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TRACKSIDE Volume 24, #7 - September 2015

District 16 Awards Banquet

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September 2015 Contributors Kevin Huber Liz Jeffries Tim McBride Stacey Morris Bud Northrup Rolfe Otterness Martha Peters James Pinckard Josh Rud

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On The Cover: D17’s Drake Koelling at the Tri-City motocross held on August 16th

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Yes, that time is quickly approaching, so get out and hit all the final events and put yourself if contention for some cool year-end awards! The banquet will again be held in the Wisconsin Dells on November 14th. The ticket order form is available on the District 16 website, www.amadistrict16.com. A copy is also published in this issue on page 53. There are special room rates available until mid-October, so don't miss out. Great food, great awards, company of your friends and family, plus drawings for two new pit bikes, and more! Don't miss this special weekend at the Kalahari Resort.

AMA District 17 Illinois State Motocross Championship Returns!

The championship event returns Sept 20th, 2015. It doesn’t seem that long ago that this District changed up the process and deleted the Championship and Mid-Season races for a more far reaching bonus point schedule. The last Motocross Championship type race like this was held in 2008. After much discussion in the meetings last fall it was decided to try it again and see if the interest is there like it used to be. This special race was awarded to our long term, good standing Galesburg Motorcycle Club. The process was basically the luck of the draw for tracks who had shown interest in this event. 2005 was the last time Galesburg M/C hosted the Championship race, and it was a great day. Temps in the 80’s, sunny and the 300+ entries all got some solid motos in with great competition. Galesburg M/C which holds top notch short track races as well at the club grounds, and has a long, solid history with the AMA. They have dedicated club members who keep the club a viable place for riders to enjoy. The club has some nice plans for this one day event. They have special awards, t-shirts, and the

Announcements, personal stuff, and.... track will be prime. A mixture of natural terrain, refaced, all rider friendly obstacles, and plenty of parking. The AMA has also provided their coveted Championship number plates for this race. The club has been working on this event all year. Planning started a few days after the initial meeting last December. Race order options, class combos/ structures, track prep planning, if it can be done ahead of time it will be is the motto of this determined group. Details: Out of state riders are welcome. If you live in D17 area, you’ll need a D17 card, but others do not. This is an AMA sanctioned event, and a one day membership is available at the track. There will be primitive camping, but the track gates do have a closing time that can be found on the website. Riders get a free Championship tshirt, and extras will be available for sale. AMA District 17 Points paying classes will run with some others if time allows, and the A classes will have a purse, to be announced. No ATV classes, as they have their own championship at Sunset Ridge MX on September 27th. This is a rain or shine event, within reason. This will be a stand alone event, one day, all the details will be on the website soon. The points for this event are double +10, which riders looking to catch up in the points chase for the end of the year may be able to really take advantage of this day. No other MX tracks will be running races here in IL on this day. Want to see who will have bragging rights for this race? Want to see if all the practicing you have done this summer has paid off? This will be that race to find out! The boys and I will be there, we re-arranged our personal schedule to make sure to attend. Hope you can come out and enjoy the day with us! See you there! Gerhard Ward, AMA District 17 Motocross Director

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Philbrick Tops Aztalan Lake Mills, Wisconsin - August 9 By Morgan Strauss

lot of times when we think of August, we think of unbearable heat, but as Sunday rolled around we couldn’t have asked for better weather for a race day. Once again, the Aztalan crew did a great job prepping the track for an exciting day of fun racing. As the gates dropped in Senior +40, Brian McCanna was on the throttle for the holeshot. By the time they reached the plateau in the first lap, James Coons managed to find his way around McCanna as Carl Hein and Martin Mecum held onto third and fourth. By the second lap, Hein took the opportunity to pass McCanna for second and not far behind Mecum and Marc Ottenad battled for fourth. Ottenad was able to clinch fourth. Somewhere in the last lap, Coons stumbled, dropping to fourth. McCanna then slipped back around Hein for first, followed by Mecum, and Coons. In the second moto, Coons managed to grab the holeshot with McCanna and Tim Boblin shortly behind. By the start jump in the lap three, Hein had worked his way up to

James Burd grabbing a 250C class holeshot

third with Mecum and Tom Ferguson taking the following positions. Coons and McCanna took first and second at the checkers. McCanna (1/2) took the overall with Coons (4/1) taking second, and Hein (3/3) third. Club member McCanna on the day, “After a busy practice day on Saturday we had lots of work to get done on the track since we had just over 120 riders (Sat). It was a great day and we had some nice cloud cover for most of the day, which kept the track moist and tacky. I usually skip practice because I have a five year old that needs some attention. I’ll sign up for +25A and hang out in back and check out the track and get some laps in. Well to my sur-

Open A class winner Josh Philbrick.

prise, +40 was the first big bike class in the gate. So I figured, here goes nothing! I holeshoted, made it to the drop before the plateau, and boom I found neutral. Coons and Hein went by, but by lap three I made my way around them and started to relax. I’d like to thank Rock River Powersports for some help with a new tire and gear for the weekend, also everyone at Aztalan Cycle Club for putting on a great weekend. Hope to see you next month for our big Senior/ Pro-Am weekend!” It was a great day in 65 7-11. Owen Haseleu clinched the holeshot with Justin Oehlhof right on his rear fender. By the time they reach the west side of the track, Oehlhof had slipped past Haseleu for first, with Spencer Hein, Jackson Oehlhof, Ayden Price, and Benjamin Blazek shortly behind. In the third lap Haseleu fell back to third. At the checkers, Hein ended up taking second, followed by Jackson Oehlhof, Haseleu, Price, and Blazek. At the second gate drop, Justin Oehlhof once again rushed CYCLE USA, September 2015

for the holeshot. By the time they got to the start area the next lap, Oehlhof started putting some time between him and the other riders. Hein held onto second, with Haseleu, Price, and Blazek battling for the following positions. Hein stumbled in the third lap allowing Price and Blazek to steal third and fourth. Oehlhof’s perfect 1/1 day gave him the overall, while Haseleu (4/2) was second ahead of Hein (2/5). Robert Petrillo grabbed the holeshot in +25B/C with Jake Smith and Nate White fighting for second. By the end #707 Kail McCormack getting of the first lap, Travis the holeshot in Open B. Schaefer found a chance Philbrick. Philbrick wasn’t wasting any to work his way past White for third, and time, and slipped past Baake in the back white was now pressed by White and sand section. Coons found his chance to Josh Ramsay. Once they reached the get around Baake in lap two, with Eli plateau in the third lap, Smith and SchaeWalters and Strauss battling for fourth fer managed to slip past Petrillo for first behind them. Strauss ended up in a bar to and second. In the fourth lap, White managed to work his way around Petrillo for third, leaving Ramsay to hold onto fifth. In moto two, Petrillo once again was on the throttle for the holeshot. When they reached the plateau, Schaefer was already on Petrillo’s back fender, with Smith, White and Ramsay behind. Schaefer continued to close the gap on Petrillo, and they ended up in a close battle over the start jump in the third lap. Schaefer came out on top, with Smith in third and White fourth. Ramsay fell out of fifth, leaving Jacob Noreen to steal the position. Schaefer took the win with Smith, Petrillo, and White behind. Schaefer (1/1) grabbed the overall with Smith (1/2) second, and Petrillo (4/3) third. It was an exciting day of racing in Open A when Josh Philbrick stole the holeshot and immediately put some time between himself and the other riders. Nate Knottnerus was second, Zach Coons third with Taylor Strauss in fourth. Coons started putting pressure on Knottnerus, and by the start area in lap three, Coons had found an opportunity to move past for second. When it came time for moto two, Timmy Baake was on the throttle to grab the holeshot in front of Josh Soholt in Senior +40

bar battle with Walters over the plateau in the fifth lap, and came out in fourth. Philbrick held onto first, with Coons behind. Philbrick with a perfect day took the overall, leaving Coons (2/2) in second, and Strauss (4/4) third.

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Philbrick, “The track was awesome, I felt good, and my bike was working great. I won 3 of the 4 motos and got 3 holeshots. Zach Coons was keeping me honest all day though, he was riding really good. I'd like to thank Sportland 2, JM Racing, and my parents for all the help and support.” When NonCurrent took their gate drop, Justin Fluger powered out front, with Tyler Murrie behind him. By the time they reached Pete’s Plateau, Mark Bahr and Chase Janaky had found a chance to get around Zachary Scheiber for third and fourth. Scheiber wasn’t giving up, and moved around Janaky for fourth. By the third lap, Bahr stumbled, allowing Scheiber and Janaky to move up. Dustin Erickson was also on a roll and started to put some pressure on Janaky and pushed past for fourth in the last lap. It was a replay when Noncurrent hit the track for moto two. Fluger once again grabbed the holeshot, with Murrie behind. In the last lap Erickson saw an opening as he went by the start jump to slip past Janaky for fourth. Fluger with two wins took the overall, leaving Murrie (2/2) second. Once again, the Aztalan Cycle Club hosted a great day of racing. The overcast skies and humidity in the morning left the track moist and soft, making for great conditions for the rest of the day. All of the riders put in an awesome day of racing, and the volunteers kept the day moving along. We hope to see you all at the Mike Gaborsky Vet Race and Pro Am next month! Thank you to everyone who came out. Results: 125Jr 12-16: 1.Eddie Norred 2.Seth Doeberlein 3.Braden Warner 4.Nate Telfer 5.Brock Noreen 250A: 1.Zach Coons 2.Taylor Strauss 3.Dale Kathan 4.Eli Walters 5.Dillon Kau 250B: 1.Brady Bill 2.Jake Angove 3.Kyle Pallin 4.Jake Smith 5.Nicholas Czechowicz 250C: 1.Cole Prichard 2.James Burd 3.Tyler Sidders 4.Maxwell Mayer 5.Zachary Scheiber +25A: 1.Dillon Kau 2.Justin Broberg 3.Nate Knottnerus 4.Brad Johnson 5.Brian Mccanna +25B/C: 1.Travis Schaefer 2.Jake Smith 3.Robert Petrillo 4.Nate White 5.Jacob Noreen 65 7-11: 1.Justin Oehlhof 2.Owen Haseleu 3.Spencer Hein 4.Ayden Price 5.Benjamin Blazek 85 12-15: 1.Dalton Hein 2.Mitchell Malaney 3.Cody Gamble 4.Alexander Bendt 5.Adam Hebb 85 9-11: 1.Brandon Martyniak 2.Justin Oehlhof 3.Eugene Wolff 4.Noah Bindas 5.Spencer Hein 85 9-13: 1.Brandon Martyniak 2.Eugene Wolff 3.Spencer Hein 4.Cody Gamble 5.Noah Bindas NonCurrent: 1.Justin Fluger 2.Tyler Murrie 3.Zachary Scheiber 4.Dustin Erickson 5.Chase Janaky Open A: 1.Joshua Philbrick 2.Zach Coons 3.Taylor Strauss 4.Timmy Baake 5.Nate Knottnerus Open B: 1.Brady Bill 2.Kail Mccormack 3.Bryce Telfer 4.Eric Leach 5.Nate White Open C: 1.Seth Doeberlein 2.Cole Prichard 3.Michael Welter 4.Robert Snider 5.Tyler Sidders

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50cc 4-6: 1.Ryder Skodras 2.Lane Rhyme 3.Jayden Adams 4.Nathan Waldron 5.Jayce Wolf 50cc 7-8: 1.Ayden Price 2.Riley Busse 3.Ryder Johnson 4.Benjamin Blazek 5.Jayden Wolf +40: 1.Brian Mccanna 2.James Coons 3.Carl Hein 4.Tim Boblin 5.Tom Ferguson +45: 1.Joe Schuster 2.Carl Hein 3.Tom Ferguson 4.Andrew Bussen 5.Todd Koziczkowski +50: 1.Tim Boblin 2.Jeff Ramsay 3.Kenneth Petrillo 4.Gregg White 5.Michael Zimmerman Sports B/C 14-24: 1.Jake Angove 2.Kail Mccormack 3.Kyle Pallin 4.Seth Doeberlein 5.Eric Leach Supermini 12-16: 1.Eddie Norred Jr 2.Dalton Hein 3.Tyler Gamble 4.Mitchell Malaney 5.Adam Hebb Unlim A: 1.Zach Coons 2.Joshua Philbrick 3.Timmy Baake 4.Brandon Simes +30A: 1.Brad Johnson 2.Keith Degrand 3.Martin Mecum 4.Brian Mccanna 5.Marc Ottenad +30B/C: 1.Justin Fluger 2.Thomas Wolf 3.Elijah Gorecki 4.Greg Niles 5.Tom Ferguson Women: 1.Bryanne Wolf 2.Jade Wennlund 3.Dana Hanna 4.Kaitlynn Pfaff 5.Erin Pusateri

Seth Doeberlein had a good day in Open C,winning both motos

David Gauerke in +40.

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Hibdon Hammers Hutchinson TT

#24 Josh Hibdon gets the holeshot

Hutchinson, Minnesota - August 8 By Tim McBride

ak Grove Missouri native Josh Hibdon made the trek to the McLeod County Fairgrounds worth his while as he took home the lion’s share of a $2000 purse. He won the Quad Pro-Am and Pro Challenge classes during the third annual Hutchinson TT presented by Mystik Lubricants. The District 23 event hosted by the North Central Dirt Track Association and Rath Racing also featured $3000 in prizes and contingency for amateur competitors, as well as holeshot awards. The venue attracted a whopping 178 race entrants. The tight and twisty multi -

turn/jump TT style circuit made passing tricky, so race promoter Daryl Rath added a “Joker Lane” that featured a wide sweeping left hand turn leading to the front straight that lined the outside of the customary tighter inside turn. Competitors using the unique section would obviously lose track position to anyone following closely behind, but the rule was everyone had to use the joker lane at least once during the main event. The Quad Pro/Am main event saw eighteen competitors on the starting grid. Hibdon took control of the lead quickly and scored a decisive win ahead of the normally unbeatable Rath. Third place on the podium fell to Tayler Peter-

65cc Podium L-R; Ginger Downey, Waylon Hastings, and Jesse Holmberg

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son. Ryan Bruggeman and Colin Johnson rounded out the top five respectively. The sixteen rider Pro Challenge Quad final saw Brock Zychowski grabbing the holeshot and the $100 holeshot check. Hibdon and Rath made quick work of Zychowski when he used the Joker lane at the end of the first lap. The duo then broke away from the rest of the field. A newly determined Rath was pressuring Hibdon relentlessly throughout the race which in turn brought the Joker lane in to serious consideration. With three laps to go Hibdon used the option lane and surrendered the lead to Rath, but with one lap remaining Rath had no choice but to use the lane as well or be disqualified, in effect giving the lead and the eventual race win to Hibdon. Zychowski maintained third place to race’s end with Bruggeman and Peterson landing in the top five positions. “I saw Brock take the Joker lane after the first lap and thought ‘too early Brock!’’ explained Hibdon while being interviewed on top of the podium by celebrity announcer Dan Bailey. “I waited until I thought I had a little better lead on Daryl and took it. I thought Daryl had already taken it. The next lap I saw Daryl take it so it turned out to be a good race for me.” Hibdon, a regular on the Midwest Extreme Dirt Track Racing National ATV racing circuit is currently sitting fourth in points in the Pro division.

Mini Quad winner Brody Srsen.

In the motorcycle division, Jeremiah Lindberg made a clean sweep of four classes. The Cambridge Pizza Pub/ Larson’s Cycle/ Mom and Dad sponsored teenager won the 250/450A, Open A, 450 Pro and the Open Pro classes in convincing fashion. Motorcycle Class Results: Open A: 1.Jeremiah Lindberg 2.Cole Limantinen 3.Nate Minster 4.Zach Bailey 5.Brad Barickman +30: 1.Tony Smith +40: 1.Alvin Bertram +50: 1.Dave Darsow 50Sr: 1.Wyatt Hastings 2.Joey Lindberg 65cc: 1.Waylon Hastings 2.Jesse Holmberg 3.Ginger Downey 450 Pro: 1.Jeremiah Lindberg 2.Nate Minster 3.Zach Bailey Beg Open: 1.Tony Smith 2.Jackson Lindberg 3.Alvin Bertram 4.Allison Bailey SuperMini: 1.Jackson Lindberg 250/450A: 1.Jeremiah Lindberg 2.Nate Minster 3.Cole Limantinen 4.Zak Skaudis 5.Brad Barickman 80cc: 1.Jackson Lindberg 2.Jesse Holmberg MadDog: 1.Zach Bailey 2.Allison Bailey 3.Daniel Bailey Open B: 1.Nash Kirchoff 2.Zak Skaudis Open Pro: 1.Jeremiah Lindberg 2.Nate Minster 3.Elliot Darsow 4.Zach Bailey Quad Class Results: 16-24 B/C: 1.Derrick Mattson 2.Dylan Meyer 3.Brandon Mattson 4.Jake Cornelius 5.Matt Tanksley Mini: 1.Brody Srsen 2.Brody Hibdon 3.Bralyn Sather Open A: 1.Colin Johnson 2.Ryan Bruggeman 3.Hunter Schultz 4.Bryan Skaudis 5.Sean Garcia Open B: 1.Jake Cornelius 2.Mark Neidermire 3.Tanner Cameron 4.Cody Taylor 5.Amanda Flan-

#42L Jeremiah Lindberg won four classes. scha Beginner C: 1.Tyler Schrimpf 2.Molly Cornelius 3.Gunnar Ballard 4.Luke Waxon 5.Colton Lugert Pro/AM: 1.Josh Hibdon 2.Darly Rath 3.Tayler Peterson 4.Ryan Bruggerman 5.Colin Johnson 90: 1.Jaden Dostal 2.Brad Schroeder 3.Dakota Gettinger 4.Lola Schramm Women: 1.Amanda Flanscha 2.Sarah Srsen 3.Molly Cornelius Genevieve Caswell

+25: 1.Scott Williams 2.Kenny Marcou 3.Chris Borning 4.Wayne Pierret 5.Mark Olson Sport 200/300: 1.Tyler Schrimpf 2.Brad Schroeder 3.Logan Dostal 4.Carson Hjelmen 5.Lucas Logue Knobby: 1.Lynn Sather 2.Colton Lugert 3.Justin Jacobsen 4.Dawson Lugert 5.Jesse Holmberg Pro Quad Challenge: 1.Josh Hibdon 2.Daryl Rath 3.Brock Zychowski 4.Ryan Bruggeman : 5.Tayler Peterson

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Nice “Dry” Hare Scrambles

Chris Breitwieser won the Quad A class.

Wedron, Illinois - August 16 Photos by Nick Smith, 893 Photography

any abbreviate the Hare Scramble racing with "HS" which could translate this race to Hot and Sweaty! With temps hitting the middle 90’s, riders were tested many ways

Getting ready to kick-off the day, the 65 Beginners.

today. Running the clockwise rotation at Fox Valley gives the opportunity to run more technical trail, and with it being dry for the first time in 2015 the ability to put in the many hills was the order of the day. The west side holds moisture well and wasn’t too dusty, but the east side and the connecting fields got a little intense as the day went on. This being the AMA District 17 Bonus point race brought some new riders to the event. This made for a much better racing atmosphere as more competition and different competition is always good. Kicking off the morning program 2 separate courses were set up. The kids course behind the sign up office is set for 65 Beginner, while on the big course Super Mini, 85's, 65's and Women's classes are sent off for an hour long race.

Fifteen riders lined up in 65 Beginner, the abilities of these riders from true new to the clutch kids to riders who are real close to stepping up to the big side of things. Cole Morgan (135) rocketed off the start and looked to be the boy to beat this time. Just before the tight trees Conner Pilon (119) made his move and passed for the lead. Pilon and Morgan were the only two riders in the class to complete eleven laps. Kyle Walker and Jackson Damron had their own battle as less then stellar starts mired them deep in the pack. Picking off riders one - two at a time with a 40 minute race they had more than enough time for top five finishes, and Walker filled the last podium position. The normal inter-action between Riders Choice Kawasaki’s Garrett Ward and WFO’s Tanner Whipple in the Supermini class didn’t disappoint anyone watching today. They raced hard for the first hour of the event, with Ward then dropping back a bit. By race end Ward had pulled to less then ten seconds as Whipple went on to win, and overall the morning youth course. Morning big bikes had seventy-three riders. In +50A, while finishing fourth overall out of all of the riders, Kenny Otterbach had a great race with Shawn Van Alsburg and Kevin Finefield. Finefield took the lead for a brief time. Van Alsburg late in the race put on a charge catching up

to Otterbach, only to smack a tree and down he went. Otterbach won with Van Alsburg second ahead of Finefield and Halls Cycle rider Greg Birkland. Van Alsburg about the day, “Hot and technical for sure. This race made you think and you have better paid attention to the arrows. The hills were slick and tight, you had to have good throttle control. If you stayed on your bike and hit your marks you probably finished well.” Good racing in the C class continued today as Tanner Whipple on his KX100 was on fire. He attacked the course with finesse and determination. Jacob Maccarrens and Garrett Ward were Little B start trying not to let Whipple out of sight. Kaleb Cloyd was making sure that the local boys knew he could hang on to the pace as well, finishing third in little C, while Maccarrens man handled big C, on his new to him KTM 250. In AA, an early crash dropped Drake Lineback on his Halls Cycles Husky back, but like all know his never give up, push to the end personality made this race one to remember. Woodstock KTM's Ryan Moss had a early meeting with a square edge hole and subsequent meeting between his radiator and trail edge tree, ending his day. SRT's Austin Wells went down twice in the first lap after having a bad start, putting him back far enough to take him out of contention. Chase Robinson and Travis Ward have battled pretty hard this season. Today Ward and Robinson both had the same strategy. Get in some solid early laps while Blake Ryan held the lead. Lap five, about an hour into the race Ward found a spot where Ryan was a little slower and took advantage. Ward led for around four laps. Ryan is still lurking, and keeps telling his father Dj Ryan "next lap" for gas. Well on lap seven it wasn’t the best plan, as Ryan is sitting out on the trail looking for gas. This opened the door for Lineback to push up to Ward who was losing sight of Robinson. Last two laps side by side in the Ex section, good clean racing pushes them to the back tire of Robinson on the last lap. On lap nine Robinson pulled the fastest lap of the day at 9:33. Coming into the barrels for race end, Robinson was five seconds ahead of Ward, and Lineback. It's been a long time since

the top riders had this close of racing after almost two hours. Honorable mention is the middle Schmidt kid. Yep Benjamin won the Open A class today! Riding a bike he just bought because his normal race bike had issues. Schmidt kept a smooth pace to cover Mason Schuhler for the first time this year. In the B classes Colten Zuidema once again rode to a top five finish overall, winning 250B. 250B rider Nick Balzer (306) had this to say... “I really had a fun race ended up sixth. The dry conditions were a really nice change. The rock creek is always my favorite section. I seem to be able to get a groove through it even if it’s not particularly fast. Overall this was one of my favorite layouts I’ve ever experienced!” Matco Tools’ Lee Orme stated... “The course itself was quite technical but still fast and flowing. The technical nature of the course leaned more toward the rider who focused on being smooth. If you tried to over-ride the course it would bite you.” Twenty some Atv racers came out, and Chris Breitwieser topped the A class. Doug Yunker and Ian Pavelonis filled the podium. Then came the old guys in quad racing. Andre Topper is back again after some time off. Kevin Johnson led for a bit, but Topper passed for the lead in the +30 class with Bryan Wittersheim having some issues, finishing third.

Results: Open C: 1.Jacob McCarrens 2.Chris Mroczkowski 3.Michael Skrzypczak 4.Reid Starkey 5.Dustin Schaill Open B: 1.Nate Hornung 2.Peter Kavsky 3.Chris Caballero 4.Mark Sticha 5.Nick Bara +30A: 1.Luke Kaszynski 2.Jesse Keith 3.Ryan George +30B: 1.Michael Manuel 2.Adam Dhamer 3.Jason Kedzie 4.Casey Shatters +30C: 1.Bobby Cook 2.DJ Parks 3.Miro Tuslea 4.Rod Taylor 5.Mickey Johnson +40A: 1.Randy Southard 2.Erik Olson 3.Brian Roland 4.Steve Perkins +40B: 1.Brian Studiarz 2.Doug Propper 3.Bill Horsley 4.Bud Durland 5.Jeff Phelps 5.Michael Stelmar 50cc (4-6 yrs): 1.Regan Doerr 2.Reece Doerr 3.Trey Lee 4.Tristyn Whipple 5.Ethan Fox 50cc (7-8 yrs): 1.Darrin Herman 2.Lane Davis 3.Mason Wise 4.Cameron Walker 5.Nate Bierborn +50A: 1.Kenny Otterbach 2.Shawn VanAlsburg 3.Kevin Finefield 4.Greg Birkland +50B: 1.Jeff Oldenburg 2.Brad Cloyd 3.Jeff McGrath 4.Jim Mooney 5.Piecha. Lyle 65cc Beg: 1.Connor Pilon 2.Cole Morgan 3.Kyle Walker 4.Jackson Damron 5.Michael Truver 65cc: 1.Chad Phelps 2.Chasen Orme 3.Adam Lesny 85cc: 1.Thor Rick 2.Easton Morgan 3.Elijah Berryman 4.Trevor Keogh 5.Noah Lee 200C: 1.Tanner Whipple 2.Garrett Ward 3.Kaleb Cloyd 4.Eli Otterbach 5.Rylan Frankford 250B: 1.Colten Zuidema 2.Alex Parks 3.Bryan Olson 4.Colton Saylor 5.Doug II Propper Open A: 1.Ben Schmidt 2.Mason Schuhler 3.Matthew McDonald 4.Riley Schuler 5.Keagan Schmidt AA: 1.Chase Robinson 2.Travis Ward 3.Drake Lineback 4.Austin Wells 5.Blake Ryan Super Mini: 1.Tanner Whipple 2.Garrett Ward Thumper: 1.Matt Dissell 2.Lee Orme 3.Nick Balzer 4.Michael Blaydes 5.AJ Waggoner Vintage: 1.Brian Roland 2.Mark Caballero 3.Mickey Lamping Women: 1.Autumn Torres 2.Katie Parker 3.Riley Walters 4.Darcie Graham 5.Michelle Dalton 4 Wheel +30AB: 1.Andre Topper 2.Kevin Johnson 3.Bryan Wittersheim 4.Dan Siener 4 Wheel A: 1.Chris Breitwieser 2.Doug Yunker 3.Ian Pavelonis 4.Todd McGuire 4 Wheel B: 1.Trace Jochimk 2.Brent Coyle 3.Adam Colbrese 4.Joe Nemitz 5.Bret Daehler 4 Wheel C: 1.Matt Sodaro 2.Chris Garrity 3.Tony Kraklio 4.Glenn Roy CYCLE USA, September 2015

Hot day at Lincoln Trail MX

+25A/B riders into the first turn.

Casey, Illinois - July 19 By James Pinckard

ound five of the Grassroots motocross series was hosted by Lincoln Trail Motosports and Pro Tracks. Hot weather welcomed the riders to a few changes to the Bomber track that set up perfectly for great racing. With the series covering four states it draws riders from all over and today riders from five states made the trip to LTM. The 250A class was a battle between long time local riders. KTM Rider David Howard has been running these tracks for years and today it paid off. In the first moto Howard had his two stroke cranking, with Blake Copeland was all over him. Copeland charged and tried everything but this wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t his day like many are. Howard took the moto win with Copeland second and Tyler Auten third. In the second moto Yamaha rider Ian Naccarato decided to play spoiler, taking the moto win giving him second overall. Howard kept Naccarato honest finishing second for the moto, and the overall win. Third in the second moto went to Copeland, not Blake but his brother Brayden Copeland, giving him fourth overall. Third overall went to Auten. Fifth both motos went to Giancarlo Clouser, not bad for his first A class ride. First moto fast guy Blake Copeland had issues beyond his control and suffered a DNF. In the 250B class, Logan Dagner just had the class covered, taking both moto wins and the overall. KTM rider Nathan 14

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Mcclure finished second with Gage Noblitt third. In the second moto it was Ashton Hollis stepping up to finish second for the moto and overall. His moto scores tied him with Mcclure, but his better second moto handed Mcclure third overall. The 14-24 class was as easy as 1-2-3. In the first moto Yamaha rider Alex Rudd took the win with Husky rider Kody Lorenz second and Cody Schmitt third. In the second moto Lorenz took the win and overall. Second for the moto and overall went to Rudd with Schmitt third. The +25A class is fast! How fast? After taking second in the 250A and third in the Open A, Ian Naccarato had enough gas for his Yamaha to take both moto wins. Yamaha rider Josh Hicks finished second both motos. The +25 B/C class gave some riders a second chance to attack the track. In the first moto Husky rider Hank Becker took the win with Travis Walker second and Daniel Maher third. In the second moto, Becker again was out front of the pack and took the win. Suzuki rider Brian Cope took second, and when the smoke cleared for the scores it was good enough for second overall. Results: 50 Shaft/Shift (4-8): 1.Luke Lankutis 2.Aarow Ayers 50Jr (4-6): 1.Nathan Hummel 2.Hunter Russell 3.Vincent Marroccu 4.Corbin Durbin 50Sr (7-8): 1.Zayden Mason 2.Briley Viviano 3.Tristan Dalton 4.Luke Lankutis 5.Connor Moore 50 Open (4-8): 1.Briley Viviano 2.Zachary Roberts 3.Connor Moore 4.Raegan Vaughn 5.Cash Biggs 65Jr (7-9): 1.Zayden Mason 2.Kobyn Kimmel 3.Ace Enloe 4.Colton Pursley 5.Owen Hill 65Sr (10-11): 1.Carter Snowden 2.Blake Satter

3.Briley Juelfs 4.Clayton Anderson 5.Lake Green 65 Open (7-11): 1.Blake Satter 2.Ace Enloe 3.Clayton Anderson 4.Owen Hill 5.Colton Pursley 85Jr (9-11): 1.Edgar Lewis 2.Marshall Blythe 3.William Singleton 4.Alyssa Cole 5.Mason Lutz 85Sr (12-15): 1.Kole Medwid 2.Brett Greenley 3.Jace Arrington 4.Cale Simmerock 5.Kale Cline 85 Open (9-15): 1.Edgar Lewis 2.Alyssa Cole 3.Marshall Blythe 4.Mason Lutz 5.Kale Cline SuperMini (12-16): 1.Brett Greenley 2.Kole Medwid 3.Jace Arrington 4.Cale Simmerock 5.Carson Vicars SchBoy 1 (12-16): 1.Ashton Hollis 2.Troy Noland 3.Tanner Martin 4.Parker Russell 5.Derick Bell SchBoy 2 (12-16): 1.Cody Schmitt 2.Tate Nicholson 3.Orion Gensler 4.Conner Snowden 5.Brayden Still 14-24: 1.Kody Lorenz 2.Alex Rudd 3.Cody Schmitt 4.Cody Mcdaniel 5.Isaac Ellsworth +25A: 1.Ian Naccarato 2.Josh Hicks 3.Michael Bernier +25B/C: 1.Hank Becker 2.Daniel Maher 3.Brian Cope 4.Travis Walker 5.Zach Hetzler +30A: 1.Cory Deadmond 2.Timothy Borkiewicz 3.Jonathan Wiley +30B/C: 1.Aaron Carter 2.Perry Tomlinson 3.Thomas Ratliff 4.Dustin Biggs +40: 1.Lee Lankutis 2.William Steininger +45: 1.John Dixon 2.Paul Young 3.Joey Stevens 4.Brad Kopsho 5.Billy Viviano +50: 1.Gary Adams 2.Paul Young 3.Brad Adams 4.Roy Bittner 5.James Pinckard +55: 1.Gary Adams 2.Roy Bittner 3.Tom Fogg 4.Jim Pursley Two Str: 1.Troy Noland 2.Isaac Ellsworth 3.Alexander Juelfs 4.Destin Juelfs 5.Parker Russell Open 2 Stroke: 1.Kody Lorenz 2.Isaac Ellsworth 3.Logan Blades 4.Jeremiah Stevens Vintage: 1.Nathan Reed 2.Brad Adams 3.Michael Kistler 4.Tony Ivie 5.Shelby Kief Women: 1.Kennedy Kimmel 250A: 1.David Howard 2.Ian Naccarato 3.Tyler Auten 4.Brayden Copeland 5.Giancarlo Clouser 250B: 1.Logan Dagner 2.Ashton Hollis 3.Nathan Mcclure 4.Alex Rudd 5.Gage Noblitt 250C: 1.Tate Nicholson 2.Caleb Hetzler 3.Skylar Webb 4.Isaac Ellsworth 5.Ryan Ivie Open A: 1.Tyler Auten 2.Timothy Borkiewicz 3.Ian Naccarato 4.Blake Copeland 5.Cory Deadmond Open B: 1.Logan Dagner 2.Nick Lasecki 3.Nathan Mcclure 4.Bryce Cox 5.Lucas Lehmann Open C: 1.Ben Ivie 2.Brock Pingel 3.Tristan Dillow 4.Nickolas Pingel 5.Austin Roberts Open Beginner: 1.Dallas Cooke 2.Bret Hooper 3.Lucas Welty

D17 Lena Trials a Hit

Lena, Illinois - August 1/2 By Liz Jeffries

t was the first of August, and the sun was shining down on the opening day of the Lena double header. Day One was labeled as a Fun Day, a chance for riders to play around in the woods, and for other dirt bikers to come and see what this trials sport was all about. The work crews had been a combined effort between the NITRO riders and the Chicago Dual sport club, who had done a wonderful job on the trails for his weekend. The crews had even set up actual “practice sections”, real life sections with their own lines, that riders could play on and practice, to try a more difficult line or obstacle. Day two dawned just as sunny and warm. Sixty riders gathered to ride, meaning that the day would be team checking, groups of three assigned to each section who rotated checking duties. There were two loops through the woods, the Beginner loop for the beginner, women and youth classes, and another line for the other classes. The loop was an easy single-track through the woods, dipping in

and around the trees. There were eight sections, spread out among the property, which sported trees, ravines and a shallow creek. The hills were dry and dusty, meaning that even the simplest looking lines were a hazard of loose dirt and stones, providing another level of challenge to everyone. Lines were tight and twisty, challenging riders to be precise with every movement. Before any of the other riders took off, there was the Pre-Youth class, riders under 13 who were on 50’s or Ossets, allowing them a step from just starting riding to the Youth class. These sections were set up right in the pits, although they still challenged the kids with their balance and skills. David Cunningham took home the prize for the class. The Youth class was won by Eric Wallerich. The Women’s class, which rode the same four sections as the youth for four laps, was won by Abby Fuegen. For the other classes, who rode all eight sections for four loops, Jeff Franklin took home the win for the Senior class while his brother Kent took first for the Vintage class. Steve Hayes took the top spot for the Novice class, which had an impressive eight riders. The ten rider Intermediate class was won by Scott Heininger. Garry Gardner took the top spot in Advanced, tying with Tom Littlefield, but winning on cleans. William Check won the day for the Expert class, and the winner for the five rider Champ class was Jesse Wellenstein.

4.Anna Rushbrook 5.Loreydi Lopez Ramirez Senior: 1.Jeff Franklin 2.Glen Fuegen Vintage: 1.Kent Franklin Knobby/Enduro: 1.Jeff Durante Novice: 1.Steve Hayes 2.Mike Maularkey 3.David Floyd 4.Carlos Arias Intermediate: 1.Scott Heininger 2.Ryan Woods 3.Liz Jefferies 4.Fred Sassi 5.Homer Weber Advanced: 1.Garry Gardner 2.Tom Littlefield 3.Tim Freed 4.Mitchell Littlefield 5.Kyle Kremer Expert: 1.William Check 2.David Montgomery 3.Ralph Littlefield 4.Mike Cross 5.Ryan Rivenburgh Champs: 1.Jesse Wellenstein 2.Dave Rohrschneider 3.Gregg Sassi 4.Alain Vandewalle 5.Ryan Rohrschneider

Results: Pre-Youth: 1.David Cunningham 2.Olivia Cunningham 3.Alex Dinger Youth: 1.Eric Wallerich Women: 1.Abby Fuegen 2.Kimi Gardner 3.Janice Wallerich CYCLE USA, September 2015

Kirby Doubles in Door County Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin - August 1 By Bert Sumner, Photos by Bambi Yogerst

ighty-two entries signed up for the dirt tracks races at the Door County Fair in Sturgeon Bay, and Jim Kirschbaum took home the blue ribbon in both the 250cc Amateur and the Senior divisions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kirbyâ&#x20AC;? finished mid-pack in the 250cc heat race, but led all but the opening lap of the final to claim the win over Colton Anderson and Adam Greenwood. Kirby and Tim May won the two Senior division heats, with May leading for the first three laps before giving way to Kirschbaum on lap four. May held on for second over Mike Yogerst and Dan Peterson. In 85cc action, Brady Lange grabbed the holeshot and led Emmett Sund, Loyal Prach, and Cole Andresen for seven laps. On the final circuit, however, the finish order changed with Sund taking the lead in the final corner while Andresen claimed third as he and Prach crossed the line sideby-side. George Patrick claimed the heat race win in the brake-less Classics class, but John Lovas led William Ferguson and Patrick after one lap in the final. Ferguson passed Lovas on lap three, with Patrick following suit a lap later. Patrick seemed unable to close the gap until he saw the white flag, and then suddenly charged alongside Ferguson going into turn one. Ferguson got a great drive out

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of turn two, but Patrick pulled alongside as the duo entered turn three for the final time. Ferguson held the inside line and powered home a bike length in front of Patrick for the win. Jacob Walter and Max Smith #25 Cody Funk and Tyler Livingston in the 250cc class. won the two tinich and Drew Saunders leaned on each Open Amateur heat races, but Parker other the final two laps, with Martinich Lange grabbed the holeshot in the Open taking the third position by a nose at the Amateur final. Walter, working a higher flag. line than Lange, took the lead on lap two Morgen Mischler led Brock Schwarzenand began pulling away. Behind him, bacher, Jake Cunningham, and Jesse Lange, Max Smith, Blake Berry, and Janisch off the start of the Open Pro final. Colton Anderson swapped lines as each Christian Johnson charged to fourth by lap looked for a faster line around the track. two, third by lap three, and claimed the Two riders tangled on lap five, which runner-up spot from Cunningham on lap brought out the red flag and a green-whitefive. Janisch had fallen as far back as checker restart. Lange had the faster reeighth place, but in the last two laps flexes on the start and powered away to charged back up through the running order the win. Walter struggled, and faded to to claim fourth at the finish behind Misfourth at the finish behind Smith and chler, Johnson, and Cunningham. Berry. Rob Reese grabbed the holeshot in the Results: Vintage/ Twins final, but Pat Bean was Super Senior: 1.Tim May 2.Mike Yogerst 3.Bob Kluender 4.William Bell 5.Timm Miller nipping at his heels the entire time. Bean 250cc: 1.Jim Kirschbaum 2.Colton Anderson powered low out of turn four on lap six to 3.Adam Greenwood 4.Cody Funk 5.Tyler Livingston 50cc: 1.Sydney Sund 2.Colton Frandsen 3.Dameon take the lead, but Reese kept the pressure Klingman 4.Sam Bell 5.Jack Brucks on all the way to the finish. Mark MarClassics: 1.William Ferguson 2.George Patrick 3.John Lovas 4.Dave Kruck Open Am: 1.Parker Lange 2.Max Smith 3.Blake Berry 4.Jacob Walter 5.Colton Anderson 65cc: 1.Ezra Brusky 2.Emmett Sund 3.TJ Bendykowski 4.Ethan Ramsey 5.Isabell Andresen Vintage: 1.Pat Bean 2.Robert Reese 3.Mark Martinich 4.Drew Saunders Open Pro: 1.Morgen Mischler 2.Christian Johnson 3.Jake Cunningham 4.Jesse Janisch 5.Karlin Weise Senior: 1.Jim Kirschbaum 2.Tim May 3.Mike Yogerst 4.Dan Peterson 5.Mike Anschutz 85cc: 1.Emmett Sund 2.Brady Lange 3.Cole Andresen 4.Loyal Prach 5.Ezra Brusky Open Quad: 1.Jordan Schwarm 2.Brenan Parkos 3.William Bell Dash: 1.Morgen Mischler 2.Jake Cunningham 3.Christian Johnson 4.Parker Lange 5.Max Smith

Remembering Roger Fortner at the Pleasure Riders Hillclimb Cayuga, Indiana - June 27/ 28 By Kevin Northrup, photos by Martha Peters

he Pleasure Riders Motorcycle Club dedicated their June 27 hill climb to the memory of Roger Fortner, who passed on at the age of 82. Roger was a big man, especially in heart and character, and will be deeply missed by the Illinois/ Indiana hillclimbers. He was a big supporter of his son Andy (â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Fast Andyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;) and his grandson Andrew (Little Fast Andy) and was a major factor in the success both have achieved already. Andrew did very well at the memorial event, winning the 85cc Senior mini class and taking the Youth Fast Time award, then repeated the performance at the Sunday event, taking both the class win and setting the Youth Fast Time again. Eric Wheelwright was a triple class winner Saturday night, and a double winner Sunday. He took the wins in the 250cc and 450cc classes both days, and added the Senior (+40) class Saturday night. Mike Pulver enjoyed a double class win night Saturday, claiming the Super Senior and Open Stock classes. Mitch Morgan with a nice trophy collection from the weekend.

Jared McKay was the fastest of all Saturday night, riding his KX540 to the win in the 600cc class, as well as setting the overall Fast Time of the Day. He flew over the top of the 155 foot, 3 stage hill in a blistering 3.725 seconds on his first ride to set a time that would not be matched the rest of the night or for the rest of the weekend. Joe McGurer was his closest challenger with a 3.779 second run on his KX500 with Cody Jenner taking third with a 3.866 second time on his Kawasaki. Jenner continued his fast riding Sunday, taking the 600cc class win and also the Fast Time award with a 3.728 time on his first ride. Dylan Brady was a close second with a 3.756 time on his CR500. Wade Schultz was a double winner Sunday, taking both the Open and Senior (+40) class wins with very good runs on his big Suzuki fire breather. His 3.785 second time was good for the win in the Open class, with Mark Peters second,

then he delivered time a 3.754 second time to win the Senior class with Eric Wheelwright second and Matt Peters third. Wade flew the big Suzuki over the top in 3.858 seconds Saturday night for that Open Class win, ahead of Mark Peters and Steve Shafer. In youth class action, Mitch Moran was a double winner Saturday night, taking the 65cc and 85Jr class wins. Kane Brown was second in the 65cc class with Lilah McGure second in 85Jr. Lilah was a double winner Sunday, however, taking the 65cc and Junior Mini classes. Morgan was second in both classes behind her with Kane Brown third in the 65cc class and Jaydn Aliprandini third in the Junior Mini. Saturday Results: 65cc: 1.Mitch Moran 2.Kane Brown 3.Jadyn Aliprandini 4.Lilah McGurer. 85Jr: 1.Mitch Moran 2.Lilah McGurer 3.Jadyn Aliprandini. 85Sr: 1.Andrew Fortner 2.Cody Reece. Women: 1.Shay Ashworth 2.Lauren Shafer 3.Morgan Wheelwright 4.Emily Schultz. 125cc: 1.Derek Bell 2.Levi Peters 3.Morgan Wheelwright 4.Emily Schultz. 200cc: 1.Levi Peters 2.Morgan Wheelwright 3.Brennan Sowalsh 4.Emily Schultz. 250cc: 1.Eric Wheelwright 2.Levi Peters 3.Joe McGurer 4.Andrew Fortner 5.Dylan Brady. 450cc: 1.Eric Wheelwright 2.Kirk Gorsuch 3.Dylan Brady 4.Cody Jenner 5.Matt Peters. CYCLE USA, September 2015

600 4St: 1.Kirk Gorsuch 2.Eric Wheelwright 3.Matt Peters 4.Cody Jenner 5.Troy Camerer. 600cc: 1.Jared McKay 2.Joe McGurer 3.Cody Jenner 4.Jon Creek 5.Matt Peters. 750cc: 1.Pail Hillard 2.Kyle Jacobs. Open: 1.Wade Schultz 2.Mark Peters 3.Steve Shafer. +40: 1.Eric Wheelwright 2.Matt Peters 3.Wade Schultz 4.Kyle Galloway 5.Jon Creek. +50: 1.Mike Pulver 2.Scott Petty 3.Mark Peters 4.Steve Shafer. 400St: 1.Jon Creek 2.Dylan Brady 3.Troy Camerer 4.Kyle Galloway 5.Chris Brown. OpnSt: 1.Mike Pulver 2.Joe McGurer 3.Aaron Swisher 4.Steve Bell 5.Mark Goodman. QD-2: 1.Paul Hillard. QD-4: 1.Andy Doke 2.Troy Camerer.

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Sunday Results: 65cc: 1.Lilah McGurer 2.Mitch Moran 3.Kane Brown 4.Jadyn Aliprandini. 85Jr: 1.Lilah McGurer 2.Mitch Moran 3.Jadyn Aliprandini. 85Sr: 1.Andrew Fortner 2.Cody Reece. Women: 1.Shay Ashworth 2.Morgan Wheelwright 3.Emily Schultz. 125cc: 1.Levi Peters 2.Mor-

gan Wheelwright 3.Emily Schultz 4.Jared Brown 5.Denver Lumberry. 200cc: 1.Morgan Wheelwright 2.Levi Peters 3.Brennan Sowash 4.Emily Schultz. 250cc: 1.Eric Wheelwright 2.Levi Peters 3.Andrew Fortner 4.Joe McGurer 5.Dylan Brady. 450cc: 1.Eric Wheelwright 2.Dylan Brady 3.Cody Jenner 4.Matt Peters 5.Troy Camerer. 600 4St: 1.Matt Peters 2.Eric Wheelwright 3.Troy Camerer 4.Kirk Gorsuch 5.Cody Jenner. 600cc: 1.Cody Jenner 2.Dylan Brady 3.Jared McKay 4.Joe McGurer 5.Jon Creek. 750cc: 1.Paul Hillard 2.Kyle Jacobs. OPN: 1.Wade Schultz 2.Mark Peters. +40: 1.Wade Schultz 2.Eric Wheelwright 3.Mark Peters 4.Mike Pulver 5.Jon Creek. +50: 1.Mike Pulver 2.Mark Peters 3.Tom Rollins. 400St: 1.Dylan Brady 2.Troy Camerer 3.Chris Brown 4.Kyle Galloway 5.Derek Valstad. OpnSt: 1.Aaron Swisher 2.Joe McGurer 3.Mike Pulver 4.Andy Fortner 5.Mark Goodman. Quad-2: 1:Paul Hillard. Quad-4: 1.Troy Camerer

Lake County SX Returns

The bleachers were filled, even as the Heat races kicked off.

Grayslake, Illinois - July 29 Woodstock MX Event

he Lake County Fair Stadium Motocross returned this year, and in many ways, it was better than ever. This event had always been known as a big show... filled with a bunch of fast riders, often times flown in from around the country. A big event, but missing the opportunity for the average rider to fit in, much less any of the youth riders. After a couple tough years of weather, combined a slow economy, the support slipped away, and the race didn’t happen in 2014. The fair board, seeing how significant this part of their fair was, hooked up with Woodstock MX’s Team (from Woodstock KTM) and together, they revived it. Now with a full amateur class schedule, and different expectations, it worked. Riders came, fans came, and it was a great night. The College Boy class got the action started. Heat race winner Neil Knottnerus took the lead out of the first turn, but quickly had his brother Nate Knottnerus on his inside. The two didn’t give each other an inch through the first two laps, as they went through most of the corners bumping elbows. As they started the third lap, Nate found an advantage on his Kawasaki and took the lead, opening a two bike gap at the same time. Meantime, Billy Holzapfel was working up from a mid-pack start. By the third lap he was into fourth, and then used the large infield

well. Once there, he never missed a line, and ran wire to wire for the win. He left the bar banging behind, as Ian Malinowski and Kyle Schneider swapped positions four time before the final lap, fighting for second place. The two had the spectators on their feet most of the moto. Schneider after the race, “It was a great battle. I didn’t get a good start, but quickly got into third. We went back and forth a bunch before I got back around him before the final jump section for second.” Malinowski finished in third, right on Schneider’s rear fender with Kyle Kunstman only a bike length back in fourth. Nate Knottnerus was back on the track in Open B, and won that class as well. Knottnerus after his second win of the night, “My heats weren’t very good, but in the mains it all came together. In the past here at Lake County I’ve done well in heat races, but never a main, so this is a great

tabletop to pass Colton Burk for third, setting the final order in the front of the pack, as Sean Hallin finished fifth. In 85Sr, KTM mounted Dj Gritzmacher made the most of his trip down from Pewaukee, WI. Grabbing the holeshot, he took control early and never looked back, riding off to the eventual win. In second, Connor Burger stayed close through all the laps, while Dalton Hein climbed up to third place from mid pack. Ayden Oppenlander had the best reaction off the line in 50Sr, grabbing the holeshot, and leading through the first lap. With the crowd cheering, and fully into seeing the youngsters on the track, the top riders were all running really close. As they began the second lap, heat race winner Benjamin Blazek slipped by Oppenlander for the lead while Peter Parenti was right there in third. With Riley Busse in fourth ahead of Shane Larson, they finished in that order, to huge cheers from the spectators coming every lap. Kenosha, WI’s Nickolas Lorenz won the 250B heat race, and was quick to jump Part of doing well at the fair, is getting interviewed in into the lead in the main as front of the crowd, as Nate Knottnerus got to experience.

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change. Woodstock coming out here and putting this on for the first time, they did a great job. It has to be hard to come and build a track that is so close to perfect for one night, and they got it really right. This is technical and challenging, but with the table-tops and such, anyone can come out here and get comfortable pretty quick.” The 250C class was large enough to create a two class split. In division one, Bailey Stefka took his Kawasaki to a commanding lead and victory over Tanyon Palka and Luke Debell. Nicky Shelton did the same in the second division, leading all the way ahead of Logan Rusk and Steven Minkus. It was great seeing well over thirty 250C class riders at this event. The A classes were stacked with fast riders... all competing for their share of the $5000 Pro class purse posted by Woodstock KTM. Indiana’s Travis Sewell quickly worked into the lead on the first lap of 250A, and from there he was simply unstoppable out front on his Woodstock KTM. The spectators were all on their feet during this show as Cody Vanbuskirk, Ohio’s Daniel Herrlein, Kyle White and Scott Zont were all mixing it up for second. Freeport, IL’s White was putting his arenacross experience to good work, shaving a little time all across the track as he picked his way slowly through the other very fast riders. With less than a lap to go, he locked down second ahead of Vanbuskirk with Herrlein settling for fourth in the seventeen rider field. Sewel returned in the Open A class to lead every lap as well... sweeping the biggest payouts of the night. Herrlein finished second ahead of Vanbuskirk. White once again worked his way up, after a final pass on Zach Coons put him into fourth. The pit bike racing is always entertaining for spectators, particularly when there’s twentythree of them out there, and plenty of high-flying little bikes doing crazy stuff. When it was all done and said, many of the top regulars were up front. Mike Wendrix took the win ahead of Chad Westbrook, Ryan and Kevin Popaeko, and in fifth, Trials Expert Pat Smage. The same team from Woodstock KTM that make racing possible in Woodstock, IL were fully responsible for bringing this 20

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event back to the Lake County fair. It had to be a ton of hard work and planning, but they pulled it off. Dan Jackson, a long time racer himself, and a key member of the Woodstock team couldn’t have been more happy with the night. You could see it on his face at the riders’ meeting, and then as the huge bleacher section filled to what had to be a record sized crowd. Jackson, “This is all great tonight. We have a fantastic turnout of riders and all the spectators came out to see the racing. There’s just Ayden Oppenlander led early in 50Sr. Having the a lot of excitement that youth classes back was a huge hit with the spectators. the racing is back, and year effort, as we look to be back and that it has the new format. We built the doing this for a long time, and maybe even program to include all the rider classes, inoffer a series of events here next year, as cluding our kid classes, and the fans really well as another location where we have relike that as well. There’s just less places to cently opened conversations. All conride now, so any chance we get to include necting this to our Woodstock events for a everyone, we will. The turnout proves it mini series.” was a good change. This is far from a one

Fastest of the fast tonight, Indiana’s Travis Sewell topped both of the Pro classes.

Tonight being the result of the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first effort here was a total success. With this event in good hands, anyone in the area should include it in their plans when schedules are released next season - as a rider, or spectator.

Spiekerman Pit Bike: 1.Mike Wendrix 2.Chad Westbrook 3.Ryan Popaeko 4.Kevin Popaeko 5.Pat Smage Open A: 1.Travis Sewell 2.Daniel Herrlein 3.Cody Vanbuskirk 4.Kyle White 5.Zach Coons Vintage: 1.Conner Robinson 2.Thomas Wolf 3.Jordan Roxworthy 4.Jesse Williams 5.Richard

Crouthers Women: 1.Jade Wennland 2.Madisyn Larson 3.Heather Dorfler 4.Erin Pusaten +25: 1.Jonathan Six 2.Kevin Markwardt 3.Mike Wendrix 4.Joe Smunty 5.Chad Johnson College: 1.Nate Knottnerus 2.Neil Knottnerus 3.Billy Holzapfel 4.Colton Burk 5.Sean Hallin

Results: 250A: 1.Travis Sewell 2.Kyle White 3.Cody Vanbuskirk 4.Daniel Herrlein 5.Scott Zont Open B: 1.Nate Knottnerus 2.Neil Knottnerus 3.Nickolas M. Lorenz 4.Kyle Schneider 5.Tyler Vacala Open C: 1.Bailey Stefka 2.Dylan Frisch 3.Steven Minkus 4.Tony Schwellenbach 5.Logan Rusk 250B: 1.Nickolas Lorenz 2.Kyle Schneider 3.Ian Malinowski 4.Kyle Kunstman 5.Jared Burba 250C: 1.Bailey Stefka 2.Tanyon Palka 3.Luke Debell 4.Owen Linbach 5.Dontaye Bates 250C: 1.Nicky Shelton 2.Logan Rusk 3.Steven Minkus 4.Evan Valicenti 5.Tyler Sidders 50Jr: 1.Kain Jennison 2.Nolan Simonton 3.Dylan Dicicco 4.Nathan Waldron 5.Chase Blazek 50Sr: 1.Benjamin Blazek 2.Ayden Oppenlander 3.Peter Parenti 4.Riley Busse 5.Shane Larson 65Jr: 1.Deegan Cooley 2.Evan Griffiths 3.Benjamin Blazek 4.Jackson Herra 5.Ayden Oppenlander 65Sr: 1.Anthony Edgerton 2.Ryder Beth 3.Spencer Hein 85Jr: 1.Anthony Edgerton 2.Ryder Beth 3.Deegan Cooley 4.Spencer Hein 5.Evan Griffiths 85Sr: 1.Dj Gritzmacher 2.Connor Burger 3.Dalton Hein 4.Nick Swanson 5.Brody

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Half a weekend still works Shortened weekend at Aztalan still ends on a high note

Quad B winner Keegan Rietz, with brother/ third place Hayden Rietz and proud Dad, Rob.

Super Seniors heat race led by #18 Tim May.

Lake Mills, Wisconsin - August 16 By Bambi Yogerst

his third weekend of August held plans for another fun double header short track at the Aztalan Cycle Club. Saturday afternoon, after most of us had arrived, got set up, watched track preparation and were waiting for practice to begin, the Wisconsin weather took a turn for the worst. A lone heavy shower lasted just long enough to cancel the evening’s event. While some folks returned home, others finished setting up

camp with their race families, and enjoyed the night, even without the racing. A bright, sunny Sunday morning brought all but three participants back that had signed up for the previous night’s event, and added about ten more riders as this was going to be a good day of racing. In practice, Quad B rider Keegan Rietz went off the track coming out of turn one,

85cc class with Brady Lange leading Emmett Sund and Mason Barth.

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crashing into the fence. After some ice on the elbow, he was good to go for his heat race. Hayden Rietz, Keegan’s brother, was first off the start line. By turn two, the brothers were side by side, Keegan then pulling ahead going on to win the heat! In to the main, Keegan was able to get the edge over Hayden coming off the line with Dan Mecklenberg on his Honda close behind in third. By the half way point of the race, Mecklenberg had slipped by Hayden, but was unable to catch Keegan, who captured the win, as well as his first victory over his older brother. Postponed from Saturday’s event, the third annual Ron Bean Memorial race, featuring the Super Senior class took place during Sunday’s program. A very chaotic heat race ended during the second lap after five of the eight riders crashed, collided,

Results: DNS.Robert Uender DNS.John Hanson and/or ran over one another. (Well wishes 50cc Four Str 4-8: 1.Sydney Sund 2.Dameon 125-250cc: 1.Jim Kirschbaum 2.Cody Funk to those who were injured) Thus, sending Klingman 3.Colton Frandsen 3.Brooke Chromy 4.Travis Leu 5.Brady Lange +30: 1.Mike Anschutz 2.Tim May 3.Jim Kirschbaum Twins/Vintage: 1.Daniel Murre 2.Robert Reese Tim May, Mike Yogerst and Tim Miller to 4.Brian Frandsen 5.Greg Barth 3.Mark Martinich 4.Mark Snyder 5.Drew Saunders compete in the main for the Memorial Classics 250-400cc: 1.William Ferguson 2.John Beginner: 1.Luke Brucks 2.Dylan AnagLovas 3.George Patrick 4.Dave Kruck 5.Charles noustopolous 3.Jeremy Prach 4.Jody Ramsey 5.Mia Traveling Trophy. May got the holeshot Dickenson Reese and led the entire race, with Yogerst right 85cc 7-15: 1.Brady Lange 2.Emmett Sund 3.Loyal 65cc 7-11: 1.Emmett Sund 2.Ezra Brusky behind, but, unable to get close enough to Prach 4.Mason Barth 5.Ezra Brusky 3.Theodore Bendykowski 4.Ethan Ramsey Shaft 4-8: 1.Dameon Klingman 2.Willy Brucks 50cc Class: 1.Parker Lange 2.Blake Berry 3.Cody Open challenge for the lead. 3.Jack Brucks 4.Andrew Carroll Funk 4.Michael Van Langen 5.Jordan Houpt In the 85cc class, Mason Barth, Brady +55: 1.Tim May 2.Mike Yogerst 3.Timm Miller +40: 1.Sergius Figliuzzi 2.Jim Kirschbaum 3.Tim May 4.Mike Yogerst Lange and Loyal Prach 5.Mike Anschutz Ron Bean Memorial winner Tim May with previous winners Mike Yogerst and Mike Anschutz came off the start in the heat 251-505cc: 1.Parker Lange 2.Jordan Houpt race almost dead even. 3.Blake Berry 4.Michael Lange led Barth into turn Van Langen 5.Brian two. From there, Barth conFrandsen Youth Quad 6-12: tinued to challenge Lange 1.Daniel Brown for the duration of the heat. 2.Makayla Martin 3.Devon Klingman In the main event, Lange Open Quad: 1.Chuck again jumped to the front, Calvert 2.Tyler Martin Quad A: 1.Chuck leading Barth and Emmett Calvert 2.Jordan Sund. Half way through the Schwarm race, Sund made his move Quad B: 1.Keegan Reitz 2.Dan Mecklenand took over second, where berg 3.Hayden Reitz Jr he would finish behind 4.Brad Rivera Quad C: 1.Travis Lange. Greene 2.Jeremy Missing out on the racing Czarapata 3.Sonja Kohn 4.Melissa SorenSaturday evening was a son bummer, but we had a good day Sunday, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll take it as our already too short season starts to come to an end.

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Bob Walters Memorial A fantastic night of Short Track racing Galesburg, Illinois - August 15 Bob Walters Memorial

nce a year, for the last fourteen years, the Galesburg Motorcycle Club holds a special short track event. This is the Bob Walters Memorial. There’s usually a great turnout of both amateur riders, as well as professionals from across the country. This is a perfect stop for many of the pro riders, with the Peoria TT the next day. Tonight’s venue offered a $2000 purse in the Pro Singles and an even more impressive $5000 purse for the Expert Singles. Bob Walters was one of the founding members of the Galesburg Motorcycle Club, Inc. It is from his dedication and aspirations that allow the membership to follow a common goal of “promoting the sport and recreation of motorcycling”. The organization was founded in 1923, and this event is in his memory. In addition to all the riders and their families, there’s huge support from spectators. Tonight’s weather was just perfect... warm, dry, and we heard conversation that the club saw close to 1500 people come through the gate. The spectator hill was covered, and the fans were fired up all night. The four to eight year old riders kickedoff the main events in the 51 Stock Shaft class. Washington, Illinois’ Trevor Tid-

Always a crowd favorite... the Vintage class riders bring a different level of cool to the night.

well had shown his speed earlier in the heat racing, and continued right from the green light start. He led out of turn one, and slowly inched away for a clean sweep. Mason Brock made a couple early race passes to take over second, and then led Caden Bender and Konnor Copelen across the finish line. In the 51 Chain 4-8 class, Mason Brock led the group of Cobra riders through every lap. The top four stayed close, but the order was set right away in the first lap. Trenton Crow ran in second, as Trevor Tidwell and Cayden Cox were never more than a bike length or two back.

450cc Heat racing before the lights go on for the Main events later in the evening.

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Declan Bender took the early lead in the 65cc 7-11 class, while Chase Saathoff rode right on his back wheel. As they exited turn four, Saathoff went under Bender for the lead. From there they ran fender to fender for the rest of the race, with Saathoff never surrendering the lead position. Tyler Tidwell, Clayson Price and Landon Drowns kept in close, back just a bit from the leaders as they rode to fill the top five spots each lap. The 85cc class was a little short of the number of riders, but the racing was the closest to this point of the evening. Kash Schnowske led off the line and was riding really well. Heat race winner Chase Saathoff was second, and able to take over the lead as Schnowske missed a line in the third lap. This also opened the door for Gunner Schmidgall to get by, taking over second. A lap later, and Schmidgall made his move, passing Saathoff for the lead. The three stuck super close to cross the line in that order, all three riders having been in the lead at one point. With the youth classes wrapping up, the bigger bikes fired up, and it was time for the final in the Pro Single class (GNC-2). Twelve riders had qualified through the heat racing, and lined up for the $2000 purse, $500 of that going to the winner.

Riders from seven states were on the line including IL’s Steven Sandoval, Blake Claeys, and Adam Camp, plus WI’s Morgen Mischler and IA’s Kole King. When the light went green, the local riders unfortunately were left out of the lead pack. New York’s Ryan Wells led every lap ahead of Michigan’s Ben Lowe and Califor- #64 Lance Kent works to get under Richard Kent in the +30 class. nia’s Andrew Luker. ing a lot of super fast, and very close racThe top four stuck super close, making for ing behind. This group of pro riders gave a good show all the way to the end. The the fans the show they had all come for, best finish from one of our local riders was no doubt. When it was done, Sam Halbert Mischler in fifth, earning $175. had fought up to second, just inching out After a little more fine tuning of the Scott Baker and Stevie Bonsey. Mintrack... and this club knows how to do it nesota’s Jacob Mataya was in the mix really well, we were ready for the next early, but slipped out of the grove a couple group of very fast riders, the Expert Sintimes, dropping back to seventh, a couple gles (GNC-1). Once again, riders filled spots ahead of IL’s Ion Stear. the line from all around the country, but Repeat winner Wiles was quick to thank none of them had the speed to keep Michithe fans for coming out, and the Galesburg gan’s Henry Wiles off the top spot on the Motorcycle Club for putting on such a podium, earning a cool $1500 for his efgreat event. fort. Wiles powered into the lead on the The show continued when the 250 class third lap, and was never threatened, leav-

hit the track. Kolton Featherston had the best reactions off the gate, and needed it as Dallas Daniels pushed him hard right away. With Drew Hart and Jake Fell right there in third and fourth, Featherston rode a perfect race to win, never letting the pressure from Daniels create a mistake. Lance Kent and Richard Kent were out front early in the +30 class, before the crafty elder Rich King turned up the pace, and worked from mid-pack to an eventual win. Waterloo, Iowa’s Rich King wasn’t done there, as he went on to win the +40 class next. King, “I won the +30 and +40 classes, and the +50 class is coming up yet. Believe it or not, sometimes that is the toughest of them all. This is a neat race track, and a lot of people come to it. I used to race professionally, and brought my son here to race numerous times over the years. Now, while he is busy working and the bikes were sitting there, I decided

Gunner Schmidgall and #211 Kash Schnowske fighting for the win in the 85cc class. CYCLE USA, September 2015

to dig em out, and go racing. This is one of the places I always liked so here I am, and I’m having a great time.” King kept his record perfect for the evening, winning +50 ahead of Rob Gessner and Jack Klein. After several attempts to get the 450cc class off and running, Jayson Beal was the sole rider on the front row for the final re-start. He took full advantage of that and led every lap to take the win. Coming from fifth, Kolton Featherston slid past Tyler Mink, and then Jeremiah Duffy for second in the last lap. Beal repeated his winning ride in the 250-Open class as well. Featherston again finished second, this time ahead of Jake Fell. Was this a perfect night... pretty close! The club ran a great program on an excellently prepped track. The riders put on a fantastic show and from what I could tell, the crowd was as impressed with it all as I was. Yup, it was perfect “enough”. Chase Saathoff cutting under Maclain Drucker, on his way to winning the 65cc 7-11 class.

Henry Wiles had a great night, winning the Expert Singles main event!

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Results: 51 Stk Shaft 4-8: 1.Trevor Tidwell 2.Mason Brock 3.Caden Bender 4.Konnor Copelen 5.Jack Allgeyer 52 65cc 7-11yrs: 1.Chase Saathoff 2.Declan Bender 3.Tyler Tidwell 4.Clayson Price 5.Landon Drowns 75-125cc 4 strk 7-11yrs: 1.Mitchell Squire 2.Hunter Mulvey 3.Gavin Gerard 86-160cc 4 strk: 1.Braiden Cox 2.Sally J. Christianson 3.Colton Hensley 51 Stk Chain 4-8: 1.Mason B. Brock 2.Trenton Crow 3.Trevor M. Tidwell 4.Cayden Cox 5.Jack Allgeyer 65-85cc 7-15yrs: 1.Gunner Schmidgall 2.Chase Saathoff 3.Kash Schnowske Pro Single: 1.Ryan Wells 2.Ben Lowe 3.Andrew Luker 4.Justin Jones 5.Morgen Mischler Pro & Expert Singles: 1.Henry Wiles 2.Sam Halbert 3.Scott Baker 4.Stevie Bonsey 5.Michael Kirkness 201-250cc: 1.Kolton Featherston 2.Dallas Daniels 3.Drew Hart 4.Jake Fell 5.Alex Sandoval +30: 1.Rich King 2.Lance Kent 3.Richard Kent 4.Matt Mccracken 5.Michael Hubbartt 251-450cc: 1.Jayson Beal 2.Kolton Featherston 3.Jeremiah Duffy 4.Tyler Mink 5.Jake Fell +40: 1.Rich King 2.Jack Klein 3.Richard Kent 4.Tony Watkins 5.Mike Tinkham Vintage: 1.Mike Tinkham 2.Johnnie Baggott 3.Darwin Hinshaw 4.Sean Adair 5.Thomas Pratt 250-Open: 1.Jayson Beal 2.Kolton Featherston 3.Jake Fell 4.Jeremiah Duffy 5.Jake Pfalzgraf +50: 1.Rich King 2.Rob Gessner 3.Jack Klein 4.Greg Donley 5.Tony Watkins

Trevor Tidwell won the 51 Stock 4-8 Shaft class. CYCLE USA, September 2015

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Nearly 500 at Millville

James Clough (15) is off to a great start in the 65cc 7-9 class.

Millville, Minnesota - August 16 By Rolfe Otterness

ucker Hibbert emerged from his summer hibernation and charged hard to take the overall in Open A and the +25A classes at the latest Spring Creek motocross event. In a bit of a tuneup for the Indiana Pro National, Hibbert showed he had good speed by holding off some hard charging young guns - Henry Miller, Sam Wise and Nick Schnagl in the Open class motos. Miller had a couple of wins himself as he snared the 14-24 and 250A classes while Wise and Schnagl

Donny Bonnicksen leading in the +50 class.

showed they are worthy in the A class with good finishes. A few other notable performances were James Clough, Gage Steberg and Josh Boaz taking double wins in the various mini classes, plus Keegan Kleinwotterink (say that name fast five times!) mastering 250C and 14-24C. Even the old guys were getting in the act as Scott Steinle and Michael Zimmerman piled up double OA-wins in some of the classes for the youthfully-challenged. The Spring Creek track was in prime shape for the event as the ground was dry down deep compared to previous races in this wetter-thannormal summer. Turnout was good with the entries close to 500. The temperature cooled considerably from Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s practice session where it was cookinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Gage Steberg came flying off the line to lead early as the 85cc 9-12 class was released. Steberg started to gap Jayden Clough by a bit as they rounded the turn at the bottom of Mount Martin, but he slid the rear end of the bike around and lowsided as he started uphill. Clough took over out front

with Donovan Hanson and Gavin Janovsky blitzing by Steberg as he tried to recover. By the end of the next lap though, Steberg had displaced Janovsky for third and was behind Hanson, in a dogfight. Clough went on to take the win with Steberg eventually pulling clear of the rest of the pack for second. Hanson, Avery Long and Janovsky wound up 3-4-5 at the finish line jump. Moto two featured Steberg on a mission as he led every bit of the way from the holeshot to the checkered. He had a solid lead over Clough, who in turn had a gap over third-place Janovsky. Long was only a second or two back for fourth with Hanson grabbing fifth. Mateo Johnson and Devin Stang surged ahead of the pack in the Schoolboy class as moto one proceeded to unwind. Johnson had pressure all the way,

Jayden Clough took moto one in 85cc 9-12. CYCLE USA, September 2015

the pace, holding on to take the win over but maintained a mistake-free ride to take Riess. Murphy and Vanderwerf repeated the win. Alex Ingalls, Austin Nelson and their 3-4 finishes from moto one and Ruger Brown trailed them in at a distance. Grace Eiden jumped from seventh in moto Stang managed to grab the lead in the next one to a nice fifth place the second time moto and they ran a mirror-image race to out. the flag with Stang holding on to the lead, The Open A class looked to be interestand Johnson in pursuit for the duration. ing based on the presence of Hibbert, the With a big gap to third-place after them, Ingalls ran his bike across the line for another good finish over Nelson and Todd Miller. Jacqueline Riess motored into the lead of the first moto of the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s class with Kristan Knupp slotting in second over Katherine Vanderwerf and Jada Murphy. Riess pulled a bit of a lead over Knupp and maintained it for a nice win. Murphy displaced Vanderwerf after a lap or so and edged away a bit for third at the flag, aided by some good jumping technique on her 85. In moto two, Knupp got out front early and Jacqueline Riess grabs the showed she had picked up holeshot in the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s class.

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return of Henry Miller from Loretta Lynnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and the advancement of Sam Wise and Nick Schnagl to the A class, along with sixteen more good riders on the line. Schnagl jumped out to lead early on with Hibbert pulling into second over Wise. Miller had a trouble-plagued early lap and was buried in the pack. Hibbert and Wise both got by Schnagl on lap two. Blake Raskovich and Dylan Narel were also running top five early on while Miller started picking off riders at a steady rate. Hibbert began to creep away from Wise and Schnagl, gaining a second or so per lap. Schnagl dropped back a bit late in the race and just managed to hold off Miller on the last lap. Raskovich filled out the top five. Hibbert snared a holeshot in moto two with Miller latching on to second. Hibbert would pull a few bikes lengths

here and there to have Miller reel him back in again to maintain pressure throughout the moto. At the flag Hibbert held on for the win with Miller close behind. There was a gap back to Wise in third with Schnagl and Brennan Myers coming across the line for fourth and fifth. Results: Beginner 4-8: 1.Colin Megaw 2.Stylz Grall 3.Rylan Summerlet 4.Merrick Mason 5.Kayden Brandenburg Beginner 7-11: 1.Talyn Tande 2.Brennan Long 3.Cole Mason 4.Landon Gist 5.Trent Summerlet Beginner 12-15: 1.Emily Guberud 2.Trent Adams 50cc 4-6: 1.Grant Hepp 2.Miles Mccarty 3.Deegan Lewis 4.James Schaffer 5.Parker Frank 50cc 7-8: 1.James Clough 2.Wyatt Mcgrath 3.Koby Turner 4.Ryan Sheetz 5.Aidan Mcfarland 50cc Inj 4-8: 1.Deegan Lewis 2.Dj Heppding 3.Jacob Peters 4.Chase Kinney 5.Ezrah Barkhaus 50cc Multi 4-8: 1.Jacob Peters 2.James Schaffer 3.Briar Madison 4.Vincent Harens 5.Chase Kinney 65cc 7-9: 1.James Clough 2.Braden Long 3.Wyatt Mcgrath 4.Mccrae Hagarty 5.Luke Geis 65cc 10-11: 1.Jesse Jacobsen 2.Gage Krech 3.Trevin Nelson 4.Brandon Nelson 5.Ronnie Orres 65cc 7-11: 1.Jayden Clough 2.Trevin Nelson 3.James Clough 4.Brandon Nelson 5.Jesse Jacobsen 85cc 9-11: 1.Gage Steburg 2.Avery Long 3.Donavan Hanson 4.Drew Sampson 5.Cameron Skaalerud 85cc 12-15: 1.Joshua Boaz 2.Max Earley 3.Izaih Clark 4.Dalton Hein 5.Gavin Janovsky 85cc 9-12: 1.Gage Steburg 2.Jayden Clough 3.Gavin Janovsky 4.Avery Long 5.Donavan Hanson Supermini: 1.Joshua Boaz 2.Izaih Clark 3.Ruger Brown 4.Dalton Hein 5.Aaron Boatman Schlby 12-16: 1.Devin Stang 2.Mateo Johnson 3.Alex Ingalls 4.Austin Nelson 5.Todd Miller Jr 14-16: 1.Gavin Wilkins 2.Luke Hempen 3.Seth

Fischer 4.Trey Moore 5.Devin Stang 14-24A: 1.Henry Miller 2.Sam Wise 3.Nick Schnagl 4.Chase Stevenson 5.Clay Olson 14-24B: 1.Zachary Harris 2.Tyler Lowe 3.Damon Johnson 4.Justin Wallace 5.Trent Kubes 14-24C: 1.Keegan Kleinwotterink 2.Robbie Marty 3.Colton Steiger 4.Nathan Prebe 5.Marcus Koester +25A: 1.Tucker Hibbert 2.Bryce Bernloehr 3.Tim Zebro 4.Brent Mason 5.Marshall Berns +25B: 1.Ryan Berns 2.Jacob Prebe 3.Tony Spetz 4.Kasey Stokman 5.Kevin Kruger +25C: 1.Jake Dupont 2.Grady Pyburn 3.Jonathon Erickson 4.Colby Carlson 5.Jesse Beaver +30A: 1.Tucker Hibbert 2.Jesse Johnson 3.Tim Zebro 4.Mike Luoma 5.Brent Mason +30B: 1.Anthony Gardner 2.Brenan Clark 3.Chad Vonbank 4.Joe Jenniges 5.James Lichliter +30C: 1.Michael Miller 2.Jonathon Erickson 3.Adam Guberud 4.Gerritt Clark 5.Paul Haack +40A: 1.Mike Luoma 2.Scott Steinle 3.Josh Harens 4.Ray Schlegel 5.Brad Cunningham +40B: 1.Scott Lehnertz 2.Timothy Walker 3.Brent Herber 4.Scot Adams +40C: 1.Adam Guberud 2.David Knupp 3.Paul Haack 4.Brian Stewart 5.David Williams +45A: 1.Scott Steinle 2.Donny Bonnicksen 3.Brad Cunningham 4.Carl Hein 5.Jon Falardeaux +45B/C: 1.Timothy Walker 2.Jay Calkins 3.Scot Adams 4.Dan Frasson 5.Randall Ross +50: 1.Scott Steinle 2.Donny Bonnicksen 3.Scott Cripps 4.Brad Erickson 5.Jack Parenteau +50B/C: 1.James Lichliter 2.Mike Dertien 3.Michael Janovsky 4.Jay Calkins 5.Larry Steuck +55: 1.Jack Parenteau 2.Jerry Dillon 3.Gary Behrens 4.Jerry Bumgardner 5.Lynn Meyer +55B/C: 1.Michael Zimmerman 2.Jay Watts 3.Mike Quinn Sr 4.John Meehan +60: 1.Michael Zimmerman 2.Jerry Bumgardner 3.Lynn Meyer 4.Mike Quinn Sr 5.John Meehan Girls Jr. 9-12: 1.Paige Carlson 2.Emma Rauner Girls Sr. 12-16: 1.Jada Murphy 2.Grace Eiden 3.Kyra Boaz 4.Kourtney Trautner 5.Paige Carlson Women: 1.Krista Knupp 2.Jacqueline Riess 3.Jada Murphy 4.Katherine Vanderwerf 5.Lizzibeth Turney

125cc 2-Str: 1.Austin Nelson 2.Mason Marty 3.Trent Wittwer 4.Todd Miller 5.Gavin Janovsky 250A: 1.Henry Miller 2.Sam Wise 3.Brennan Myers 4.Riley Kroone 5.Travis Prier 250B: 1.Trey Moore 2.Tyler Lowe 3.Mason Marty 4.Jaden Wertz 5.Jordan Frericks 250C: 1.Keegan Kleinwotterink 2.Payton Harrison 3.Marcus Koester 4.Colton Steiger 5.Connor Anderson Open A: 1.Tucker Hibbert 2.Sam Wise 3.Henry Miller 4.Nick Schnagl 5.Brennan Myers Open B: 1.Seth Fischer 2.Logan Dale 3.Tyler Lowe 4.Justin Wallace 5.Matthew Meyers Open C: 1.Matthew Hendrix 2.Payton Harrison 3.Alex Comstock 4.Brady Peterson 5.Robbie Marty

Mateo Johnson being pursued by Devin Stang in the Schoolboy class.

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PeeWee, Girls & Premier 9 a.m. approx 1 hour Micro and Macro 10:30 a.m. start, approx 45 min C/Women/Master/Junior/X/Vintage/ 12:00 p.m. start, 1 hr for leader AA/A/B Classes 2:00 p.m. start, 2 hrs for the leader

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Another Great weekend at Arkansaw MX

Andy Draeger in +25B/C with a view of the picturesque Arkansaw MX facility in the background.

Arkansaw, Wisconsin - July 25/26 By Cody Wills

ummer was finally upon us and there’s no other race to look forward to more than the D16 Arkansaw MX double header in Arkansaw, WI. Summer in Wisconsin is an excellent time camp out, but combine it with great people, awesome trackside activities along with some fantastic racing and you have all the right ingredients for a perfect weekend. It was time to get the party started. The activities the crew here at Arkansaw MX put together are what really create the weekend. Saturday night they had an amazing band that suited the crowd and everyone enjoyed it. For the kids they ran a homemade slip and slide down one of the down hills and they all had a ball. The parent/ child race was a huge success, and it was a close one between Jason and Sierra Heindl and Dave and Kyle Hameister. The annual pig roast was of course a huge hit, and the door prizes and pit bike giveaway provided by Xtreme Motorsports of Chippewa Falls 34

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winning the rest of the 250A and Open A overalls through the weekend. The Women’s class had some excellent battles as Kendra Randrup and Leea Niesen showed their speed throughout the weekends motos. Randrup just edged out Niesen in moto one on Saturday, but Niesen got the best of her in moto two, claiming the overall. Sunday the battle was on again and it looked like Niesen would claim the first moto but she tipped over in the last corner before the finish and Randrup and Sierra Heindl dropped her back to third. Niesen unfortunately was actually be handed a dnf for getting outside assistance getting her bike started. She bounced back to win moto two, but the consistency of Randrup got her the day’s overall. Heindl claimed second. Sometimes to find the most exciting racing you have to look for the Vet classes. +30B/C had just that on Saturday with fourteen riders showing up at the gate. Aaron Bechel showed some speed throughout the weekend and Adaptive rider Dylan Apnli giving it is all and having a blast. put in a good battle with Justin

added even more. The lucky winner was Brady Strum! How else could you start a weekend any better? The A classes had some fast guys that put on a great show. Collin Reinhart started out the weekend looking like the man to beat, winning 250A on Saturday, but Kyle Hameister quickly showed the speed and consistently he has all year by

Fluger in the first moto, as Bechel got the win. Also in the mix was Jeremy Braund who picked up a third. Moto two saw things flip around as Fluger got out front and made sure to secure the lead and the overall. Bechel was only be able to muster a third and stepping up his game this moto was Bill Ahlers, who picked up second. Ahlers’ 5-2 score put him in third overall. Bechel’s 1-3 earned second overall. Tom Ferguson went 4-4 for fourth overall. +25B/C also had a good turnout. It seems more and more riders are turning out for the age classes, and all those guys love this track. Josh Ramsay has been a District 16 regular for years. Josh came out dominated the class both days, winning all the motos. Andy Draeger also had a solid weekend on his Donahue Super Sport YZ250F, picking up second Sunday and third on Saturday. The parent/child race was really exciting. Sierra Heindl of the Women’s class and her dad Jason Heindl pulled out to a lead as Kyle Hameister and his dad Dave worked their way into contention with a lap to go. As Jason made some ground against Dave, Kyle would make up the difference and did just that on the last lap as he passed Sierra for the win. A great weekend had to come to a close, and it couldn’t have been more perfect. The weather couldn’t have worked out better for racing and all the activities the crew provided. This event is a can’t miss every year. The track formed its normal

awesome ruts, and the crew took awesome care to make this one of the best weekends this year. Saturday Results: 85 12-15: 1.Max Earley 2.Rj Schmidt 3.Nolan Rommel 4.Dane Klinger 5.Joshua Becker 250A: 1.Collin Reinhart 2.Kyle Hameister 3.Colton Bentz 4.Jacob Reinhart 5.Austin Hamburgur 250B: 1.Travis Richards 2.Alex Bresina 3.Andy Draeger 4.Jeffrey Schimd 5.Jacob Schiller 250C: 1.Nate Telfer 2.Riley Rew 3.Gavin Burch 4.Michael Kingstad 5.Skyler Schmid 50Sr 7-8: 1.Deegan Vanvreede 2.Kaiden Snyder 3.Nolan Schweighardt 4.Aiden Weyenberg 5.Owen Blakey +30A: 1.Keith Fox 2.Cody Wills +40: 1.Jason Heindl 2.Tom Ferguson 3.Jeff Ramsay 4.Jason Esker 5.Patrick Verner 85 9-11: 1.Eli Tetzlaff 2.Weston Milas 3.Cole Godfrey 4.Riley Rainer 5.Gage Neubauer 50Jr 4-6: 1.Logan Kresal 2.Kobe Miller 3.Lane Rhyme 4.Beau Noaeill 5.Ryder Schweighardt 65 & 85 Beg: 1.Matthew Becker 2.Gavin Templen 3.Savanna Verner 125Jr 12-16: 1.Seth Doeberlein 2.Max Earley 3.Bailey Otis 4.Brock Noreen 5.Tristin Woolf Open A: 1.Kyle Hameister 2.Colton Bentz Jessica Noaeill of the Arkansaw crew with pit bike 3.Collin Reinhart 4.Austin Hamburgur 5.Travis winner Brady Strum and Pete from Xtreme Motorsports Grendzinski Open B: 1.Travis Richards 2.Bryce Telfer 3.Bradley Trinko 4.Josh Dearborn 5.Jacob Schiller 3.Jeremy Smith 4.Alex Bresina 5.Pat Kumm Supermini 12-16: 1.Max Earley 2.Nolan Rommel 85 9-13: 1.Cole Godfrey 2.Eli Tetzlaff 3.Nolan Rom3.Rj Schmidt 4.Angel Ennis mel 4.Joshua Becker 5.Reed Klinger +30B/C: 1.Justin Fluger 2.Aaron Bechel 3.Bill Open C: 1.Logan Telfer 2.Gavin Burch 3.Austin Ahlers 4.Tom Ferguson 5.Jeremy Braund Collins 4.Michael Kingstad 5.Devin Denman +25A: 1.Jacob Reinhart 2.Keith Fox 3.Travis Sunday Results: Grendzinski 50Sr 7-8: 1.Nolan Schweighardt 2.Deegan Van+25B/C: 1.Josh Ramsay 2.Aaron Bechel 3.Andy vreede 3.Aiden Weyenberg 4.Owen Blakey Draeger 4.Jeremy Braund 5.Bill Ahlers 5.Kaiden Snyder +50: 1.Jeff Mclain 2.Jeff Ramsay 3.Richard Becker +50: 1.Jeff Mclain 2.Jeff Ramsay 3.Gary Behrens 4.Mike Boyden 5.John Malchow 4.Mike Boyden 5.John Malchow Women: 1.Leea Niesen 2.Kendra Randrup 3.Sierra Open A: 1.Kyle Hameister 2.Colton Bentz 3.Austin Heindl 4.Kendra Tutt 5.Kaiti Pfaff Hamburgur 4.Travis Grendzinski 5.Collin Reinhart 65 7-11: 1.Eli Tetzlaff 2.Nolan Schweighardt 3.Wyatt Open B: 1.Alex Bresina 2.Matt Meyers 3.Zachary Milas 4.Kaiden Snyder 5.Aiden Weyenberg Debgross 4.Warren Bartlett 5.Pat Kumm Sports B/C: 1.Seth Doeberlein 2.Matt Meyers Open C: 1.Seth Doeberlein 2.Gavin Burch 3.Michael Kingstad 4.Logan Telfer 5.Kado Vandeberg 85 9-11: 1.Cole Godfrey 2.Gage Neubauer 3.Logan Roberts 85 12-15: 1.Max Earley 2.Rj Schmidt 3.Nolan Rommel 4.Kevin Gollubske 5.Jack Piskula +30A: 1.Cody Wills 2.Keith Fox 3.Luke Fox +30B/C: 1.Justin Fluger 2.Aaron Bechel 3.Tom Ferguson 4.Elijah Gorecki 5.Jeremy Braund 50Jr 4-6: 1.Logan Kresal 2.Lane Rhyme 3.Kobe Miller 4.Beau Noaeill 5.Hunter Kirchner 65 & 85 Beg: 1.Aiden Weyenberg 2.Gavin Templen 3.Savanna Verner 125Jr 12-16: 1.Seth Doeberlein 2.Max Earley 3.Bailey Otis 4.Tristin Woolf 5.Ry Baumann 250A: 1.Kyle Hameister 2.Colton Bentz 3.Austin Hamburgur 4.Collin Reinhart 250B: 1.Alex Bresina 2.Jeremy Smith 3.Andy Draeger 4.Josh Dearborn 5.Isac Davey +40: 1.Marc Ottendad 2.Jason Heindl 3.Tom Ferguson 4.Jeff Ramsay 5.Jason Esker 250C: 1.Trevor Debell 2.Nate Telfer 3.Michael Kingstad 4.Gavin Burch 5.Riley Rew Supermini 12-16: 1.Max Earley 2.Rj Schmidt 3.Nolan Rommel +25A: 1.Keith Fox 2.Luke Fox +25B/C: 1.Josh Ramsay 2.Andy Draeger 3.Jake Noreen 4.Elijah Gorecki 5.Pat Kumm Sports B/C: 1.Matt Meyers 2.Bradley Trinko 3.Jacob Schiller 4.Brady Sturm 5.Josh Dearborn 65 7-11: 1.Nolan Schweighardt 2.Aiden Weyenberg 3.Kaiden Snyder 4.Gavin Templen 85 9-13: 1.Nolan Rommel 2.Cole Godfrey 3.Reed Klinger Women: 1.Kendra Randrup 2.Sierra Heindl #89 Kendra Randrup and #440 Sierra Heindl 3.Kendra Tutt 4.Kaiti Pfaff 5.Kristi Dodson lead through the first turn in the Women’s class. CYCLE USA, September 2015

Janik has big day at LTM Krystian Janik, king of the 65's

Casey, Illinois - August 16 By James Pinckard

ound seven of the Fly Racing Showdown series was full of fun and things to do and see. With Monday being the Fly ride day there were riders from all over the Midwest to tackle the Bomber track. The Fly rig was there showing all the cool products. Thompsons Motorsports had the Jason Raines’ Yamaha Demo Program where you get to ride any of the new bikes you want, ranging from the TTR50 to the YZF450. What a great deal and there was a line all day for the retro yellow bikes. Six time AMA National Hare Scrambles champion and a former factory Yamaha rider Raines, when asked about the program said, “This is the fifth year for the program. It is open to all age riders and we encourage first time riders. Right now our number one group is the 5 to 15 year olds which is good news for our sport. Our

number one bike asked to ride is the YZF250 followed by the twostrokes. We even provide gear if you need it.” Lincoln Trail also added loads of sand to the track sending loads of talk through the pits Saturday. Yes, it was deep, but by the second motos it was perfect!! Good job LTM for providing a fun track and keeping it in great shape. With well over 400 entries on hand it was a surprise to me that the biggest ride of the day came from a Little Dude. Cobra/ Seven rider Krystian Janik was simply impressive, setting lap times that matched many of the big bike riders. The first class Janik faced was 65 Open. Janik got a good jump off the start and took off taking the moto win. KTM rider Mark Fineis finished second with Ian Murphy third. In the second moto it was the same as Janik laid down what looked like perfect laps taking the moto win and overall.

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ready to do battle. In the first moto Kole Medwid showed the way around with Kawasaki rider Clayton Clary and Westfield Yamaha rider Bobby Panarisi in tow. In the second moto Clary pulled a great start but Medwid made the pass and went on to take the win. Clary finished second as Panarisi, with another strong ride, finished third.

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The next class Janik lined up with was the rest in tow. Skaggs was all over Ford the 65Jr, and with twenty-two riders it was but nothing he tried would stick and at the one of the biggest classes of the day! First white flag Ford still showed the way. On off the gate was the 65Sr class and when the last lap Skaggs finally made a pass they all got a safe distance the Jr class was stick and took the moto and overall win. set free to fly. Flying jet fast was again Ford finished second for the moto and Janik who had his throttle opened hard. At overall. Deadmond had his Suzuki in a the end of the second lap only the leader in strong third as Wright had trouble from the the Sr class Cobra rider Trevor Colip was start and by the time he regrouped could ahead of him. Colip who was also putting only manage fifth for the moto. in an incredible ride didn’t allow Janik to The Vintage class in District 17 means catch him taking both moto wins and overany bike seven years old or older. On this all win in the Sr class. With Janik out day there was a true vintage bike on the front charging to the moto wins the real line. National pro rider Michael Norris is race was behind him. In the first moto recovering from some injuries and chose KTM rider Zayden Mason finished second to break out a 1980 Suzuki RM 250 to with Hunter Savage third. In the second have some fun on instead of his trick moto the battle for second was won by Ian KTM’s he normally rides. It was great to Murphy. His sixth in the first moto gave see the old Suzuki out on the track. The him third overall. KTM rider Mason took biggest surprise was it was hauling! Northe third spot for a well-deserved third ris was on the pipe, taking the first moto overall. With this many riders in the class win with Honda rider Jason Gerling secthere was action all over the track. ond and Suzuki rider Dustin Biggs third. The event sure helped bring out some In the second moto Norris again was flyadditional riders, and one was Adam ing around the track and took the win. Wright. Adam is the area rep for Western Gerling rode strong taking second as Powersports/ Fly racing and said, “I Yamaha rider Nathan Reed finished third. haven’t raced in years, but broke out the The Supermini class had nineteen riders 450 to race and brought a couple two strokes for the ride day.” Knowing some of the smack talk Adam shares with his fellow industry workers the question is always, who is the champ? In +30A Nathan Skaggs showed he still has some of his national level speed, taking the moto win. Husky rider Ronnie Ford, no stranger to going fast, finished second with Owen Motorsports Suzuki rider Cory Deadmond third. Adam Wright finished fourth. In the second moto Ford took off with Some of the 65Jr riders enjoying a good race.

Results: 50 Shaft/Shift: 1.Luke Lankutis 2.Eli Green 3.Brayden Cox 4.Aarow Ayers 5.Kingston Vaughn 50Jr (4-6): 1.Eli Green 2.Brayden Cox 3.Corbin Durbin 4.Brandt Stanton 50Sr (7-8): 1.Hunter Savage 2.Nicholas Stefancik 3.Jeremy Frailey 4.Teegan Dowers 5.Briley Viviano 50 Open (4-8): 1.Nicholas Stefancik 2.Briley Viviano 3.Jeremy Frailey 4.Bryce Woodrum 5.Teegan Dowers 65Jr (7-9): 1.Krystian Janik 2.Zayden Mason 3.Ian Murphy 4.Carter Toal 5.Mark Fineis 65Sr (10-11): 1.Trevor Colip 2.Clayton Anderson 3.Keaton Nolan 4.Colin Cory 5.Dillon Allen 65 Open (7-11): 1.Krystian Janik 2.Mark Fineis 3.Ian Murphy 4.Clayton Anderson 5.Cole Ponton 85Jr (9-11): 1.Trevor Colip 2.Brennan Wager 3.William Singleton 4.John Perovic 5.Luke Jackson 85Sr (12-15): 1.Kole Medwid 2.Dane Folsom 3.Larry Davis Jr 4.Carsyn Forcum 5.Zennon Shain 85 Open (9-15): 1.Edgar Lewis 2.Luke Jackson 3.Luke Fineis 4.Kale Cline 5.Gage Cummings SuperMini: 1.Kole Medwid 2.Clayton Clary 3.Bobby Panarisi 4.Dane Folsom 5.Larry Davis Jr SchBoy 1 (12-16): 1.Damon Evans 2.Troy Noland 3.Bobby Panarisi 4.Jacob Mcgee 5.Garrett Russell SchBoy 2 (12-16): 1.Cody Schmitt 2.Zane Graziano 3.Jason Gepford 4.Skylar Webb 5.Dakota Mckay 14-24: 1.Corey White 2.Nick Lasecki 3.Giancarlo Clouser 4.Ethan Chesnut +25A: 1.Adam Wright 2.Willy Kelly 3.Scott Woods +25B/C: 1.Travis Walker 2.Aaron Carter 3.Zach Hetzler 4.Skyler Lawrence 5.Taylor Johnson +30A: 1.Nathan Skaggs 2.Ronnie Ford 3.Cory Deadmond 4.Adam Wright 5.Jonathan Wiley +30B/C: 1.Kelby Tabb 2.Travis Wait 3.Eran Salzmann 4.Aaron Carter 5.Jason Gerling +40: 1.Ronnie Ford 2.Bret Milan 3.David Stouer 4.Eran Salzmann 5.Lee Lankutis +45: 1.Dean Stouer 2.David Stouer 3.Paul Young 4.Tony Burns 5.Billy Viviano +50: 1.Gary Adams 2.Paul Young 3.Joe Day 4.Scott Campbell 5.Andy Kooistra +55: 1.Gary Adams 2.Roy Bittner 3.Charles Nice 4.Gerald Harrison 125 2 Stroke: 1.Troy Noland 2.Clayton Clary 3.Dean Stouer 4.Jacob Mcgee 5.Drew Phipps Open 2 Stroke: 1.Hudson Park 2.Kynon Johnson 3.Nolan Snyder Vintage: 1.Michael Norris 2.Jason Gerling 3.Nathan Reed 4.Austin Hebenstreit 5.Dustin Biggs Women: 1.Rollanda Johnson 250A: 1.Lane Staley 2.Zack Hoffman 3.Harrison West 4.Giancarlo Clouser 5.Hudson Park 250B: 1.Nathan Hall 2.Damon Evans 3.Hunter Wilson 4.Bryce Cox 5.Nathan Mcclure 250C: 1.Kyle Lamb 2.Blaid Moss 3.Dalton Hancher 4.Dakota Daugherty 5.Dakota Mckay Open A: 1.Lane Staley 2.Blake Copeland 3.Zack Hoffman 4.Harrison West 5.Cory Deadmond Open B: 1.Nathan Hall 2.Nathan Mcclure 3.Hunter Wilson 4.Nick Lasecki 5.Sage Glasgow Open C: 1.Nickolas Pingel 2.Nathan Reed 3.Brantley Ford 4.Cameron Parola 5.Mason Dial Open Beginner: 1.Devan Durr 2.Reece Hutton 3.Ben Nation 4.Eric File 5.Lucas Welty CYCLE USA, September 2015

Valley Raceway, Just Right Crystal Falls, Michigan - August 9 By Cody Wills

hat time a year in northern Michigan… and particularly in Crystal Falls, Michigan when they celebrate Fungus Fest. At Valley Raceway they like to bring a little bit of that town tradition to the track and crown what they call King Shiitake… the king of the A classes! Along with that is some great racing in all the classes on what was sure to be a beautiful weekend at Valley Raceway. This year saw a dominating performance in Open A by northern A class regular Adam Reek. Reek went 1-1 to claim the “King Shiitake” crown. David Watzka claimed second in Open A but not without fight from Justis Heckendorf who would end up third overall (3-3). Watzka turned the tables, and came out on top of 250A, ahead of Reek. Kyle Ahola went 2-3 for third overall. 50Sr had some amazing racing going on as the little guys had took to the big track this year. Deegan Vanvreede, Lance Torp, Ethan Ebben, and Jace Miller battled for the win at some point in moto two, where

they all seemed to hand the lead away at one time or another. Vanvreede looked to have the speed of the class working his way to the front and at the end, staying there for the win in both motos. 250C had some close and always exciting action as John Bougneit of Green Bay and Christian Maki had a great battle in moto one for the win. Bougneit managed the rough sand track just a little bit better for the win. Michael Kingstad, who showed speed on his KTM all weekend had some trouble early in the moto, but made his way up to third. Moto two saw Kingstad jump out to the lead after about a lap, and put his speed to work. Bougneit showed his consistent riding style locking down second and that was enough for the overall. Get-

Adam Reek was crowned King Shiitake after winning in Open A.

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ting in the mix this moto was Broc Watzka who finished third, after a fourth in moto one, landing him in third overall. First moto runner-up Maki went down, and dropped back to sixth in this moto. The younger Preston Maki rode well in the 85Sr class, working hard to get a second in moto one behind Tyler Kalies. Pre-

Preston Maki topped the 85cc 12-15 class.

Justis Heckendorf went 3-3 for third overall in Open A.

ston also had pressure form Collin Schmechel but was able to hold him off. First moto winner Kalies didn’t have such good luck in moto two, but Andrew Combs turned his luck around from his first moto fifth, taking off in the lead and eventual moto win. Maki stayed consistent in second and finish there as Kalies came back to finish fourth. Maki landed the overall with 2-2 scores ahead of Kalies (14) and Combs (5-1). The weekend started with a little rain on Saturday for the first day of racing, but when you come to a sand track you welcome that type of rain with open arms. It made for an excellent track. I’m already looking forward to the events next year. Both times I’ve attended the track this year I have never seen it in better shape, and the crew always does everything they can to change things up and make everything exciting.

Sunday Results: 125Jr 12-16: 1.Marco Gravedoni 2.Trevor Edwards 3.Jonah Dowd 4.Bailey Otis 5.Desirae Steier 250A: 1.David Watzka 2.Adam Reek 3.Kyle Ahola 4.Kyle Koosmann 5.Colton Bentz 250B: 1.Nick Dziekan 2.Kole Olson 3.Austin Childers 4.Jonah Dowd 5.Jake Denison 250C: 1.John Bougneit 2.Michael Kingstad 3.Broc Watzka 4.Christian Maki 5.Justin Lowen Open A: 1.Adam Reek 2.David Watzka 3.Justis Heckendorf 4.Kyle Koosmann 5.Colton Bentz Open B: 1.Austin Childers 2.Colin Hass 3.Nick Dziekan 4.Kole Olson 5.Bradley Trinko Open C: 1.Christian Maki 2.Michael Kingstad 3.Matt Duhame 4.Justin Lowen 5.Broc Watzka +25A: 1.Andrew Zambon 2.Ben Bernard 3.Darin Dionne 4.Mike Haydo 5.Ryan Johnson +25B/C: 1.Logan Kluck +30A: 1.Cody Wills 2.Darin Dionne 3.Ben Bernard 4.Craig Wallace 5.Doug Forstner +30B/C: 1.Dave Bickel 2.Ron Vidas +40: 1.Jason Heindl 2.Doug Forstner 3.Dave Bickel 4.Stephen Combs 5.Cory Croschere +50: 1.Greg Bink 2.Mike Boyden 3.Michael Gagliano 4.Kevin Mcniff Women: 1.Desirae Steier 2.Sierra Heindl 3.Angeleah Gravedoni 4.Kendra Randrup 5.Sierra Dux Sports B/C: 1.Austin Childers 2.Bradley Trinko 3.Chase Scott 4.Trevor Edwards 5.Brady Sturm 50cc 4-6: 1.Cruz Anschutz 2.Luca Paajanen 3.Landon Lade 4.Luc Ger-

vais 5.Chase Dionne 50cc 7-8: 1.Deegan Vanvreede 2.Lance Torp 3.Ethan Ebben 4.Jace Miller 65 7-11: 1.Elijah Tetzlaff 2.Easton Block 3.Drake Dionne 4.Cooper Burkman 5.Ethan Ebben 85 9-11: 1.Wyatt Liebeck 2.Rocco

Gravedoni 3.Ranger Flinchum 4.Elijah Tetzlaff 5.Hayden Anderson 85 9-13: 1.Wyatt Liebeck 2.Elijah Tetzlaff 3.Preston Maki 4.Rocco Gravedoni 5.Hayden Anderson 85 12-15: 1.Preston Maki 2.Tyler Kalies 3.Andrew Combs 4.Collin Schmechel 5.Sam Forstner

Justin Lowen finished in the top five in both 250 and Open C.

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Motosports Park Winding Down Byron, Illinois - August 2 By Josh Rud, www.shiftonephotography.com

ound 7 of the Nuclear Series got its start on the second of the August with the season winding down faster than one could blink. The year has really been flying, especially with all the weather slowing things down in June. Today was another great day out at Motosports Park with the weather and the track holding up great all day. There was a good turn out today and some awesome racing. One of the many great races today was in 250B. In the first moto Derrek Rodgers out of Nebraska took the win with Dylan Boyd in second and Tyler Collins third. The second moto started off strong with RJ Hampshire taking the holeshot, after not even being able to start the first moto. Right on his back tire was the 99 of Jarred Berggren who also had some bad luck in

the first moto, and Rodgers as they moved in the second turn. Berggren snuck to the inside of Hampshire with Rodgers following him to take over first and second. Heading into the sweeper Rodgers wasted no time flying hard to the outside to take over the lead as Boyd was back in the hunt, moving into third over the table top. The top six were close for several laps before coming down the hill towards the finish area, where Berggren tipped over, pushing Hampshire up to third. It came down to the last lap, as Tyler Collins was pushing hard all moto and finally got around Hampshire to secure third. When the checkers flew it came out with the same order as the first moto giving Rodgers the overall, Boyd in second and Collins in third. Supermini was out there putting in some hard battles as well today. In the first moto Eddie Norred took the win followed

Chicagoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s John Perovic won the nineteen rider 85Jr class.

by Conner Burger and Zennon Shain. The second moto got underway with Norred out front and Burger literally right next to him as the two battled for the lead all moto, putting out a great race. Coming around on the second lap into the tabletop Mitchell Malaney who took fourth in the first moto got a good run at the jump and held the inside coming into the next corner to take over third. Norred and Burger continued putting in solid laps and started to pull away from the field. They came across the line with Norred sticking the win and taking the overall, Malaney held onto third giving him third overall for the day closing the books on another great race. 250C was a packed house with thirty riders lining up to rush the first turn. In the first moto Bailey Stefka took the win followed by Cole Prichard and Jeremy Witek. The gate dropped on the second moto with a roar of bikes charging the first corner. Stefka had a great jump and got out front on his Kawasaki. Prichard had grabbed second and Bobby Zielinski was holding third. For several laps the field was battling for positions with Stefka doing all he could to hold off Prichard as they continued their battle from the first moto. On the third lap Tyler Evensen was putting on a charge after getting a bad start. He made it up to fourth and was looking for a way around Zielinski and managed to snip off third coming around the sweeper. Zielinski lost the back end momentarily, but it was enough for Evensen to get by and push hard towards the front. Stefka took the win and overall for the day, leaving second for Prichard and Evensen picking up third overall with a fifth place finish in the first moto. +30B/C was a crazy race today with a ton of action going on. In the first moto Jeremy Witek took the win with Paul Molkentin in second and Cory Lingle third. The second moto came off the line to chaos as Randy Julseth got the holeshot ahead of Molkentin and Witek. Heading into the sweeper Witek was on the charge taking over second and then moving into the lead over the table top. This left Molkentin in second and Julseth third. In the second lap Witek had some back luck and slid out on the sweeper pushing Molkentin into the lead followed by Julseth and Lingle. Julseth was on a mis-

sion and on the last lap was able to get by Molkentin for the lead. Julseth took the win with Molkentin and Lingle literally side by side over the finish line. The overall ended with Molkentin taking the win, with Julseth second after a fourth place finish in the first moto and Lingle third for the day. It was another great day of racing at Motosports Park as things are coming to a close. The last rounds of the Nuclear series will be a double header in September running Saturday and Sunday with awards after the race Sunday. More will be in store for Motosports Park Zennon Shain finished with a lot of events still on the second in 85Sr and table once the Nuke series fourth in Supermini. comes to a close, the Vet Race, +45: 1.David Hayes 2.James Coons 3.Frank Licastro and the always exciting Halloween race +55: 1.Ken Petrillo 2.Dan Dworzynski 3.Steve Abt just to name a few. Be sure to check out 4.William Ziesk 5.Nick Lazzaretto 14-24: 1.Derrek Rogers 2.Dylan Boyd 3.Chad West their website to keep up on all the hap4.Paxton Kerber 5.Eric Leach pening as the season starts to wind down. +25: 1.Ty Tyrrell 2.Ryan Rowntree 3.Eric Feuillerat Results: 250C: 1.Bailey Stefka 2.Cole Prichard 3.Tyler Evensen 4.Bobby Zielinski 5.Jeremy Witek 250A: 1.Cody Vanbuskirk 2.Zach Coons 3.Ty Tyrrell 4.Daniel Sanders 5.Logan Skaggs 250B: 1.Derrek Rogers 2.Dylan Boyd 3.Tyler Collins 4.Tristin Toney 5.Justin Peterson

Open A rider Nicholas Hancher has fun on, and off the track!

4.Vini Provenzano 5.Travis Ruchti Open Mini 7-11: 1.Brandon Martyniak 2.Cole Godfrey 3.Kayden Bosin 4.Talan Zollers 5.Isaac Therrien SuperMini (12-16): 1.Eddie Norred 2.Conner Burger 3.Mitchell Malaney 4.Zennon Shain 5.Spencer Whitney +30A: 1.Eric Feuillerat 2.Tim White

+50: 1.David Hayes 2.Ken Petrillo 3.Scott Rhoton 4.Joseph Voegtle 5.Nick Lazzaretto Women (12+): 1.Erin Pusateri 2.Brooke Kennebeck Schlby (12-16): 1.Chase Boykin 2.Tyler Evensen 3.Eddie Norred 4.Nolan Dickinson 5.Mitchell Malaney Vintage: 1.Michael Prince 2.Cory Lingle 3.David Herman 4.Noah Picard 5.Jonathan Walker Schlby 2: 1.Rj Mackenzie 2.Brandon Jackson 85Jr (9-11): 1.John Perovic 2.Eugene Wolff 3.Anthony Edgerton 4.Brandon Martyniak 5.Cole Godfrey 85Sr (12-15): 1.Conner Burger 2.Zennon Shain 3.Spencer Whitney 4.Kevin Mulligan Open A: 1.Cody Vanbuskirk 2.Ty Tyrrell 3.Zach Coons 4.Ryan Rowntree 5.Vini Provenzano 65Jr (7-9): 1.Deegan Cooley 2.Ian Murphy 3.Talan Zollers 4.Wyatt Gibson 5.Ayden Price 65Sr. (10-11): 1.Anthony Edgerton 2.Hunter Billingsley 3.Harry Gibson 4.Aaron Colletti 125cc: 1.Jarred Berggren 2.Chase Boykin 3.Nolan Dickinson 4.David Herman +30B/C: 1.Paul Molkentin 2.Randy Julseth 3.Cory Lingle 4.Jeremy Witek 5.John Medcalf Open C: 1.Cole Prichard 2.Chris West 3.Matthew Speers 4.Steven Minkus 5.Nathan Wilson Open B: 1.Jarred Berggren 2.Justin Peterson 3.Chad West 4.Nick Mardis 5.Eric Leach +40: 1.James Coons 2.Tim Reaska 3.Randy Julseth 4.Fred Therrien 50cc Open: 1.Ayden Price 2.Remington Cave 3.Nicholas Stefancik 4.Nolan Simonton 5.Patrick Lyon Quad C: 1.Tyler Shugars 2.Chris Dottore 3.Marcus Misfeldt Quad 300cc: 1.Nathan Knull 2.Chase Dorsey 50cc Jr (4-6): 1.Jayden Adams 2.Noxx Lewin 3.Nolan Simonton 4.Jayten Thompson 5.Patrick Lyon 50Sr. (7-8): 1.Preston Zollers 2.Ayden Oppenlander 3.Nicholas Stefancik 4.Robert Gibson 5.Kallin Thomas 6.Kyla Poglian Quad 90cc: 1.Joe Brunia 2.Gavin Mortensen 3.Savannah Mortensen 4.Lyndsey Lyon 65 Beg: 1.Aidan Millis 2.Robert Gibson 3.John Fallaw 50cc (4-8): 1.Jayden Adams 2.Noxx Lewin 3.Nolan Simonton 4.Jayten Thompson 5.Patrick Lyon

65Jr rider Talan Zollers finished third.

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Megacross, with an EX Twist Mendota, Illinois - August 8 By Josh Rud, www.shiftonephotography.com

Kyle Bounds takes on part of the EX section, quickly becoming very popular with many riders.

ugust has come and gone, with Megacross kicking the month off and bringing out the “endurocross” motos for some extra fun for the fans and riders. It’s a great setup putting in some trees, tires and logs at the side of the track to create obstacles for the riders who ride half the stadium track and then the EX track. Tom Hofmaster in particular has been getting the itch to jump some tires and was actually practicing a bit at his house. It was a great night of racing under the lights with the EX drawing in extra fans to watch as the riders traversed the logs and trees, and had to make up some time in whichever section of the track they were best at. Things are winding down around the area with only a few months of racing left so everyone is looking to lock things in for the year. There was a lot of great racing out there tonight. Starting out the night was +25A, putting on a good show for everyone. The gates dropped to Jonathan Six jumping into the lead followed by Marshal Cudney and Burton Lavens as they charged into the whoops. Lavens passed Cudney for second and was right on Six as they moved into the back of the track. Joe Smutney was on the gas taking over third as they hit the second set of whoops. Smutney then went to showing Lavens a

Nick Manning won the +25B class.

tire through several corners. As the laps wore down he finally got around him, coming in hot down the straight to take over second. Crossing the finish it was Six taking the win. Tonight’s Ex turnout was a little light considering it was a rain date make up event. One in which would have been ok but having not one but two Hare Scramble races on this Saturday divided up the riders who turned out in force the previous event. This didn't deter the racing intensity, or the fans who came out once again

to watch. Many riders made the long trips back from the day’s HS races to line up in time to get some Ex laps, like Tanner Whipple coming four hours from Plainview and Brian Roland and his family coming back from Roselawn. Tonight the program was streamlined and finished on time. Ex C was the biggest class and the Heat race saw Spencer Neurohr grab a killer holeshot only to hit traction 150' off the starting line and loop out in grand style. In the main, off the line Justin Carr pulled the holeshot with Neurohr and Tanner Whipple in the hunt. Riders Choice Racing’s Garrett Ward was mired back in the pack with a bad start and had to start looking to find ways to get his KX100 past riders quick. Carr held the lead for a lap, and as happens in many Ex type races miscues on a log and got passed by Whipple, Neurohr, and Ward. Neurohr took the big log line and Ward who was now in second chooses the multiple smaller log line and makes the pass. Ward held on for the win with Whipple and Neurohr rounding out the top three. One of the other very competitive races was Ex A class... with only a few riders but MXstuff4U's Tommy Hofmaster must have liked his Sx-Ex Dash for cash win in July, as he signed up for tonight’s Ex A class. This put Travis Ward and Andrue Remley on the block to give the ole Arenacross pro some competition. Hofmaster holeshots his YZ250 smoker and CYCLE USA, September 2015

pulled Ward’s Honda 500 by a couple feet. Remley was there also. With all the B class riders mixed in with them it was going to be good battle. Hofmaster hung up his suspension linkage on the big log. Four feet off the ground and the bike teetering like its on stilts. Ward, Remley along with most the B class passed by him. Ward now is cruising and arguably has the most experience of all the riders dealing with logs, tires, and the rest. Hofmaster remounted and was flat hauling. Middle of lap three Hofmaster on the Sx part of the track cut an inside line on Ward and retook the lead. Watching Hofmaster double up logs, launch off the tires, there had to be something up! While being interviewed it was found out that he had in the last week installed some logs on his Sx track at home, and had been practicing the new type of racing offered with the Ex classes. In that interview he said "man that is tiring, but it's a lot of fun!" Notable mention in the Ex 40 class Steve Perkins found the ground, after leading for 2.5 laps, letting Ex 30 class winner Luke Kaszynski taking the multi-class win. Jay Porter also had a first, it was the first time his good friend AJ Jensen has ever beat him in a race. Both were Ex virgins and had a blast! Nothing like good rivalry to make a night of racing fun! The Ex racing was finished up in the middle of the evening’s program and the racing on the track was back underway with 250C coming out for battle. The gates were packed up to the brim with twenty-two riders signing up. The gates dropped to Even Valicenti getting a great start off the line with Charles McCook and Huntr Grampp right on him as they went around the first turn. Flying into the whoops section Colton Saylor mounted a charge, taking third from Grampp. Heading over the table tops McCook was on hot as he took over the lead with Saylor following right behind, bumping Valicenti back to third. From here things started to heat up with an intense battle for third ensuing. There were four riders bunched up behind Valicenti, putting pressure on as they came into the whoops. Coming to the finish line it was McCook taking the win with Saylor a solid second, and Matthew Ott holding his line through the sand and pinning it over the line for a third place for the night. Things heated up even more with 250A taking to the track. Kyle White is back in town after doing a majority of the outdoor nationals. Coming off the line Tommy Hofmaster took the lead with Mark Mar44

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#121 Lucas Geistler and Hunter Billingsley battle for the 65Sr win. Billingsley came out on top tonight.

incic and White filing in right behind him. The racing was very intense with everyone going right to the edge of their limits, looking for lines to pass. White’s opportunity came over the table tops as he went for it hard coming into the straight to take over second. White was on a mission chasing down Hofmaster and staying right behind him the entire race. The battle started to mount for third as Wisconsin rider Andy Kost made his way to the track for the second time this season. Kost was blasting out there, making up from a fifth place start and right on Marincic. They went back and forth several times throughout the race. It was in the second set of whoops Kost finally got around and made it stick after a hard fight. At this point Hofmaster and White had checked out, coming the close several times. They crossed the line after an exciting race with

Hofmaster winning. It was a great night out at Megacross with the track holding up really well through the evening. With the season being so close to over you can expect some great races as everyone gets in some

+30B/C: 1.Billy McCauley 2.Kyle Bounds 3.Brandon Hastings 4.Cory Lingle 5.Todd Heermann +40A: 1.Burton Lavens 2.Larry Dean Bank 3.Steve Perkins +40B: 1.Todd Heermann 2.Craig Lee 3.Frank Licastro 4.Troy Quest 5.Shawn Christen Results: 50Jr: 1.Patrick Lyon 2.Joey Arnold 125cc: 1.Nolan Dickinson 2.Shane 3.Nathan Waldron 4.Jaxson Schiller Reilly 3.Kyle Caudill 50Sr: 1.Preston Zollers 2.Peter Par14-24A: 1.Andrew Kost 2.Kyle White enti 4.Kallin Thomas 5.Darrin Herman 3.Mark Marincic +50: 1.Larry Dean Bank 2.Lorin 14-24B: 1.Robbie Hyson 2.Chad Gabehart 3.Jeff Oldenburg Saultz 3.Austin Beaty 4.Nate Hor50cc: 1.Brody Brewer 2.Patrick Lyon nung 5.David Baurer 3.Nathan Waldron 4.Jaxson Schiller +25A: 1.Jonathan Six 2.Joe Smutney 5.Aidan Hedge 3.Burton Lavens 4.Marshal Cudney 65Jr: 1.Talan Zollers 2.Jackson +25B: 1.Nick Manning 2.Billy McHerra 3.Connor Pilon Cauley 3.Bryce Olson 4.Brandon 65Sr: 1.Hunter Billingsley 2.Lucas Hastings 5.Jesse Keith Geistler 3.Brett Aimone 250A: 1.Tom Hofmaster 2.Kyle White 65cc Beg: 1.Peter Parenti 2.Landon 3.Andrew Kost 4.Mark Marincic Lee 3.Sadie Quest 4.Chasen Orme 5.Talan Hansen 5.Darrin Herman 250B: 1.Chad Saultz 2.Jordan Mack85Jr: 1.Ryder Schnowske 2.Hunter iewicz 3.RJ Mackenzie 4.Austin Billingsley 3.Joe Quest 4.Gavin Beaty 5.Justin Peterson Sienkiewicz 5.Noah Lee 250C: 1.Charles McCook 2.Colton 85Sr: 1.Davey Fitspatrick 2.Tyler Saylor 3.Matthew Ott 4.Huntr Rohl 3.Kevin Mulligan 4.James WalGrampp 5.Dusty Wilmoth +30A: dron 1.Tom Hofmaster 2.Dan Biba 3.Bur85cc 9-13: 1.Ryder Schnowske ton Lavens 4.Chad Johnson 5.Steve 2.Joe Quest 3.Davey Fitspatrick Perkins 4.Gavin Sienkiewicz 5.Noah Lee EX 30+: 1.Luke KaszynTravis Ward over one of the tire ski 2.Jesse Keith 3.Kyle obstacles on the Endurocross track Bounds 4.Shawn Saylor EX 40+: 1.Steve Perkins 2.Brian Roland 3.Al Jensen 4.Jay Porter EX A: 1.Tom Hofmaster 2.Travis Ward 3.Andrue Remley EX B: 1.Bryce Olson 2.Nick Campbell EX C: 1.Garrett Ward 2.Tanner Whipple 3.Spencer Neurohr 4.Justin Carr 5.Matthew Ott EX Mini: 1.Noah Lee EX Trials: 1.Eric Miller 2.Travis Ward EX Women: 1.Allison Roland 2.Michelle Dalton Open A: 1.Kyle White 2.Tom Hofmaster 3.Jonathan Six 4.Talan Hansen 5.Mark Marincic Open B: 1.Chad Saultz 2.Nate Hornung 3.Justin Peterson 4.Nick Manning 5.David Baurer Open C: 1.Charles McCook 2.Gavin Hawks 3.Brent Johnson 4.Brian Stenzel 5.Dusty Wilmoth Pit Bike: 1.Austin Beaty 2.Kash Schnowske 3.Anthony Waldron Schlby: 1.Nolan Dickinson 2.Shane Reilly 3.Garrett Ward Super Mini: 1.Garrett Ward 2.Tanner Whipple 3.Kevin Mulligan 4.James Waldron Thumper: 1.Nick Blazer 2.Gretchen Orme Women: 1.Kimberly Chandler 2.Amber Logeland 3.Ashleigh Newmarker 4.Autumn Torress 5.Autumn Franklin

of their final rides before it gets too cold to be out riding. Come out and have a great night of racing!

Andy Kost topped the 14-24A class, and finished third in 250A.

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Jenner Fast At White City

Kyle Galloway before his run in the 600cc class.

White City, Illinois - August 1 By Bud Northrup, Photos by Stacey Morris

he Cahokia Creek Dirt Riders ran their rescheduled May hill climb at their club grounds near White City, Illinois, with Cody Jenner claiming two class wins and the Fast Time of the Day award. Dylan Brady posted the first sub 3 second time on his KTM380 with a 2.930 run in the second round of the 450cc class. That ride vaulted Brady into the class win after finding himself in sixth place at the break. It also moved him up on the Fast Time bubble, slipping under Jenner who posted a 3.00 time in the 600cc Four Stroke class on his KTM450 to take that class lead into intermission. Matt Peters, on his KTM450 was second behind Brady in 3.066 seconds with Michael Kirkness third. Jenner’s first run held up for the win in the Four Stroke class, with Peters second again with a 3.022 time. Kirk Gorsuch was third. Jenner had another ride coming in the 600cc class, where he was leading at the break with a 3.128 second time on his KX500. In the second round Brady chal46

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lenged him for that win with a 3.104 second run, but Jenner responded with a class winning 2.911 second time to not only claim the class win, but set a new overall fast time. Jenner’s closest challenge for the coveted Fast Time award came from the Super Senior (+50) class where veteran rider Mike Pulver flew his Honda over in 2.916 seconds to stage a come from behind win, overtaking Mark Peters and Mark Dunbar for the class win, and coming within five thousandths of a second of the fast time. Once again, proof that old isn’t always slow! The only other double class winner was Levi Peters, who claimed wins in the 200cc and 250cc classes. Carrying the Jon Creek and Mike Pulver discuss lines.

National #3 plate on his KX250F, Levi topped the hill in 3.136 seconds for the 200cc win, ahead of Ken Matway on his YZ250F. Riding his CR250, Levi set the best first round time in the 250cc class, then lowered that to 3.053 seconds on his second ride for the win. Jon Creek was second on his Suzuki with a 3.182 second time with Jake Bell close behind him in 3.202 seconds on his KX250. In youth class action, Jaydn Aliprandini took the 65cc class win with Ian Brown second. Brodie Bennett was the best of the 85Jr class with Aliprandini second and Brown third. Bennett’s 3.802 second class winning time was also good for the Youth Fast Time award. Results: 65cc: 1.Jaydn Aliprandini 2.Ian Brown 85Jr: 1. Brodie Bennett 2.Jaydn Aliprandini 3.Ian Brown I. 85Sr: 1.Johnny Boneau Jr. 125cc: 1.Jake Bell 2.Levi Peters 3.Denver Lumberry 4.Devin Kreuger 5.Ken Matway. 200cc: 1.Levi Peters 2.Ken Matway. 250cc: 1.Levi Peters 2.Jon Creek 3.Jake Bell 4.Dylan Brady 5.Denver Lumberry. 450cc: 1.Dylan Brady 2.Matt Peters 3.Mike Kirkness 4.Kirk Gorsuch 5.Troy Camerer. 600 4St: 1.Cody Jenner 2.Matt Peters 3.Kirk Gorsuch 4.Mike Kirkness 5.Chris Peters. 600cc: 1.Cody Jenner 2.Dylan Brady 3.Matt Peters 4.Shay Ashworth 5.Kyle Galloway. Open: 1.Mark Peters. +40: 1.Matt Peters 2.Mike Pulver 3.Kyle Galloway 4.Jon Creek 5.Stephen King. +50: 1.Mike Pulver 2.Mark Peters 3.Mark Dunbar. Women: 1.Shay Ashworth.

Dickeyville Trials Weekend The weekend turned out to be hot and humid, but that didn’t dampen any spirits. A couple riders were even found in one of the deeper holes of the creek after the event cooling off. Rumor has it they rode their trials bikes to the creek in nothing but their underpants and boots, but nobody got a picture to prove it. Saturday Results: Champ: 1.Greg Sassi Expert: 1.William Check 2.Ryan Rivenburgh Advan: 1.Rob Walters 2.Keith Johnson Interm: 1.Pat Mullarkey 2.Scott Bauer 3.Sean Mullarkey 4.Jim Voigtlander 5.Ryan Gustafson Novice: 1.Tony Wallerich 2.Michael Mullarkey Women: 1.Abby Fuegen 2.Janice Wallerich 3.Vicki Wallerich 4.Loreydi Lopez Ramirez Vintage: 1.Skip Check Youth: 1.Erik Wallerich Sunday Results: Champ: 1.Greg Sassi Expert: 1.William Check 2.Tony Damhoff 3.Ryan Rivenburgh 4.Camilo Rivera Advanced: 1.Rob Walters 2.Keith Johnson Interm: 1.Scott Bauer 2.Dave Johnson 3.Homer Weber 4.Fred Sassi Novice: 1.Tony Wallerich 2.Carlos Arias Women: 1.Janice Wallerich 2.Janice Wallerich 3.Loreydi Lopez Ramirez Vintage: 1.Skip Check Youth: 1.Erik Wallerich

Women’s class rider Loreydi Lopez Ramirez

Dickeyville, Wisconsin - August 15/ 16 By Kevin Huber

n August 15th and 16th Wisconsin Observed Trials Association held their Dickeyville event at the Vinnie Loeffelholz farm. The pits area is provided by the neighboring Neise farm. This area included a pavilion with picnic tables and a rest room with a flush toilet and running water. Sure beats the usual set-up. Half of the sections utilized a slate bottom creek that includes some waterfalls. The other half was in the woods and utilized hills, trees and a few rocks. There were some new sections built in this area that included more rocks and provided new challenges. One section even had four springs that added some wet slippery spots to the otherwise dry terrain. The creek sections can be seen from the road and attracts many spectators. A group of Harley bikers showed up to watch and joked about taking their “hogs” up the waterfalls. They decided the trials bikes were better suited for the task. The Women’s class grew from last year with Loreydi Lopez Ramirez entering her first WOTA event. The Youth class included Pat Doll riding exhibition. Pat is a past Champ class winner. When he signed up he said he would just ride exhibition for the weekend.

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Fantastic day at Ki Tracks Ian Murphy won the 65Jr class.

Oregon, Illinois - August 9 By Josh Rud, www.shiftonephotography.com

the first moto Dalton Hancher took the win followed up by Andrew Mueller and Sean Prenner. They took off the line later in the day for the second moto with Hancher getting the early jump as they bunched up in the first turn. They came down the short straight with Mueller moving out front, and Nick Britt in third. Hitting the first bowl turn Prenner took over third shortly to have Britt come wide and move back into position. As they came to the first jump Hancher took the corner wide to get the extra speed and take over the lead from Mueller. Hancher began putting some distance behind him as Mueller and Britt were holding second and third with Prenner right in the mix, making great attempts to move up. As they crossed the finish line Hancher took the win and overall for the day, Mueller second while Britt took third, and fourth overall. Supermini was another great race today with the little rippers out there putting down some great battles. In the first moto Garrett Ward took the win with Robert Lopez in second and Zennon Shain third. The second moto things started out a little differently since their first moto was very

much in the mud. Coming off the gate Lopez jumped out in front with Ward and Lane Christians right in the chase. Conner Burger came around looking for redemption after succumbing to the mud in the first moto, sliding into third, looking very much on a mission. Not long after, Ward flew by Lopez with Burger right behind him, leaving Lopez in third. The three up front had plenty of company all moto with Shain right on Lopez, trying to grab third the entire time. The checkers fell to Ward taking the win and the overall. Lopez (2-3) took second overall ahead of Shain’ 3-4, ending yet another great race out there today. Open A is always a great class to check out, and today was no different. Malachi Messenger didn’t finish the first moto, leaving the top three spots to be filled by Adam Tarara, Byron Downen and Sean Hallin. The second moto lined up with everyone ready to go and the track in much better shape. The gate dropped to Messenger putting his Husqvarna out front, chased by Tarara and Billy Holzapfel. Coming around the first turn Hallin stuck a wheel in to take over third, but it was quickly taken back by Holzapfel around the bowl turn. As they came down the back straight Messenger was clearly out for redemption, building a pretty good gap on the field while Tarara held onto second. Holzapfel and Hallin were still battling it out when Scott Kaltenbach started a late charged and joined the battle for third taking over forth and now putting the pressure on Holzapfel. Messenger took the win with Tarara in second and Holzapfel fought everyone off for third. The overall went to Tarara going one-two. 250B was out to close things down for

i Tracks continued the season with their second race of the year this past August ninth. The weather hasn’t been on the track’s side this year, with the last race ending due to lightning after first motos. Today started out with a little rain, but as time went on it cleared up and had some great lines and great racing followed. I always enjoy making the trip out to Ki Tracks; the area is very beautiful with a nature terrain track carved into the woods - it’s a very cool spot to check out. The layout has changed a little bit since I had been here last with some good additions. After the finish line table there’s an interesting switchback section through the woods, and the back straight has been turned into a nice downhill jump with a sweeper into the straight. Of course the visit to the track isn’t complete without clocking your speed at the end of the straight with the radar trap setup. Things got underway with some great racing #93 Roy Nafzger gets the jump in the +50 class. Next to him is Michael Westbrook. from the 250C riders. In Also shown, #931 is D17 MX Ref Gerhard Ward and #87 Scott Campbell. 48

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the day and definitely put on a great show. In the first moto Steve Simmons took the win with Lucas Hayes and Michael Prince rounding out the top three. The second got underway with Hayes pulling the holeshot with Simmons and Prince on his back tire. Heading into the top of the track, Prince took over second with Hayes holding his ground out front. On the third lap things were getting a bit spread out as Prince went down, ending his race for the day. This bumped Steve Simmons up to second and Matt Simmons moved into third. They came across the line with Hayes taking the win and overall for the day. It was another great day out a Ki Tracks. Despite the weather in the morning, things cleared up and made for some amazing conditions. The natural terrain and wide turns with lines for days is something a lot of people are always looking for. Going four wide around the finish line sweeper isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t uncommon at all, the track always develops into many

Chase Boykin topped the Schoolboy and 125cc classes

choices which makes things interesting for the riders as well as the spectators.

Nicholas Stefancik working to get away from Hunter Savage in the 65Jr class.

Results: 125cc: 1.Chase Boykin 14-24: 1.Malachi Messenger 2.Mitch Britt 3.Travis Ward +25: 1.Scott Kooistra 250A: 1.Malachi Messenger 2.Byron Downen 3.Scott Kaltenbach 4.Billy Holzapfel 5.Sean Hallin 250B: 1.Lucas Hayes 2.Steve Simmons 3.Matt Simmons 4.Kyle Campbell 5.Michael Prince 250C: 1.Dalton Hancher 2.Andrew Mueller 3.Sean Prenner 4.Nick Britt 5.Brandon Richter +30B/C: 1.Eran Salzmann 2.Paul Molkentin +40: 1.Roy Nafzger 2.Michael Westbrook 3.Bryan Austin 4.Eran Salzmann +45: 1.Roy Nafzger 2.Michael Westbrook 3.William Holzapfel 4.Bryan Austin 5.Andy Kooistra 50Jr: 1.Mikah Carpenter 2.Joey Arnold 50Sr: 1.Hunter Savage 2.Nicholas Stefancik 3.Kellen Arnold +50: 1.Roy Nafzger 2.Michael Westbrook 3.Scott Campbell 4.William Holzapfel 5.Joseph Voegtle 50cc: 1.Mikah Carpenter 2.Joey Arnold +55: 1.Gerhard Ward 2.Mike Kaltenbach 65Jr: 1.Ian Murphy 2.Hunter Savage 3.Joe Elliott 4.Nicholas Stefancik 65Sr: 1.Wyatt Mattson 85Jr: 1.Brennan Wages 2.John Perovic 3.Luke Jackson 4.Mario Lopez 5.Andrew Voegtle 85Sr: 1.Conner Burger 2.Cameron Campbell 3.Zennon Shain 4.Gunner Schmidgal 5.Justin Hooper 85cc 9-13: 1.Brennan Wages 2.Luke Jackson Open A: 1.Adam Tarara 2.Billy Holzapfel 3.Sean Hallin 4.Byron Downen 5.Scott Kaltenbach Open B: 1.Scott Kooistra 2.Lucas Hayes 3.Paul Molkentin 4.Michael Prince Open C: 1.Sean Prenner Schlby: 1.Chase Boykin 2.Garrett Ward Schlby 2: 1.Andrew Mueller Super Mini: 1.Garrett Ward 2.Robert Lopez 3.Zennon Shain 4.Conner Burger 5.Justin Hooper 6.Lane Christians Vintage: 1.Travis Ward 2.Andrew Mueller 3.Mike Prince 4.Anthony Waldron Women: 1.Stephanie McClellan 2.Krysten Merchantz 3.Rollanda Johnson 3.Christian Johnson 4.Parker Lange 5.Max Smith CYCLE USA, September 2015

Finally, Tri-City gets one in!

250C class off the line for the second moto.

Coal Valley, Illinois - August 16 Tri City Motorcycle Club

really popular with riders from all backgrounds... trial riders, moto, and woods racers all dig the two long motos on a fter getting off to a terrible start mixed terrain course. this season, thanks to mother naSunday delivered motocross, and a dry, ture and plenty of rain, the long actually very dry and hot day. Can’t comrunning Tri-City Motorcycle club in Coal plain about the heat and it being dry Valley, IL finally got in a full weekend of though... it was a day we could actually racing. It started on Saturday with a GP spend at the track racing, versus sitting at race. The GP racing is quickly becoming home wishing we were there. The Quad riders kicked off the racing, and Drake Koelling set off to win the B class right from the gate drop. Pulling the holeshot and then clean laps, he held Kelton Zeman behind all the way to the checkers as Mark Dekker finished third. In the second moto, Koelling had a little more room as he led Zeman. Mark Dassow finished fourth in the first moto, but this time he was on a mission to beat Dekker, and got by him mid-moto for third, and third over85Sr class winner #24 Cameron Campbell with 85Jr winner #55 Seth Warfield early in their combined moto. all.

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After taking the win, Koelling, “I came out here in practice and ran some good fast laps. After pulling the holeshot in the first moto, I had the lead all the way. Same in the second moto. The track is pretty good... just rough enough to help separate the riders and keep you thinking. I just got done with the national series where I got a seventh and a ninth in the B class, so hopefully next year I can go for the Championship.” In the Quad C class, Eric Johnson and Cory Ford were fighting hard out front right from the start. Johnson would pull a little, and then Ford had his faster sections as well. With just over a lap left to go, Ford dove to the inside and looked to have a pass made, but then stalled his quad, losing enough time that Johnson rode off to an easy win. Craig Fyfe finished third, a ways ahead of Nick Miller and Alex Veith. In the second moto, Johnson pulled a small lead early, and had a little easier run to the win. Ford held second all the way, as Fyfe put in the extra effort to get around Miller late in the moto for another third. Fastest laps of the day were put in by East Moline’s Taylor Mclaughlin in the 250A class. Jake Gray kept him honest, but Mclaughlin was in control through both motos. The Open C class saw a perfect two moto sweep delivered by Kawasaki mounted Joey Fechter. Out front, Fechter was never really challenged after the first

half lap. Second place finisher Nicholas Vaughn held off some late moto pressure from YZ125 rider Kyle Caudill. In the second moto, Fechter had everything under control while Vaughn again found himself under the gun from Caudill. Half way through the third lap, Caudill saw an opening and made the pass. He pulled a couple bikes lengths, and then rode off to second in the moto, and overall. In 250C, Thomas Schwieter led start to finish in moto one. Joey Fechter was second, but eventually Andrew Mueller made the pass over a mid-track double that Fechter wasn’t attempting. Tyler Faull was back a ways in fourth, ahead of Austin Cobb in the ten rider class. Schwieter pulled a repeat in moto two, going untouched after slipping away from Mueller. This time, Fechter wicked it up a bit, and finished second ahead of Mueller. Cody Anderson finished fourth, bettering his first moto tenth with a good ride on his Honda. Caudill was in this class as well, and quietly went 6-5 for fourth overall behind Mueller.

Schwieter after the win, “It was a little slick, but you just had to ride smooth and smart. I pulled the holeshot and was having a good battle with my buddy Andrew Mueller for a while before he fell back behind another rider. I’d like to thank my family and friends, and dad for helping me so much.” Roland Gomez celebrated his forty-seventh birthday at the track in a big way. Not only did he win all four motos of the +45 and +30B/C classes, he was beKelton Zeman charged to second overall in Quad B. sides himself happy when Results: his daughter said she wanted to try racing Quad B: 1.Drake Koelling 2.Kelton Zeman 3.Ryan today. Gomez after his last moto, “I won Dassow 4.Mark Dekker Quad C: 1.Erik Johnson 2.Cory Ford 3.Craig Fyfe some motos, and had a great time today. 4.Nick Miller 5.Alex Veith The track is really slick, so I was being Quad 300: 1.Jacob Lincoln Schlby 2 (14-16): 1.Andrew Mueller 2.Kaleb careful and just looking to get through the Fulscher day well. I love this place, and try to get +45: 1.Roland Gomez 2.John Stiles here every time they race. My daughter 250A: 1.Taylor Mclaughlin 2.Jake Gray 250B: 1.Stephen Stocklen Hannah was in her first race today, and Open C: 1.Joey Fechter 2.Kyle Caudill 3.Nicholas that brought tears to my eyes, seeing her Vaughn 4.Kurtis Rizzolo +30B/C: 1.Roland Gomez 2.Mark Brenny out there. Today was perfect, 65Jr: 1.Lane Johnson she finished both of her motos 85Jr: 1.Seth Warfield 2.Luke Johnson 85Sr: 1.Cameron Campbell 2.Daniel Begyn and it was a great day for us 250C: 1.Thomas Schwieter 2.Joey Fechter 3.Anboth.” drew Mueller 4.Kyle Caudill 5.Tyler Faull 6.Cole The heat most likely kept a Watkins 7.Cody Johnson +40: 1.Joe Buskirk few riders away from today’s +25: 1.Jake Gray 2.Mark Brenny race. Too bad, as it was a nice +50: 1.John Stiles SuperMini: 1.Kaleb Fulscher 2.Jacob Lincoln day... and nice not having it rain 3.Cameron Campbell for a change. Check out the Vintage: 1.Andrew Mueller 2.Jared Fell Open A: 1.Taylor Mclaughlin District 17 schedule for the next Open B: 1.Stephen Stocklen events here at Tri-City, and +30A: 1.Jake Gray Quad 90: 1.Kyle Smith 2.Roger Lyall 3.Tyler Svob make the trip out, you’ll be glad 50Jr: 1.Joseph Buskirk you did. 50Sr: 1.Gage Waddle 2.Dandre Roos Girls: 1.Hannah Gomez 50cc 4-8: 1.Joseph Buskirk 2.Dalton Mcconnell

It was a big day for the Gomez family. #161 Roland Gomez won both the +45 and +30B/C classes, and had his daughter Hannah (#1) out for her first ever race.

Dandre Roos in the 50Sr class. CYCLE USA, September 2015

2015 Championships Hillclimb

Stadium MX

NQ= No quad classes, N= event runs at night All have semi pro, amateur and youth classes September 12 N Pleasure Riders M/C........Cayuga, IN 13 Pleasure Riders M/C........Cayuga, IN 19 N King City Dirt Riders.........Mt. Vernon

B= Bonus points. Most run limited classes, and usually into the night, check with promoter for times, bike classes only September 11 Woodstock MX ..................Woodstock 12 Moto Pro Inc. ......................Mendota 18 Woodstock MX ..................Woodstock 19 Joliet Motosports.............Wilmington 26 B Moto Pro Inc. ......................Mendota October 4 Joliet Motosports.............Wilmington 10 Joliet Motosports.............Wilmington 24 Joliet Motosports.............Wilmington

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Gran Prix Motorcycle only classes at these events. October 17 Moto Pro Inc .........................Wedron 25 Canton M/C...........................Canton

Hare Scrambles All have semi pro, amateur & youth classes NQ- No Quad classes at this event, B= Bonus points, Q only= Quad classes only September 13 NQ, B Canton M/C.........................Glasford October 4 WFO Promotions..................Geneseo 18 Fox Valley Off Road ..............Wedron November 15 WFO Promotions ..............Keithsburg Non Points Events Many are team, and or charity events November 1 Dirt Riders ............................ Oakley 8 Belleville Enduro Team ...... Belleville 15 Lincoln Trail Motosports .......... Casey 15 Cahokia Creek DR ............ White City Josh Rud photo

NQ= No Quad classes, B= Bonus points, L= Limited classes, PA= ProAm. All have semi pro, amateur & youth classes except where indicated Q only (Quad classes only). September 13 B Joliet Motosports.............Wilmington 20 NQ,B Galesburg MC ...................Galesburg AMA D-17 IL State MX Championship 26 Sunset Ridge MX....................Walnut 27 (QB) Sunset Ridge MX....................Walnut ATV AMA D-17 Illinois State MX Championship, Bike classes also October 4 Tri-City MC .......................Coal Valley 4 NQ KI Tracks ...............................Oregon 11 Muddy Waters Inc ...........East Moline 18 Sunset Ridge MX....................Walnut 24 NQ Lincoln Trail Motosports ...........Casey 25 Motosports Park ......................Byron 25 (QB) Lincoln Trail Motosports ...........Casey November 1 Muddy Waters Inc ...........East Moline Non Points MX September 26 Vet Motosports Park ..................... Byron

Dirt Track All have semi pro and youth classes. NQ= No Quad classes September 12 ST Pekin M/C ...............................Pekin

Trials All have semi pro, amateur and youth classes September 19 Peoria M/C.............................Peoria 20 Peoria M/C.............................Peoria October 11 Forest City Riders.....................Byron

Enduro CC= Closed Course, Nat= National September 13 SE WI Enduro Riders.........Adams, WI 20 CC WFO Promotions..................Geneseo October 11 Nat Muddobbers M/C .............Upland, IN 18 Cahokia Creek DR .............White City November 1 Riders MC ........................Goshen, IN 8 CC Forest City Riders MC.........Leaf River

Egg Hunts Non Point Paying events September 13 Variety Riders M/C ................Ottawa October 4 Variety Riders M/C ................Ottawa

Dual Sport September 19 WFO Promotions..................Geneseo November 1 Brush Poppers ......................Sterling 7 Forest City Riders ..............Leaf River

Dist 17 Clubs & Promoters

4P Promotions, Inc. .....................815-379-9534 Belleville Enduro Team ................618-277-3478 Brush Poppers M/C .....................815-622-4099 Cahokia Creek Dirt Riders............618-946-4316 Canton MC Club...........................309-202-1144 Cetral Illinois MC .........................217-234-2505 Dirt Rider, Inc..............................217-789-0107 Forest City Riders M/C.................815-624-6535 Fox Valley Off-Road ....................815-539-9021 Galesburg M/C ...........................309-344-1714 Grand Kankakee Trail Rid............708-946-0999 Hill and Gully M/C ......................708-424-1969 IMDA ..................................217-753-8866 Joliet Motosports Park.................815-476-7433

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Ki Tracks ..................................815-732-3073 King City Dirt Riders ....................618-266-7208 Lamoine Ramblers M/C...............309-837-9436 Lincoln Trail Motosports ...............217-932-2041 M.C. Moto Park ...........................815-541-1209 Midwest Off-Road........................815-234-2271 Moto Pro, Inc. .............................815-539-9021 Motosports Enterprises.................815-234-2271 Muddy Waters.............................309-948-1560 N.I.T.R.O ..................................815-335-2749 Peoria Motorcycle Club ................309-635-1662 Pekin M/C ..................................309-231-4945 Pleasure Riders M/C....................217-247-2216 Riders M/C .................................574-209-1234 Rock River Riders M/C ................815-645-2351 Splinter Creek Dirt Riders ............618-977-5587 Tri-City M/C, Inc..........................309-799-9449 Variety Riders M/C......................815-434-3669 Woodstock Racing .......................815-337-3511 WFO Promotions .........................309-314-3343

District 17 Officers: E-mail addresses at the D17 web site President, AJ Waggoner...............219-696-1873 V. President, Bill Tuman Treasurer, Patty Ward..................815-539-9021 Secretary, Don Hachmeister.........815-978-5471 Card Processor, Patty Ward ..........815-539-9021 Road, George Barrington.............630-530-4810 ABATE, John Harris......................309-678-8613

Event Directors: Enduro & GP, Ryan Moss..............815-624-6535 Hare Scrambles, Jay Hall.............217-566-3735 Hillclimb, Matt Peters ..................217-895-3067 Dirt Track, Mike Bender...............309-236-7914 MX & SX, Gerhard Ward..............815-539-9021 Trials, Mike Cross ........................217-649-7915

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Enduro September 13 SEWER ........................................Adams 20 WFO Promotions ..................Geneseo, IL Nov (2016 Points) 1 Riders MC .........................New Paris, IN 8 Forest City Riders..............Forest City, IL

Trials September 12 WOTA.....................................Mauston 13 WOTA.....................................Mauston 26 WOTA .........................Black River Falls 27 WOTA .........................Black River Falls

Clubs and Promoters

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Hare Scrambles *Enduro events paying HS points September 13 * SEWER ........................................Adams 20 Rapid Angels MC .........Wisconsin Rapids

Motocross * = D16 Points September 12 Aztalan Cycle Club..................Lake Mills Mike Gaborsky Senior Race 13 * Aztalan Cycle Club..................Lake Mills 20 Fantasy Moto............................Tigerton 27 * Sugar Maple Mx......................Hill Point October 11 * Aztalan Cycle Club..................Lake Mills Memorial Race

Dirt Track September 12 ST Beaver Cycle Club ......................Atwater 13 TT Beaver Cycle Club ......................Atwater 19 ST Aztalan Cycle Club..................Lake Mills 20 ST Aztalan Cycle Club..................Lake Mills

Dual Sport September 26 Wisconsin Dual Sport Riders......Wabeno 27 Wisconsin Dual Sport Riders......Wabeno October 18 Kettle Moraine Sport Riders ......Allenton 24 Madison MC Club.................Cross Plains

Arkansas Creek Cycle Club...........715-495-2194 Aztalan Cycle Club.......................414-265-1582 Beaver Cycle Club........................920-319-6889 CMJ Raceway ..............................608-220-6853 Door County Fair Association........920-746-7126 Fantasy Moto ..............................920-419-2863 Gravity Park USA ........................920-378-3864 Kettle Moraine Sports Riders........262-334-1743 Madison M/C ..............................608-220-5564 Marshfield T & T Riders................715-384-4555 Midwest Off Road Trail Riders ......715-937-1341 Pine Ridge Raceway ....................920-434-7015 Range Moto-X.............................906-369-2558 Rapid Angels Motorcycle Club.......715-421-5038 Rib Mountain Riders ....................715-359-3518 Southeast Wisconsin End Riders....262-930-0358 Southeastern Short Trackers.........414-303-1331 Sugar Maple MX..........................608-393-8812 UP Sandstormers.........................906-869-6724 Valley Raceway Inc......................906-236-3265 Valley Springs MC Club ................715-594-3726 Wisconsin Dual Sport Riders.........920-350-2030 Wisconsin Observed Trials ............319-624-2003 X-Mas Family Motorsports ...........906-202-2681 525 Sports..................................715-571-0540

District 16 Officers:

President, Todd Ellingson........................715-451-1168 V. President, Joe Stoppleworth................920-579-2372 Secretary, Judy Sumner .........................262-754-0686 Treasurer, Ken Schuck ............................608-873-9854 Registration, Erin Aune...........................414-331-6254

Referees and Pointskeepers:

Dirt Track, Danny Vrana.........................262-689-2842 Enduro, Curt Shomberg..........................608-438-6960 Hare Scram, Karl Lueschow ....................608-347-0519 Hillclimb, Mike Bronk.............................715-325-4034 Motocross, Eric Uren...............................906-236-3265 Dual Sport, Brett Lobajeski.....................920-922-0979 Trials, Kevin Huber.................................262-424-3581

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Motocross September 13 Echo Valley Motocross...........Brookston Spring Creek MX......................Millville 19-20 Berm Benders Raceway................Mora Bonus Points Event 26-27 Spring Creek MX...............Millville, MN Bonus Points Event

Trail Rides September 12 Golden Eagles M/C................Thielman 13 Golden Eagles M/C................Thielman 19 Kato Cycle Club ......................Mankato

20 Kato Cycle Club ......................Mankato 26 Twin Cities Trail Riders.......Huntersville 27 Twin Cities Trail Riders.......Huntersville October 17 Paul Bunyan Forest Riders.........Akeley 18 Paul Bunyan Forest Riders.........Akeley

District 23 Elected Officers

Chairman, Mike Quinn ..............507-288-2612 mquinn4@charter.net Vice Chairman, Leslie Vanderwerf .......................952-469-3841 lvanderwerf@frontiernet.net Treasurer, Karen Umphress.......612-965-8619 karen@tnkent.com MX Vice Chairman, MarkVanderwerf.........................952-469-3841 tzracer46@hotmail.com Government Relations Tom & Karen Umphress...............612-965-8618 tom@tnkent.com Trail Rider Vice Chairman Duane Nienow............................952-213-3840 dnienow1@comcast.net Recognition Chair, Owen Riess.952-240-3020 Webmaster, Ben Horgen ..........651-983-2637

Hare Scrambles September 20 Norsemen M/C...................Dresser, WI October 11 Golden Eagles M/C................Mazeppa

Flat Track September 13 TT Norsemen M/C ...................Cambridge 19 ST Flying Dutchmen M/C............New Ulm 20 ST Flying Dutchmen M/C............New Ulm 26 ST North Central DT .......Isanti Cty Frgrnds

Hillclimb September 19 Indianhead M/C ...................Red Wing Hill Drags – no points

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Indianhead M/C ...................Red Wing Semi-Pro – no points

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District 23 Club and Promoters

Berm Benders Inc .......................320-679-2582 Echo Valley.................................218-348-4754 Flying Dutchmen.........................507-388-1671 Golden Eagles.............................507-208-8839 Hi-Winders .................................507-753-2779 Indianhead Cycle Club.................952-210-8208 Kato Cycle Club...........................612-860-6436 Midway Recreation Park .............952-601-1169 Motocity Raceway .......................218-894-2826 Motokazie ..................................952-601-1169 Norsemen Motorcycle Club ..........763-263-9835 North Central Dirt Track ..............612-616-9053 Paul Bunyan Forest Riders...........218-739-5252 Range Riders ..............................218-341-9691 River Valley Enduro Riders ..........612-247-2039 RM Promotions ...........................612-919-3457 RTW Race Promo/Cambridge ......218-894-2826 Straight Arrow Enduro Riders ......651-277-1047 Twin Cities Trail Riders.................612-965-8618

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