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CYCLE USA, March 2015

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March 2015 Contributors! Dave Hollub Lissa Marsolek Keith McKenna Carey Monroe Rolfe Otterness Mike Quinn On The Cover: Lance Wollin at the SteelShoe 3 Hour event January 18. Photo by Dave Hollub

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All District Riders: Renew your memberships as soon as you get the opportunity to do so. The Cycle USA magazine is one of your special membership benefits, and only renewed 2015 members will continue to get issues after the first few come out. Also, if you change your address, notify your district association right away. Dist. 17 Hare-Scrambles By Jay Hall, your ‘15 Director I would like to thank you for a great 2014 season, and for coming to the Banquet in January. I hope everyone had a good time. The season will be here in a few weeks with Keithsburg on the 22 of March. Its been a long cold winter and we all are ready to get out and ride. Speaking of the first ride do you have your Dist.17 card yet? Beat the lines the day of the race get your card before the season and make sure you’re getting points for all the races. Speaking of races, we have a few new tracks to hit this year, one being Roselawn, IN. It is on the boarder, just the other side of Kankakee and south of Chicago. Some of us have been racing the Enduro there for years, I’ve been racing there since 1975, yes I’m that old guys. It’s a sand track, and is in a nudist colony, so I’m letting everyone know this in advance in case you may have a problem with that. Now it’s not like they are all walking out where we pit, but ‘back in the woods’ there might be a resident or two, and I don’t want anyone to get shocked. We have two rounds there, one in April and August with two different clubs putting them on. The first is WFO and the second will be by the Hill and Gully club. The second one will be an closed course Enduro that makes laps, and will pay HS points. Its a chance for you to try this style of racing. We did add a few more races this year and it’s still the best of fifteen races, with seven bonus points rounds. Now to shift gears a little I’m also your off-road AMA congressmen for D-17, and I would like to get the word out how important it is to join both AMA and D-17. We’re the ones who help with the rule making for your races, and help fight for your rights and look out for them. As a group we are strong. You can think all these groups want is money, but that far from being true. Numbers count and without that others will run all over us!

Announcements, personal stuff, and.... Land is getting harder to find and to use, and without help it may become even harder yet. And our clubs need help. I see the same guys, and I mean old guys, sorry guys doing so much. We need new members in these clubs if our sport is to keep going for the future and our kids. So see what you can do for your local or maybe not so local club, we all need help. And by the way D17 pays worker points for helping clubs with the race too! Well I wish you all a great 2015!! Keep the rubber down and the roost flying... I’ll see you at the races, and then hopefully at the banquet in January 2016. Jay Hall D-17 H-S Director From the Back of the Pack By Mike Quinn, D23 Chairman We are entering a new season and have some exciting changes coming up for 2015. At the district level our motocross series has a few changes. The last two weekends of the season (Sept 19 & 20, Sept 26 & 27) will be two day events with a three moto format. The scoring for these two events only will be by moto instead of a single score for an averaged finished. This will encourage all the racers that are looking to take the title in their class to race against their competition. We have always battled the issue of racers not having to go against each other. This will hopefully alleviate a lot of that problem. It will be almost impossible to win a class without attending these events. There will be a max of 75 points available to any racer that can will all three motos, but by scoring per moto if you have a bad moto it won’t take you out of the running. We will be counting 50% of the events held for scoring and qualifying for awards at season-end. If we have no rain outs that means fourteen events will be counted for the titles. Each of the Featured Events (2 day 3 moto season end races) will count as one event but will have more points available. You can go into these events with twelve races and they will take you to the required fourteen races to qualify for year-end awards, and class titles. As always, one can race more events to have a better chance of winning a title. These events have contingency attached to them, one of them will be a Pro-Am. The promoters have come together and drawn up plans to make these events

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really special. Stay tuned for more as the season progresses. There is a rotation schedule set up so these events will rotate from track to track, trying to keep it to one north and one south each season. Some of the new rules that came out of congress that I expect to be ratified by the board of AMA include keeping points in combined classes. Starting with this year combined classes such as a B/C class, the riders will be sorted by level at the AMA and their results will be used for advancement in the RPV system. There were a few changes made to the advancement chart in terms of the number of participants in each category and the points chart itself, please check the AMA site for the updated numbers. Racers that have two years in the C class will not be advanced to B unless they have an RPV of 13 or higher. The old RPV was 11. The AMA appeal board will have the ability to reevaluate and overturn an advancement/ classification appeal within six months of the appeal. This means that if someone wins an appeal to not get advanced but then dominates the results they may be advanced based on those results during the season. Changes to the yellow flag: Yellow flag means CAUTION, competitors must ride cautiously until they have passed the incident that caused the yellow flag. When displayed there is no passing or gaining an advantage and jumps must be ROLLED between the flag

and the incident that caused the flag. Failure to do so may result in loss of positions or a disqualification. Red Cross Flag: Indicates that ambulances, safety vehicles, or emergency personnel may be on the course. Competitors must show extreme caution, slow down, maintain position, not gain an advantage, wheels must not leave the ground between the flag and incident. Failure to do so may result in loss of positions or a disqualification. Clear definition of DNF vs DNS. Any racer that completes fewer than half the laps of the winner or didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take the checkered flag will be a DNF. They will receive points equaling the number of riders in the class or a minimum of 20 points for that moto. DNS will be any rider that does not COMPLETE at least one lap. A DNS will get 30 points plus the number of riders in the class. Hillclimb has a new look to their rulebook, please refer to the AMA site for any changes at that level. Off-Road, the biggest change involves Enduro scoring for the type of event it is. At the district level we have added a Supermini class to Hillclimb discipline. ATV motocross had many class changes as they have been cut back some in an attempt to refocus the completion in the ranks. Other changes from the meeting will equal out the distribution of year end awards.

In Enduro only there will be Lightweight A/ B/ C will consist of 0-250 four stroke and 0200 two strokes no minicycles. Heavy-weight A/B/C Four strokes 251cc and over 2 strokes 201cc and over. Off Road has added a plus 70 class, it will be called the Golden Master class. Off Road awards will be handed out on finish position only, riders will not be moved up to fill in for overall A/B/C. Motocross changes include allowing Pro License holders that have not earned any National points to compete for district points. Should they score any National Pro points they will immediately become ineligible for district points or awards. District 23 racers will have to use the correct riding number and background colors or face defined penalties. When borrowing a bike they must fill out a borrowed bike form. This has gotten rather lengthy but I think Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve covered all the major changes, refer to the AMA website and the ARMCA website for the latest rulebook editions. See you on the tracks & trails of MN. Mike

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Open Riding For All Kicks off in

MARCH!!!!!

See web site for dates and information. Scheduled practice dates feature a GROOMED track with flaggers and EMT’s on site!!

2015 Events April 11/12 Loretta Lynn Qualifier ...

Bike Only weekend ... See website for special open practice times before the event!

May 10 .. (Bikes & ATV’s!) ... Dist 17 Motocross Great River Shootout Series Points!

June 13/14 ................. ATV National Go to Sunsetridgemx.com or ATVmotocross.com for information on this exciting Quad Only weekend

Special “Vet / Vintage” Weekend!

June 27........................Racer-X Vet Series Day for our vet riders... expanded classes including special Vintage classes, see web, bike only, no youth class weekend

June 28.. AMA Mid-Summer Vintage MX Vintage day with special Vet (modern bike) classes added

July 12 .. (Bikes only) ........ Dist 17 Motocross Illini Series Points Event!

Sept 26 .. (Bikes & ATV’s!) .. Dist 17 Motocross Sept 27 .. (Bikes & ATV’s!) .. Dist 17 Motocross AMA D-17 IL State Quad MX Championship

D17 Bonus Points! Great River Shootout Series Points!

Oct. 18 ....Bikes & Quads.. D17 Motocross Nick Hoffman Memorial Race

Excellent Start on Cedar Lake

Cedar Lake, Indiana - January 11 By Carey Monroe Photos by www.DiffySmooth.com

ome of the only people who look forward to freezing weather in the motorcycle industry are those who participate in ice racing on Cedar Lake in the far northwestern corner of Indiana. The Moto On Ice crew led by AMA hall of famer Jeff Fredette has been promoting races for seven years. The crew puts on a short track oval and a 2 Â˝ mile road course every Sunday beginning in January and continuing until the ice gives out. The first race of the 2015 season brought out some of the finest ice racers in the area to compete on the smooth track laid out by Fredette and his crew. The sun was shining bright and it was a crisp twenty degrees with a strong northerly wind. The event pulled a large group of local quad riders with rubber tires, as well as a faithful group of northern Indiana side hacks, mini bikes who are just trying it out for the first time, as well as a group of fast midwest riders. The event started out with the oval racing in the Open class where Morgan Monroe from Cedar Lake got the holeshot and led the first lap until she was passed up by veteran rider Tim Farrell on his CRF450. Farrell managed to hold off

Monroe for the heat race win. Next up came the first heat of Mini oval bikes with new riders Sophia Lewis and Olivia Lewis of Lowell, as well as second year racer Caden Brannon on his new KX65. Sophia Lewis gave Brannon a run for his money the first two laps but he was able to pass her and put some distance on the field coming to the checkers. Father/ Daughter team Josh and Neveah Govert from Cedar Lake put on quite a show for the spectators on their rubber tire quads, with Dad finishing first and daughter fourth. Side hacks always put on a fun show

for the spectators with Father/ Son competitors Bill and Jared Bean from Mishawaka racing alongside Jim Graves for the heat race win. The Road course is set up to run two thirty minute motos during the event, separating out those bikes and riders who are fit for the long haul. Fredette proved once again that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a force to be reckoned with by taking the money class win, followed by Mitch Lewis of Lowell taking the Open road course win. After an intermission and the chance to warm up in the South Shore Golf Course club house the crew was back at it for the main events. Morgan Monroe took to the ice with a look of determination not to let Farrell beat her this time. The green flag waved and Monroe managed the holeshot leading the first lap with Farrell charging hard from the outside. Going in to turn two of the second lap Farrell got caught up in some lap traffic and slid out, giving Monroe the advantage over the field and the Open class win. The main event in the Mini class was almost a carbon copy of the heat race with Sophia Lewis getting the holeshot and leading the first two laps only to be passed by Caden Brannon on the 65 for the win. The Rubber tire (non-studded) Quad class proved to be a scoring nightmare with quads spinning and tires spinning throughout the whole race. Josh Govert managed the win and his

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Fantastic ice conditions made it a really good season for the northern Illinois/ Indiana riders.

daughter Nevaeh came in eighth this time after spinning around a full circle in turn two. The Road course took its toll on machinery and riders in the main event with nineteen bikes starting and only eleven taking the checkers. The road course is fun for the spectators and fans to watch because all classes are combined out on the track. Fredette and Lewis (although in separate classes) battled for track position during the entire

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thirty minute race with Fredette going down on the second to last lap and still taking the win and money home. Lewis took the win in Open and local rider Ricky Piskoty took the win in the 250 division. Moto on Ice will be running every Sunday from here till spring, and then looking forward to winter returning next year. Check them out on Facebook at MotoonIce for updates.

Results Open Oval: 1.Morgan Monroe 2.Mitch Lewis 3.Caleb Fritz 4.Tim Farrell 5.Dave Dupree Mini Oval: 1.Caden Brannon 2.Olivia Lewis 3.Sophia Lewis 250 Oval: 1.Morgan Monroe 2.Zach Malone 200 Road Course: 1.David Jones 2.Brian Conley Sr Oval: 1.George Mack 2.Robin Williams Open Road Course: 1.Mitch Lewis 2.Joey Suges 3.Caleb Fritz 4.Morgan Monroe 5.Chad Stockton Cash Class: 1.Jeff Fredette 2.Dave DuPree 3.Chase Guthrie 4.Tim Farrell 5.Charlie Deutscher. Mini Rubber Quads: 1.Alan Welsh 2.John Fladeland III 3.Derrick Orr Sport Rubber Oval Quads: 1.Josh Govert 2.James McCallister 3.Craig Welsh 4.Mike Welsh 5.Matt Welsch Utility Rubber Quads: 1.Tyler Jabaay 2.Ethan Knepp

Morgan Monroe had a great day winning both her 250 and Open Oval classes. CYCLE USA, March 2015

Congratulations!

We would like to congratulate our

2014 Super Series winners! Begin: Bumblebees 4-8 1.Parker Frank 2.Brennan Long 3.Jacob Peters 4.Jacob Garcia 5.Daisy Harens Beginners: Hornets 7-11 1.Aiden Leonard 2.Jake Adams 50cc Pre-Mix 4-6 1.Wyatt McGrath 2.Kyler Knaack 3.Koby Turner 4.Deegan Lewis 5.Grant Hepp 6.Mekyver Hagarty 50cc Pre-Mix 7-8 1.James Clough 2.McCrae Hagarty 3.Trenton Goodenough 4.Ethan Rennie 5.Bryce Rauner 6.Lance Bartylla 7.Gannon Blaiser 50cc Oil Injected 4-8 1.Wyatt McGrath 2.Vincent Harens 3.DJ Heppding 4.Cade Olberding 5.DJ Carlson 6.Deegan Lewis 7.Damien Adler 50cc Multi-Speed 4-8 1.Wyatt McGrath 2.Vincent Harens 3.DJ Heppding 4.DJ Carlson 5.Cole Mason Sportsman 250 1.Damon Barnick The 09'ers 1.Alex Linders 2.RJ Cripps

65cc 7-9 1.Jayden Clough 2.Ethan McMahon 3.Avery Long 4.McCrae Hagarty 5.Cameron Skaalerud 6.Jesse Jacobsen 7.Cole Marsolek 65cc 10-11 1.Gage Steburg 2.Trevin Nelson 3.Gavin Janovsky 4.Weston Milas 5.Conner Klemenhagen 6.Gage Krech 7.Tyler Otterdahl 65cc 7-11 1.Gage Steburg 2.Jayden Clough 3.Trevin Nelson 4.Ethan McMahon 5.Conner Klemenhagen 6.Avery Long 7.Cameron Skaalerud 85cc 9-11 1.Gage Steburg 2.Gavin Janovsky 3.Jayden Clough 4.Jaxon Opitz 5.Dillon Nelson 6.Conner Klemenhagen 7.Weston Milas 85cc 12-15 1.Josh Boaz 2.Izaih Clark 3.Max Earley 4.Aaron Boatman 5.Dalton Hein 6.Seth Carpenter 7.Nolan Rommel 85cc 9-12 1.Josh Boaz 2.Max Earley 3.Gavin Janovsky

4.Izaih Clark 5.Aaron Boatman 6.Jaxon Opitz 7.Dillon Nelson Supermini 1.Josh Boaz 2.Aaron Boatman 3.Dalton Hein 4.Seth Carpenter Schoolboy 1.Ben Adamson 2.Mateo Johnson 3.Austin Nelson 4.Blake Badker Junior 1.Nick Schnagel 2.Gavin Wilkins 3.Jordan Braaten 4.Nate Myers 5.Robbie Marty 6.Jacqueline Riess 7.Katie Vanderwerf 8.Sophia Johnson 14-24 A 1.Christian Craig 2.Nick Jackson 3.Clay Olson 4.Dylan Narel 5.Nathan Kohnke 6.Alex Linders 7.Jerry Robin 14-24 B 1.Chase Becker 2.Nick Schnagel 3.Blaze Best 4.Austin Kienast 5.Matthew Meyers 6.Mason Marty 7.Rodney Barnes 14-24 C 1.Charles Anderson 2.Travis Bartylla 3.Joseph Trom 4.Myles Kragenbring

5.Colton Steiger 6.Blake Benson 7.Payton Harrison 25+ A 1.Bryce Bernloehr 2.Tim Zebro 3.Zachary Ehmke 4.Mathew Dohrn 5.Bruce Gates 6.Collin Rigelman 7.Pat Miller 25+ B 1.William Logan 2.Aaron Deer 3.Samuel Brummund 4.Anthony Gardner 5.Joe Jenniges 6.Kevin Kruger 7.Kasey Stokman 25+ C 1.Ryan Berns 2.Jaren Lokre 3.Colby Carlson 4.Jonathan Masching 5.Jesse Beaver 30+ Vet A 1.Jared Lewis 2.Mike Luoma 3.Tim Zebro 4.Bruce Gates 5.Mathew Dohrn 6.Brent Mason 7.Patrick McNamara 30+ Vet B 1.William Logan 2.Joe Jenniges 3.Scott Lehnertz 4.Dominique Turner 5.James Lichliter 6.Kevin Kruger 7.Joe Kidd 30+ Vet C 1.Scot Adams 2.Dan Frasson

3.Adam Guberud 4.Jesse John 5.Josh Fischer 6.David Williams 40+ Senior A 1.Mike Luoma 2.Scott Steinle 3.Ray Schlegel 4.Patrick McNamara 5.Jon Falardeaux 6.Matthew Ludescher 40+ Senior B 1.Scott Lehnertz 2.Brad Davis 3.Tim Walker 4.Raymond Riedl 5.Todd Harrison 6.Joel Lenz 40+ Senior C 1.Scot Adams 2.Jesse John 3.David Williams 4.Brian Stewart 45+ A 1.Scott Steinle 2.Tim Bernloehr 3.Carl Hein 4.Jack Parenteau 45+ B/C 1.Brad Davis 2.Tim Walker 3.Thor Mathison 4.Jay Calkins 5.Mike Dertien 6.Randall Ross 7.Raymond Riedl 50+ Fossil 1.Scott Steinle 2.Tim Bartylla 3.Scott Cripps 4.Jay Calkins 5.Jerry Dillon 6.Jack Parenteau 7.Raymond Riedl

50+ B/C 1.James Lichliter 2.Jeffrey Olson 3.Thor Mathison 4.Mike Dertien 5.Larry Steuck 6.Mike Quinn Sr. 55+ 1.Tim Bartylla 2.Jerry Dillon 3.Jack Parenteau 4.Lynn Meyer 5.Jerry Schulze 6.Jerry Bumgardner 55+ B/C 1.Mike Quinn Sr. 2.John Meehan 3.Rolfe Otterness 60+ 1.Lynn Meyer 2.Jerry Bumgardner 3.Mike Quinn Sr. 4.John Meehan Girls Jr. 1.Jada Murphy 2.Paige Carlson 3.Emma Rauner Girls Sr. 1.Kyra Boaz 2.Kourtney Trautner Women 1.Jacqueline Riess 2.Trisha Hoover 3.Katie Vanderwerf 4.Sophia Johnson 5.Abby Brummund 6.Kourtney Trautner 7.Kari Cunningham 125cc 2-Stroke 1.Ben Adamson 2.Austin Nelson 3.Hunter Yocom 4.Blake Badker 5.Logan Hegna

6.Jayden Leuth 7.Mikal Guberud 250 A 1.Nick Carter 2.Luke Peters 3.Josh Lindgren 4.Jerry Robin 250 B 1.Blaze Best 2.Austin Kienast 3.Mateo Johnson 4.Isaiah Reidel 5.Cody Carlson 6.Mason Marty 7.Matthew Meyers 250 C 1.Charles Anderson 2.Seth Fischer 3.Jordan Braaten 4.Cody Barnes 5.Keegan Kleinwotterink 6.Colton Steiger 7.Travis Bartylla Open A 1.Christian Craig 2.Nick Jackson 3.Luke Peters 4.Nathan Kohnke 5.Clay Olson 6.Dylan Narel 7.Bryce Bernloehr Open B 1.Chase Becker 2.Austin Kienast 3.Isaiah Reidel 4.Jacob Blanshan Open C 1.Seth Fischer 2.Jordan Braaten 3.Blake Benson 4.Cody Barnes 5.Payton Harrison 6.Collin Paschke 7.Ryan Mosch

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Thank you Dale Preble from the Mazeppa Jaycees for subsidizing our banquet tickets, the annual Greg Vaith Memorial Scholarship awarded to Blaze Best, & helping with the Halloween Bash. Also, thanks to our racers, their families & friends & of course the Hi-Winders Club Members who donate their time to make our sport & season so successful!

Where champions are made

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2014 Motocross champions

District 23 Motocross Awards Red Wing, Minnesota - January 17 By Mike Quinn

reasure Island Resort and Casino was the site of this year’s Motocross Awards Ceremony. For the Minnesota MX racers that put a full season together, this was their special night. It was held on January 17th starting with a social hour at Five PM and continuing through the evening. Over 300 people were on hand to either receive their hard earned awards, or cheer on

their family members and friends. We counted the racers best fourteen finishes out of a possible twenty-eight events during the 2014 season. Due to limited seating at the facility, new for this year was a no walk in policy. The ceremony filled the facility, and we had several vendors on hand to display their goods along with several of our promoters. We had many sponsors that helped with our season, but our first thank you

Many of the D23 Board members came out to enjoy and help make the evening special for the riders and their families.

has to go out to Fly Racing as they awarded our riders $12,000 in Fly products this year. As a district we can’t thank Fly enough for all of their support. We are happy to announce Fly will be back with us again this season with the same level of support. Other sponsors anted up many prizes for all of our award winners and all of the district members that were present. Everything from Pro National Race packages to riding schools, to racing gear and supplies. Caswell Cycle out of Mora MN donated eleven full riding outfits for some very lucky racers. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes awarded a week long riding school package to one of our lucky members. Congrats go out to Ryan Mosch, we know he will make the most of the opportunity. Two hundred and thirty awards were presented to the finalists in fifty-four classes including our Quad MX’ers. All award recipients chose a prize to go along with the award. Our championship class Champions were also awarded a Championship Jacket produced by CA Apparel. The Kadlecs of CYCLE USA, March 2015

Our District 23 members filled the hall with excitement and everyone had a great night

Motocity Raceway provided class winner shirts to all of our B and C winners. Look for upgrading and changes to the prizes for all class winners this coming season.

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2015 will be the first year that we will officially provide class winner apparel for all of our motocross class winners. Several racers were multi class champions. Vincent Harens 50cc, Avery

Long 65cc, Josh Boaz 85cc, Mark Arends +25 & +30A, Clay Olson 14-24 & Open A, Austin Keinast & Brady Miska all took wins in two classes. Long time (as in almost 30 years of racing) racer Jack

Parenteau was on hand to pick up his awards in three classes, +45, +50 and +55. Congrats to all of you for the hard work and dedication you put into your season. The event ran smoothly and finished up a little after 9PM, leaving the racers and children plenty of time to take advantage of the many activities offered at Treasure Island. It was a successful evening and a special thanks goes out to Owen Reiss for all the work he put in to

bring this event together. It has been my honor to emcee our year-end awards ceremony for the past sixteen years. It is one of the highlights of the year for me. Thanks to all those that helped with the awards presentation, and to all of our sponsors. It is important that you younger racers take the time to give your parents a special thanks for all the time, effort and money they put into your racing. Without them it wouldn’t be possible. It is also important to support the sponsors that have been so generous in providing the tons of goodies that were handed out. Spend your money with the local shops that support you, not with the big online outfits just looking to make a quick buck. As of now next year’s gala will be held at the Mermaid in Plymouth, MN, moving North a Sharon Kadlec (R), promoter at the Motocity and Little Falls tracks, few miles from this at her display. The Kadlecs are big sponsors of our banquet.

year’s venue. Start planning and training now for a bigger and better 2015 season. I hope to see all you at our tracks this season, going for class wins.

Owen Riess is our Recognition Chairperson, he organizes the entire event which is a massive job. Once again, he did a great job of pulling everything together!

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Wet & Wild Steelshoe 3 Hour

The starting line fills with an impressive number of bikes

Cambellsport, Wisconsin - January 18 By Dave Hollub

any of the motorcycle ice racers in the Midwest look forward to the annual Steelshoe Three Hour Endurance event, and this year being the 19th running it was great seeing a record 102 bikes (218 riders) entered into race. A result of housebound boredom or the fantastic week of weather leading up to race day was debatable, but

King Louie riders- Kristina Zmuda and Tim Nienow.

Pre-race in the pits, on the ice.

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bottom line there was a fantastic turnout of riders, and spectators. It surely also had a lot to do with the overall popularity of this special race. All week the temperature stayed Jesko Racing (58) around the 20 working to hold off Rob’s Performance in lightweight degree mark, then on Saturday a warmup hit and by the time Jeff Fredette finished plowing another of his outstanding courses the temperature was into the mid 40’s. Saturday night the temperature dropped but not quite far enough to turn everything back into solid ice. Sunday morning there were soft spots on the surface, but with 8 to 10 inches of base ice the race was on. In this event, the bikes go out in waves based on what class they are riding, putting all the bikes on the course at the same time. This way they compete for their class win, and for the overall, against all the teams entered for the day. It makes for a very action filled three hours of racing! At noon the first wave to get the green flag was the Lightweight bikes and team Young

Guns (Max Mayer/ Sonny Johnson/Tim Fisher) got the jump with Jesko racing and then Lemon Pie Productions (John Sterwart/ Marc Ottenad) following around the first corner. As the first lap was scored Jesko Racing (Chad Jesko/ Jacob Jesko) was out front but the Rob’s Performance bike ridden by Tyler Smulders was closing in fast. John Stewart aboard the Lemon Pie bike was third and The Young Guns were in fourth. Rob’s and Lemon Pie got past Jesko on lap four and a battle started as they fought for the win. By the time the first hour was up Rob’s (Ed Smulders/ Tyler Sulders) was still out front, running third overall. Lemon Pie was in second (6th OA) and Jesko was holding onto third (14th). At the end of hour two Rob’s was still in the lead but Lemon Pie had finished the last two laps right on their rear fender. Enginerd Motorsports (Malachi Roth/ Danny Bilansky) was running third (29th). One lap into the final hour Lemon Pie slipped into the lead and then held on to the checkers with Rob’s finishing one bike back. The second start wave was the Middleweight bikes with Frozen Assets (Andrew Jensen/ David Lieck) out front and Moose Racing Keytime (John Strangefeld/ Luke Fox) and Retriever

Racing (Patrick Ryder/Parker Lange) bar to bar right behind in the first corner. As lap one went into the books the Michigan Hail Razors (9th OA) were out front with Parker Lange aboard the Retriever Racing bike in second (11th) and Team Hahn (Terry Hahn/ Jared Hahn) in third a couple bikes back. The Retriever bike was on the move and on lap two took over first while Hahn moved into second and then Team MeJo (Kaley Johnson/ Nichole Mees) in third. When the second hour started Retriever was still out front with second place Ice Chippers (Jim Beckman/ Jeff Wick) five bikes back. Team MeJo was right on Ice Chippers back wheel and then one bike behind the four way battle for fourth going on between Slipknot (Jim Younger / Jeff Moore), Frozen Assets, Woodstock KTM (Ryan Ironman Jason Larson hoping to keep his feet dry. Moss/ Rob McGee), and Team Retriever Racing Patrick Ryder later, Smitty (Nick Smith/ Max Smith/ Clayton “This year I recruited young dirt track Vonmoos). Three hours into the race racer Parker Lange to ride with me. He is everyone was still chasing Retriever a very talented young man and I couldn’t Racing but Slipknot had moved up into have been happier when he agreed to join second. Four bikes back Team Smitty, me. The bike ran perfect, the tires holding back challengers Frozen Assets hooked up, and we both rode well. My and The Ice Chippers for third. Retriever goal for us was to ride safe, clean, and not Racing never lost the lead, taking the win make mistakes. Parker started us out and in twelfth overall. put us into the lead and I rode the middle leg but the big plan was

The Woodstock KTM middleweight entry.

for Parker to get back on and ride the final hour the way we knew he could. It couldn’t have worked any better as he gave me a cushion when I got out there and then pushed to the finish when he was back on the back. The course was laid out fantastic, but the ice deteriorated as the race went on and some areas were getting sketchy with slush and standing water. Thanks to our sponsors Retriever Racing, Sunset Bar, Moose Racing, Bell Helmets, and Millennium Motorsports.” Team Johnson (Kyle Johnson/ John Olmstead) was out front when the heavyweights got their start with Beaver Cycle Club #1 (Eric Mischler/Dan Mischler) in second and 328 Powersports (Jacob Wiedmeyer/ Garret Loehrer) battling West Bend Harley Squared (Benny Carlson/ Jeremy DeRuyter/ Jake Mataya) for third. Team Johnson took advantage of their horsepower edge and fought through most of the light and middle-weight bikes to finish lap one in fourth overall. Harada Racing (Craig Pickett/ Westley Westesson) was just two bikes behind and then the Beaver Cycle Club bike rounded off the top three. Harada moved into both the class lead and overall on lap two. As hour two

Beaver Cycle Club (44) and Team Masterforce in heavyweight CYCLE USA, March 2015

began Harada was out front, team Johnson in second (2nd OA), Beaver Cycle in third (5th) and 328 Powersports fourth (7th). As the third leg of the race started Beaver Cycle had moved into second with Team Johnson holding third ahead of 328 Powersports. Team Johnson made a move on lap 11 taking over second but Beaver Cycle stayed right on their rear wheel to the checkers. The top three crossed 3/4/5 overall for the closest racing of the day. Ironman class brings out a special group as they battle for three hours with no rest, and today was looking to be very exciting as there were several top riders ready to meet the challenge. Lance Wollin (Sunset Tavern) was out front of the Ironman class at the start but Jesse Janisch (West Bend Harley 32) and JR Schnabel (Action Powersports) were right behind. While Wollin never looked back out front all day, he never was clear of challenges from the other Ironmen. One lap into the race Wollin had passed seventy-one bikes that started ahead of Ironman, crossing the scoring area thirteenth overall. Schnabel was running

second (17th), Janisch in third (23rd) and Fredette fourth (31st). Wollin held onto the lead as he made his way through the other riders with the next three Ironmen keeping close. By the finish of hour one Wollin was up to fourth overall. Back in eighth overall an Ironman train was chasing him in the running order of Janisch, Schnabel, and Fredette, as they were bar to bar in many corners. Just before the completion of two hours Wollin made his final pass to grab the overall lead as well but now Schnabel was in third overall. Wollin held onto the lead in hour three and took the checkers for both the Ironman and the overall win with Schnabel right behind. Results: Lightweight Bikes: 1.Lemon Pie Productions-John Sterwart/Marc Ottenad (6thOA) 2.Robâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;PerformanceTyler Smulders/Ed Smulders (8thOA) 3.Enginerd Motorsports-Malachi Roth/Danny Bilansky (28thOA) 4.Young Guns-Max Mayer/Sonny Johnson/Tim Fisher (36thOA) 5.Woodstock KTM Lites-Ryan Moss/Alex Moss/Blake Ryan (65thOA) Middleweight Bikes: 1.Retriever Racing-Patrick Ryder/Parker Lange (12thOA) 2.Team Smitty-Nick Smith/Max Smith/Clayton Vonmoos (17thOA) 3.The Ice Chippers-Jim Beckman/Jeff Wick (22ndOA) 4.Frozen Assets-Andrew Jensen/David Lieck (23rdOA) 5.MeJo-Kaley Johnson/Nichole Mees (27thOA)

Lance Wollin with the new Steelshoe traveling overall winner trophy Heavyweight Bikes: 1.Harada Racing-Craig Pickett/Westley Westesson (3rdOA) 2.Team JohnsonKyle Johnson/John Olmstead (4thOA) 3.Beaver Cycle Club #1-Eric Mischler/Dan Mischler (5th OA) 4.Team Smog-Bob Buck/Kyle Ohnsorg/Tom Mason (9thOA) 5.West Bend Harley Squared-Benny Carlson/Jeremy DeRuyter/Jake Mataya (10thOA) Ironman: 1.Sunset Tavern-Lance Wollin (1stOA) 2.Action Powersports-JD Schnabel (2ndOA) 3.Ice God Cometh-Jeff Fredette (7thOA) 4.West Bend Harley 32- Jesse Janisch (14thOA) 5.Merica-Jason Larson (15thOA)

Jesse Dyer on the Mitas Ice Pirate Ironman bike CYCLE USA, March 2015

Brutal Day In Fremont

Christian Johnson flew to two Pro class wins at Sunday’s official CWIRA season kick-off.

Fremont, Wisconsin - January 4

he Central Wisconsin Ice Racing Association opened their 2015 ice racing season via a double-header in Fremont Wisconsin. Saturday was a warm-up for Sunday’s points paying event, and a good opportunity to shake everything out after a long off season. Saturday was a bit chilly, but nice. Sunday was down right brutal. It did get up to about nine degrees, but the stiff wind pushed wind chills way below zero. After practice the riders were asked if they wanted to cut it down to one moto. The great majority quickly raised their hands to vote for a full race day. They had come to race, and wanted as much track time as possible. A flip side of the cold was the area had seen very little snow, and the ice was extremely hard and clean. This made for some of the best traction seen in a long time. Lap times were impressive all day. The high speeds combined with the wind meant snow dust was a problem, so the club ran heats as needed to limit the number of riders on the track at one time. If you weren’t flagging, or exposed all day you were fine. Racers loved the ice, 20

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and the races kicked off right on time. As usual, the GP racing kicks off the action at the these events. In the Open Pro/Am bike class, John Strangfeld jumped out front on his Kawasaki, under heavy pressure immediately. On his rear fender, the Johnsons out of Mt Calvery... Trey and Christian. Trey used a good outside - inside move through the early hairpins to take the lead. A lap later Christian slipped into second to set the

final order up front. Ian Malinowski finished fourth ahead of Parker Lange. The second moto had Strangfeld leading off the start again. This time Trey was the first to make a move and then two laps later Christian pulled a really cool outside pass for second. Trey went after Christian, but to no avail and Christian’s 2-1 finishes took the overall win. Tyler Martin owned the Quad Open GP event, winning both motos. Swapping positions behind him, Hunter Schultz came out ahead of Graham Eichmiller for second overall. Christian Johnson continued his winning ways in the Open Pro class. After another tussle with John Strangfeld through the first lap, coming out of turn four Johnson took the lead and went on to the win. Marshfield’s Greg Barth was riding really well in third. Going into the final laps, Trey Johnson hooked up with Barth, and in the final corner got to the inside and beat him to the line by about two feet for third. In the second moto, Strangfeld led once again, with Christian hot on his heals. Into the second lap, Trey Johnson was trying to make a move on Christian and went down hard. He was ok, but forced a restart where he settled into the back of the pack. Strangfeld led the rest of the race until the last lap when Christian Johnson made a move on the

#48 Trey Johnson fights Brian Frandsen and the snow dust as he goes for the eventual win in the 450 Pro class.

#51 Nick Nett leads #9 Tad Fehrenbach and Scott Lindner in the Outlaw Rubber class.

outside stick to steal the win. Malinowski had a great run for third, giving him fourth overall behind Greg Barth (4-5). Later in the day, Trey Johnson turned the tables to beat Christian in the very fast 450 Pro class, taking the win in both motos. It was close though, as the two were scraping plastic through every lap. Speed was definitely on full display when the Quad Open Pro riders hit the ice. The studded machines were simply flying around the perfect course and ice. By the second lap Craig Melville had about a two quad length lead. The battle for second didn’t get resolved until the last lap as Mike Mueller finally found a small edge over Graham Eichmiller and Tyler Martin as Rob Reitz finished a close fifth. Melville was on a mission, and led all the way through moto two making it clear he wanted the top spot on the podium. Tyler Martin had a good start, and used it to step up his game and finish second (4-2) for third overall. Mueller settled for third, but it was still good for second overall in the impressive class. The Pro/Am Rubber (non-studded) quad riders ran in two heat races to set the stage for the final winner takes all moto. Tad Fehrenbach led most of the first heat as Alex Volovsek and Jim Falke gave chase. In the second heat, Ryan Schesel led all the way to the last lap before spinning out, and dropping back. Deven Borski and James Helgeson took over as the checkered flagg came out. In the final, the riders were hooking up

so well you would have thought they were running studded tires. Volovsek grabbed the all important early lead. Carefully picking his lines, Schesel was right on his rear wheel all the way. When the white flag came out, Schesel took his nudged his way to the inside of Volovsek, getting just enough extra momentum down the back straight to hold a lead into the final two turns. Schesel took the win as Borski finished third. In the Open C bike class, Austin Hamburger looked like he was in a class

of his own, running away for the first moto win. Megan Funk had a great start and ran in second until the white flag lap when Mason Barth snuck past for the position. Noah Baehnman finished fourth. In the second moto Hamburger found things a little tougher, starting behind Baehnman. It took two laps, but Hamburger took the lead and eventual win. Baehnman held on to second, even after a big push late from Barth. Barth’s 2-3 results took second overall. One of the closer races of the day came from the leaders in Open B. Sierra Heindl had her Kawasaki wide open as she held off Kenosha, WI’s Rick Rozinski and Yamaha mounted Cody Funk. Rozinski really started testing Heindl in the second lap, and the two were pretty much side by side to the end. Coming out of the final turn Rozinski made a long move on the outside, and beat Heindl to the line by half a tire to win. Funk stayed close all the way. In the second moto Heindl was a little off her earlier pace, as Rozinski led Funk and her through all the laps. Rozinski’s two wins sealed the day’s overall.

Rick Rozinski had to work for the Open B class win. CYCLE USA, March 2015

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Quad Classes: Pee-Wee A: 1.Codi Fox 2.Trentyn Hewitt 3.Danielle Minsaas 4.Allison Lindner 5.Caleb Leschke Open GP: 1.Tyler Martin 2.Hunter Schultz 3.Graham Eichmiller Pee-Wee B: 1.Emma Schlough 2.Ashley Lindner 3.Cooper Leschke 4.Zander Baehnman 5.Franklin Wildes Open Pro: 1.Craig Melville 2.Mike Mueller 3.Tyler Martin 4.Graham Eichmiller 5.Rob Reitz Outlaw Pee-Wee: 1.Codi Fox 2.Trentyn Hewitt 3.Dakota Gettinger 4.Parker Stepnick 5.Makayla Martin Pro/Am Rubber: 1.Ryan Schesel 2.Alex Volovsek 3.Devin Borski 4.Cody Hubbard 5.Tad Fehrenbach AM Stock Rubber: 1.Ian Arneson 2.Max Lantvit 3.Tyler Hart 4.Austin Baehnman 5.Cole Robus 450C (13-18): 1.Travis Stadler 2.Emma Robus 3.Austin Gettinger 4.Kyle Wells 5.Erin Bender Outlaw Pro Rubber: 1.Scott Lindner 2.Nick Nett 3.Ryan Schesel 4.Jim Falke 5.Tad Fehrenbach Open Am: 1.Hunter Schultz 2.William Bell 3.Shaun Winkler 4.Lucas Emlining 5.Justin Schmidt

B Mod Rubber: 1.Cody Hubbard 2.Michael Paulson 3.Jacob Helgeson 4.Alan Falke 5.Graham Eichmiller Jr. Open Tire Rubber: 1.Ian Arneson 2.Emma Robus 3.Cole Robus 4.Austin Baehnman 5.Blaire Lindner Old Skool: 1.Kyle Wells 2.Brad Rivera 3.William Bell 4.Landon Kramer C Mod Rubber: 1.Kenny Gruber 2.Caden Cook 3.Dylan Schmidt 4.Eric Statz 5.Max Lantvit Am Mod Rubber: 1.Dylan Schmidt 2.Alan Falke 3.Chad Hartfiel 4.Caden Cook B Mod Prod: 1.Shaun Winkler 2.Justin Schmidt 3.Brady Romenesto 4.Dustin Deimer 5.Lucas Emlining Junior Rubber: 1.Emma Robus 2.Ian Arneson 3.Cole Robus 4.Eli Fox 5.Collin Baehnman C Mod Prod: 1.Austin Gettinger 2.Kyle Wells 3.Erin Bender 4.Jordai Umlauft A Mod Rubber: 1.Jeremy Flees 2.Ryan Schesel 3.Tad Fehrenbach 4.Scott Lindner 5.Scott Davis Pro/Am Mod: 1.Craig Melville 2.Mike Mueller 3.Tyler Martin 4.Hunter Schultz 5.Graham Eichmiller

Ian Malinowski on the GP course

The Outlaw Rubber class is always one of the crowd favorites. Two heats ran here as well. In the first, Louis Plaskey was out front early before a big slide off the track ended that run. Tad Fehrenbach and Scott Lindner grabbed the top two spots to the end. In heat two, Ryan Schesel led Scott Davis all the way to set up the final with ten riders. When the rubber-band snapped letting the riders drop the hammer for the final, it was Scott Lindner getting the crucial holeshot. With near perfect traction out there, Linder wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be topped as he led Nick Nett and Ryan Schesel across the finish line. Jim Falke rode well, moving up to finish fourth ahead of Fehrenbach. Mason Barth was back in the Junior Motorcycle (mini) class, taking both moto wins. Brody Lange ran in second through every lap as Loyal Prach and Ethan Ramsey rounded out the top four. It was a cold and tough day, but the 2015 season was now

officially launched. We saw some great racing on near perfect ice, and we all left looking forward to the next event. Exactly what all these die-hard riders have been waiting for since last February. Thank you to all the track workers that helped make this excellent weekend possible! Motorcycle Classes: 250 Pro/Am GP: 1.Noah Baehnman 2.Ryan Tiedt Open Pro/Am GP: 1.Christian Johnson 2.Trey Johnson 3.John Strangfeld 4.Parker Lange 5.Ian Malinowski 6.Corey Schroeder Pee-Wee: 1.Ethan Ebben 2.Eli Strangfeld Open Am GP M/C: 1.Corey Schroeder 2.Jack Potter Open Pro: 1.Christian Johnson 2.John Strangfeld 3.Greg Barth 4.Ian Malinowski 5.Trey Johnson Open C: 1.Austin Hamburgur 2.Mason Barth 3.Noah Baehnman 4.Megan Funk 5.Ryan Tiedt Open B: 1.Rick Rozinski 2.Cody Funk 3.Sierra Heindl Junior: 1.Mason Barth 2.Brady Lange 3.Loyal Prach 4.Ethan Ramsey 450 Pro: 1.Trey Johnson 2.Christian Johnson 3.Brian Zanzis 4.Dave Ebben 5.Brian Frandsen Pro Vet: 1.John Strangfeld 2.Brian Zanzis 3.Jason Heindl 4.Brian Frandsen 5.Greg Barth Amateur Vet: 1.Rick Rozinski 2.Jack Potter 3.Corey Schroeder 4.Dale Funk 250 Am: 1.Parker Lange 2.Cody Funk 3.Noah Baehnman 4.Jon Bradley 5.Ryan Tiedt

Jack Potter put his Husqvarna into second in the Vet class. Mason Barth is working into the big bikes, and finished second in the C class.

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MIRA 2015 Season Opener!

Open A riders on the line.

excited to be back they finished third and fourth. on the ice. It Pittman took off in the second moto, showed all day, as leaving the racing behind. Stucynski led smiles were all Johnson most of the moto. Johnson was across the pits, and out to redeem himself, pushing hard to the racing was as eventually finish second. Logue was good as ever. close, but finished in fourth for third Early in the day overall behind Stucynski. Pittman held the Quad Jr the gas on out front for the win and Studded class had overall, looking good all the way. seven, ten to Open B bike had fourteen riders charge fifteen year-olds into the first turn. Three riders didn’t 200-350cc come out, and settled for having to play Jeremiah Lindberg had a perfect day, sweeping four motos in his B classes. on machines, and catch-up. Out front Jeremiah Lindberg Superior, Wisconsin - Saturday January 3 they put on a good show. Sloan Pittman had Jorden Klejeski all over his rear was quick to pull a couple second lead on wheel. By the third lap, those two eason openers for the ice racing the others, having no intention of giving opened up a lead on another close contest community can be just as sketchy it up. Jon Johnson was as any spring event for riders riding hard in second, hitting the dirt. With mother nature, you maybe too much so and just never know... but, today was a on the second lap he slid winner. Go far enough north, and out and into a snow chances are you will find ice on the third bank pretty hard. He of January. The Midwest Ice Racing was ok, but unable to Association’s opener was in Superior, finish. Lucas Logue WI, and conditions were very good. It took over second with was a little hard for the crew to lay out Dylan Stucynski in the roughly 1.5 mile course being there third, being pushed by was almost no snow, but the ice was Keegan Plasch. Pittman fantastic. Timing was perfect as well, held the lead, riding with a cold front sliding in on Sunday, really well right to the this Saturday event enjoyed temps in the end. Plasch turned up teens, very little wind, and an occasional the heat and was all light snow shower. over Stucynski right up Racers from those on little 50’s to the Sloan Pittman was unbeatable to the checkered flag as in the Junior Quad class. Pros, bike and quad riders alike were

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between Branden Morinville and Ryan Lilliberg. They held those spots to the end as John Degnan climbed his way from mid-pack to finish fifth. Lindberg was just unstoppable, leading all the way to the finish in moto as well. Lilliberg kept him honest most of the moto, finishing second for second overall (4-2). After a rough first moto, Tyler Seiberlich ran well to hold off Alan Slepica for third. Morinville went 3-5 for fourth overall ahead of Klejeski who couldn’t catch his first moto form, and settled for seventh this time out. As expected, the Open A bike class presented the fastest riders of the day. There were plenty of contenders, but Craig Torgerson made his intentions clear, getting to the front while CJ Wise and Dain Olson fought over second. Casey LaJoie was in the mix early before dropping back. Garrett Almer fought ahead and moved into fourth mid-race with Wade Almer fifth. Regular front runners Neil Pede and Jason Larson struggled, leaving their hopes set on the second moto as Torgerson took the win. Torgerson dropped the hammer at the

start in moto two, and again led the way onto the course. Olson started in second but dropped out mid moto, not finishing. Garrett Almer, Wise and Cole Spinder

settled into the top four and ran there to the end... close enough to keep the spectator’s full attention. Wise’s 2-3 motos were good for second overall.

Garrett Almer won the first moto in Open A 14-29

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If you were looking for action, it came for sure in the Quad B 250/450 class. Ryan Garson took the first moto win after a moto long fight with Ben Suter. They swapped positions a couple times early, then again in the last two laps until right

at the line Garson made a final pass stick. Even more intense, third place finisher Hunter Schuh had Jeremiah Anderson, Jacob Cornelius and Tim Hinz making it a four way scuffle through each lap. Sixteen quad riders on the course at one

Megan Wicklund racing in the Open B class.

time had some rubbing going on all through the pack. Suter got his revenge in the second moto, pulling the holeshot and leading every lap to the end. It was all he needed for the overall as well. First moto winner Garson started in fourth, and tried really hard to move up, but Anderson wasn’t budging, and held third to the checkered flag, finishing just a couple quad lengths back from Schuh (3-2). The Quad A Open race had a wild battle for the lead as Rich Suter was wide open in an effort to hold off the always fast Brock Zychowski. These two are far from strangers, as their close battles are common, and frequently a crowd favorite. Suter held the lead to the final lap, and Zychowski made a final run at the win coming into the last turn. Zychowski, “I knew we were running really close, so I saved my energy to the end of the race, hoping he would be tired. I tried to get around him on the last lap going into the finish and my inside rear tire caught his and it pitched me out into the snowbank. I had to try.” Zychowski went into the outside snowbank hard, just

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feet short of the finish line. He dropped to the back of the pack as he worked to dig the quad out. Suter happily took the win with DJ Keeler and Jon Pascoe third and fourth behind Scott Williams. Zychowski won the battle in the second moto, but it wasn’t enough to keep Suter off the top spot on the podium at day’s end. Suter led off the start, and right away Zychowski started pushing for the lead. Ryan Santikko was making it a great three quad spectacle until he slid out on the second lap. Half a lap later, Zychowski dove to the inside of Suter to make the pass, and go on for the win. His 7-1 was only going to get him so far in the overall, as he settled for third. Suter’s 2-1 took the overall ahead of Williams. Jeremiah Lindberg continued his

winning ways in the Open B 14-29 class, winning both motos. Lindberg, “Things are going really good so far today. I really want a 450, but I’m still on the 250, and out here now against a lot of 450’s. I’m making due for sure. The ice is slippery, but actually good considering the snow coming down. I race flat track during the summer, and really like this, it’s always a lot of fun!” In the first moto, Tyler Seiberlich held off Branden Morinville for second. In the second moto, Jordan Klejeski improved on his first moto fifth to finish runner up (third overall). Seiberlich finished third, good for second overall. The Open A 14-29 class had a lot of the same riders that ran in the earlier mentioned A class. Craig Torgerson,

riding a different bike got the holeshot, but hit the ice early on the first lap. Jumping into the lead, Garret Almer was on a roll. He pulled a gap early, and then just extended it to the end. Almer, “It was good out there. The bike worked well and I stayed up. The ice is in good shape, and I just ran my own race” CJ Wise was all over Jared Torgerson, all moto, trying to take over second. Behind them, making it a three-way drag race from corner to corner was Neil Pede on his KTM. Going into the last lap it looked like the three would hold their own. Then Pede simply opened it up on the fast, out back part of the track, going around both Wise and Jared Torgerson as they fought for the inside line against each other.

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Pede, “I had a bad start, but knew it was going to be a long moto, and I would have a chance to move up. I rode really close to the guys ahead of me and seen where I might have an opening, and just went for it on the last lap.” The significance of Pede’s second place finish was yet to be seen, but it put him in position to fight for the overall. Pede grabbed the second moto holeshot, finally getting a good start. From there, he was unstoppable. Craig Torgerson ran in second early, but slipped back as Cole Spindler and Almer advanced. Spindler held on for second

Joey Lindberg winning the 50cc 4-8 class.

Ben Suter won three of his four B class motos for two overalls.

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(5-2) while Almer’s third place finish gave him second overall. Pede’s first moto passes and this win put him in position for the overall win. At times, the fastest riders use the one moto Dash for Cash to test each other yet again. In the motorcycle dash, Craig Torgerson, Neil Pede and CJ Wise led the group, pushing each other really hard through the opening lap. Torgerson had his hands full, but held on to win the sprint. In the Quad Dash for Cash, Zychowski had Rich Suter pound on him through the opening lap, but as they started lap two, a mechanical issue put an end to the efforts, and Suter dropped to the back. Another fast quad rider, Ryan Santikko took over and finished second. This was a great opener for the series that runs across the northwest part of Wisconsin, with a step over into Minnesota midseason. As the series continues to grow, even more riders are joining in from the nearby Twin Cities, MN area. With all the great sponsors, and a fantastic team running the events, the season is off to a perfect start!

Motorcycle Class Results: 50cc 4-8: 1.Joey Lindberg 2.Colton LaJoie Women Open: 1.Brianna Seiberlich 250cc Open: 1.Brian Backlund Open C: 1.Evan Sheff 2.Zak Skandia 3.Dominique Rossing 4.Dennis Gomar Open B: 1.Jeremiah Lindberg 2.Ryan Lilliberg 3.Branden Morinville 4.Jorden Klejeski 5.Alan Slepica Open A: 1.Craig Torgerson 2.CJ Wise 3.Garrett Almer 4.Cole Spindler 5.Wade Almer Open C 14-29: 1.Evan Sheff 2.Logan Tyson 3.Doninique Rossing 4.Matthew Sisko +30: 1.Noel Edwards 2.Casey LaJoie 3.John Degnan Open B 14-29: 1.Jeremiah Lindberg 2.Tyler Seiberlich 3.Jorden Klejeski 4.Paul Hartel 5.Branden Morinville Open A 14-29: 1.Neil Pede 2.Garrett Almer 3.Cole Spindler 4.Jared Torgerson 5.Dain Olson Dash For Cash: 1.Craig Torgerson 2.Neil Pede 3.CJ Wise 4.Dain Olson 5.Alan Slepica 6.Jared Torgerson Quad Class Results: Micro Rubber 50-125cc 4-9: 1.Alex Wilcox 2.Brady Srsen Jr 200/350cc 10-15: 1.Keegon Plasch Micro Rubber 50-125cc 8-10: 1.Carson Hjelmen 2.Sam Clark 3.Travis Milhausen A Rubber Open 16+: 1.Bryan Skaudis 2.Zak Skaudis B Rubber Open 16+: 1.Lance Hjelmen Women Open 16+: 1.Sarah Srsen 2.Molly Cornelius 3.Shari Skaudis C Open: 1.Abi Skaudis Jr 200/350cc 10-15: 1.Sloan Pittman 2.Dylan Stucynski 3.Lucas Logue 4.Jon Johnson, Jr 5.Keegon Plasch B 250cc/450cc: 1.Ben Suter 2.Hunter Schuh 3.Ryan Garson 4.Jeremiah Anderson 5.Tim Hinz A Open: 1.Rich Suter 2.Scott Williams 3.Brock Zychowski 4.DJ Keeler 5.Dalton Mains +30: 1.Jesse Kloetzke 2.Bryan Skaudis 3.Cory Rowland 4.Ike Cary 5.Travis Luoma C 250 2-STK, 450 4-STK: 1.Ryan Irvin 2.Marshall Bridges 3.Brandon Mattson 4.Ryan Srsen B Open: 1.Ben Suter 2.Jacob Cornelius 3.Ryan Garson 4.Tim Hinz 5.Cody Taylor A 250cc/450cc: 1.Brock Zychowski 2.Jesse Kloetzke 3.Ryan Santikko 4.Ike Cary 5.Jon Pascoe Dash For Cash: 1.Brock Zychowski 2.Ryan Santikko 3.DJ Keeler 4.Dalton Mains 5.Jon Pascoe

Quad A class winner Rich Suter.

Cedar Lake Arena Opener New Richmond, Wisconsin - Dec. 6, 2014 By Keith Mckenna

hile it was not so very long ago that the mx racing season ended in the upper midwest, the moto fraternity was certainly anxious for a chance to climb the podium again, and the Cedar Lake Arena (aka the Sandbox) was serving up the moto mojo, in spades with the opening round of the 2015 Winter Series. The racers (187) and spectators turned out in abundance to witness local hotshoes turning a wheel in anger for the chance to lord their skills over the heads of their closest competitors. The track builders have put together a course that encourages racers to hit their marks. The consequences for coming up short on some of the bigger jumps will definitely get your attention, not to mention losing valuable time during a moto. Timing means a lot in developing fast laps on technical small tracks. Displacement is no substitute for

confidence as evidenced by some of the little ankle-biters on their 65cc rockets busting out some very impressive doubles and triples that older and less resilient old guys on 250’s and 450’s were not willing to go for. One of the ﬁrst races out of the gate were the 50Sr 7-8 screamin-minis. Cobra mounted #38 Wyatt McGrath positively dropped the hammer to put his stamp on the class. With numerous class championships at various tracks in District 23 as well as top finishes at the Loretta Lynn’s this past year, McGrath is one to bet on in the coming years. Miles Ruth and Nicholas Stefancik had a good battle over second, with Ruth getting the edge in the second moto (3-2) for second overall in the twelve rider

group. In addition to 1-1 victories in the above mentioned class, Mc also went 11 in 50 Open 4-8 racing and pulled a bronze ﬁnish in 65cc 7-9. In 65cc 7-9 Cole Godroy topped both motos. Behind him Illinois rider Talon Zollers traded positions with McGrath for second.... Zollers going 3-2 for second overall. Christian Berg was fourth overall after finishing fifth in both motos on his KTM. In the 65cc 7-11 and 10-11 classes, Trevin Nelson seemed to want it the most

#12 Owen Blakey getting a great start in the 50Sr class

#7 Justin Peterson and Austin Carolan up close in the Open B class. CYCLE USA, March 2015

The A class races are what we can often refer to as a torrid affair. Drama, and a lot of hot action. It was certainly the case in today’s ﬁrst round of racing. AMA Pro Motocross and Supercross competitors Joe Perron and Nick Jackson were on hand to provide a great show for the spectators. Other class big guns were Cole Hood, Logan Marzahn, Zack Archer and Conner Cunningham to name a few. In 250A Perron wheeled his Yamaha to the top slot, but neither Hood not Jackson let it become a walk in the park for the winner. While Perron gained the slightest of advantages in moto one, neither Cole Hood or Jackson gave an inch in what could be best described as a bare knuckle bar room brawl. Hood and Jackson dove into the last turn, a wide sweeping 180, tapped out, bar to bar till about the last 50 feet where momentum pushed Jackson wide and into the soft top of the berm, stifling his drive out of the sweeper. Jackson went 4-3 after Marzahn finished third in the first moto. Hood made the math simple with his 2-2 finishes. In the Open A battle, Jackson wicked it up to answer the challenge mounted by Zack Archer with Connor Cunningham in third and Joe Perron in fourth at the end of the first moto. In moto two, the deck was shufﬂed. Perron got his mojo working for the win with Cunningham nipping at his rear wheel to capture second. Cole Hood would round out the podium with moto1 winner Jackson Wyatt Mcgrath went home with two overalls in his 50cc classes. coming in fourth.

as he finished on top of both classes while Ethan McMahon and Anthony Edgerton would trade podium spots in the two classes making for a KTM clean sweep in both. Nelson won all four motos in the two classes on his KTM. Another young speedster that is sure to make waves in the motocross world is the KTM mounted #51 of Josh Fedder. He isn’t afraid to go big when the occasion calls for it, but he is also seasoned enough to know that you cannot accelerate when your tires aren’t churnin the dirt, so he is developing his scrubbing and whipping skills quite nicely. All the hard work that he puts in shows in his results. Not far behind Fedder in both the 85cc 9-11 and 9-12 contests was KTM Mounted Mason Grecula. Another Josh is garnering his share of gold at the races. Josh Boaz wheeled his #11 KTM to perfect moto finishes in both the 85cc 12-15 and the Supermini 12-16 sprints with the also very fast Yamaha rider Eddie Norred finishing in second and Izaih Clark rounding out the top 3.

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Miranda Tweeton going to second in the Women’s class

Overall results were, Perron 4-1 for ﬁrst, Cunningham 3-2 for second, Jackson 1-4 for bronze. How’s that for close competition. B class racer Austin Kienast must have thought that bad weather was coming, and that he’d better get some added weight in the back of the truck for traction on snowy roads. His plan for weight was to load up on trophies. In 250B he built on his plan after a hard fought battle with Kawasaki mounted Charles Anderson behind and Justin Peterson on his Honda. Logan Cipala was hot in the first moto finishing second, only to not start moto two. Kienast also topped the 15-29B class, ahead of Matt Mraz and Danielle West. The only area where his plan fell short was in Open B where Yamaha mounted Chase Becker interrupted his shot at a sweep. Becker took both moto wins on his Yamaha while Kienast went 3-2 for second, having swapped positions with

ula 3.Ethan Mcmahon 4.Cole Godroy 5.Chase WebCipala. Reed Kannegiesser finished ber fourth on his Honda ahead of Austin 85cc 9-12: 1.Josh Fedder 2.Mason Grecula 3.Anthony Edgerton 4.Richie Conover 5.Chase Webber Carolan. 85cc 12-15: 1.Josh Boaz 2.Eddie Norred Jr 3.Izaih In Senior +40, it was another Clark 4.Gage Stear Supermini 12-16: 1.Josh Boaz 2.Eddie Norred Jr Cunningham that was bringing home the 3.Izaih Clark 4.Aaron Boatman 5.Ezra Graumann gold. Brad (father to Connor) seemed to Schlboy 12-16: 1.Charles Anderson 2.Eddie Norred Jr 3.Tommy Gerlach 4.Jacob Geiger 5.Alex Tweeton be on rails, as he didn’t put a wheel 6.Ezra Graumann 7.Christian Farnsworth 250A: 1.Joe Perron 2.Cole Hood 3.Nick Jackson wrong all day in a convincing 1-1 day 4.Logan Marzahn 5.Zack Archer 6.Corey Jacobe with Dana Alexander finishing second 7.Talan Hansen 250B: 1.Austin Kienast 2.Charles Anderson 3.Justin and Adam Guberud in third. Peterson 4.Isaac Geiger 5.Mike Nechvotol 6.Logan One of the very entertaining races of Cipala 250C: 1.Colton Steiger 2.Garrett Montgomery the day proved to be moto one of the pit 3.Mitchell Mcconaughey 4.Alec Seofield 5.Alex bike race where Kawasaki 110 mounted Comstock 6.Nathan Hardy 7.Vincent Gregersen riders Gary Stoudt, Kyle Ryman B rider Matt Baca airing it and Brent Zeien literally traded Open out over the finish line jump. the lead on the first lap like 2000 times, I kid you not! Well, maybe I kid a little, but there was plenty of block passing going on in the “hammer and tong” fight to the death on the little wheeled fire breathing chariots. In the end, Stoudt slayed the dragon and enjoyed the spoils of victory! Great big thanks to the staff at the Cedar Lake Arena for another great event. If your looking to get your moto fix during the long winter months, check out cedarlakespeedway.com for practice day info that runs through the end of March. The Arena has a giant heated indoor pit area, and concession stand. Thanks also goes out to arena sponsors; Amsoil, Red Bull Energy Drinks and Pepsi Cola. Race series title sponsors The Shed Shop, KB5 Industries and PDR Performance.

Open A: 1.Joe Perron 2.Conner Cunningham 3.Nick Jackson 4.Zack Archer 5.Cole Hood 6.Logan Marzahn 7.Matt Mraz Open B: 1.Chase Becker 2.Austin Kienast 3.Logan Cipala 4.Reed Kannegiesser 5.Austin Carolan 6.Danielle West 7.Justin Peterson Open C: 1.Colton Steiger 2.Bill Ahlers 3.Alex Comstock 4.Mitchell Mcconaughey 5.Alex Tweeton 6.Cole Kannegiesser 7.Ben Kurtzweil 15-29 Open: 1.Austin Kienast 2.Matt Mraz 3.Danielle West 4.Chase Becker 5.Reed Kannegiesser 6.Isaac Geiger 7.Sebastian Lee +30: 1.Scott Mericle 2.Brad Cunningham 3.Montana Edwards 4.Nate Winberg 5.Bill Ahlers 6.Adam Guberud +40: 1.Brad Cunningham 2.Dana Alexander 3.Adam Guberud 4.Paul Tweeton 5.Dave Weseman Women 12+: 1.Danielle West 2.Miranda Tweeton 3.Linzy Swanson 4.Aubrey Sarchett Pitbike: 1.Gary Stoudt 2.Kyle Ryman 3.Brent Zeien

Results: 50Jr 4-6: 1.Mikah Carpenter 2.Braxton Williamson 3.Noxx Lewin 4.Miles Mccarty 50Sr 7-8: 1.Wyatt Mcgrath 2.Miles Ruth 3.Nicholas Stefancik 4.Aidan Mcfarland 5.Christian Berg 6.Owen Blakey 7.Preston Zollers 50 Oil Inj 4-8: 1.Christian Berg 2.Mikah Carpenter 3.Noxx Lewin 50 Open 4-8: 1.Wyatt Mcgrath 2.Nicholas Stefancik 3.Owen Blakey 4.Miles Ruth 5.Aidan Mcfarland 6.Preston Zollers 7.Braxton Williamson 65cc 7-9: 1.Cole Godroy 2.Talan Zollers 3.Wyatt Mcgrath 4.Christian Berg 5.Cody Paider 6.Brodie Boumeester 7.Waylan Hastings 65cc 7-11: 1.Trevin Nelson 2.Ethan Mcmahon 3.Anthony Edgerton 4.James Schellinger 5.Cael Bagby 6.Chase Hazelett 7.Talan Zollers 65cc 10-11: 1.Trevin Nelson 2.Anthony Edgerton 3.Ethan Mcmahon 4.Cael Bagby 5.Ethan Trost 6.James Schellinger 7.Chase Hazelett 85cc 9-11: 1.Josh Fedder 2.Mason GrecCYCLE USA, March 2015

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Spring Creek’s 2014 Banquet

The champs of 2014.

Red Wing, Minnesota - November 15 By Rolfe Otterness, photos also by Lissa Marsolek

nce again Spring Creek Motocross Park’s awards ceremonies and banquet for the Super Series returned to the fabulous facilities at Treasure Island Casino. This is a great venue with good food and plenty of seating for all in attendance. John and Greta Martin had apparently been working feverishly on this event, based on all the time it must have taken to prepare everything, and the night went over well with the crowd. The velvety voice of Guy Ohland, master of ceremonies, once again graced the loudspeakers as he presented the program and kept things moving along well. Some special awards were presented along with all the series points plaques and goodies. First up was an award for perfect attendance. Almost thirty riders managed to make it up to the starting gate for every race and eight of them even ran the two of the Spring Creek hare scrambles. Total dedication to racing! Another award went to the graduating class of 2014, those youngsters that were moving up from the Pee Wee track to the home of the big bikes, 65cc on the full size track. Congrats, kids. Now just keep on going until you hit the +60 class!

Class awards were given out with Special recognition was given to the plaques for all and the treasured military veterans who race and they personalized jackets for the winners of received some free gate passes for next each class, courtesy of Spring Creek year in appreciation of their service. Park. Second and third in each class Another special award went to the Team received personalized hoodies provided Ocho gang - John and Angela Jesse, as by Team VRM. In addition a host of they took the Hospitality Award, showing other prizes including Thor gear, 100% the way in pit accommodations for their goggles, Motorex oils and lubricants plus friends. Dunlop tires made the haul considerable Sponsor recognition was given for all for the competitors. Most notable among the help in producing this series of events, and providing prizes and goodies for the night’s event. Holeshot sponsors were noted as they provided cash for the riders to urge them into turn one with an extra burst of speed: 100%, Black Diamond Graphics, Mazeppa Area Jaycees, Feine Tune Racing, Vaith Cycle, Motorex, Dunlop, J&B Pallets, Linders Specialty Co, Pro Kart Indoors, and Catalia Mexican Foods. Other sponsors included Plainview Powersports, Larsons Cycle, KTM, 4MX Graphics, Shock Doctor, and VRM. These sponsors help to make it Jaxon Nagel snared the KTM 65 from Larsons Cycle. all go. CYCLE USA, March 2015

Results: the award recipients were those taking Beg Bumblebees 4-8: 1.Parker Frank 2.Brennan championships in multiple classes. Long 3.Jacob Peters 4.Jacob Garcia 5.Daisy Harens Beg Hornets 7-11: 1.Aiden Leonard 2.Jake Adams Wyatt McGrath, Josh Boaz and Gage 50cc 4-6: 1.Wyatt McGrath 2.Kyler Knaack 3.Koby Steberg each took three titles. Taking Turner 4.Deegan Lewis 5.Grant Hepp 50cc 7-8: 1.James Clough 2.McCrae Hagarty two titles were Ben Adamson, Christian 3.Trenton Goodenough 4.Ethan Rennie 5.Bryce Craig, Chase Becker, Charles Anderson, Rauner William Logan, Scot Adams and Scott Steinle. The grand finale of the night was, of course, the award of the two motocross bikes to some lucky racers. First up was the KTM 65 provide courtesy of Larson’s Cycle. Anticipation was palpable as the box of names was presented for the draw and the lucky winner was a grinning Jaxon Nagel. Then it was time for the KX250F presented by Plainview Powersports. Proprietor Matt Dorhn reached into the box and pulled out the name and slowly read off…Matt… (nope, not his own name)... Meyers. Jacqueline Riess (champion) and the Women’s class winners.

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50cc Oil Inj 4-8: 1.Wyatt McGrath 2.Vincent Harens 3.DJ Heppding 4.Cade Olberding 5.DJ Carlson 50cc Multi 4-8: 1.Wyatt McGrath 2.Vincent Harens 3.DJ Heppding 4.DJ Carlson 5.Cole Mason 65cc 7-9: 1.Jayden Clough 2.Ethan McMahon 3.Avery Long 4.McCrae Hagarty 5.Cameron Skaalerud 65cc 10-11: 1.Gage Steburg 2.Trevin Nelson 3.Gavin Janovsky 4.Weston Milas 5.Conner Klemenhagen

65cc 7-11: 1.Gage Steburg 2.Jayden Clough 3.Trevin Nelson 4.Ethan McMahon 5.Conner Klemenhagen 85cc 9-11: 1.Gage Steburg 2.Gavin Janovsky 3.Jayden Clough 4.Jaxon Opitz 5.Dillon Nelson 85cc 12-15: 1.Josh Boaz 2.Izaih Clark 3.Max Earley 4.Aaron Boatman 5.Dalton Hein 85cc 9-12: 1.Josh Boaz 2.Max Earley 3.Gavin Janovsky 4.Izaih Clark 5.Aaron Boatman Supermini: 1.Josh Boaz 2.Aaron Boatman 3.Dalton Hein 4.Seth Carpenter Schlby: 1.Ben Adamson 2.Mateo Johnson 3.Austin Nelson 4.Blake Badker Junior: 1.Nick Schnagel 2.Gavin Wilkins 3.Jordan

Matt Meyers went home with a new KX250 from Plainview Powersports.

Heavy hitters of the 85cc 9-11 class.

Braaten 4.Nate Myers 5.Robbie Marty 14-24A: 1.Christian Craig 2.Nick Jackson 3.Clay Olson 4.Dylan Narel 14-24B: 1.Chase Becker 2.Nick Schnagel 3.Blaze Best 4.Austin Kienast 5.Matthew Meyers 14-24C: 1.Charles Anderson 2.Travis Bartylla 3.Joseph Trom 4.Myles Kragenbring 5.Colton Steiger +25A: 1.Bryce Bernloehr 2.Tim Zebro 3.Zachary Ehmke 4.Mathew Dohrn 5.Bruce Gates +25B: 1.William Logan 2.Aaron Deer 3.Samuel Brummund 4.Anthony Gardner 5.Joe Jenniges +25C: 1.Ryan Berns 2.Jaren Lokre 3.Colby Carlson 4.Jonathan Masching 5.Jesse Beaver +30A: 1.Jared Lewis 2.Mike Luoma 3.Tim Zebro 4.Bruce Gates 5.Mathew Dohrn +30B: 1.William Logan 2.Joe 3.Scott Lehnertz Jenniges 4.Dominique Turner 5.James Lichliter +30C: 1.Scot Adams 2.Dan Frasson 3.Adam Guberud 4.Jesse John 5.Josh Fischer +40A: 1.Mike Luoma 2.Scott Steinle 3.Ray Schlegel 4.Patrick McNamara 5.Jon Falardeaux +40B: 1.Scott Lehnertz 2.Brad Davis 3.Tim Walker 4.Raymond Riedl 5.Todd Harrison +40C: 1.Scot Adams 2.Jesse John 3.David Williams 4.Brian Stewart +45A: 1.Scott Steinle 2.Tim Bernloehr 3.Carl Hein 4.Jack Parenteau +45B/C: 1.Brad Davis 2.Tim Walker 3.Thor Mathison 4.Jay Calkins 5.Mike Dertien +50: 1.Scott Steinle 2.Tim Bartylla 3.Scott Cripps 4.Jay Calkins 5.Jerry Dillon

+50B/C: 1.James Lichliter 2.Jeffrey Olson 3.Thor Mathison 4.Mike Dertien 5.Larry Steuck +55: 1.Tim Bartylla 2.Jerry Dillon 3.Jack Parenteau 4.Lynn Meyer 5.Jerry Schulze +55B/C: 1.Mike Quinn Sr 2.John Meehan 3.Rolfe Otterness +60: 1.Lynn Meyer2.Jerry Bumgardner3.Mike Quinn Sr.4.John Meehan Girls Jr: 1.Jada Murphy 2.Paige Carlson 3.Emma Rauner Girls Sr: 1.Kyra Boaz 2.Kourtney Trautner Women: 1.Jacqueline Riess 2.Trisha Hoover 3.Katie Vanderwerf 4.Sophia Johnson 5.Abby Brummund 125cc 2-Str: 1.Ben Adamson 2.Austin Nelson 3.Hunter Yocom 4.Blake Badker 5.Logan Hegna 250A: 1.Nick Carter 2.Luke Peters 3.Josh Lindgren 4.Jerry Robin 250B: 1.Blaze Best 2.Austin Kienast 3.Mateo Johnson 4.Isaiah Reidel 5.Cody Carlson 250C: 1.Charles Anderson 2.Seth Fischer 3.Jordan Braaten 4.Cody Barnes 5.Keegan Kleinwotterink Open A: 1.Christian Craig 2.Nick Jackson 3.Luke Peters 4.Nathan Kohnke 5.Clay Olson Open B: 1.Chase Becker 2.Austin Kienast 3.Isaiah Reidel 4.Jacob Blanshan Open C: 1.Seth Fischer 2.Jordan Braaten 3.Blake Benson 4.Cody Barnes 5.Payton Harrison Sports 250: 1.Damon Barnick The 09'ers: 1.Alex Linders 2.RJ Cripps

Emma Rauner won an autographed Zach Bell jersey.

All the second and third place finishers enjoying the banquet

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Fantastic D16 Annual Banquet Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin November 8th, 2014

hasing a goal. That’s a big part of what the annual District 16 Awards Banquet is all about... recognizing those that dove into the season, and went for that class championship. You don’t have to win a class to enjoy this event always held on the second Saturday of November. If you were part of the effort, be it a family member, a friend, or even a racer that was there every weekend, never getting the great finishes you needed, this evening is for you. Everyone comes together to celebrate, and recognize the top finishers at the end of the season. That’s our reason for being here, but what we enjoy the most is getting together with our racing family. This is an evening of

relaxing, eating, drinking a little if you wish, and hanging out with like minded people. There’s a lot of reliving the fun moments of the season past, and laughing at the maybe less than perfect times. This is where even you get to enjoy the story about your bike breaking down a mile back in the woods, on the last lap of that hot August hare scrambles. Or getting caught in the gate, in both motos at the first race of the season. These and all the other stories are lost on anyone that hasn’t been there themselves. Everyone here gets it though. No one is in a hurry tonight. Everyone is smiling, and enjoying the time, just as it should be. If you haven’t been joining all of us, you’re missing out.

Some of our D16 Hare Scrambles class winners

Father/ son team, Dan and Clayton Vonmoos getting Dirt Track awards from Danny Vrana!

Several hundred enjoyed the night!

Nothing better than going home after winning a new bike

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The banquet was again held at the very cool, and very large Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells, WI. Last year’s move to having all the awards given out in one room went over so well, it was done again. Everyone coming for the dinner enters the room early, and the food is great. No one left hungry. After a couple hundred racers and families members enjoy dinner, another large mass of people join the group for the awards portion of the evening. There were a number of drawings for goodies provided by sponsors and the district... plus two new motorcycles. One drawn for anyone with a District 16 card, and another where raffle tickets are sold. Two lucky winners each went home with a new Kawasaki KLX110... thank you to Southeast Sales for helping make this possible! The DOC360 crew had a full skid of product that everyone had an opportunity to get a share of, as well as graphic kits for many of the class winners. Their booth is always a very popular spot for families to grab photos of their racers. Hundreds of beautiful plaques, stacks of cool jackets and much more all left in the hands of excited, and deserving riders. Long time District 16 AMA Congresswomen Maureen Welch was recognized for her many years of service. She has been involved in the road side of District 16 for a long time... beginning back at a time when road riders were a pretty big part of D16. Thank you Maureen! Dave Arva, our D16 Motocross Referee, AMA Congressman, and actually one of the founders of the District (yes, he is that young) announced

The Motocross winners!

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The 2015 Dirt Track Champions

last year that he was going to cut back, and we welcome Eric Uren as the new motocross referee going into 2015. Big shoes to fill for sure, and we appreciate Eric stepping up and getting involved. The district, like local clubs all need help from new members... the same people have been volunteering for a long time... and they can’t take care of us forever. Dave will still be around, helping in the background, and involved with the AMA... thank goodness! Hopefully we still see Dave at a bunch of races during the summer. Doug Forstner got together with District 16 to present a special plaque - that went along with a standing ovation to help show our appreciation of all those years Dave has given. These are all part of the special moments shared at these annual

banquets. We congratulate all the Champions, and other top finishers. You have all worked hard, raced in less than perfect conditions or weather, and dedicated your time and resources to chasing the dream in District 16. You have a huge family at the races enjoying it with you, and tonight was another perfect way to celebrate all this. With 2015 kicking off soon, set your goal high, and enjoy every moment of chasing those dreams... you’ll never regret going for it, and being part of this chase!

A Tough crowd... the Enduro winners

Trials Champions

2015 D16 Events

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Hare Scrambles *Enduro events paying HS points May 3 Madison Motorcycle Club.............Adams June 7 Straight Arrows.................Arkansaw, WI 14 * UP Sandstormers .............Marquette, MI 21 MOTR ...................................Stone Lake July 19 Fox Valley Off-Road ...................Wedron August 2 CMJ Raceway ..............................Hixton 29 CMJ Raceway..............................Hustler 30 Forest City Riders.....................Byron, IL September 13 * SEWER ........................................Adams 20 Rapid Angels MC .........Wisconsin Rapids

Motocross * = D16 Points April 12 Aztalan Cycle Club..................Lake Mills 19 Sugar Maple Mx......................Hill Point 26 * Rapid Angels MC Club.............WI Rapids May 2 Fantasy Moto............................Tigerton Loretta Lynn Area Qualifier 3 * Fantasy Moto............................Tigerton Loretta Lynn Area Qualifier 10 * Aztalan Cycle Club..................Lake Mills 17 * Marshfield T&T Riders ...........Marshfield 24 * Pine Ridge Raceway ..............Athelstane 31 * CMJ Raceway ..............................Hixton June 6 * Fantasy Moto........................Wittenberg 7 * Fantasy Moto........................Wittenberg 13 X-Mas Family Mtrsprts .......Christmas MI 14 * X-Mas Family Mtrsprts .......Christmas MI 14 * Aztalan Cycle Club..................Lake Mills 21 * Arkansaw Creek C/C...............Arkansaw 27 CMJ I-94 Series............................Hixton 27 * Sugar Maple MX......................Hill Point 28 * Sugar Maple MX......................Hill Point July 4 * Gravity Park USA........................Chilton PM Race 5 * Gravity Park USA........................Chilton 11 * Valley Raceway Inc.........Crystal Falls MI 12 * Fantasy Moto............................Tigerton

12 Aztalan Cycle Club..................Lake Mills 22 CMJ I-94 Series..........................Portage 25 * Arkansaw Creek C/C...............Arkansaw 25 * Range MX.........................Houghton, MI 26 * Arkansaw Creek C/C...............Arkansaw 26 * Range MX.........................Houghton, MI August 1 * X-Mas Family Mtrsprts .......Christmas MI 2 * X-Mas Family Mtrsprts .......Christmas MI 8 * Valley Raceway Inc.........Crystal Falls MI 9 * Valley Raceway Inc.........Crystal Falls MI 9 Aztalan Cycle Club..................Lake Mills 15 * Gravity Park USA........................Chilton PM Race 28 CMJ I-94 Series...........................Hustler 29 CMJ I-94 Series...........................Hustler 22 Fantasy Moto............................Tigerton 23 * Fantasy Moto............................Tigerton 30 * Fantasy Moto........................Wittenberg September 6 * Pine Ridge Raceway ..............Athelstane 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 May 16 ST Beaver Cycle Club ......................Atwater 17 TT Beaver Cycle Club ......................Atwater 29 ST SE Short Trackers....................Plymouth No Points, some amateur classes June 13 HM Beaver Cycle Club.......Dodge Co Frgrnds 20 ST Aztalan Cycle Club..................Lake Mills 27 ST SE Short Trackers......................Oshkosh July 11 ST Aztalan Cycle Club..................Lake Mills 18 ST Rib Mountain Riders......................Unity 25 ST Beaver Cycle Club ......................Atwater August 1 ST Door Co Fair Bd .........Door Cnty Frgrnds Rain date of August 2nd Some classes w/points 8 HM Beaver Cycle Club.......Dodge Co Frgrnds 15 ST Aztalan Cycle Club..................Lake Mills 16 ST Aztalan Cycle Club..................Lake Mills 22 ST Rib Mt Riders ................................Unity 29 SE Short Trackers......................Oshkosh AMA Vintage National Event 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

Trials April 19 WOTA.....................................Mauston May 16 WOTA....................................Wauzeka

17 WOTA....................................Wauzeka June 6 WOTA ...............................Door County 7 WOTA ...............................Door County June 27 WOTA.............................Thielman, MN 28 WOTA.............................Thielman, MN July 18 WOTA .....................................Baraboo 19 WOTA .....................................Baraboo August 15 WOTA..................................Dickeyville 16 WOTA..................................Dickeyville September 12 WOTA.....................................Mauston 13 WOTA.....................................Mauston 26 WOTA .........................Black River Falls 27 WOTA .........................Black River Falls

Hillclimb May 30 Indianhead M/C Club.......Redwing MN 31 Indianhead M/C Club.......Redwing MN June 7 Rapid Angels M/C Club ........WI Rapids 21 Kettle Moraine Spt Rdrs ......Kewaskum Semi Pro, D16 Stk Points 28 CMJ Raceway ............................Hixton July 11 Indianhead M/C Club......Redwing, MN 12 Indianhead M/C Club......Redwing, MN August 2 CMJ Raceway ............................Hixton September 6 Valley Springs M/C Club .........Bay City

Dual Sport May 17 Kettle Moraine SR.........Wash Co Crt Hse Poker Run June 6 Wisconsin Dual Sport Riders......Wabeno 7 Wisconsin Dual Sport Riders......Wabeno 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

Enduro March 29 MGR Racing ........................Morrison, IL April 19 Grand Kankakee T R..........Roselawn, IN June 14 U.P. Sandstormers............Marquette, MI August 8 Hill and Gully Riders..........Roselawn, IN 9 Hill and Gully Riders..........Roselawn, IN 23 Straight Arrow E Rdrs .......Duquette, MN 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

Annual Meeting/ Banquet November 13 District 16 MX Meeting ..............WI Dells 14 D16 Annual Meeting/Banquet...WI Dells

Clubs and Promoters

Arkansas Creek Cycle Club...........715-495-2194 Aztalan Cycle Club.......................414-265-1582 Beaver Cycle Club........................920-319-6889 CMJ Raceway ..............................608-220-6853 DeGrave Motorsports Park...........906-466-7272 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 ......715-743-4132 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 Associate Members Forest City Riders M/C ..........(IL) 815-624-6535 Fox Valley Off-Road..............(IL) 815-539-9021 Grand Kankakee Trail Riders .(IL) 708-269-9754 Hill And Gully.......................(IN) 708-261-3433 Riders M/C ..........................(IN) 574-248-2544 Straight Arrow End Riders ...(MN) 651-456-0224

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 Dist.Legislative Off. Mike Schwarzenbacher ..........................920-319-6889

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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Dual Sport June 27 Norsemen M/C .........................Walker 28 Norsemen M/C .........................Walker

Enduro YTH = Youth classes May 30 Yth River Valley EnR ................Huntersville May 31 River Valley EnR ................Huntersville June 13 Yth Norsemen M/C............................Mora June 14 Norsemen M/C............................Mora August 8 Yth Paul Bunyan Forest Riders.........Akeley 9 Paul Bunyan Forest Riders.........Akeley 15 Yth Central Iowa EnR .................Dayton, IA 16 Central Iowa EnR .................Dayton, IA 22 Yth Straight Arrow EnR.................Duquette 23 Straight Arrow EnR.................Duquette

Flat Track

June 14 TT Norsemen M/C ...................Cambridge September 13 TT Norsemen M/C ...................Cambridge 19 ST Flying Dutchmen M/C............New Ulm 20 ST Flying Dutchmen M/C............New Ulm

Hillclimb May 30 Indianhead M/C ...................Red Wing 31 Indianhead M/C ...................Red Wing June 13 Kato Cycle Club ......................Mankato 14 Kato Cycle Club ......................Mankato 28 CMJ Raceway.......................Hixton, WI July 11 Indianhead M/C ...................Red Wing 12 Indianhead M/C ...................Red Wing 25 Kato Cycle Club ......................Mankato August 2 CMJ Raceway.......................Hixton, WI 22 Kato Cycle Club ......................Mankato 23 Flying Dutchmen M/C............New Ulm September 6 Valley Springs M/C............Bay City, WI 19 Indianhead M/C ...................Red Wing Hill Drags – no points 20 Indianhead M/C ...................Red Wing Semi-Pro – no points

MX Hare Scrambles ATV April

May 3 Norsemen M/C ...................Cambridge 10 Spring Creek MX......................Millville June 7 Straight Arrow EnR..........Arkansaw, WI 21 Midwest Offroad TR.......Stone Lake, WI 28 Range Riders M/C ..............Kensington July 26 Moto City Raceway....................Staples August 2 Range Riders M/C................Brookston 30 Spring Creek MX......................Millville September 20 Norsemen M/C...................Dresser, WI October 11 Golden Eagles M/C................Mazeppa

Trail Rides May 16 Golden Eagles M/C................Thielman 17 Golden Eagles M/C................Thielman 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

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12 May 3 24 25 June 7

Straight Arrow EnR .......Grantsburg, WI Moto City Raceway....................Staples Cambridge MX ....................Cambridge Cambridge MX ....................Cambridge Motokazie................................Kellogg

Motocross April 12 Moto City Raceway....................Staples Straight Arrow EnR .......Grantsburg, WI 19 Moto City Raceway....................Staples Motokazie................................Kellogg 26 Berm Benders Raceway................Mora Moto City Raceway ...............Little Falls May 3 Moto City Raceway....................Staples Spring Creek MX......................Millville 10 Cambridge MX ....................Cambridge Moto City Raceway ...............Little Falls 17 Berm Benders Raceway................Mora Motokazie................................Kellogg 24 Cambridge MX ....................Cambridge Spring Creek MX......................Millville 25 Cambridge MX ....................Cambridge Spring Creek MX......................Millville 31 Moto City Raceway ...............Little Falls Motokazie..............................Mankato June 7 Echo Valley Motocross...........Brookston Motokazie................................Kellogg 14 Moto City Raceway....................Staples Spring Creek MX......................Millville

Cambridge MX ....................Cambridge Motokazie................................Kellogg Berm Benders Raceway................Mora Echo Valley Motocross...........Brookston

July 4 Moto City Raceway....................Staples Cambridge MX ....................Cambridge 5 Moto City Raceway....................Staples Cambridge MX ....................Cambridge 12 Moto City Raceway ...............Little Falls Motokazie..............................Mankato 17 Spring Creek MX......................Millville 18 Spring Creek MX......................Millville AMA MX Pro National 19 Spring Creek MX...............Millville, MN 26 Echo Valley Motocross...........Brookston Berm Benders Raceway................Mora August 2 Moto City Raceway....................Staples Motokazie................................Kellogg 9 Cambridge MX ....................Cambridge Motokazie..............................Mankato 16 Berm Benders Raceway................Mora Spring Creek MX......................Millville 23 Cambridge MX ....................Cambridge Echo Valley Motocross...........Brookston 30 Moto City Raceway ...............Little Falls September 6 Berm Benders Raceway................Mora Motokazie................................Kellogg 7 Berm Benders Raceway................Mora Motokazie................................Kellogg 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

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 Membership Angela John ...............................612-386-6680 angela_s396@msn.com

Class Representatives: MX Micro's, Greta Martin.............507-753-2779 David Williams ......................507-316-4837 MX 60/85, Steve Boatman...........612-418-8275 Spencer Kadlec ......................218-270-0423 MX 250, Scott Cripps ...................320-587-7134 Dale Kadlec ...........................218-894-2826

MX Open, Jason Place..................507-298-1074 Mikey Quinn .........................507-254-9554 MX Schoolboy/Jr, Dave Ingalls.....612-868-5769 MX 14 - 24, Greg Aspros ..............218-821-5969 MX 25+/30+, Mark Becker .........630-640-8267 MX 40+/45+/50+/55+/60+ Kevin Sheetz .........................952-567-3614 MX Women/Girls, Kelly Caswell ..320-679-2582 MX Quad Minis, Corey Otte..........320-583-1994 MX Quad, Corey Otte...................320-583-1994 Flat Track, Bayley Boehlke ...........612-616-9053 Hillclimb, Kaleb Northrup............952-210-8208 Tim Cain ...............................651-442-3888 Enduro, Jonathan Banks..............612-221-9487 Daniel Banks .........................612-282-5383 Hare Scramble, Paul Otto.............763-229-1177 Jessica Noaeill.......................651-587-4435 Youth Cross Country, Mike Zappa.612-396-2932 Road, John Otto..........................952-445-2942

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 District 16 clubs with D23 events: Arkansaw Cycle Park ..................715-285-5679 CMJ Raceway..............................608-220-6853 Valley Springs MC .......................651-380-2351

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2015 Championships

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Dirt Track All have semi pro and youth classes. NQ= No Quad classes April 12 ST Pekin M/C ...............................Pekin 18 TT Lamoine Ramblers...............Macomb 19 ST Pekin M/C ...............................Pekin 25 ST Lamoine Ramblers...............Macomb May 3 Half,NQ Nace.....................................Henry 9 ST Pekin M/C ...............................Pekin 16 ST Lamoine Ramblers...............Macomb State Championship event 23 TT,NQ Nace................................Springfield 23 TT,NQ Nace................................Springfield 24 TT Central Illinois MC ..................Neoga 25 TT Central Illinois MC ..................Neoga 30 TT Lamoine Ramblers...............Macomb June 6 ST,NQ Galesburg M/C .................Galesburg 20 ST, B Pekin M/C ...............................Pekin July 11 ST Lamoine Ramblers...............Macomb 17 ST,NQ Galesburg M/C Club .........Galesburg 18 ST Pekin M/C ...............................Pekin 19 TT,NQ Peoria M/C.............................Peoria 29 Half Central Illinois MC...........Champaign State Championship event August 15 ST,NQ Galesburg M/C Club .........Galesburg 16 TT GNC ......................................Peoria M/C Peoria 22 ST Lamoine Ramblers...............Macomb September 5 ST,NQ Nace................................Springfield 5 ST,NQ Nace................................Springfield 6 TT Central Illinois MC ..................Neoga State Championship event 7 TT Central Illinois MC ..................Neoga 12 ST Pekin M/C ...............................Pekin

Gran Prix Motorcycle only classes at these events. April 12 Midwest Off Road ..................LaSalle 26 Canton M/C .................Chandlerville May 2 Moto Pro Inc .........................Wedron 31 Midwest Off Road ..................LaSalle June 13 Tri-City M/C .....................Coal Valley

14 Variety Riders ........................Ottawa July 5 Moto Pro Inc .........................Wedron 18 Tri-City M/C .....................Coal Valley August 15 Tri-City M/C .....................Coal Valley 29 Motosports Park ......................Byron September 7 Lincoln Trail Motosports ...........Casey 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 March 22 WFO Promotions ..............Keithsburg April 26 NQ WFO Promotions ................Roselawn May 3 Fox Valley Off Road ..............Wedron 24 MGR Inc..............................Morrison June 7 NQ Cahokia Creek DR .............White City 14 NQ,B Bellville Enduro Team .........Belleville 21 Fox Valley Off Road ..............Wedron 28 NQ Canton M/C.........................Glasford July 12 NQ WFO Promotions ..........Prophetstown 19 Fox Valley Off Road ..............Wedron August 2 WFO Promotions ........................ TBA 8 NQ Hill and Gully Riders ..........Roselawn 8 Q Only,B Splintercreek................Fosterburg 9 NQ, B Splintercreek....................Fosterburg 16 B Fox Valley Off Road ..............Wedron 23 NQ, B Dirt Riders/ WFO ................ Oakford 30 NQ, B Motosports/ FCR/ WFO ...........Byron September 6 NQ, B Cahokia Creek DR .............White City 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 June 28 Dirt Riders ............................ Oakley November 1 Dirt Riders ............................ Oakley 8 Belleville Enduro Team ...... Belleville 15 Lincoln Trail Motosports .......... Casey 15 Cahokia Creek DR ............ White City

Hillclimb NQ= No quad classes, N= event runs at night All have semi pro, amateur and youth classes April 25 N Pleasure Riders M/C........Cayuga, IN 26 Pleasure Riders M/C........Cayuga, IN

May 2 N Central Illinois M/C ...............Neoga, 3 Central Illinois M/C ................Neoga 16 NQ, N Cahokia Creek DR .............White City 17 Goshen Iron Horsemen..........Goshen 23 N Central Illinois M/C ................Neoga 24 Central Illinois M/C...............Oregon June 21 NQ Rock River Riders M/C ...............Polo 27 N Pleasure Riders M/C........Cayuga, IN 28 Pleasure Riders M/C........Cayuga, IN July 18 N King City Dirt Riders.........Mt. Vernon 26 NQ Rock River Riders M/C ...............Polo August 29 N Cahokia Creek DR .............White City 30 Belleville Enduro Team .......Belleville September 5 N Central Illinois M/C ................Neoga 6 Central Illinois M/C ................Neoga D17 Championship 12 N Pleasure Riders M/C........Cayuga, IN 13 Pleasure Riders M/C........Cayuga, IN 19 N King City Dirt Riders.........Mt. Vernon

Motocross 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). March 22 NQ Lincoln Trail Motosports ...........Casey April 5 Motosports Park ......................Byron 5 NQ Lincoln Trail Motosports ...........Casey 19 NQ,PA MC Moto Park....................Mt Carroll 19 Galesburg MC ...................Galesburg 26 Motosports Park ......................Byron May 3 Muddy Waters Inc ...........East Moline 3 Motosports Park ......................Byron 10 Sunset Ridge MX....................Walnut 17 NQ MC Motopark.....................Mt Carroll 24 B Tri-City MC .......................Coal Valley 30 Q only,B ................................Splinter Creek Fosterburg 31 NQ, B Splinter Creek ..................Fosterburg 31 NQ Lincoln Trail Motosports ...........Casey 31 Joliet Motosports.............Wilmington June 7 Motosports Park ......................Byron 14 Tri-City MC .......................Coal Valley 14 Joliet Motosports.............Wilmington 20 Q only Splinter Creek ..................Fosterburg 21 NQ Splinter Creek ..................Fosterburg 21 Muddy Waters Inc ...........East Moline Mid Season Championship 28 Motosports Park ......................Byron 28 NQ Lincoln Trail Motosports ...........Casey July 12 NQ, B Sunset Ridge MX....................Walnut 19 Motosports Park ......................Byron 19 NQ Lincoln Trail Motosports ...........Casey 19 Tri-City MC .......................Coal Valley 26 NQ KI Tracks ...............................Oregon August 2 Motosports Park ......................Byron

7 L Pleasure Riders MC ........Georgetown 9 NQ,B KI Tracks ...............................Oregon 16 Motosports Park ......................Byron 16 NQ,B Lincoln Trail Motosports ...........Casey 16 Tri-City MC .......................Coal Valley 23 Muddy Waters Inc ...........East Moline September 5 Motosports Park ......................Byron 6 Motosports Park ......................Byron 6 NQ Lincoln Trail Motosports ...........Casey 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 April 11 AQ Sunset Ridge MX................... Walnut 12 AQ Sunset Ridge MX................... Walnut 25 AQ Lincoln Trail Motosports .......... Casey 26 AQ Lincoln Trail Motosports .......... Casey May 23 AQ Motosports Park ..................... Byron 24 AQ Motosports Park ..................... Byron June 13/14 Sunset Ridge MX................... Walnut ATV National 27 Vet Sunset Ridge MX................... Walnut 28 Vintage Sunset Ridge MX............... Walnut September 26 Vet Motosports Park ..................... Byron

Stadium MX B= Bonus points. Most run limited classes, and usually into the night, check with promoter for times, bike classes only April 4 Joliet Motosports.............Wilmington 18 Joliet Motosports.............Wilmington 25 Moto Pro Inc. ......................Mendota May 8 Woodstock MX ..................Woodstock 9 Moto Pro Inc. ......................Mendota 16 Joliet Motosports.............Wilmington 22 Woodstock MX ..................Woodstock 23 Moto Pro Inc. ......................Mendota 30 Joliet Motosports.............Wilmington June 5 Woodstock MX ..................Woodstock 6 Moto Pro Inc. ......................Mendota 12 Joliet Motosports.............Wilmington 19 Woodstock MX ..................Woodstock 26 Joliet Motosports.............Wilmington 27 Moto Pro Inc. ......................Mendota

CYCLE USA, March 2015

July 10 Joliet Motosports.............Wilmington 11 Moto Pro Inc. ......................Mendota 18 Joliet Motosports.............Wilmington 25 Moto Pro Inc. ......................Mendota 29 Woodstock MX .................Libertyville 31 B Woodstock MX ..................Woodstock August 1 Joliet Motosports.............Wilmington 7 Woodstock MX ..................Woodstock 8 Moto Pro Inc. ......................Mendota 15 Joliet Motosports.............Wilmington 21 Joliet Motosports.............Wilmington 28 Woodstock MX ..................Woodstock September 5 B Joliet Motosports.............Wilmington 11 Woodstock MX ..................Woodstock 12 Moto Pro Inc. ......................Mendota 19 Joliet Motosports.............Wilmington 26 B Moto Pro Inc. ......................Mendota October 10 Joliet Motosports.............Wilmington 24 Joliet Motosports.............Wilmington

Road May 17 Peoria M/C.............................Peoria September 12 Peoria M/C.............................Peoria

Trials All have semi pro, amateur and youth classes April 26 Northern IL Trials Org .........Elmwood May 24 Northern IL Trials Org ..............Byron

June 7 Northern IL Trials Org ..............Tilton July 5 Moto Pro Inc. ........................Wedron August 2 Northern IL Trials Org................Lena 30 Variety Riders ........................Ottawa September 19 Peoria M/C.............................Peoria 20 Peoria M/C.............................Peoria October 11 Forest City Riders.....................Byron

Enduro CC= Closed Course, Nat= National March 29 MGR Inc..............................Morrison April 19 Grand Kankakee TR ......Roselawn, IN May 17 Nat Missouri Mudders .......Park Hills, MO July 25 Turkey Scratch ER............Fremont, IA August 8 Hill and Gully Riders.....Roselawn, IN HS Pnts as well 9 Hill and Gully Riders.....Roselawn, IN 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 April 26 Variety Riders M/C ................Ottawa May 17 Variety Riders M/C ................Ottawa June 7 Variety Riders M/C ................Ottawa August 9 Variety Riders M/C ................Ottawa 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

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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‘14 KTM 350 SX-F, brand new, awesome bike, on sale for $7499; ‘14 450 XC-W, brand new, lots of power, sale price $8299; ‘14 65 SX, brand new, sale price $3899. MCC -Villa Park, IL 630-782-2010

'08 Yamaha YZ125. Professionally maintained, low hours, FMF Gold Fatty/ Shorty, V Force3 reeds, Renthal Twinwall bars, Boyesen ignition cover, GYTR clutch cover, Works radiator braces, Pro Taper pillow top grips, ASV folding clutch lever, new Guts seat cover, UFO Restyled plastic, Hammerhead Rocket Launcher hole shot device, spare air filters, $2400 obo. Call or text. 847-204-8775

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‘13 Honda CRF250 New top and bottom end, 50 hours total. Excellent cond. $4700 obo. 815-494-0027

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'06 Yamaha YZ125. Professionally maintained, low hours, Pro Taper Contour bars, Pro Taper pillow top grips, ASV folding levers, folding shifter, new Guts seat cover, UFO Restyled plastic, Works frame guard, spare air filters. $2200 obo. Call or text. 847-204-8775

TT500 dirt tracker, fresh engine, never raced, $1000; Four XT/TT500 Yamahas, $600 to $2500; 1973 RD250 - $1,000, 1973 DT250 - $1,000. Offers considered. Want farm style Quad. Bud at 217- 5862406, e-mail: oldbud@kingofthehill.org