of fact, in that semi, I set a new six-lap track record, a full second faster than that previously held by Jake Johnson, set in 2008 on a framer.

In the main event, I started on the back row, all the way on the outside. I was in eighth off the line and started picking my way through the pack. I got up to fifth about halfway through and battled with Coolbeth the whole race again, and on the last few laps he passed me and I ended up sixth. I was the only Pro Singles rider in the top 10. What a blast, getting to compete against my idols, whom I’ve been watching for the last 12 years!

The next day’s event was a Half Mile in Wilmot, Wisconsin, about an hour and a half from Plymouth. I was riding my stock bike on a Half Mile, and I was just going to do the best that I could.

In practice, the track was really slippery, but it started getting better through the night. I won my heat race, and then made

a bunch of changes on my bike, and Jimmy Wood let me borrow a pipe for more horsepower.

I got the holeshot in the main and found a really fast line on the outside and won it on a stock bike.

The next day’s event was another Half Mile, this one in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. In practice, the track was really rough and slippery. I made adjustments and changed gearing on my bike, and in the heat race I got second due to a bad start, but in the main I got the holeshot and pulled away for another win.

I have a lot of people besides our sponsors that I need to thank. Once the word got out that we’d had the fire, people were and still are offering bikes and equipment. Thank you teams Carver, Baker, Hamilton, Janisch, Cassidy, Bacosa, Zanotti, Wood, Bob and Roger Weirbach, and thanks to the AMA for allowing the grace period for the late tech inspection. I know I’m forgetting a lot of people; please forgive me.

To the whole Weirbach team, my dad, Steve and Jesse Janisch, and Dick and Ted Weirbach, who all went well beyond what anyone could ever expect – thank you!

And as always, a hearty thanks to our sponsors: Weirbach Racing, General Engineering, Barnett Clutches, Spectro, K&N Filters, Saddlemen, Motion Pro, Spider Grips, Engine Ice, Cheney Engineering, G2 Ergonomics, Works Connection, White Lightning Retrievers, Firecoat Custom Powderworks, CP Pistons & Carrillo Rods, Web Cams, PMP Sprockets, Foudree’s Graphics & Signs, Bob Berry Racing, Ron Bailey, VP Fuels, Pro Wheel, Durelle Racing, All Balls Racing, TNT Honda, Pingel Products, Hindle Exhaust, Rod Lake Racing, Supertrapp, Regina Chain, Arai, Alpinestars, Arlen Ness, MEH Corp., Lightshoe, and Andrews Brothers Racing.

By Bud Northrup

Jared McKay was the fastest rider at the Saturday night portion of the Central Illinois Motorcycle Club’s doubleheader weekend hillclimbs. McKay crashed his KX500 on his first ride, but he recovered to post a high-flying 2.803-second time on his second ride to take the class win, and the Fast Time of the Night award. His ride was barely enough to take the Fast Time, as Cody Jenner had just carded a 2.805-second time in the previous class on his Honda CRF450. Josh Shoup was second, behind McKay, with Mike Sarver third in the 600cc class. Matt Peters was second, behind Jenner, with Shoup third in the 450cc class.

Paul Hillard was the only double-class winner, topping the 750cc class. Mike Sarver was second. Hillard crashed on his first ride, so he had to come from behind with a 3.596-second time on his Kawasaki triple. Sarver posted a close 3.628-second first-round time on his Kawasaki four-banger, but then crashed his Kaw on his second round while trying to retake the class lead.

Hillard took the first-round lead in the Two-Stroke Quad class with a 3.585-second time, but he saw Chad Bowyer slip under that in the second round with a better 3.552-second time. Hillard responded with a much faster 3.271-second time on his second ride to claim a convincing win.

Dakota “D.J.” Watson claimed the Youth Fast Time award for the third straight time, posting a 3.429-second run in the 85cc Junior Mini class, with Levi Peters finishing second. In other Youth action, Ronnie Bennett was the 50cc-class winner, with Ian “Chainsaw” Brown second. Derick Bell was the 65cc-class winner, with Levi Peters second. And Jacob Bell was the fastest of the

85cc Senior Mini riders, with Clayton Hirsch second.

“Fast Andy” Fortner put on a hillclimb clinic in Sunday’s half of the doubleheader, as he recorded the very rare perfect day, winning all three classes he entered as well as claiming the Fast Time of the Day award.

Fortner flew his CR500 over the top on his first ride in 2.607 seconds in the large and always fast 600cc class. That time would hold up all night for both the class win and Fast Time award. “Crazy Jake” Tackitt was second, with a 2.672-second ride. Matt Peters was third.

Fortner returned with his hot Honda in the Senior (Over 40) class and nailed a 2.732-second time on his first ride, which also held up all night for that class win. Jon Creek was second in 2.885 seconds, and Mike Pulver was third.

Fortner repeated his one-run performance in the 400cc Stock class, in which his 2.890-second first-round time on his CR250 went unbeaten in both rounds. Mike Pulver was close with a 2.916-second run for second place, and Kyle Galloway was close behind Pulver with a 2.927-second third-place effort.

Fortner claimed three class wins and the Fast Time with only three first-round rides. Maybe he wanted to conserve gas or something…!

Cody Jenner and Paul Hillard were both double-class winners. Jenner rode his CRF450 thumper to the class win in the 450cc class with a 2.830-second run in the second half, overtaking Matt Peters and Ian Dukes, who had posted the best times in the first round. Peters claimed second with a 2.838-second time on his KTM 380, with Dukes, also KTM-mounted, topping out in 2.845 seconds.

Jenner brought his Honda back in the 600cc Four-Stroke class, and again he came from behind to take the win. He found himself in fifth place at intermission with a 3.730-second time. Bobby Senn had posted

the first round’s best time of 3.160 seconds on his Honda, but Jenner responded with a very quick 2.726-second run to take the class lead. Senn improved on his first ride as well, but his 2.765-second effort wasn’t quite fast enough, and he had to settle for second. Dan Groth claimed third.

Paul Hillard came from behind to overtake Mike Sarver in the second round to win the 750cc class with a 2.937-second run on his Kawasaki triple. Hillard’s 3.303-second first-round time in the Two-Stroke Quad class was good enough for that win, with Don Richardson placing second.

Young D.J. Watson claimed his fourth consecutive Youth Fast Time award with a 3.168-second winning run in the 85cc Junior Mini class. Levi Peters was close in second, with a 3.179-second time. Reece Hutton was third.

In other Youth-class action, Brodie Bennett took the 50cc-class win, with Alivia Young placing second; “Lightning Levi” Peters claimed the 65cc-class win, with Jon Brian second; and Clay Bowyer won the 85cc Senior Mini class, with Clayton Hirsch second.

1. Ronnie Bennett; 2. Ian Brown; 3. Blake Bowyer; 4. Jaydn Aliprandini; 5. Checotah Benifiel.

1. Derick Bell; 2. Levi Peters; 3. Charles Helfrich; 4. Andrew Fortner; 5. Jaydn Aliprandini.

1. Dakota Watson; 2. Levi Peters; 3. Andrew Fortner; 4. Derick Bell; 5. Reece Hutton.

1. Jacob Bell; 2. Clayton Hirsch; 3. Clay Bowyer.

1. Niko Roark; 2. Blair Lawson.

1. Kyle Galloway; 2. Jake Tackitt; 3. Shay Ashworth; 4. Austin Shutt; 5. Brian Shutt.

1. Matt Peters; 2. Joe McGurer; 3. Kodi Harnish; 4. Jon Creek; 5. Marty Steinacher.

1. Kyle Galloway; 2. Andy Fortner; 3. Mike Pulver; 4. Niko Roark; 5. Andrew Groth.

1. Cody Jenner; 2. Matt Peters; 3. Josh Shoup; 4. Dan Groth; 5. Bobby Senn.

1. Jared McKay; 2. Josh Shoup; 3. Mike Sarver; 4. Andy Fortner; 5. Kyle Galloway.

1. Josh Shoup; 2. Kirk Gorsuch; 3. Bobby Senn; 4. Dan Groth; 5. Andrew Groth.

1. Paul Hillard; 2. Mike Sarver.

1. Steve Shafer; 2. Tom Daniels; 3. Brian Klett.

1. Josh Denson; 2. Joe McGurer; 3. Mike Pulver; 4. Chris Peters; 5. Steve Shafer.

1. Lakota Ashworth; 2. Becky Lawson; 3. Kendra Herold; 4. Ali Harnish; 5. Lilah McGurer.

1. Andy Fortner; 2. Mike Pulver; 3. Jon Creek; 4. Steve Shafer; 5. Pat Sarver.

1. Mark Peters; 2. Keith Klett.

1. Paul Hillard; 2. Chad Bowyer; 3. Don Richardson.

Dakota Watson (Yam).

Jared McKay (Kaw).

1. Brodie Bennett; 2. Alivia Young; 3. Jaydn Aliprandini; 4. Ian Brown; 5. Blake Bowyer.

1. Levi Peters; 2. Jonathan Brian; 3. Lilah McGurer; 4. Andrew Fortner; 5. Jedikiah Goering.

1. Dakota Watson; 2. Levi Peters; 3. Reece Hutton; 4. Andrew Fortner; 5. Jedikiah Goering.

1. Clay Bowyer; 2. Clayton Hirsch.

1. Niko Roark; 2. Blair Lawson.

1. Kyle Galloway; 2. Jake Tackitt; 3. Brian Shutt; 4. Austin Shutt; 5. Robert Quilter.

1. Matt Peters; 2. Joe McGurer; 3. Jon Creek; 4. Pat Sarver; 5. Marty Steinacher.

1. Andy Fortner; 2. Mike Pulver; 3. Kyle Galloway; 4. Marty Steinacher; 5. Andrew Groth.

1. Cody Jenner; 2. Matt Peters; 3. Ian Dukes; 4. Dan Groth; 5. Bobby Senn.

1. Andy Fortner; 2. Jake Tackitt; 3. Matt Peters; 4. Cody Jenner; 5. Josh Denson.

1. Cody Jenner; 2. Bobby Senn; 3. Dan Groth; 4. Kirk Gorsuch; 5. Troy Camerer.

1. Paul Hillard; 2. Mike Sarver.

1. Steve Shafer.

1. Joe McGurer; 2. Mike Pulver; 4. Josh Denson; 4. Steve Shafer.

1. Becky Lawson; 2. Kendra Herold; 3. Shay Ashworth; 4. Ali Harnish; 5. Lilah McGurer.

1. Andy Fortner; 2. Jon Creek; 3. Mike Pulver; 4. Steve Shafer; 5. Pat Sarver.

1. Keith Klett.

1. Paul Hillard; 2. Don Richardson; 3. Chad Bowyer.

Dakota Watson (Yam).

Andy Fortner (Hon).

Story by Steve CaroPhotos by Kathryn Caro

When motocross arrived in America in the late 1960s,, the wild new sport grabbed the attention of American racers of all ages. In the ensuing 40-plus years, the history of American motocross was written, and many a rider rose to fame. As with athletes in all professional sports, their careers had a finite life, and new names appeared on the scene to take their place. For most racers, when the final moto was over, the gear was put away, and the “real world” of jobs, family, etc., took over, their racing days becoming a distant memory.

The rising popularity of Vintage Motocross racing in the late 1980s gave several former racers the opportunity to give something back to the sport that had been such a major part of their lives. The laid-back atmosphere of Vintage racing was the perfect vehicle to repay the sport and allow fans to relive happy memories again. Early pioneers such as Dick Mann have been joined in recent years by past stars such as Brad Lackey, the only American to win the World 500cc MX Championship, who has promoted a gala weekend of Vintage racing in Northern California that draws crowds and entry numbers rivaling those of modern-bike events.

Until last year, there wasn’t such an event held in Southern California, but 2010 was the year that former Yamaha and Suzuki factory racer Scott “Burner” Burnworth (1983 Vice AMA 250 Outdoor Champion) stepped in to fill that void. Having been away from the sport for many years, Burnworth recently started Vintage racing as a way to feed his competitive spirit, and he is becoming a dominant force, with an ultra-trick Ossa Phantom as his primary weapon.

In 2010, Burnworth staged his inaugural SoCal Vintage MX Classic. Held at the former Rynoland facility (now called “The Ranch”), Burnworth’s initial effort, with classes for every vintage, post-vintage and modern bike and for riders of all ability levels, was a major success, with stars such as Mike “Too Tall” Bell and Jim Gibson (a member of the U.S. Motocross Des Nations-winning team) returning to the track once again.

For 2011, Burnworth’s second effort had the goal of making the SoCal Classic bigger and better than the inaugural edition. His old minicycle stomping grounds at Barona Oaks Raceway in San Diego’s east county became the event’s new home. He and his staff developed a plan to link the modern-bike-oriented “main track” with the more subtle, natural-terrain “vet” track to create a course more than two miles long, suitably modified for the older machines and riders. A great deal of earth had to be shifted, but the end results were spectacular!

A walk through the pits was a voyage through motocross history. Parked under the oak trees of Barona were examples of long-extinct brands that made “people of a certain age” sentimental and nostalgic. Ranging from “barn fresh” to exquisitely prepared, examples of CZ, Maico, Husqvarna (the original Swedish version), Bultaco, an ultra-rare Ammex (the

brand owned by four-time AMA National Champion Gary Jones and produced in Mexico) and KTM machinery, along with bikes from the Japanese “Big Four” – Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki and Suzuki – dotted the pit area. Old racing rivals were greeting one another warmly, and more than once the phrases “I used to have one of those” or “I saw him race at....” or “Do you remember that time at Carlsbad, Saddleback, Indian Dunes….?” were overheard.

On the track, former factory stars such as Tommy Croft, Jim Gibson, Mike Bell and Ron “Dogger” Lechien showed they still had the skills that put them on top during their Pro careers. Promoter Burnworth found time to don an old-school open-faced helmet and Jofa mouth guard, and then blitz the competition both on his Ossa (in the Vintage 250 Expert class) and a diminutive 100cc Yamaha (in the Marty Tripes-promoted Expert division).

Tommy “Tomahawk” Croft showed he still had speed in the Over 50 Vintage Expert division. Riding an Ossa supplied by Keith Lynas, Croft dominated both motos in commanding style. Finishing second overall was veteran Charlie Richardson, on a CZ.

Other winners on the day included Kawasaki-mounted Pete Wright, in the Vintage 125 Intermediate division, and Husky man Keith Sievers, in the Vintage 250 Intermediate class, while in the post-1975 Evolution 250/500 Expert division it was Yamaha pilot Bryan Paquette taking the overall, followed by Suzuki jockey Dave Fisher and Honda rider Ron Hutchinson.

As a tribute to legendary German racer Adolf Weil, who’d passed away a few weeks earlier, a special Maico-only moto was held. Examples of the legendary German machines from the early 1970s on into the mid-80s took to the course to honor the man whose talent kept him in the top-10 rankings of World motocross well into his late 30s.

With more than 150 entries and 13 motos, and with machines ranging from the 100cc screamers to the legendary 500cc two-strokes (remember them?), SoCal Vintage MX Classic 2 was an undeniable success. Plans for SoCal Vintage Classic MX 3 are already under way for 2012. Scott Burnworth’s inspired creation shows the potential of becoming one of the premier don’t-miss events on the riding calendar.

1. Mike Vogt (Hon).

1. Vinnie Dipadova (Hon); 2. Paul Grossberg (Yam); 3. Tom Raymer (Yam).

1. Scott Burnworth (Yam); 2. Jarrett Austin (Yam); 3. Patrick Johnson (Kaw).

1. John Forsythe (Hon); 2. Paul Johnstone (Hon).

1. Mike Bell (Yam).

1. Rick Price (Mai); 2. Gary Chaplin (Mai); 3. Bill Hagen (Mai); 4. Ron Ratigan (Mai); 5. Bret Bonham (Mai).

1. Zach Vogt (KTM); 2. Sean Bell (Yam); 3. Chase Henderson (Hon); 4. Nolan Wright (Kaw); 5. Steve Weidler (KTM).

1. Pete Wright (Kaw); 2. Robert Ivery (Hus).

1. Brian Brown (CZ).

1. Keith Sievers (Hus); 2. Norman Himaka (Mai); 3. Phil Hungerford (CZ); 4. Wendell Clark (Suz); 5. John Cash (Mai).

1. Scott Burnworth (Oss); 2. Charlie Richardson (CZ); 3. Gary De Forest (CZ); 4. Phillip Hall (CZ).

1. Al Gabriola (Hus).

1. Steve Roach (CZ); 2. Frank Maney (Suz); 3. Sergui Molotov (CZ).

1. Jake Voight (Kaw); 2. Hal Voznick (Kaw).

1. Erick Meyers (Hon).

1. Steve Gordon (Suz); 2. Mike Houglin (Kaw); 3. James Farren (Hon).

1. Krent Koloe (Hus); 2. Troy Archer (Hon); 3. Michael Fry (Hon); 4. Bill Hall (Suz).

1. Mark Sandzimier (Hon).

1. Michael Fry (Hon); 2. Troy Bartley (Hus); 3. Rick Renning (Suz).

1. Chip Howell (Yam); 2. Ronald Ratigan (Mai); 3. Tony Boswell (Hon).

1. Daniel Couts (Yam); 2. Damon Lockrem (Yam); 3. Mike Yelich (Hon); 4. Bill Hall (KTM).

1. Steve Weidler (Kaw); 2. James Henderson (Kaw); 3. Dan Schramm (Hon); 4. Eric Luck (Hon); 5. Greg Luck (Hon).

1. Ron Lechien (Kaw); 2. Jim Gibson (Hon); 3. Rick Aldrich (Hon).

1. Brian McConnell (Suz).

1. Ryan Voznick (Suz); 2. Pete Wright (Kaw); 3. Tom Raymer (Yam).

1. Mark Sandzimier (Hon).

1. Steve Gordon (Mai); 2. Mark Martin (Yam); 3. Eddy Jerome (Yam).

1. Brent Koloe (Hus); 2. Douglas Farren (Kaw); 3. Scott Mays (Hus); 4. Troy Bartley (Hus); 5. Mark Reeder (Hon).

1. Bryan Paquette (Yam); 2. Dave Fisher (Suz); 3. Ron Hutchinson (Hon); 4. Ronald Ratigan (Yam); 5. Doug Reyes (Hon).

1. Mike Vogt (Yam).

1. Ben Kackstetter (Hon); 2. Greg Luck (Hon); 3. Sonny Damore (Hon); 4. Eric Luck (Hon).

1. John Vaughan (Yam); 2. Ernie Krurger (Kaw); 3. Moises Mendez (Hon).

1. Michael Fry (Hon).

1. Erick Meyers (Hon); 2. Ignacio Rivera (Suz).

1. Brian Brown (CZ).

1. Steve Roach (CZ); 2. Phil Hungerford (CZ); 3. Norman Himaka (Mai); 4. Mark Reeder (CZ); 5. Frank Vrettas (Hon).

1. Tommy Croft (Oss); 2. Charlie Richardson (CZ).

1. Chip Howell (Yam); 2. Mark Sandzimier (Hon); 3. Ron Hutchinson (Hon); 4. Mike Tripes (Hon).

1. Gary De Forest (CZ).

Story and Photos by Rodney Rutherford

They came, they saw, they conquered – John Burr Cycles did, that is. For the 17th time in the 19 years this event has run, JBC hauled

the Yamaha Dealer Series Team title back to its store in Fontana, California. JBC has only lost the title twice: in 1995, to Yamaha of Cucamonga; and in 2006, to the Alba Action Sports team led by Roger Oreb.

The Honda/ Yamaha of Redlands team did not lose total sight of JBC this year, but they were unable to rack up the points on a consistent basis and had to settle for second. The 1995 Team Title winner, Yamaha of Cucamonga, made it interesting in the battle for third, topping fourth-placed Del Amo/ Long Beach Motorsports. Expect the battle for the 2012 title to be among these top four powers, with a renewed interest by the other three in pushing JBC off the throne.

Since turning Expert in late 2010, Del Amo/ Long Beach Motorsports’ Conner Stouff was coming off his first 450F Expert overall win at round three. Going into round four, Stouff had a miniscule two-point edge over Mid-Cities racer Broc Armbruster. His ammo belt full, he carved the track nicely, with no errors, for a win in moto one, and then returned in moto two to score a third-place finish, and second overall. Armbruster had a tough day, finishing seventh overall and forced to settle for second in the points. Stouff strutted his stuff with a clean day of racing, finishing the job for his first Expert title – and a thirst for more.

Multiple-time District 37 GP champion, former factory test rider, AMA Pro, Amateur champion, and on the cover of Dirt Rider magazine more than 30 times, Willy Simons has made his mark in the racing world. Racing the last three rounds of the 2011 Yamaha Dealer Series, he won two overalls in the extremely fast Super Senior A and B class, placing third in the final points.

Fifteen-year-old Keith Olsen has been riding since he was 3 years old and racing for four years, and he has enjoyed a prosperous 2011 Yamaha Dealer Series. The desert rider cobbled up a crown in the highly touted 250F Novice class, and earned a Schoolboy (12-16) title as well. Sitting aboard a Kawasaki KX250F, Olsen won three overalls and was on the box in seven of the eight races he contested throughout the series. He thanked Enzo, his mom and dad, and his trainer Kyle Smith.

Though Phil Dowell makes his home in Southern California, his roots reach back to New York tracks such as the former Bridgehampton on Long Island and the famed Unadilla in New Berlin. Racing in AMA Districts 4 and 6, he eventually became a Pro from 1978 to 1982. He garnered his fourth Senior Over 40 Expert YDS points championship title this year, winning one race, placing second twice and third once, and finishing on the box at every round. Dowell thanked MTA, JBC, Shoei, Maxima, and Glen Helen Raceway.

For complete results and information on future events, please go to glenhelen.com/.

1. Emmanuel Paulsen.

1. Dirk McCoy; 2. Blake Wilt.


1. Manuel Moreno.

1. Manuel Moreno.

1. Jason Macrae; 2. Emmanuel Paulsen; 3. Christian Wehrli.

1. Chris Nunes; 2. Manuel Moreno.

1. Donald Doss; 2. Markie Mark.

1. Chris Nunes; 2. Dylan Fosselman; 3. Jared Palmer.

1. Tylor Matcham; 2. Jacob McCoy; 3. Nathan Dibella.

1. Jeremy Macrae; 2. Kevin Jones.

1. Willy Simons Jr.; 2. Ryan Kubis; 3. Corey Crispin.

1. Willy Simons Jr.; 2. Ryan Kubis; 3. Tylor Matcham.

1. Noah Hickerson; 2. Brett Kellener; 3. Damavria Lee.

1. Keith Olsen; 2. Jacob Olivas; 3. Chett Fair; 4. Corey Snyder; 5. Brandon Gowen.

1. Jeremy McCool; 2. Ryan Calderon; 3. Michael Baker.

1. Kyle Vara; 2. Jarrett Loop.

1. Jeremy Kerr; 2. Jonah Brede; 3. Scott Naylor.

1. Mowgli Gutierrez; 2. Kyle Smith; 3. Steve Mendoza.

1. Justin Jones; 2. Jeremy McCool; 3. Cody Martin.

1. Jeff Loop; 2. Conner Stouff; 3. Joey Webb.

1. Brandon Guthrie; 2. Joe Plitt.

1. Mowgli Gutierrez; 2. Luke Galindo; 3. Brandon Gowen.

1. Ryan Calderon.

1. Scott Noble; 2. Brandon Petersen.

1. Cortney Rowlan; 2. Nicole Dorsey; 3. Jolene Perez.

1. Marsha Allen; 2. Alexis Lamora; 3. June Turner.

1. Keith Olsen; 2. Zach Forsyth.

1. Jeremy McCool; 2. Ray Obermeyer; 3. Tim Torrez.

1. Christopher Frank; 2. Mike Cundari; 3. Andrew Black.

1. Anthony Gould.

1. Chad Hubbard.

1. Robert Kuhry; 2. Jordan Burroughs; 3. Nick Paulsen.

1. Justin McCoy; 2. Jason McGuidwin; 3. Trevor Cox.

1. Chad Hubbard; 2. Phil Dowell.

1. Jason Schmidt; 2. Todd Heagstedt; 3. Mike Daversa.

1. Robert Kuhry; 2. Pablo Veglia; 3. Sam Ramirez.

1. Steve Lawler; 2. Phil Dowell; 3. Bryan Paquette.

1. Steve Lawler; 2. Bob Casper; 3. Ron Turner.

1. Brien Kinney; 2. Kirk Waymire; 3. Roy Krull.

1. Scott Croker.

1. Lance Hancock.



1. Manuel Moreno.

1. Manuel Moreno.

1. Emmanuel Paulsen.

1. Manuel Moreno.

1. Donald Doss; 2. Markie Mark.

1. Dylan Fosselman; 2. Jared Palmer; 3. Carson Moore.

1. Nathan Dibella; 2. Tylor Matcham.

1. Jeremy Macrae; 2. Kevin Jones.

1. Ryan Kubis; 2. Corey Crispin; 3. Evan Woolsey.

1. Willy Simons Jr.; 2. Tylor Matcham.

1. Kyle Fosselman; 2. Zach Forsyth; 3. Austin Barker.

1. Keith Olsen; 2. Andrew Flores; 3. Brandon Gowen; 4. Chet Fair; 5. Brett Sorbet Jr.

1. Ryan Calderon; 2. Tim Torrez; 3. Jeremy McCool.

1. Jonah Brede; 2. Scott Naylor.

1. Ted Cordova; 2. Mowgli Gutierrez; 3. Kyle Smith; 4. Steve Mendoza; 5. Collin Schmidt.

1. Justin Jones; 2. Chris Pickens; 3. Jeremy McCool.

1. Conner Stouff; 2. Broc Armbruster; 3. Jared Minor.

1. Joe Plitt; 2. Brandon Guthrie.

1. Brandon Gowen; 2. James Dowling; 3. Chris Siems.

1. Ryan Calderon.

1. Nicole Dorsey; 2. Brittany Forsyth; 3. Jolene Perez.

1. June Turner; 2. Marsha Allen.

1. Keith Olsen; 2. Zach Forsyth.

1. Mowgli Gutierrez; 2. Tim Torrez; 3. Ray Obermeyer.

1. Mike Cundari; 2. Nick Paulsen; 3. Andrew Black; 4. Andrew Black.

1. Anthony Gould.

1. Jordan Burroughs; 2. Nick Paulsen; 3. Robert Kuhry.

1. Justin McCoy.

1. Mike Boyd; 2. Chris Burr; 3. Joel Plitt.

1. Robert Kuhry.

1. Phil Dowell; 2. Bryan Paquette.

1. Ron Turner; 2. Ron Clement; 3. Willy Simons.

1. Maurice Diamond; 2. Robert Ripley; 3. Donnie Quanstrom.

1. Scott Croker.

1. Lance Hancock.

1. John Burr Cycles (2,201); 2. Honda/ Yamaha of Redlands (1,882); 3. Yamaha of Cucamonga (867); 4. Del Amo/ Long Beach Motorsports (741); 5. Bert’s Mega Mall (368).

Story by Elaine JonesPhotos by Jim Thorn

It was Kids’ Night at Costa Mesa Speedway on Saturday, and the show revolved around the youngsters, both on and off the track. However, everything still came down to the main event, and it was no kid but veteran racer Josh Larsen who logged his second main-event victory in two weeks.

The format was still all Scratch: three rounds of heat races, with the top 10 in points advancing to two semifinals, from each of which the first and second rider would earn a direct transfer to the main, with third and fourth going on to the last –chance qualifier, the winner of which would be is the final man in the main.

The first round of heats set the stage for the evening. “Flyin’ Mike” Faria started the night off with a picture-perfect ride from start to finish.

It wasn’t so easy for Jimmy “Li’l Animal” Fishback in the second heat, as he had to battle Bobby “Boogaloo” Schwartz the whole way. Fishback got off on top, but the red flag came out as they came around on lap two

after John Marquez and Doug Greyson got up close and personal. They lined up again, and this time the gate went to Schwartz, and he had the lead until the last turn of the last lap, when Fishback let it all hang out and won the drag race to the checkered flag.

Larsen had an easy time of it his first ride, as he went wire to wire. Next, Venegas showed everyone he’d come to play, as he gated perfectly and never looked back. The final heat of the first round went to new First Division rider Aaron Fox, and he took that win with an impressive ride, topping Shawn “Mad Dog” McConnell, Dale Facchini, Doug “The Destroyer” Nicol, and Dukie “The Little Professor” Ermolenko.

In the second round, Faria again led things off, and it was a repeat of his first-round ride: beautiful gate, clean ride, and win.

In the next heat, Schwartz was not going to be denied the win this time around. Nicol got the gate, but Schwartz had the lead when they came around the first time, and he never looked back. Nicol would have to settle for the second.

Austin “Scrap Iron” Novratil, a Junior-rider-turned-First-Division-rider, is making his mark as a scrappy, tenacious racer who is not afraid of anyone. He topped Fishback and Larsen in the third heat and ruined their chances of a perfect score on the night.

Venegas had no problem taking the win in his second ride, taking control from the get-go. Then McConnell finished off the second round of heats by holding off “Fast Eddie” Castro for the win. With two rounds in the books, two riders were still perfect on the night: Faria and Venegas.

The final round started with spoiler Aaron Fox dashing Faria’s hope of a perfect score, as he outgated him and held him off for the win; they would get another chance at each other in the semi. Ermolenko got on track as he got the precious points he needed to get himself a ride in the semi ride, as would Schwartz, who finished second.

The third heat of the final round saw Facchini finally catch a break, as he got out ahead of Larsen. Two laps in, it became evident that Larsen was having bike problems, as Josh Abbott got by for his best finish of the night. Would Larsen have enough in points to get to the next level? The answer was yes, but it was close, as he was ninth in points.

Venegas, by virtue of another perfect ride, was the only rider scoring the hat trick in this night’s heats. Fishback, who finished second to him, was also guaranteed a spot.

McConnell went head to head with Novratil, and the youngster earned his nickname “Scrap Iron” when he literally launched his bike on the front straight, kicking it out from underneath him and watching it bounce down the track. It didn’t bounce very well. Another bike was brought out, and from the 20-yard line, he was able to finish second and therefore secure his spot in the semis.

The first semi had Faria on the pole, with McConnell in two and Novratil in third. On the outside, it was Ermolenko and Fox. Faria and McConnell got out one and two, and the battle was really for who was going to make it to the LCQ. When Ermolenko fell by the wayside, everyone knew it was a done deal: Faria and McConnell were going to the main, and Novratil and Fox were going to the LCQ.

The second semi saw Venegas pick gate two, so Fishback jumped on it and grabbed gate one. Schwartz was in three, with Facchini and Larsen in four and five. Fishback got the gate, but his lead was short-lived, as Venegas took charge on the second lap and took it to the checkered flag. Larsen pulled off the slickest pass of the night on the white-flag lap and finished second to advance directly to the main, along with Venegas. Fishback and Facchini got ready for the last-chance. The night was over for Schwartz.

The LCQ was over as soon as it began. Fishback, coming from gate two, got the jump on the field and held off a hard-charging Novratil for the win. Fishback would be the final rider in the main.They rolled to the line for gate choice. Venegas again chose two. Faria jumped on the pole. McConnell was in three, and Larsen and Fishback were on the outside. They loaded in, the light went green, and the tapes came up!

It was a clean start, and it was Faria who got the best start, but he chose the wrong line and it was quickly Larsen, Fishback and Venegas running in the top three spots the first time around. Faria was in fourth and looking for some way to get through, but no one was giving up any ground, and it was now a dogfight to see who could find a way to topple Larsen. There wasn’t one, and when the checkers fell, it was Larsen on top for the second week in a row, with Fishback second and Venegas in third. On back, it was Faria and McConnell.

Ryan Tovatt needed a great gate to win the Support main, and he got it. John Stunkard was on the pole, and Tovatt, who had drawn gate two, knew he had to beat Stunkard to the corner – and that was exactly what he did. Stunkard tried his best to catch Tovatt but had to settle for second. Harold Hartke and Brandon Leedy rounded out the field.

Johnni Jade, Costa Mesa’s resident rock star, is really coming alive this year, and he put together a very good ride to win the Support B main. Mike Boyle who calls the Queen Mary

home, was second. Tom Bryant and Dan Eddy rounded out the field.

The spotlight was on the Junior riders this evening, and some of the last names of these up-and-comers are very familiar. The Division One 200cc contest led things off. Broc Nicol went wire to wire, topping Kurtis Hamill, Hayley Perrault and Dalton Leedy. It was a nice Father’s Day gift for Doug Nicol and Billy Hamill.

Gino Scopellite made it a nail-biter in Division Two 200cc competition. He was running second to Sebastian Palmese, and on the white-flag lap he was able to get under him as they headed into turn three and pull off the pass that got him to the finish line first. Michael Wells and Chase Sanborn were third and fourth, respectively.

The Ruml brothers, both 250cc Junior riders, are without a doubt going to be stars if they continue in racing and join the ranks of the 500cc riders. They know two things: “throttle on” and “go.” They are fearless and very, very fast. Max Ruml, the older brother, has to be turning lap times that would put him right up there with the First Division riders, and his little brother Dillon is not far behind him. This was the case on Saturday night, as they ran one and two. Hayley Perrault is trying her hand at the bigger motors, and she will learn a lot from these two as she continues to improve her skills.

The PW50s took to the track, and in the Stock division, Tristan Britt caught Jake Isaac on the second lap, made an inside pass, took over the lead and held on to it for the win. Branden Spinella and Ryder Tovatt were third and fourth, respectively.

The PW50 Modified win went to Caden Bartalini, with a wire-to-wire ride. On back, it was Keilan Venegas, Charlie Larsen and Luke Whitcomb.

1. Josh Larsen (Jaw); 2. Jimmy Fishback (Jaw); 3. Charlie Venegas (Jaw); 4. Mike Faria (Jaw); 5. Shawn McConnell (GM).

1. Ryan Tovatt (Jaw); 2. John Stunkard (Jaw); 3. Harold Hartke (Jaw); 4. Brandon Leedy (Jaw).

1. Johnni Jade (Jaw); 2. Mike Boyle (Jaw); 3. Tom Bryant (Jaw); 4. Dan Eddy (Jaw).

1. Max Ruml (Jaw); 2. Dillon Ruml (Jaw); 3. Hayley Perrault (Jaw).

1. Broc Nicol (Hon); 2. Kurtis Hamill (Hon); 3. Hayley Perrault (Hon); 4. Dalton Leedy (Hon).

1. Gino Scopellite (Hon); 2. Sebastian Palmese (Hon); 3. Michael Wells (Hon); 4. Chase Sanborn (Hon).

1. Caden Bartalini (Hon); 2. Keilan Venegas (Yam); 3. Charlie Larsen (Yam); 4. Luke Whitcomb (Suz).

1. Tristan Britt (Suz); 2. Jake Isaac (Yam); 3. Branden Spinella (Hon); 4. Ryder Tovatt (Yam).

Story and Photos by Rodney Rutherford

The recently released What If (or, as it is labeled, What!) features eight of the fastest mixed-terrain riders around. The movie showcases their talents on terra firma from the deserts of the West to the single-track woods of the East. Kyle Redmond, a rider

featured in the movie, is known for his technical prowess and handling skills on an off-road mount, at times putting his machine where only trials bikes would dare roam. Finishing fifth in the 2010 EnduroCross Expert-class standings, the 23-year-old is one of the best in the world when it comes to making his way through obstacles that leave others scratching their heads and looking for a way around them.

Redmond put the exclamation point on

his skills by winning the District 37 Prairie Dogs’ newly formed extreme endurance event called “Last Dog Standing.”

Created in the likeness of Red Bull’s now-defunct “Last Man Standing” event held in Texas, the Last Dog Standing’s approximately eight-mile course was raced in three stages. There was a morning qualifying stage. Then Race One required racers to finish the course within an hour of the first overall racer in order to qualify for the late afternoon Race Two. The course’s difficulty level escalated throughout the race sessions and included two plank bridges over a nearly three-foot water hole, an endurocross section that was featured in all three rounds, some rock-strewn single-track, and, finally, a steep hillclimb near the REM starting gate in Race Two.

The qualifier reportedly had more than 100 racers, from which just 52 moved on to Race One, which Redmond won. Thirty-two contestants were reported to finish Race One and qualified for Race Two, though at that point some opted out of continuing and helped out fellow racers to prepare for the finale.

Redmond won Race Two at the debut of the Last Dog Standing. Cory Graffunder placed second in both races. Quinn Cody was fourth in Race One and third in Race Two. Complete results were still being tabulated as of press time and will be posted upon completion.

By Jacob ArgubrightPhotos by Ryan Sanders

Jacob Argubright placed fifth overall at the inaugural California Extreme Enduro, a.k.a. “Last Dog Standing,” last weekend. Here is his race report:

This last weekend, I raced the Prairie Dogs’ inaugural Last Dog Standing event at

Glen Helen, and unlike my experience at Last Man Standing, I physically finished both motos!

It was a pretty cool deal. I got to race a short-course grand prix in the morning, then have two other one-lap races, each of about eight miles long. Going into the day, I knew that it would be difficult. Kyle Redmond and I had done some practicing earlier in the week and basically tried to climb anything that we thought we couldn’t make it up. Most of it we did, but a couple of the hills took a few tries.

The coolest part about this Last Dog Standing was that it paid District 37 desert points. I am currently leading the Open class, with 14 wins, so this was a chance to make it 15 and be just five races away from a perfect season!

The morning race started right at 8:30, and Kyle and I basically screwed around the entire time. I led off the start and pretty much set the pace of the race. I did blow one turn on the truck course, and that set me back a little bit, but by the time we got through the EnduroCross course, I was back in the lead, and Kyle and I were side by side.

After the end of the hour race, I was able to open up a little bit of a gap and physically beat Kyle by about 30 seconds. Cory Graffunder came in third, and we had a little over an hour to get ready for the first LDS moto.

In LDS One, I was qualified in first, but physically left the line dead last. I couldn’t get the bike to start, and I just had to hold on and fight my way through traffic. We were immediately put into a tough rock section, and no joke – there were 25 riders stuck in front of me. Luckily my line was better than theirs, and I was able to make a big pass, putting me into the top 10.

The second obstacle, a half-mile later, was the water crossing. I was able to clean that, and my dad said I was running about eighth overall.

As the course quickly tightened up and we got into the tight, nasty canyons, I pretty much just ate dust all day. I was able to make a pass through one of the log sections and physically got up to seventh, and then had to follow Kendall Norman all the way into the finish. Luckily for me, he had a bobble on the last obstacle, and I was able to make a pass right in front of the crowd of people – that was pretty cool!

Between the first and second motos, we had a three-hour break. I got in the motorhome right away to try to conserve energy, and about 25 minutes later Justin Morrow joined me. It was pretty funny, because he had physically blown up his motor and had to carry the bike over the last obstacle. While we cooled off, Ryan Sanders and Justin’s dad actually put a top end in the bike. But probably the funniest part is that Justin went on to finish at 10th overall, even with the dirty motor rebuild!

For LDS Two, my strategy was a little bit different. We all knew that the obstacles were makeable, and I figured that if I could be the first one to each of them, I could have a better shot of getting through them cleanly. I made it to the rock section in fourth, but someone behind me took out my rear tire and forced me into a hole. Again I found myself at the back of the pack, about 10th this time, desperately

hoping to make up some ground.This time they took the riders right up

the face of a hill that I think no one in their right mind would normally climb. I was straight up at one point, and there really was nothing I wanted to be stuck on. But as my luck would have it, I got stuck! I jumped a section, and when I landed it, my footpegs got caught right in a rut. The rut was just enough to keep the back tire off the ground, and I lost all of my momentum. By the time I was through the hill, I was back at about 12th and stuck in the same situation that I had been in the morning race.

This time, I was able to make a few more passes. First, I got Kendall back in the area they call “Bud’s Creek.” It was a series of waterfall drops, and he just got hung up in a rock. After we made it through the rock maze, I got past Colton Udall and Justin Jones up on the ridge. When I hit the last obstacle, there was no one in front of me. I jumped the cement tubes and came into the finish line at fifth overall, about four minutes back of Kyle Redmond, who won.

In all, it was a pretty fun day. I was disappointed that I didn’t get on the podium, but it was still pretty fun to ride on the harder trails all day. I think we were all thinking the same thing come the finish line, and that was, “When can we do this again?!”

I ended up second Open bike, and with the 125-percent District desert points, that is another 212 points, which gets me closer to my goal of a perfect 4,000 season.

Thanks again to all of my sponsors: Kawasaki of Simi Valley, Off-Road Support, Answer Racing, UFO Plastics, Jett Boots, Scott, Dunlop, Rekluse, Dirt Digits, Omega, BRP, TBT Racing, Kal-Gard, Pro Moto Billet, Fastway Performance, IMS, FMF, Photos by Grumpy, and Brian Elliot at Allianceoffroad.com.

I now plan to take a couple of weeks off and get my body in shape for the X Games EnduroCross event. Everything is coming together well, and we are all excited to see how ESPN and the Endurocross team pull this one off!See you in the desert!

- JacobJacob911.com

Photos and Captions by Mike Burkeen

With 113 qualifying spots on the line, the competition at the Loretta Lynn Northeast Amateur Regional Championship qualifier at High Point Raceway in Mount Morris, Pennsylvania, was fierce. Some 740 riders from 21 states, four countries and three continents battled in 17 classes for a spot on the gate at the world’s greatest motocross vacation, the Loretta Lynn AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships.

With a Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship event being held only a week before at the facility, this week’s track at High Point offered the Amateur riders similar challenges to those faced by the professional riders. Mother Nature did her best to challenge the event’s track crew as well, with heavy rainfall on Friday and Saturday night, but with three tractors and two ’dozers, the crew was up to the task. The track offered every challenge imaginable, from mud to ruts, jumps, off-cambers, and steep uphills and downhills.

Keith Johnson and Dylan Slusser were the big winners on the weekend, each of them capturing two regional championships, while 13 other riders captured single championships.

1. Dylan Slusser; 2. Kevin Hoge; 3. Frantisek Smola.

1. Frantisek Smola; 2. Derek Fratz-Orr; 3. Dakota Yohe.

1. Joey Deneen; 2. Broc Gourley; 3. Scott Carpenter.

1. Nick Desiderio; 2. Jacob Knable; 3. Thomas Coluzzi.

1. Enrico Barbonese; 2. Dillon Knight; 3. Jacob Rose.

1. Dillon Knight; 2. Josh Boyd; 3. Jesse Pulliam.

1. Dylan Slusser; 2. James Evans; 3. Dakota Yohe.

1. Sean Koeller; 2. Jake Streichert; 3. Tanner McCullers.

1. Jacob Knable; 2. Corey Radcliff; 3. Ben Toye.

1. Derek Mowday; 2. Gavin Chinn; 3. Justin Liston.

1. Cody Gragg; 2. Corey Radcliff; 3. Broc Gourley.

1. James Evans; 2. Casey Clark; 3. Kevin Hoge.

1. Paul Dylewski; 2. Jeremiah Ellis; 3. Carl Wolter.

1. Keith Johnson; 2. Scott Sheak; 3. Barry Hawk Jr.

1. Keith Johnson; 2. Gaylon Dickson; 3. Brian Carroll.

1. Raymond Niebel; 2. John Carmelio; 3. Barny Barnett.

1. Curt Jaimet; 2. Gene Nighman; 3. Henry Knabe Jr.

Photos and Captions by Jamey Blunt

“All I can say is that oil and gas gets into your bloodstream, and it never leaves!”“Wild Bill” Cotton, 1907-1993Founder of Century Motorcycles

Twenty-seven years ago, Century Motorcycles decided to hold a Father’s Day celebration to honor its founder, “Wild Bill” Cotton. Friends would drop by this open-house party to wish him well, and food and fun was had by all.

Cotton passed away in 1993, but the annual party in his honor lives on. The shop, which specializes in parts, repairs and restorations, is located at 1640 S. Pacific Avenue in San Pedro, California, and hundreds of motorcycle enthusiasts from all over the Los Angeles area converged on this event to share their passions for two-wheeled transportation. For example, members of the Southern California Norton Owners Club rode from Café Eats on Los Feliz down to San Pedro to participate in the day’s festivities.

Here are just some of the highlights of this year’s celebration…

For more information, contact Century Motorcycles at 310/832-6190 or Centurymotorcycles.net.

Story by Bud NorthrupPhoto by Martha Peters

Some 169 riders rode the Rock River Riders’ tough hill on June 19, with “Wild Wade” Schultz emerging as the fastest rider of the day. He actually had the top two fastest rides of the day on his CR500, while taking the wins in both the 600cc and Senior (Over 40) classes.

Schultz crashed at 100 feet on his first ride in the 600cc class and therefore had to

come from behind to collect that win. “Jammin’ Joe” McGurer flew his KX500 over the top in 3.569 seconds to take the first-round lead, but the hill got a lot faster after intermission. Schultz blitzed the hill in a sizzling 3.144 seconds to take the class win and the Fast Time award. McGurer was a lot faster as well on his second ride, but his 3.211-second time came up just a bit short. “Fast Andy” Fortner claimed third with a good 3.260-second time.

Schultz brought his Honda back in the Senior (Over 40) class and took the first-round lead with a good 3.582-second run, but again he had to come from behind to overtake Mike “The Pulverizer” Pulver, who posted a 3.216-second time to take the second-round lead. Schultz was up to the challenge, however, and flew his Honda over the top in 3.170 seconds to take the class win and post the second-fastest time of the day.

The Wheelwright family had a great day, winning every class they entered. Eric took the wins in the 250cc, 450cc and 600cc Four-Stroke classes, while his daughter Morgan claimed the wins in the 85cc Senior Mini and Women’s classes.

Eric took the 250cc-class win convincingly with a 3.432-second run on his CR250, ahead of runner-up Kurt Krohmer and his 3.814-second time. Jon Creek was third in 3.824 seconds.

Wheelwright rode his CRF450 thumper to the win in the 450cc class with a 3.305-second run, with Matt Altfillisch second with a 3.495-second run and Matt Peters finishing third.

Eric rode the fast Honda again in the 600cc Four-Stroke class and took that class win with a 3.319-second time, closely followed by Paul Hackbarth, with a 3.347-second time on his KTM, and Krohmer in third.

Eric’s daughter Morgan rode her Suzuki 126 feet to take the 85cc Senior Mini-class win, and then she got the bike over the top in 4.867 seconds to win the Women’s class – the only lady to see the top. Becky Lawson was the next closest, at 116 feet.

Lloyd Haas rode his Kawasaki triples to

two class wins, coming from behind after a first-round crash in the 750cc class to overtake BSA-mounted Nick Walton, who had taken the first-round lead with a 4.232-second run. Haas turned a very fast (the third-fastest time of the day) 3.187 seconds to take the class lead on his second ride. Walton was also faster, with a 3.717-second time, but he had to settle for second place. Lane Schultz, also BSA-mounted, claimed third in 3.899 seconds.

Haas then ran his 800cc triple in the Open class and took that class win with a 3.267-second time. Lane Schultz was second on his Suzuki, with his brother Wade, also Suzuki-mounted, coming in third.

Andrew “Little Fast Andy” Fortner was the only Youth rider to top the hill, and he did it on both rides! His 5.886-second run on his CR85 took the win in the 85cc Junior Mini class, with “Lightning Levi” Peters coming in second with a 109-foot effort.

In other Youth-class action, Brodie Bennett was the 50cc-class winner with a 50-foot climb, with Jaydn Aliprandini second. Hank Smith was the best in the 65cc class, with a 114-foot effort; Levi Peters was second with an 83-foot climb.

1. Brodie Bennett; 2. Jaydn Aliprandini; 3. Hunter Gehrt; 4. Lilah McGurer; 5. Kody Groth.

1. Hank Smith; 2. Levi Peters; 3. Charles Helfrich; 4. Tori Daniels; 5. Kane Ulve.

1. Andrew Fortner; 2. Levi Peters; 3. Jonathan Brian; 4. Hank Smith; 5. Charles Elfrich.

1. Morgan Wheelwright.

1. Glenn Poppen; 2. Josh Peterson; 3. Pat Kopetko; 4. Jesse Hetrick.

1. Jeff Jack; 2. Brian Shutt; 3. Chris Senn; 4. Kyle Galloway; 5. Austin Shutt.

1. Eric Wheelwright; 2. Kurt Krohmer; 3. Jon Creek; 4. Joe McGurer; 5. Derek Swanson.

1. Mike Pulver; 2. Kyle Galloway; 3. Tim Dwyer; 4. A.J. Groth; 5. Andy Fortner.

1. Eric Wheelwright; 2. Matt Altfillisch; 3. Matt Peters; 4. Troy Camerer; 5. Mike Popham.

1. Wade Schultz; 2. Joe McGurer; 3. Andy Fortner; 4. Kurt Krohmer; 5. Troy Camerer.

1. Eric Wheelwright; 2. Paul Hackbarth; 3. Kurt Krohmer; 4. Mike Popham; 5. Kirk Gorsuch.

1. Lloyd Haas; 2. Nicholas Walton; 3. Lane Schultz; 4. Nate Simenec; 5. Matt Stephen.

1. Lloyd Haas; 2. Lane Schultz; 3. Wade Schultz; 4. Mark Kirking.

1. Paul Hackbarth; 2. Joe McGurer; 3. Mike Pulver.

1. Morgan Wheelwright; 2. Becky Lawson; 3. Lilah McGurer; 4. Stacey Morris.

1. Wade Schultz; 2. Mike Pulver; 3. Jon Creek; 4. Frank Kopetko; 5. Mark Kirking.

1. Jeff Jack; 2. Jerry Bohren; 3. Mark Dunbar; 4. John Steffen; 5. Tom Rollins.

“Little Fast Andy” Fortner (Hon).

Wade Schultz (Hon).

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