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MOTORCYCLE RACING ACTION CONTRIBUTORS JIM BULL AL CARR JAY WERNSDORFER CORY TEXTER SCOTT LUKAITIS TOMMY PICKUP TORI DEVLIN

MARK GARVEY TIM DENNIS JIM MUCKLIN JOHN BENSON MICHAEL SALERNO CHASE RUSDEN JESSE GREENWALT

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Two Bikes Stolen March 20, 2008 Riverside, NJ Area

Our Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 In Memory of Wyatt Barto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 District 6 Awards Banquet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Subscription Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Motorama 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13 ECEA Awards Banquet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15 RD # 1 – Delmarva MX Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19 RD # 1 - N.E. Classic Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25 New Jersey Rider Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Loretta Lynn Area Qualifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Pagoda Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33 The Racers Edge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Upcoming Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Doublin Gap Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-37 The Wrench Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 NEOC Harescramble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Getting Sideways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Kids for Hope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 A Kids View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 The Mark Garvey Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Thru Jay’s Eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 RD # 2 – Delmarva MX Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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Ot Other exciting news is the expansion of race co coverage for MRA. Watch our pages this year as we increase our off road offerings to include the PA State Harescramble Series, increased ECEA co coverage and in addition, coverage of the new NE Championship Series. NEOC W When it comes to motocross, we’ll have it. In ad addition to our staple coverage of the MDRA and Ul Ultimate MX Series you’ll see select rounds of the PA Series and the Suzuki ATV Regional Series. PAMX W be expanding to cover Delmarva Series races We’ll an MAMA events as well. Who knows where we’ll and sto Stay tuned, it’s going to get good. stop. Well folks, here we go, racing into another great season of race coverage here in the area. I would like to welcome you all back and wish everyone the best for the upcoming year of competition. It should be an exciting one. You as racers have a ton of options this year no matter what your discipline. There are expanded flat track schedules, a new harescramble series and lots of motocross. I guess the most exciting news is the year end motocross shoot out between the MDRA, PAMX and the Ultimate MX Series leaders. This shootout in October at Doublin Gap will host the top 15 racers in each class from each series to see who the fastest racers of the area really are. Stay tuned for that one, full gates in 20+ classes coming at you wide open. Another big race you may want to check out in the fall of 2008 is Half Mile Flat Track Racing at the York Fairgrounds. It’s back after 20 years and

Pl Please remember that increased race coverage means more race contributors. Just because you may not see me at a track doesn’t mean that MRA is not there. Watch our website the beginning of every week to see who was there covering your great racing action. We’ll have links to the various photographers websites so you can view and purchase your race images the same as always. Then watch our pages for the complete race report and all the happenings from around the area. In closing, many of you may be reading MRA for the very first time. We sent a few extras out this month to introduce you folks that we haven’t met in the past to what we do here at MRA. It’s our goal to offer the best and most complete amateur race coverage available here in our region. If you like what you see, please consider a yearly subscription to MRA . Who knows, you just might catch yourself in the pages of MRA. Until next time - Jim Bull, MRA

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Rider: Wyatt Barto

Obituary of Wyatt M. Barto Wyatt M. Barto, 10, of 251 Airport Road, Fredericksburg, died Monday February 4, 2008, in Children’s Hospital at the University Of North Carolina Medical Center, Chapel Hill, NC, following injuries sustained in a motocross accident while practicing in Henderson, NC. Wyatt was born in Lebanon on May 29, 1997 and was the son of John L. Barto, Jr. of Fredericksburg and Corie M. Noel of Jonestown. He was a Fifth Grade Student at Fredericksburg Elementary School where he participated in the school chorus, played on the Northern Lebanon Viking Pony Football Team, and was a wrestler with the Viking Matt Club. During release time from school, he attended Mt. Zion Road Church of the Brethren.

Event: Sleepy Hollow MX Hometown: Jonestown, PA Age: 7 yrs. Ride: KTM 50 District #: 529 Experience: 2nd Year Racing Class: 50cc 4-6 Oil / Stock Hobbies: Wrestling Sponsors: G & L Trophies, Lebanon Valley Cycle, Keeney Motosports, Action Photos, Yamaha KTM of Camp Hill, Shelly and Dad and a special Thanks to Grammy. MRA would like to feature Wyatt Barto as this months Holeshot Hotshot. We caught up with Wyatt at Sleepy Hollow last month and as usual he was pulling the holeshots in both of his classes. Wyatt is a consistent winner around the region, he is leading D-6 in the 4-6 Oil division and is currently in second place in the 4-6 Stock class, he missed a few races there due to some bike trouble. Wyatt is also shooting for his first track championship at Sleepy Hollow this season. It seems like wherever we bump into this young man, he is out front and on the gas. Wyatt has a ton of support from his family, his dad John holds an A card in the district and his Grammy is in charge of the whole racing effort. Keep an eye on this young hotshot, my bet is you’ll see him on the podium many times in the years to come, and watch out next month. You just might be the next MRA Holeshot Hotshot. Jim Bull – MRA March 1, 2008

Sadly, we as a racing family lost Wyatt to the sport he loved in February of this year. He passed onn after an accident while practicing for the upcoming racing season. He will be deeply missed by manyy of us as we continue thru life. We just have to cherish and be grateful for the time we did have heree on earth with Wyatt. He is now standing on top the podium of life with God in heaven waiting for thee rest of his friends and family to cross the finish line in this game we call life.

His passion for motocross racing began at age four. At age seven, he was sponsored by MCW (Miller’s Cycle Works, Leola) and Conti USA, Italy to race nationally. Wyatt was the first individual in the US to be sponsored by Conti USA in Motocross racing of which he was very proud. By the time he was Eight, he was rated 32nd in National Motocross Racing and won the District Six Championships three times. Surviving in addition to his parents are two brothers, Evan L. Barto and Shayden O. Barto, both at home; two sisters, Kylynn M. Klopp and Madison G. Klopp, both of Jonestown; a step-brother, Damian M. Klopp of Jonestown; a step-mother, Shelli L. Barto of Fredericksburg, and a step-father, Michael J. Klopp of Jonestown; Maternal Grandparents, Jerome Noel, Sr. of Hanover and Shawn Gilbert of Jonestown; Paternal grandparents, John, Sr. and Linda Barto of Annville and Brenda Barto of Lebanon; and Paternal Great Grandmother, Mildred Flocken of Annville. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 AM from the Kreamer Funeral Home, 618 E. Main Street, Annville. Interment will be in Grand View Memorial Park. Viewing will be held on Friday evening from 5-8 PM and Saturday from 10-11 AM prior to the service at the Funeral Home. A reception will follow the interment at Lebanon Area Evangelical Free Church, 600 Sheperd Street, Jonestown, PA 17038. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Riders Down Foundation, 30296 Buffalo Park Road, Evergreen, CO 80439 or the First National Bank of Fredericksburg, for help with Medical Expenses, 3016 S. Pine Grove Street,, Fredericksburg, g, PA 17026.

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2007 District 6 Awards Banquet Holiday Inn - Grantville - January 26, 2008 By Jim Mucklin - www.jimmucklinphotography.com

On a Saturday night in late January, the champions of District 6 made their annual trip to the Holiday Inn Grantville, PA to celebrate their accomplishments in 2007. Weeks prior the motocross racers

his shop in Williamsport, PA all while being a major supporter of observed trials competition.

to this point in her career. Shayna was a 450cc national champion in the mile in 2007 and was the AMA Female Athlete of the Year. For 2008 she will be chasing a pro

Mr. Keith Landis after a 10+ year tenure. Joe has done an excellent job of leading the district and he will be moving on to his new position on the AMA Board of Directors to represent the North East region

Joe Bromley awards Dwayne English of Bottle Run Xtreme the Presidents Award for his contributions to the sport.

Holiday Inn staff. From there we got into the many awards that were given out to this years champions. Some special awards included recognition of two youth national flat track champions Kyle McGrane and Cameron Smith. Shayna Texter thanked her previous sponsor Dons Kawasaki for helping get her

Vicki Wise was honored and

Mike Ego and Steve Bromley along with their wives helped organize the many prizes and awards for the champions of District 6.

awarded the Dustin Flock award for overcoming adversity in sport and Rebecca Zafia won the D6 Female Rider of the Year award.

sport championship on her new factory Suzuki ride. Dwayne English of Bottle Run Xtreme was then awarded the D6 Presidents award for his ongoing contributions to the riders of District 6. Dwayne is out at the tracks every weekend supporting all disciplines of the sport in addition to running

After that class champions were recognized for their finishes in flat track, hare scramble, trials and road riding events. Plaques were given and the riders were loaded

Shayna Texter thanks Don & Iris Kissinger for their generous support over the years. Shayna landed a factory Suzuki ride for 2008.

had their awards in Reading, PA. Tonight’s festivities were to honor champions in the disciplines of flat track, hare scrambles, trials and road riding events. This night would mark a milestone for the District 6 organization; President Joe Bromley would turn the top spot in the district over to

of the country. Keith Landis brings many years of road racing and safety and flagging experience to the district and I’m sure he will be a worthy replacement to lead the organization well into the future. The night started off with a social hour prior to an excellent buffet meal that was served by the

Daulton Fry shows off his 1st place award for youth 50 stock - 2 wheel, harescrambles.

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Joe Bromley presents the youth 50 - 4 wheel harescramble awards to Kara Clark and Brandon Shughart.

Road Riders celebrate their awards.

up with all kinds of free goodies from various national and local sponsors. There was a swimming pool giveaway and dancing afterward. The night proved a success. Champions were honored and a good time was had by all. 2008 promises to be another great year for racing here in District 6 as schedules are full and sponsors abundant. Please check with your district representatives in your different disciplines for all of the exciting details and we’ll see you all at the tracks. Cameron Smith wins the 50cc (7-8) national ﬂat track championship in 2007.

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Motorama 2008 Harrisburg Farm Show - February 16-17, 2008 By Jim Mucklin - www.jimmucklinphotography.com Accessories riders taking the wins in three main events. Jerod Stoner, Brandon Weary and Shelby Reitz all notched wins on the weekend in addition to Johnson. In youth racing, Dawson Evitts would win the 50 (7-8) division on both days while grabbing a 65cc (7-9) win as well. Young Bryton Carroll would edge out Tucker Hake on both days in the 50 (4-6) group.

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The gates were also packed in almost all of the ATV divisions. These classes continue to grow and they put on a great show for the spectators as well. Big winners on the weekend included Tyler Dommel dominating the 200/300 class with Frankie Perez grabbing three wins in amateur competition. As the norm, Jason Dunkelberger would show the expert riders around the familiar Motorama course winning three events on the weekend.

Expert racers leave the gate: Clint Johnsom (924) wins Saturday Open A. Barry Carsten (31) wins the rest. Harrisburg, PA – The 30th Annual Motorama Indoor Races and Shows was back in action at the Harrisburg Farm Show Complex, Saturday February 16th, and Sunday February 17th, 2008. The complex which boats over 30 acres of enclosed grounds, was host to the largest Motorama yet, with everything from Arenacross racing, Speed Show, Tunerwar, Robot Conflict, Go-Kart racing, Quarter Midgets, a Spina Bifida Charity Auction, and the Ms Motorama Pageant. With the commencement of the Arenacross finals, the large arena’s 7,000 seats were filled to maximum capacity while many more spectators filled the remaining standing room. Over 480 bikes and four wheelers competed

in the arenacross on Saturday night with a similar number the following day. A total of over 960 bikes and four wheelers in total competed at the 30th annual Motorama show. Some of your multiple class winners included

In addition to offering great entertainment, the event also works to help people in need. In 1995 the, Spina Bifida charity auction was introduced for the 17th annual Motorama Indoor Races and Speed show. Through the years, the auction became larger as word spread about the importance of Spina Bifida prevention. In total, the 2008 Spina Bifida charity auction has raised over $188,000. Motorama would like to thank all of the sponsors, participants, and fans for making this the most successful year yet! The planning for the 31st annual Motorama Events Indoor Races and Shows has already begun. The dates for the upcoming show are set for February 21st and 22nd, 2009. For more information and detailed results, please visit www. motoramaevents.com! This year’s show was another big success. There were many

Josh Villarreal grabs the Open C podium on Sunday.

30th Annual Motorama Saturday Results: B Amateur 91-450 Production 4w 4stroke Group 1 1. Zack Corley; 2. Matt Aldinger; 3. Nick Geesey; 4. Tyler Lebo; 5. Travis Jumper. B Amateur 91-450 Production 4w 4stroke Group 2 1. Frankie Perez; 2. Shaun Lawton; 3. Stefan Mc Gowan; 4. James Hancock; 5. Brody Treaster. Pit Bike 10 Inch - 50cc 1. Jerod Stoner; 2. Shelby Reitz; 3. Brandon Weary; 4. John Puskar; 5. Ryan Blankenship. 250cc B Amateur 1. Robert Moore, Jr.; 2. Richie Kastle; 3. Levi Letherman; 4. Trevor Hoffeditz; 5. Caleb Schacktler. 85cc (9-11 Yr. Olds) 1. Chase Miller; 2. Daniel Dillin; 3. Sean Baxley; 4. Tyler Strevig; 5. Brandon Belsak. 250cc C Novice 1. Austin Bixler; 2. Kevin Geist; 3. Paul Sanfelice; 4. Joshua Villarreal; 5. Kyler Haull. 50cc Oil Injected (4-6 Yr. Olds) 1. Danny Congdon; 2. Andrew Brodbeck; 3. Jason Neidigh; 4. Dillan Becker; 5. Colton Zentzer.

85cc racers battle bar to bar. Barry Carsten in the expert divisions. Carsten has become an icon in recent day District 6 motocross racing. He has been winning races here in our region for over 20 years now and continues to compete at the professional level both in AMA Supercross and Motocross. Clint Johnson was the only other expert rider to challenge Carsten in the two days of racing action. Johnson would take the checkers in the Saturday night Open A division while also copping a win in the 12” Pit Bike class.

Bromley Suzuki’s Barry Carsten won 3 out of 4 Expert main events.

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Every year the quad racing gets more intense at Motorama.

250cc A Expert 1. Barry Carsten; 2. Derrick Wile; 3. Damien Plotts; 4. Clint Johnson; 5. Colton Harrison. Super Mini (12-15 Yr. Olds) 1. Richie Kastle; 2. Jason Chavez; 3. Caleb Schachtler; 4. Wesley Mattivi; 5. Corey Bates. The quad racers entertained a full house at Motorama 08.

A Expert 91-Open Modified 4w 2 & 4 Stroke

50cc (7-8 Yr. Olds) 1. Dawson Evitts; 2. Gage Solis; 3. Cody Wagner; 4. Cameron Keck; 5. Trenton Poust.

65cc (7-9 Yr. Olds) 1. Dawson Evitts; 2. Caleb Keck; 3. Gage Solis; 4. Dustin Carley; 5. Pollux Fisher. B Amateur 91-Open Modified 4w 2 & 4 Stroke 1. Tyler Lebo; 2. Cody Norris; 3. Reck Geesey; 4. Frankie Perez; 5. Andrew Ace. Open B Amateur 1. Levi Leatherman; 2. Andres Beueuauta; 3. Rick Kithcart; 4. Justin Koch; 5. Trevor Mack.

Cameron Keck grabs a 65cc victory at Motorama. 1. Lawrence Kyle Mantua; 2. Bryan Wilhelm; 3. Kale Witmer; 4. Levi Hicks; 5. Brian Ace. 85cc (12-15 Yr. Olds) 1. Robert Piazza, Jr.; 2. Stanley Bolen; 3. Ronald Perry; 4. Dallas Shahan; 5. Kerry Borger, Jr. 200 Production 2st 300 4st 13 -15 4wheel 1. Tyler Dommel; 2. Bren Marra; 3. Delta Hull; 4. Edward Brackbill; 5. Garratt Barratt.

Tim Savidge was on fire sweeping Sundays amateur classes.

Sunday Results: B Amateur 91-450 Production 4w 4stroke Group 1 1. Andrew Ace; 2. Daryl Flood; 3. Nick Geesey; 4. Matt Aldinger; 5. Zack Carley.

Open C Novice 1. Paul San Felice; 2. Steven Haines, Jr. 3. Remington Arnold; 4. Jameson Brubaker; 5. Brandon Mc Garvey. B Amateur 71-90cc Prod (8-13 Yrs. Old) 4w No Shifters 1. Travis Wotring; 2. David Clark, Jr.; 3. Dylan Evans; 4. Curt Goodman; 5. Ryan Brinker.

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250cc B Amateur 1. Timothy Savidge, Jr.; 2. Andres Beaeurula; 3. Robert Moore, Jr.; 4. Richie Kastle; 5. Austin Bixler.

50cc (4-6 Yr. Olds) 1. Bryton Carroll; 2. Tucker Hake; 3. Danny Congdon; 4. Jason Neidigh; 5. Chase Yentzer.

Pit Bike 12 Inch - 50cc 1. Clint Johnson; 2. Tyson Clark; 3. Shelby Reitz; 4. Scott Van Fossen; 5. Adam Russler.

50cc (7-8 Yr. Olds) 1. Dawson Evitts; 2. Caleb Keck; 3. Trenton Poust; 4. Cagesolis; 5. Jacob Keane.

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B Amateur 91-Open Modified 4w 2 & 4 Stroke 1. Frankie Perez; 2. Shaun Lawton; 3. Rodney Worthy; 4. Brody Treaster; 5. William Sommer, Jr.

Open A Experts 1. Clint Johnson; 2. Barry Carsten; 3. Damien Plotts; 4. Kyle Bear; 5. Derrick Wilt.

McBride Sports’ sponsored Brandon Weary wins 10” Pitbike on Sunday.

50cc Oil Injected (4-6 Yr. Olds) 1. Andrew Brodbeck; 2. Danny Congdon; 3. Jason Weidigh; 4. Colton Yentzer; 5. Chase Yentzer. A Expert 91-450 Production 4w 4stroke 1. Jason Dunkelberger; 2. Lawrence Mantua; 3. Brian Ace; 4. Thomas Fink; 5. Kale Witmer.

A Expert 91-450 Production 4w 4stroke 1. Jason Dunkelberger; 2. Kale Witmer; 3. Brian Ace; 4. Gregory Anderson; 5. Bryan Anwilhelm.

50cc Limited 4w (4-8 Yrs. Old) 1. Colton Reider; 2. Joseph Cavaliere; 3. Jamie Astudillo; 4. Dakota Shirk; 5. Jarad Wenning.

Open C Novice 1. Joshua Villarreal; 2. Steve Hanes, Jr.; 3. Remington Arnold; 4. Evan Cook; 5. Jason Carman.

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65cc (10-12 Yr. Olds) 1. John Sheaffer, III.; 2. Damian Thompson; 3. Brett Cox; 4. Zachary Bassista; 5. Jacob Kline.

B Amateur 91-450 Production 4w 4stroke Group 2 1. Frankie Perez; 2. Shaun Lawton; 3. Vince Nolt; 4. Craig De Traglia; 5. Stefan Mc Gowan. Pit Bike 10 Inch - 50cc 1. Brandon Weary; 2. Shelby Reitz; 3. Devin Manahan; 4. Ryan Blankenship; 5. Cecil Williams. Open B Amateur 1. Timothy Savidge, Jr.; 2. Andres Beueuauta; 3. Coty Sebastian; 4. Trevor Mack; 5. Levi Leatherman. 85cc (9-11 Yr. Olds) 1. Daniel Dillin; 2. Sean Baxley; 3. Cameron Keck; 4. Brandon Belsak; 5. Tyler Strevig.

Open A Experts 1. Barry Carsten; 2. Clint Johnson; 3. Damien Plotts; 4. Derrick Wile; 5. Colton Harrison. 50cc (4-6 Yr. Olds) 1. Bryton Carroll; 2. Tucker Hake; 3. Gavin Evitts; 4. Jason Neidigh; 5. Andrew Brodbeck. Pit Bike 12 Inch - 50cc 1. Shelby Reitz; 2. Clint Johnson; 3. Brandon Weary; 4. Jay Maloney; 5. Adam Russler.

Bryton Carroll wins 50cc (4-6) on both Saturday and Sunday. 85cc (12-15 Yr. Olds) 1. Wesley Mattivi; 2. Ronald Perry; 3. Robert Piazza, Jr.; 4. Jason Shahan, Jr.; 5. Corey Bates. B Amateur 91-Open Modified 4w 2 & 4 Stroke Group 2 1. Tyler Dommel; 2. Garratt Barratt; 3. Edward Brackbill; 4. Brian Hull; 5. Chad Davis.

250cc C Novice 1. Paul San Felice; 2. Kevin Geist; 3. Jason Chavez; 4. Rich Thomas; 5. Joshua Villarreal. B Amateur 71-90cc Production (8-13 Yrs. Old) 4w 1. David Clark, Jr.; 2. Tyler Turner; 3. Travis Wotring; 4. Ethan Worden; 5. Garratt Barratt. Pork Chop hanging out with the kids during intermission. 65cc (10-11 Yr. Olds) 1. Damian Thompson; 2. Brett Cox; 3. Logan Ingram; 4. John Sheaffer, III.; 5. Zachary Bassista. 250cc A Expert 1. Barry Carsten; 2. Damian Plotts; 3. Broc Schmelyn; 4. Michael Floor; 5. Brian Cook. Super Mini (12-15 Yr. Olds) 1. Richie Kastle; 2. Jason Chavez; 3. Caleb Schachtler; 4. Shayla Stephens; 5. Wesley Mattivi.

The youth quad racers always put on a good show.

A Expert 91-Open Modified 4w 2 & 4 Stroke 1. Jason Dunkelberger; 2. Bryan Wilhelm; 3. Kale Witmer; 4. Levi Hicks; 5. Lawrence Mantua.

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2007 ECEA Awards Banquet

Valley Forge Convention Center - February 23, 2008 Photos By Tim D Photo.com

John Lawton lead the 4-9 EL group to victory in 2007. Chris Adams and the 4-8 Oil Injected champions. Brian and Noel Hartem were in attendance to honor the kids as they move on to offer their own race series for 2008. The Hartems were

pivotal in the growth of the youth racing series. 2008 promises to be great with a new youth coordinator and a full youth racing schedule.

Gerald Peklak is the B Senior division winner. The East Coast Enduro Association held their 2007 awards banquet at the Valley Forge Convention Center in late February, 2008. All of the youth winners racing in the

ECEA Harescramble series received awards including embroidered jackets and plaques to the top three finishers in each class and back packs to the fourth and fifth place finishers.

Tabatha Roser topped the EL Womens division. The adult banquet proved equally successful too. I believe the attendance was over 500 people as all 53 tables were nearly full. The awards moved back and forth between the Enduro and Harescramble champions which kept the evening moving right along for all. The ECEA would like to thank ALL who contributed towards and supported our event and riders, namely Moose Racing, Dunlop Tires (70 tires certificates were distributed!), DP Brakes, PG Graphics, KTM, B&B Yamaha – KTM in Lancaster, Fairway Motorcycle, Matto Cycle, Bromley’s, Pivot Pegz, Rich Lafferty Racing, White Horse RV, PowerSeal USA, the clubs of the ECEA plus many, many more! Sorry if we missed anybody.

A Kids View author Chase Rusden wins 10-11 85.

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youth and adults alike in our Harescramble Series with a slate full of Enduros and Dual Sport rides on tap as well! Check out all of the exciting details and a list of all the 2007 champions on the web at: www.ecea.org.

Sara Chapman tops the Womens class.

B & B Yamaha’s Ryan Rodgers is your 2007 Grand Champion.

Brian and Noel Hartem were recognized for their contributions to the youth harecramble program.

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Dale Hiles, Jr. is your A Vet champion.

Bernie Adkins leads the B Vet group to victory.

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HARE SCRAMBLES SERIES 4/13 TRI-COUNTY HARE SCRAMBLES Tri-County Sportsmen MC—(856) 785-2754 5/11 RIDGE HARE SCRAMBLES #1 Ridge Riders MC—(570) 807-0825 6/1 SOUTH PENN HARE SCRAMBLES South Penn Enduro Riders—(717) 245-0353 6/7-8 READING HARE SCRAMBLES (2-DAY) Reading Off Road Riders—(610) 921-3592 6/29 SORR/GMER HARE SCRAMBLES Susquehanna Off-Road Riders & Green Marble Enduro Riders—(410) 655-7958 7/6 VALLEY FORGE HARE SCRAMBLES Valley Forge Trail Riders—(610) 286-5067 8/3 RIDGE HARE SCRAMBLES #2 Ridge Riders MC—(570) 807-0825 8/10 SHOTGUN HARE SCRAMBLES High Mountain Dirt Riders—(570) 954-7799 10/12 ORMOND FARMS HARE SCRAMBLES Competition Dirt Riders—(856) 696-4783 10/26 DELAWARE HARE SCRAMBLES #1 Delaware Enduro Riders—(302) 834-4411 11/16 DELAWARE HARE SCRAMBLES #2 Delaware Enduro Riders—(302) 834-4411 11/30 METEOR HARE SCRAMBLES Meteor Motorcycle Club—(856) 287-8170

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This was MRA’s first trip to the Delmarva Motorsports facility and we really liked the place. The track appeared challenging yet safe for all skill levels and spectators could view all of the action from almost every angle. Close to 500 bike racers showed up for today’s event plus a slew of quad racers. Sorry we couldn’t get the

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Rd 1 of the 2008 Delmarva MX Series sponsored by Moto Jockey kicked off the first weekend in March at the Delmarva Motorsports Park, formerly Middleford Speedway in Seaford, DE.

results or numbers there, but most gates were full and in some cases two groups had to be run.

This series, now in its third year is picking up steam as it visits several new venues this year including Evansville MX Park and Dutchmen MX Park in the north. Pagoda MC will be included again this season as well as the Landing MX, Blue Diamond Park and of course the Delmarva Motorsports Park. The series will consist of 12 rounds total prior to the big series ending Delmarva Series

The day started off with the Vet Quads hitting the track with 26 classes being run right on thru the expert, novice and mini racers. The weather was perfect for a season opener with beautiful blue skies and temperatures which were tolerable for all.

Jeremy Caudill wins both 50 (4-6) and 50 Oil.

Sean Kelly soars to the win in both Supermini and 85cc (12-15).

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COLLEGEBOY 14-24 1. Steven Wilson, Jr.; 2. Joshua Willin; 3. Michael Anderson; 4. Daniel Kocotas; 5. Marty Gutowski; 6. Justin Draper; 7. Steve Geist; 8. Cory Mowery; 9. Jeff Brannan; 10. Daniel Cooper. Junior Mini 7 - 11 1. Luke Palonicola; 2. Coty Schock; 3. Matthew Mangine; 4. Andrew Maroney; 5. Austin Moore; 6. Collin Macauley; 7. Lucas Brzostowski; 8. Steven Schultz; 9. Mason Richards; 10. Isaiha Sampson.

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85 12-15 1. Sean Kelly; 2. William Doran; 3. Nicholas Ferrell; 4. Lewis Mackay; 5. Brad Trieschman; 6. Colin Richards; 7. Ryan Lesko; 8. Matthew Croft; 9. Billy Celli; 10. Jake Tolson. Open A 1. Steven Wilson, Jr.; 2. Samuel Forrester; 3. Eric Mckay; 4. Jeffrey Mcclure; 5. David Brandy, Jr.

65 10 - 11 1. Andrew Maroney; 2. Mason Richards; 3. Sean Knoll; 4. Ezra Deloach; 5. Jacob Lewis; 6. Jason Caskey; 7. Tim Trieschman; 8. Darren Masengale; 9. Michael Holliday; 10. Colin Sewell.

Super Mini 12-16 1. Sean Kelly; 2. Chris Mowery; 3. Lewis Mackay; 4. Avery Brown; Keith Rose takes the win in the 125cc Unlimited class. 5. William Doran; 6. Nicholas Ferrell; VET 30+ A 7. Brad Trieschman; 1. Jeffrey Mcclure; 2. Chris Shifflett; 8. Garrett Reynolds; 9. Cory Callaway; 3. John Kernan; 4. Donnie Michaelis. 10. Broderick Weaver. VET 30+ B 1. Randall Wilcox; 2. David Hall; 3. Scott Vaartjes; 4. Michael Restucci; 5. Michael Graden; 6. Thomas Postles; 7. Chris Barnhardt; 8. Michael Finazzo; 9. Paul Ward; 10. John Thomas.

50 Oil Inj/ CRF 4-8 1. Jeremy Caudill; 2. Davin Cote; 3. Kyle Savvas; 4. Brittany Nuedeck; 5. Cody Groves; 6. Travis Randanella; 7. Michael Bate; 8. Logan Desell; 9. Shawn Tiller, Jr.; 10. Jacob Keane. 250C Div 2 1. Stefano Saienni; 2. Jerry Arms; 3. Douglas Smith; 4. Nicholas Kromer; 5. Keith Steele; 6. Kyle Moore; 7. Dale Kelley; 8. Phil Bunn; 9. Jake Willoughby; 10. Austin Puckett. Girls 1. Lindsey Mayhew. 125 unlimited 1. Keith Rose; 2. Andrew Green; 3. Robert Rose; 4. Mason Pereira; 5. Billy Geist; 6. Robert Hubler; 7. Christian Childs; 8. Aaron Dalziel. 25+ 1. Samuel Forrester; 2. Chris Shifflett; 3. Donnie Michaelis; 4. Thomas Postles; 5. Brad Darlington; 6. David Hall; 7. Peter Overeem; 8. Kenneth Smith; 9. Michael Restucci. 85 9-11 1. Coty Schock; 2. Luke Palonicola; 3. Austin Moore; 4. Matthew Mangine; 5. Steven Schultz; 6. Lucas Brzostowski; 7. Mason Richards; 8. Zachary Summers; 9. Kyle Venarchick.

Steven Wilson doubles up winning both Open A and College Boy. Open B 1. Justin Draper; 2. Joshua Willin; 3. Cory Mowery; 4. Larry Mutschler; 5. Jeff Brannan; 6. Daniel Kocotas; 7. Bruce Cahall; 8. Tyler Custer; 9. Mark Alfano; 10. Derek Martzall.

VET 30+ C 1. Jeff Celeste; 2. Aaron Sanborn; 3. Joseph Kromer; 4. Chris Land; 5. Shawn Tiller; 6. David Strojny; 7. John Puican; 8. Randy Steele; 9. John Carey; 10. Christopher Cobb.

SENIOR 40+ B 1. Randall Wilcox; 2. Joseph Kromer; 3. Ron Rose; 4. Eugene Kaczka; 5. Angelo Manerchia, Sr.; 6. Jeffrey Ciotti; 7. John Carey; 8. Daniel Jordan; 9. David Strojny; 10. Paul Ward.

Schoolboy 12-16 2Stroke 1. Christopher Mowery; 2. Andrew Green; 3. John Lesko, Jr.; 4. Sean Kelly; 5. Angelo Manerchia; 6. Avery Brown; 7. Mason Pereira; 8. Jake Willoughby; 9. Cory Callaway; 10. Ryan Gehr. 85 Beginner 9-11 1. Cory Hill; 2. Joseph Arnold; 3. Jacob Lewis; 4. Isaiha Sampson; 5. Jacob Lapata; 6. Ashawn Hopkins; 7. Darren Masengale; 8. Jacob Clark. 85 Beginner 12-15 1. Broderick Weaver; 2. Garrett Reynolds; 3. Andrew Leforte; 4. Christian Major; 5. Mathew Smith; 6. Thomas Dorsi, III.; 7. Avery Warrington; 8. Paul Morris; 9. Nicholas Kuczarski; 10. Gabrifel Ciotti. 85 Beginner 12-15 Div2 1. John Pereira, III.; 2. Joshua Peery; 3. Dalton Hoyle; 4. Troy Smith; 5. Mason Klug; 6. Michael Vane; 7. Brandon Ison; 8. Hunter Banks; 9. Robb Borowicz; 10. Jacob Puckett.

Open C 1. Glenn Evans; 2. Chester Wilcox; 3. Matthew Grace; 4. Michael Kalvaitis; 5. Greg Callaway; 6. Chris Jones; 7. William Zimmerman; 8. Keith Steele; 9. Scott Vaartjes; 10. James Lebrun. 250 A 1. Eric Mckay; 2. David Brandy, Jr. 250 B 1. Christopher Mowery; 2. Travis Daum; 3. Mark Alfano; 4. Michael Anderson; 5. Cory Mowery; 6. Joshua Willin; 7. Marty Gutowski; 8. James Fox; 9. Brian Painter; 10. Robert Jumper.

Chris Mowery (151) goes 2-2 to win the highly contested 250 B division.

250 C 1. Bud Thompson, II.; 2. Glenn Evans; 3. Brian Harbaugh; 4. Brian Shufelt; 5. Eric Mullens; 6. Kenneth Wilkins; 7. Kelly Mcmillan; 8. Michael Kalvaitis; 9. Lee Addison; 10. Anthony Mcauly.

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50 4-6 1. Jeremy Caudill; 2. Davin Cote; 3. Shawn Tiller, Jr.; 4. Cody Groves; 5. Aaron Brown; 6. Jackson Talbott; 7. Kyle Savvas; 8. Evan Knoll.

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Alex Stone; 7. Brian Engdahl; 8. Nathaniel Tianda. School Boy - 2 Stroke 12-16 1. Garret Toth; 2. Damon Rummel; 3. Dakota Yohe; 4. Caleb Schachtler; 5. Zachary Lang; 6. Steven Good; 7. Tyler Conner; 8. Joshua Corbin; 9. Hunter Yorker; 10. Zachary Rice.

Spring has sprung, so they say. Too bad you wouldn’t have known it at this year’s series opener for the MSR / Answer Racing North East Classic Series except for the fact that, we’re racing again. What a change from the day previous, temperatures fell overnight and the wind picked up leaving the 16th Annual kickoff event a tad on the frosty side.

Plus 25 A 1. Jeremy Cook; 2. Kurt Mcmillen; 3. Gaylon Dickson; 4. Darren Edsall; 5. Christopher Ohara; 6. Michael Cahill; 7. Louis Hocker; 8. Zachary Camp; 9. Robert Stilwell.

Every year this industry leading series kicks off at Doublin Gap in the early spring. This year marks the 16th year and the return of the series original founding sponsor, Tucker Rocky Distributing. TR is the parent company of the apparel brands MSR and Answer Racing and is one of the largest motorcycle parts and apparel distributors in the world. This series also draws some of the biggest factory contingency money around offering over $225,000. big ones over the five race series. In turn the series draws one of the largest competitor bases to chase all those big bucks that are available to amateur racers. On top of that many other local and national companies step up to offer free goodies and a new motorcycle is given away by a sponsoring dealer at each round. This rounds winner was Chris Duymich from Millstone, NJ. Duymich was the proud winner of a new Suzuki pit bike donated by Cernics Suzuki.

Racers take note - there’s a new expert in town. Broc Schmelyun made his mark at this years N.E. Classic on his AMS 2 stroke.

West Shore Suzuki’s Levi Toth won every moto he entered on the weekend. (12 total)

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Senior A 1. Barry Carsten; 2. Gaylon Dickson; 3. Kurt Mcmillen; 4. Frank Tussel; 5. Marty Putman; 6. Thomas Hurd; 7. Joseph Fritz; 8. Thomas Nagle; 9. Charles Markelon.

Open C 1. Christopher Duymich; 2. Max Stevey; 3. Derek Miller; 4. Austin Toomey; 5. Zachary Helmick; 6. Evan Barnikow; 7. Sean Koeller; 8. Joshua Black; 9. Bryan Demuro; 10. Kyle Haas.

Senior B 1. Mark Rinaldi; 2. Gerard Ricciardelli; 3. John Lumadue; 4. Paul Ucman, II.; 5. Michael Dore; 6. Terrance Reigles; 7. Jerry Williamson; 8. Glenn Smith.

Luke Renzland dominated the mini divisions all weekend in some cases winning by close to half a lap.

This year’s series started off with one of the fastest classes on the race track. 18 of the north east’s most talented mini riders took to the gate with Luke Renzland from New Jersey going 2-2 for the overall win. Renzland would dominate several of the mini classes this entire weekend in some cases winning by close to a half of a lap. Watch this young racer as he chases

In amateur racing, Levi Toth racing out of the West Shore camp would show everybody the way around the track. The younger Toth would win a total of 12 motos on the weekend making his mark as the man to beat in the School Boy and 250 B divisions. Round # 2 of the classic will be held at Raceway Park in late March with Round # 3 at Walden Playboys in Wallkill, NY on April 6th. You can find the complete schedule and all of the series details at: www.broome-tioga.com/neclassic.html.

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Open B 1. Marshall Hurd; 2. Matthew Fisk; 3. Matthew Moore; 4. Anthony Laird; 5. Dakota Yohe; 6. Daniel Ohara; 7. Alex Maldet; 8. Kyle Sidle; 9. Eric Shirk; 10. Seth Kimble.

College Boy (14-24) 1. Willy Toth, Jr.; 2. Thomas Addy; 3. Daniel Corbin; 4. Matthew Fisk; 5. Michael Sowa; 6. Cory Acri; 7. Austin Bixler; 8. Joshua Fisher; 9. Zachary Smith; 10. Joseph Fritz.

Vet (Plus 30) C 1. Michael Fumia; 2. John Ward; 3. Doug Hunter; 4. Michael Ferrara; 5. Jerry Williamson; 6. Eric Bucalo; 7. Peter Bellezza; 8. Chris Pass. Women 1. Amber Hughes; 2. Marissa Markelon; 3. Samantha Fritz; 4. Kelsey Green; 5. Jenna Smith; 6. Brianna Callahan; 7. Nikkiann Stewart; 8. Sonia Williams; 9. Taylor Stevey; 10. Marla Phelps. 85 (9-11) 1. Jared Jennings; 2. Brandon Garlock; 3. Zachary Putman; 4. Chase Miller; 5. Joshua Lambert; 6. Scott Stone; 7. Logan Ehrets; 8. Tristan Kimble; 9. Schae Thomas; 10. Sean Baxley. 85 (12-15) 1. Luke Renzland; 2. Elliot Phelps; 3. Tyler Conner; 4. Steven Good; 5. Dillon Thomas; 6. Jared Lesher; 7. Thomas Coluzzi; 8. Bobby Kinsley; 9. Max Gomez; 10. Robert Piazza, Jr. 250 A 1. Willy Toth, Jr.; 2. Michael Stryker; 3. Broc Schmelyun; 4. Ronnie Stewart; 5. Casey Clark; 6. Derrick Wile; 7. Daniel Corbin; 8. Patrick Wastler; 9. Derek Rummel; 10. Gary Radford.

Plus 25 B 1. Jed Schappert; 2. Jeffrey Fenton; 3. Eric Krout; 4. Pat Stansbury; 5. Keith Dart; 6. Michael Adams; 7. Jeremy Kready; 8. Richard Dobbs; 9. Ryan Golding; 10. Charles Mcneill.

Four Stroke 1. Ryan Zimmerman; 2. Colton Harrison; 3. Jordan Walker; 4. Derek Rummel; 5. Michael Sowa; 6. Tyler Golding; 7. Chris Spear; 8. Cory Acri; 9. Richard White; 10. Anthony Fiore. Junior Mini (9-13) 1. Luke Renzland; 2. Dillon Thomas; 3. Jared Lesher; 4. Jared Jennings; 5. Robert Piazza, Jr.; 6. Sean Ballard; 7. Brandon Garlock; 8. Luke Palonicola; 9. Max Gomez; 10. Chase Miller.

Brandon McManus (2m) leads the 250 C group to the checkers.

School Boy - 4 Stroke 14-16 1. Garret Toth; 2. Kyle Sidle; 3. Jordan Walker; 4. Matthew Moore; 5. Austin Phelps; 6. Anthony Laird; 7. Michael Sowa; 8. Zachary Lang; 9. Austin Toomey; 10. Zach Tussel.

250 B 1. Garret Toth; 2. Marshall Hurd; 3. Matthew Fisk; 4. Kyle Sidle; 5. Anthony Laird; 6. Damon Rummel; 7. Austin Phelps; 8. Alex Maldet; 9. Tyler Golding; 10. Daniel Ohara.

Duke Gomez (724) wins 50 Oil Injected (7-8). a national championship this year at Loretta Lynn’s. Next off the gate came the Vet A Riders. Another New Jersey native, Barry Carsten would dominate this division going 1-1 for the O/A. Carsten is a District 6 staple and is probably one of the winningest racers in the history of the NE Classic. Year after year Carsten returns and puts his Bromley Suzuki’s out in front of the pack. In the premier expert divisions young Broc Schmelyun was again knocking on the door of victory lane. Schmelyun would end up with two top three finishes behind West Shore Suzuki’s Willy Toth in the 250 A group and Twigg Cycles Jeremy Cook in the Open A division. Both Toth and Cook are coming back from limited riding time in 2007 and both will be serious contenders for the overall series titles.

Doublin Gap MX Park RD # 1 Northeast Classic Results Super Mini (12-15) 1. Luke Renzland; 2. Joshua Corbin; 3. Damon Rummel; 4. Caleb Schachtler; 5. Tyler Conner; 6. Sean Ballard; 7. Brandon Mcmanus; 8. Elliot Phelps; 9. Austin Phelps; 10. Bobby Kinsley. Vet (Plus 30) A 1. Barry Carsten; 2. Kurt Mcmillen; 3. Gaylon Dickson; 4. Darren Edsall; 5. Frank Tussel; 6. Michael Cahill; 7. Christopher Ohara; 8. Joseph Fritz; 9. Craig Harold; 10. Robert Stilwell. Vet (Plus 30) B 1. Jed Schappert; 2. Robert Harris; 3. Keith Dart; 4. Jeffrey Fenton; 5. John Lumadue; 6. Eric Frable; 7. Pat Stansbury; 8. Michael Adams; 9. Stephen Kenyon; 10. Michael Dore.

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Chris Duymich from Millstone, NJ won the Cernics Suzuki as well as Open C on Sunday.

250 C 1. Brandon Mcmanus; 2. Craig Mullett; 3. Derek Miller; 4. Joshua Black; 5. Austin Toomey; 6. Hunter Yorker; 7. Zach Tussel; 8. Christopher Smith; 9. Zachary Helmick; 10. Ryan Ballas. 65 (7-9) 1. Cameron Keck; 2. Joseph Tait; 3. Trevor Pritchard; 4. Cory Carsten; 5. Austin Waugh; 6. Patrick Stansbury, Jr.; 7. Zackary Wolf; 8. Dawson Driscoll; 9. Kyler Coles; 10. Caleb Keck. 65 (10-11) 1. Jared Jennings; 2. Schae Thomas; 3. Scott Stone; 4. Zachary Putman; 5. Tristan Kimble; 6.

50 (4-6) 1. Tucker Hake; 2. Daniel Congdon; 3. Chase Yentzer; 4. Griffin Hoover; 5. Colton Yentzer. 50 (7-8) 1. Dawson Driscoll; 2. Caleb Keck; 3. Dain Vallie; 4. Alexander Perzan; 5. Kyler Coles; 6. Henry Scheetz, Jr.; 7. Edgar Clark; 8. Gianni Lumadue; 9. Austin Bear; 10. Tyler Myers. Open A 1. Jeremy Cook; 2. Broc Schmelyun; 3. Casey Clark; 4. Barry Carsten; 5. Thomas Addy; 6. Willy Toth, Jr.; 7. Patrick Wastler; 8. Michael Stryker; 9. Daniel Corbin; 10. Derrick Wile.

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Plus 25 A 1. Jeremy Cook; 2. Kurt Mcmillen; 3. Gaylon Dickson; 4. Darren Edsall; 5. Christopher Ohara; 6. Michael Cahill; 7. Louis Hocker; 8. Zachary Camp; 9. Robert Stilwell.

Racers take note - there’s a new expert in town. Broc Schmelyun made his mark at this years N.E. Classic on his AMS 2 stroke.

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Senior A 1. Barry Carsten; 2. Gaylon Dickson; 3. Kurt Mcmillen; 4. Frank Tussel; 5. Marty Putman; 6. Thomas Hurd; 7. Joseph Fritz; 8. Thomas Nagle; 9. Charles Markelon.

Open C 1. Christopher Duymich; 2. Max Stevey; 3. Derek Miller; 4. Austin Toomey; 5. Zachary Helmick; 6. Evan Barnikow; 7. Sean Koeller; 8. Joshua Black; 9. Bryan Demuro; 10. Kyle Haas.

Senior B 1. Mark Rinaldi; 2. Gerard Ricciardelli; 3. John Lumadue; 4. Paul Ucman, II.; 5. Michael Dore; 6. Terrance Reigles; 7. Jerry Williamson; 8. Glenn Smith.

Luke Renzland dominated the mini divisions all weekend in some cases winning by close to half a lap.

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Open B 1. Marshall Hurd; 2. Matthew Fisk; 3. Matthew Moore; 4. Anthony Laird; 5. Dakota Yohe; 6. Daniel Ohara; 7. Alex Maldet; 8. Kyle Sidle; 9. Eric Shirk; 10. Seth Kimble.

College Boy (14-24) 1. Willy Toth, Jr.; 2. Thomas Addy; 3. Daniel Corbin; 4. Matthew Fisk; 5. Michael Sowa; 6. Cory Acri; 7. Austin Bixler; 8. Joshua Fisher; 9. Zachary Smith; 10. Joseph Fritz.

Plus 25 B 1. Jed Schappert; 2. Jeffrey Fenton; 3. Eric Krout; 4. Pat Stansbury; 5. Keith Dart; 6. Michael Adams; 7. Jeremy Kready; 8. Richard Dobbs; 9. Ryan Golding; 10. Charles Mcneill.

Brandon McManus (2m) leads the 250 C group to the checkers.

School Boy - 4 Stroke 14-16 1. Garret Toth; 2. Kyle Sidle; 3. Jordan Walker; 4. Matthew Moore; 5. Austin Phelps; 6. Anthony Laird; 7. Michael Sowa; 8. Zachary Lang; 9. Austin Toomey; 10. Zach Tussel.

250 B 1. Garret Toth; 2. Marshall Hurd; 3. Matthew Fisk; 4. Kyle Sidle; 5. Anthony Laird; 6. Damon Rummel; 7. Austin Phelps; 8. Alex Maldet; 9. Tyler Golding; 10. Daniel Ohara.

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2008 Ultimate MX Series Dates RD# 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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16th Annual VET & VINTAGE REUNION (Expanded Vet Classes and ACR Vintage Classes only at this event.) Sponsored by Kessler Pro Suspension in memory of Bruce Zimmerman. (Visit racewaypark.com for more information on classes, etc.). September 7, Sunday Normal Semi-Pro Race Day. All 2-Wheel Classes Run.

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July 13, Sunday Normal Semi-Pro Race Day. All 2-Wheel Classes Run.

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September 7, Sunday Last RPMX Track Points Race.

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NJ Rider Spotlight By Scott Lukaitis Many racers and fans around the country recognize Harold Glissen. His outgoing personality and friendly nature make his a great person to talk to. He has overcome adversity and rose to the ranks of an expert racer and now in his 40’s he is continuing to do what he loves. Race motocross. Oh by the way Harold does it all with just one arm.

March 08, 2008

Here is the story of Harold Glissen. Tell us a little bit about yourself. I was born without a left forearm and hand. I’ve been riding since I was 10 years old and racing motocross since 1979. I own and operate a full landscaping company, Glissen Landscaping LLC since 1986. We install and design landscaping, interlocking paver patios, driveways, walkways and retaining walls. We’re currently running two divisions, landscaping and lawn maintenance. In the beginning you had a tough time getting to race in New Jersey. The tracks didn’t want to let you race due to your disability. Tell us a little about your tryout with Raceway Park. Yes it was tough in the beginning. Race promotersKen Landerman and Jay Irwin at Raceway Park thought it might be dangerous for a one armed kid to race motocross due to insurance reasons. My friend, Ray Cross, pleaded with them to allow me to ride at a practice session to assess my abilities. They liked how I rode and allowed me to race that day in the 125 Amateur Class. It was a little different back then because you would have 4-6 125cc qualifiers and they only took the top 20 riders from each moto to make the finals. It was very difficult and I didn’t qualify until 1980. You had a successful amateur career and moved up to the expert class. As an expert level racer for many years you even raced some nationals back in the day. Tell us a little about that. I had several 125 and 250 Amateur wins and turned Expert in 1990. I received my pro license in 1998 and raced the 125 Nationals fulfilling a childhood dream of mine. I had some good rides and found my ability. I rode to the limit of that ability. I was featured in a few magazines and several newspaper publications. Today I compete in the 25+, 30+, and 40+ Expert classes. Last fall you went down to Travis Pastrana’s house to try a back flip. How did that go? John Sigismondi got me invited to Travis Pastrana’s house. I went down and met with Travis’dad Robert, what a character, he went through and gave me some pointers as to what to do and assured me that I would not miss the foam pit. I was a little nervous at first, which I’m sure you can understand, but once I had my helmet and goggles on I went for it. My first attempt seemed like an inverted Barrel Roll and I landed completely upside down on my head. It felt a little weird being inside the foam pit with minimal lighting and air. It only took them a few minutes to dig me out but it felt like forever. The next few attempts got better rotations and the tires went into the foam first. I can’t wait to go back and try again and eventually do a back flip onto dirt. You have been using Bel-Ray lubricants for many years; tell us how your relationship with them got started. As with many young racers, you want to use the best products you can find and Bel-Ray

was that product for me. 29 years later, I’m still using Bel-Ray. I have been Bel-Ray sponsored since 1998 when I was racing the Nationals. I have a great rapport with the people at Bel-Ray. I’m mainly promoting their products on the local level through my travels by giving out products such as hats, t-shirts and oil to the kids and their families. More than likely if you give a kid Bel-Ray products you can be sure he will be using them for his entire riding career. Who would you like to thank for helping out with your racing. Oh boy!! I have a long list of people I’d like to thank over the years. Starting with Ray Cross, a family friend who first took me to a race in 1979. I would also like to thank Bob Sorensom, Malcolm Forbes, Uncle Carmen, Scott Lukaitis, KPS, RRP, Bel-Ray, Action Motor Sports, Stumpy’s Yamaha, Rekluse, Scott Goggles, Dragon, Twin Air, Boyesen, Ed Brazina, Glissen Landscaping and all my friends, fans and people who have inspired me over the years. Outside of racing you own and operate a hugely successful landscaping business. Tell us about that side of your life. In 1986, I wanted to be self-employed so I could have the freedom to ride more often. So I quit my job at Mobile Research Laboratory, bought a 21” Snapper Lawn Mower and launched my landscaping business. 22 years later, I have designed and installed landscaping, interlocking paver walkways, driveways and patios and retaining walls in Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Some of our projects are featured in Cambridge Clayton Block Company brochures and catalogs. We have participated in numerous trade shows and exhibitions such as The Flower and Garden Show at the NJ Convention & Expo Center, The Home Show at Brookdale Community College and The Home Improvement exhibit at The Freehold Raceway Mall. We also have a newly designed website at www.glissenlandscaping.com For more information about our business check out our website. It lists our company philosophy, our services, a photo gallery and testimonials. In conclusion, as a long time friend I have admired Harold’s success as a person in all that he does all the while not realizing the obstacles that he has overcome in everyday life. If you don’t know Harold you should. Stop by and say hi at the track next time you see him. For a link to photos of Harold check out this interview on the web at www.njmotocross.com

Honda’s Kevin Windham passed a stalled Chad Reed on the last lap of Friday night’s D a y t o n a Supercross By Honda to earn his first win at Daytona International Speedway. In muddy and rainy conditions, Reed led the previous 11 laps before getting Kevin Windham adds his name to the winners stuck in one of the list at Daytona. final turns of the last lap. He was unable to restart his Yamaha opening turns to go, to ‘Man, I’m going to win the door for the stunning 22.42-second the Daytona Supercross.’ It was an emotional roller coaster for me. It was victory by Windham. The event was scheduled for 20 laps just an incredible race.” but was shortened to 12 laps after Fellow Honda riders Davi Millisaps and torrential rain fall flooded the course Jacob Marsack rounded out the located in the Daytona International podium with second and third-place finishes respectively. Reed, a two-time Speedway tri-oval. “Just by the nature of the track, it is by Daytona Supercross By Honda winner, far the most brutal Supercross that we settled for sixth. run,” Windham said. “There is so much In the 10-lap Supercross Lites race, prestige in being part of Daytona. To Trey Canard continued his hot streak with his third straight victory. “Coming win it is incredible. “Tonight was definitely a race of into that race, I wasn’t really sure what different elements with the rain and to expect,” Canard said. “I just wanted what not, but it still lived up to the to go out there and do the best that I brutal Daytona deal. I think it was the could. I did everything I could possible most brutal race I have been in during do during the week, and I think I was prepared as I could possibly be, so I my entire life.” Windham had mixed emotions on the could give it everything I had, every lap final lap as he thought Reed had out there.” James Stewart, who won last year’s already won the race. “I think the scorers lost track of who Daytona Supercross By Honda, is was leading, because I was in the back sitting out this year’s Supercross corner and the flames above the finish season with a knee injury and didn’t line went off,” Windham said. “I was compete in Friday’s race. thinking Chad just won the Daytona This year’s Daytona Supercross By Honda was held on a course designed Supercross. “In the matter of one straightaway, it by five-time Daytona Supercross By was the biggest emotional roller coaster Honda winner and now retired Ricky I’ve ever been on in my entire life. I Carmichael and constructed by Mark went from thinking I was hoping I could Barnett, former Supercross Champion salvage second here, still have a couple and three-time National Champion.

Chad Reed battles the elements at this years Daytona SX.

Budds Creek - March

By J.C. Benson

Bobby Kinsley takes 1st O/A in both 85 (12-13) Mod and Stock.

With the forecast calling for heavy rains on Friday and Saturday and a few hundred riders and spectators traveling from Texas and California to New York New Jersey - Maryland and PA braved the weather to qualify for a Loretta Lynn’s regional spot. Several classes were postponed on Saturday due to the inclement weather as Sunday’s forecast called for sun and to the delight of the competitors the forecast came true. By the time the second round of motos was reached the dust was already flying and so some of the heavy muck from Saturday was pushed back onto the track. The track surface itself was in great condition, but if you got off the track the probability was there to be stuck in a couple feet of heavy mud. It was wonderful to see

Derek Miller moves on with a 5th in Motocross C. Derek Miller back on the track and to see so many riders at my first race of the season. We want to congratulate all those now qualified for the trip to the north east regional Loretta’s qualifier.

Brock Papi and Shane Desell both advance in 50 Sr. (7-8). Budds Creek plays host to an LL Qualiﬁer every year.

Heavy rains caused riders to battle adverse conditions on Saturday.

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Pagoda MC Opener Birdsboro, PA - March 16, 2008

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“The way I saw it” By Jim Mucklin On my way across the Pa Pike I was wondering if there was even going to be any racing on this day. Boy was I wrong. The rain slowed to a

drizzle as I got off the highway and had just about stopped by the end of practice. The sky cleared and the sun came out just for a little while

Pagoda Motorcycle Club March 16, 2008 Results Open A 1. Dakota Kessler; 2. Onorino Fascelli; 3. Gregory Pamart; 4. Daniel Bogdan; 5. Charles Aughinbaugh; 6. Greg Lurch; 7. Lee Chavous; 8. Billy King; 9. Keith Santora; 10. Ryan Bentz. Open B 1. Timothy Savidge Jr.; 2. Jacob Weeks; 3. Zachary Klaptosky; 4. Joseph Peditto; 5. William Hauser; 6. Bryan Weimer; 7. Richard Kastle; 8. Larry Mutschler; 9. Angelo Manerchia, Jr.; 10. Keith Mulrooney.

Motographx rider, Avery Brown wins both Supermini divisions.

to take some of the sting out of the cold air. I watched as the track crew whipped the track into shape, if anyone wants to know about how to get a track together talk to this crew.

Josh Cascia and Andrew Heckman battle in 250 B.

Open C 1. Kyle Mell; 2. Kenny Rodgers; 3. Benjamin Glisson; 4. James Munch; 5. Paul Panchesine; 6. Michael Major; 7. Evan Cook; 8. Robert Ploch; 9. Brad Eamigh; 10. Craig Heffentrager, Jr.

250 C 1. Austin Kovecses; 2. Todd Gordon; 3. Broc Fleck; 4. Matthew Wade; 5. Jeremy Jackson; 6. Justin Talianek; 7. James Munch; 8. Evan Cook; 9. Nathan Kreider; 10. Michael Major.

250 A 1. Dakota Kessler; 2. Greg Lurch; 3. Billy King; 4. Charles Aughinbaugh; 5. Andrew Mikolaichik; 6. Lee Chavous; 7. Daniel Bogdan.

25 + 1. Onorino Fascelli; 2. Scott Kalnas; 3. William Panchesine; 4. Cristiano Dutra; 5. Ken Thomas; 6. Saunders Moore; 7. Timothy Green; 8. Nicholas Weber; 9. Brian Topper; 10. Ryan Patterson.

250 B 1. Timothy Savidge Jr.; 2. Jacob Weeks; 3. Zachary Klaptosky; 4. Talon Distefano; 5. Kevin Hudson; 6. Max Callan; 7. Arthur Stryker; 8. Scott Kalnas; 9. Angelo Manerchia, Jr.; 10. Richard Kastle.

30 + A 1. Dave Green; 2. James Kusmider; 3. Gregory Pamart.

35 + B 1. David Hall; 2. Anthony Maladra; 3. Marc Ondy; 4. Jeffery Groff; 5. Ronald Stump.

30 + B 1. Ken Thomas; 2. Timothy Green; 3. Aparecido Silva; 4. Matthew Philbin; 5. Marc Ondy; 6. David Hall; 7. Jose

40 + A 1. Dave Green; 2. Rich Jarvis; 3. Andrew Ujhelyi; 4. William Peoples.

Decarvalho; 8. Jeffery Groff; 9. Stephen Carncvale. 30 + C 1. Jason Spina; 2. Corey Noll; 3. Ronald Stump; 4. Michael Grejdus; 5. James Feudale; 6. Brian Betsch; 7. Richard Hernandez; 8. Rooney Detrick; 9. George Esnet. 35 + A 1. Gregory Pamart; 2. Rich Jarvis; 3. Andrew Ujhelyi.

Yeah, I was wrong these riders came to race; no puttin around, every time the gate dropped there was a race. You can check out the results but Mr. Kessler, Tim Savidge, Addison Emmory, Avery Brown and the others who placed first showed the importance of getting the holeshot and putting some distance between them and the pack. Best race of the day, Sharkey trying to catch Brown. The A and Vet classes, you guys are sic. I didn’t put a watch to it but the lap times these guys were turning were insane. Frenchies back in town with a new ride.

The weather stunk, but if you wimped out you missed some good racing.

25 + start - Onorino Fascelli (591) races to the win.

Supermini II 14-16 1. Avery Brown; 2. Adam Scicchitano; 3. Kevin Bari; 4. Ryan Hernandez; 5. Frank Sweigart; 6. Mark Barcik; 7. Dan Tino; 8. Richard Reachard; 9. Charley Bowman.

School Boy 2 & 4 Stroke 1. Joseph Peditto; 2. Max Callan; 3. William Hauser; 4. Anton Kotulski; 5. Arthur Stryker; 6. Zachary Donlin; 7. Tyler Killeen; 8. John Grisi; 9. Evan Priester; 10. Anthony Miller, Jr.

Fischer; 6. Dan Detrick; 7. Liucien Diforte; 8. Andrew Warner.

College Boy 1. Zachary Klaptosky; 2. Keith Santora; 3. Ryan Bentz; 4. Brandon Williams; 5. Josh Cascia; 6. Todd Gordon; 7. Jon Hercik; 8. Chris Seligman; 9. Larry Mutschler; 10. Kyle Mell.

50 4-6 OIL 1. Jordan Jarvis; 2. Janice Sebastian; 3. Kyle Calhan; 4. Gavin Madonna.

JR MINI 9-13 1. Addison Emmory, Iv.; 2. Tyler Betsch; 3. Michael Giovanniello; 4. Joseph Galbraith; 5. Brandon Belsak; 6. Randy Hernandez; 7. Savion Terry; 8. Joseph Obenauer; 9. Christopher Ford; 10. Andrew Warner. 85 9-11 1. Evan Richard; 2. Tyler Betsch; 3. Brennen Weindel; 4. Michael Giovanniello; 5. Kevin Rivera; 6. Cole Gabel; 7. Brandon Belsak; 8. Oscar Kelchner; 9. Kyle Boileau; 10. Matthew Boyer.

Full gates and Pagoda - they just seem to go together. 45 + 1. Danford Pessel; 2. Jason Smith; 3. Christopher Biringer; 4. Angelo Manerchia, Sr.; 5. Joseph Teller; 6. Robert Schuler.

School Boy 2 Stroke Only 1. Angelo Manerchia Jr. 2. Anton Kotulski 3. Adam Scicchitano 4. Brad Wainwright

WOMEN 1. Michelle Kastle; 2. Nicole Hetzko; 3. Melinda Giberson; 4. Jenna Weindel. Supermini I 12-14 1. Avery Brown; 2. Patrick Sharkey; 3. Christian Major; 4. Richie Trevelise; 5. Ryan Hernandez; 6. Braden Kruger; 7. Joseph Sweigart; 8. Tyler Tillman; 9. Nicholas Detrick; 10. Robert Rohrbach.

100L/125L 4 STROKE 1. Kyle Robinson.

50 4-6 STOCK 1. Jordan Jarvis; 2. Colby Noll; 3. Capone Spina. 50 7-8 OIL 1. Matias Janice; 2. Ryan Trevelise; 3. Christian Fink.

Devin Kusimidor is your 50cc 7-8 Stock champ.

50 7-8 STOCK 1. Devin Kusimidor; 2. Ryan Trevelise; 3. Wesley Shaffer.

XR50/JR50 1. Christopher Brown; 2. Mikalia Thornbury.

XR 80 1. Bradley Kenny; 2. Garrett Kenny; 3. Zyon Terry.

65 beginners 1. Austin Daniels; 2. Matias Janice; 3. Ethan Anthony; 4. Devin Dierwechter.

85 12-13 1. Addison Emmory, Iv.; 2. Tyler Tillman; 3. Richie Trevelise; 4. Austin Wood; 5. William Carling; 6. Joseph Obenauer; 7. Robert Monko; 8. Connor Vail; 9. Timothy Richardson; 10. Randy Hernandez. 65 7-9 1. Oscar Kelchner; 2. Savion Terry; 3. Christopher Ford; 4. Lauren Plate.

Dakota Kessler would be the man on this day sweeping both premier expert divisions.

65 10-11 1. Joseph Galbraith; 2. Kevin Rivera; 3. Matthew Boyer; 4. Logan Huff; 5. Tyler

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Open C racing action. Kyle Mell (42k) soars to the win.

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40 + B 1. Danford Pessel; 2. Jason Smith; 3. Christopher Biringer; 4. Janice Douglas; 5. Angelo Manerchia, Sr.; 6. Anthony Maladra; 7. Stephen Carncvale; 8. Mike Cepress; 9. Robert Schuler; 10. Luis Ovidio.

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$170 and I’ve already seen them advertised for $152. However, you get what you pay for. It is not as high tech as the Leatt but if it’s all you can afford then it’s definitely better than nothing. The brace won’t be available till May. There was nothing in the Alpinestars booth about their new brace, all I could pick up was that it won’t be available till August and will retail for $500. While I was at the SixSixOne booth they had a chest protector with a built in neck brace, it was only a prototype but they will be available the fourth quarter of this year.

By Al Carr This past February I attended the annual Motorcycle Industry Trade Show in Indianapolis, IN. It’s the largest gathering in the U.S. of motorcycle distributors and manufacturers all in one place displaying their ‘08 line to attending dealers. I arrived on Friday morning and after checking in at the hotel caught the shuttle bus to the convention centre. First thing is to check in and pick up my show badge. The show doesn’t officially open until Saturday but there were a few exhibitors already set up so I decided to wander around and see what was new. The first thing I noticed was that there were a lot of Chinese manufacturers displaying their line of motorcycles and ATV’s. At first glance they didn’t look too bad but once you start to really scrutinize you can see the level of quality isn’t what we are used to. I’m always shocked at how small the axles are and that’s not a good thing. Japanese products had quality issues when they first hit our shores but they overcame them very quickly and I’m sure the Chinese will do the same. Then I checked out some of the latest offerings in Trials bikes from Beta and Gas Gas, very cool. Did you know that their 125 weighs 148 lbs? That has got to be fun to ride. I swung into the Pro wheel booth, their wheel packages look very nice and colorful but their prices will have a hard time competing with the guys over at Warp 9. $353. for a complete wheel with rotors and sprockets is going to be a tough act to follow. After looking around a bit more I headed back to the hotel deciding to get a good nights sleep in preparation for Saturday. The number of exhibitors is truly staggering, it’s impossible to see everything in two days, especially when you stop by a booth and end up chatting for 20 minutes. One of the first places I went was the EVS booth. A lot of my customers have been asking about the new EVS neck brace so I wanted to see for myself what they had to offer. The brace will retail for

I swung by the Boyesen booth and spoke with Dag Boyesen about the new X-Wing. This is an intake device along the lines of the Power-Now. The X-Wing however looks like there was a lot more development time put into it as some models have some truly bizarre shapes. Dag has tested every one so far and assures me that they all work very well. Retail price will be right there with the Power Now and Power Blade. I think this product will prove once again the guys at Boyesen truly are the Intake experts. Of course I visited the Race Tech booth. I spoke in length with Paul Thede about everything. A new product they have for ‘08 is the Rebound Separator Valve. An inherent problem many OEM shocks have is that when you adjust the rebound it also effects the compression. This makes it difficult to get the right low speed action from your compression. The Separator Valve does just what the name implies and a rebound adjustment no longer compromises your compression setting. It retails for $49.95 and can be installed during a routine service or re-valve. As a Race Tech centre I am carrying them in stock. We spoke a lot about Super Moto set ups and the necessity for changing triple clamps to achieve the correct trail numbers but in the course of the conversation Paul told me about Super Singles. One of my customers who races an RS125 and 250 told me about this some time ago but it kinda went in one ear and out the other. At the show however there were a couple of these on display and let me tell you they are cool. They take a YZ450 or CRF450 and convert it into a Road Racer; it looks just like what you expect to see at Laguna Seca or Brands Hatch. Supposedly you can buy one ready to race for about 16 - 17,000. dollars. It is supposed to be the next big thing. It’s got me thinking about Road Racing again. There were a lot of manufacturers from Europe, particularly Italy. I spent a bit of time talking with Fabio Bianchi about his tubeless spoked wheel assemblies for Super Moto applications AND moto-cross. That’s right we may soon be doing away with tubes altogether. Flats may be a thing of the past. Dunlop and Bridgestone are both working on tires for this application. His company also offers a dual disc front hub assembly for Super Moto but there’s no reason it couldn’t be used in a Moto-Cross application. How cool would that be to wheel up to the line with one of those. Â Retail price $2500. Ouch.

I could go on and on about all the stuff I saw at the show but space is limited, one thing I will say is that based on the turn out of exhibitors and Al Carr dealers our industry is still going strong. Hopefully we can weather the beating the oil companies are putting on us and keep our industry growing far into the future. Engine Services Suspension Services Parts & Acc. Till next month, when I WILL • Rebuilding • Re-Valving • Aftermarket write that article on fuel• Porting • Rebuilding • OEM injection sensors, keep the • Machining • Authorized Race • Discounted Price Tech Center rubber side down and see Phone: 610-367-1700 E-mail: suspensionGuru@aol.com you at the races.

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P MX PARK DOUBLIN WarGA mup - March 15, 2008 NE Classic

By Jim Bull

Michael Cahill (59) wins 25+ A and Vet A. Saturday March 15th brought the 2008 season opener as well as a North East Classic warm up race to the Doublin Gap MX Park in Shippensburg, PA. The day offered fantastic weather for an early season race with mild temperatures and bright sunny skies. Traditionally racers from all over the east coast converge to race the North East Classic series now in its 16th year. Doublin

small jumps were added at various locations with another big change made coming into the finish line rhythm section. There was a pair of double jumps previous with the first being turned into a small table top and the second being built into a larger humpback type jump. Everyone I spoke with seemed to enjoy the new course.

One of the bigger surprises of the day came in the expert division racing. Local, Broc Schmeylun who has just moved up from the amateur classes took the overall in both premier expert divisions. Schmelyun has always been at the top of his classes even thru his mini racing days. It’s not too often though that a racer moves up to the A divisions and performs like he did on this day. He was definitely the man to beat and believe me when I say, there were some very fast competitors racing this event. The day went smoothly as racers dialed in the track for Sundays upcoming Round # 1 of the MSR / Answer Racing North East Classic series. Please enjoy the results here from today’s race as well as event photos at: www.mcracingaction.com and Sunday’s event race coverage can be found in the center section of this month’s issue.

Hurricane Hills’ Joe Fritz grabs the Senior A win. holds this warm up race every year to allow the racers to work out the cobwebs and prepare for this five race series. Just over 250 racers braved the weather forecasts, calling for rain all weekend to come out and sample the recently changed Doublin course. Those that stayed home missed a perfect track as again the weather people messed up. Small amounts of rain fell Friday night overnight leaving a new and improved track ready for racing all weekend long. Some of the track changes included a build up of the first turn taking away that feeling of falling off the end of the earth if you went in too hard. The off camber was removed allowing for much smoother starts. A few

Lengle, Jr.; 7. Thomas Mellantaylor; 8. Taylor Stevey; 9. Rachel Engdahl. 85 (14-15) 1. Kyle King; 2. Tucker Swartwood. Plus 25 A 1. Michael Cahill; 2. Jeremy Hyde. Plus 25 B 1. Keith Dart; 2. Ryan Golding; 3. Pat Stansbury; 4. Jeremy Kready; 5. Christopher Snow. Senior A 1. Joseph Fritz; 2. Frank Tussel; 3. Marty Putman; 4. Thomas Hurd; 5. Rick Wenger. Senior B 1. Gerard Ricciardelli; 2. Peter Bellezza; 3. Glenn Smith; 4. Stephen Burgard. 250 C 1. Craig Mullett; 2. Max Stevey; 3. Derek Miller; 4. Austin Toomey; 5. Joshua Black; 6. Zachary Helmick; 7. Hunter Yorker; 8. Bryan Demuro; 9. Zach Tussel; 10. Christopher Smith. 250 A 1. Broc Schmelyun; 2. Casey Clark; 3. Willy Toth, Jr.; 4. Michael Stryker; 5. Jeremy Cook; 6. Ronald Rothkranz, III.; 7. Ryan Zimmerman; 8. Derek Rummel; 9. James Ayres; 10. James White. 250 B 1. Garret Toth; 2. Marshall Hurd; 3. Robert Moore; 4. Damon Rummel; 5. Tyler Golding; 6. Matthew Fisk; 7. Matthew Moore; 8. Corey Recla; 9. Matthew Geist; 10. Joshua Fisher. 50 (4-6) 1. Tucker Hake; 2. Chase Yentzer; 3. Andrew Brodbeck; 4. Colton Yentzer; 5. Griffin Hoover.

Jared Jennings from Port Jervis, NY wins 65cc (10-11). 50 (7-8) 1. Dawson Driscoll; 2. Caleb Keck; 3. Edgar Clark; 4. Dain Vallie; 5. Kyler Coles; 6. Alexander Perzan; 7. Henry Scheetz; 8. Gianni Lumadue; 9. Lazarus Griffith; 10. Joshua Kline. School Boy - 4 Stroke 14-16 1. Garret Toth; 2. Jordan Walker; 3. Austin Phelps; 4. Dakota Yohe; 5. Damon Rummel; 6. Kyle Sidle; 7. Zachary Lang; 8. Austin Toomey; 9. Zach Tussel; 10. Kody Renzland. 65 (7-9) 1. Cameron Keck; 2. Austin Waugh; 3. Tyler Bigford; 4. Seth Hammaker; 5. Kyler Coles; 6. Caleb Keck; 7. Dawson Driscoll. 65 (10-11) 1. Jared Jennings; 2. Zachary Putman; 3. Scott Stone; 4. Alex Stone; 5. Brian Engdahl; 6. Nathaniel Tianda; 7. Patrick Stansbury, Jr.; 8. Jacob Kline.

Doublin Gap MX Northeast Classic Warm Up March 15, 2008 Result College Boy (14-24) 1. Kody Renzland; 2. Thomas Addy; 3. Matthew Fisk; 4. James White; 5. James Ayres; 6. Joshua Fisher; 7. Jordan Keller; 8. Joseph Fritz; 9. Ted Merritts. Four Stroke 1. Jordan Walker; 2. Anthony Fiore; 3. Kyle Haas; 4. Jordan Stambaugh; 5. Jacob Haulman. 85 (9-11) 1. Luke Palonicola; 2. Zachary Putman; 3. Brandon Garlock; 4. Jared Jennings; 5. Sean Baxley; 6. Joshua Lambert; 7. Scott Stone; 8. Cameron Keck; 9. Alex Stone; 10. Logan Ehrets. 85 (12-13) 1. Sean Ballard; 2. Robert Piazza, Jr.; 3. Elliot Phelps; 4. Thomas Coluzzi; 5. Kyle Dillin; 6. Keith

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Open B 1. Marshall Hurd; 2. Matthew Moore; 3. Ryan Higgins; 4. Alex Maldet; 5. Eric Shirk; 6. Joseph Fritz; 7. Ted Merritts; 8. Michael Moore.

Open C 1. Derek Miller; 2. Kyle Haas; 3. Zachary Helmick; 4. Joshua Black; 5. Evan Barnikow; 6. Samantha Fritz; 7. Bryan Demuro; 8. Aaron Lease; 9. Corey Kerschner; 10. Cody Ort.

Junior Mini (9-13) 1. Luke Renzland; 2. Luke Palonicola; 3. Brandon Garlock; 4. Jared Jennings; 5. Robert Piazza, Jr.; 6. Joshua Lambert; 7. Sean Baxley; 8. Kyle Dillin; 9. Logan Ehrets; 10. Justin Hushon.

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50 Oil Injected (4-6) 1. Chase Yentzer; 2. Andrew Brodbeck; 3. Jason Neidigh; 4. Colton Yentzer; 5. Jeremy Dillin; 6. Joshua Baxley; 7. Griffin Hoover. 50 Oil Injected (7-8) 1. Gianni Lumadue. Samantha Fritz and Kelsey Green battle in Womens racing action. Fritz (92) gets the win. Vet (Plus 30) A 1. Michael Cahill; 2. Frank Tussel; 3. Jeremy Hyde; 4. Joseph Fritz; 5. Craig Harold.

Super Mini (12-15) 1. Luke Renzland; 2. Cody Lunceford; 3. Austin Phelps; 4. Sean Ballard; 5. Kyle King; 6. Thomas Coluzzi; 7. Elliot Phelps; 8. Keith Lengle, Jr.; 9. Zachary Rice; 10. Zachiry Kerschner.

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School Boy - 2 Stroke 12-16 1. Garret Toth; 2. Cody Lunceford; 3. Dakota Yohe; 4. Luke Renzland; 5. Alex Maldet; 6. Steven Good; 7. Zachary Lang; 8. Kody Renzland; 9. Hunter Yorker; 10. Brianna Callahan.

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HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL REAR AXLE BEARINGS ON MOST QUADS By: Tommy Pickup General Manager/Service Technician TNT Cycles –www.tntcycles-atv.com

With the riding and racing season now upon us, also comes the other part of the “fun”… fixing all those broken parts! This month we are going to cover a problem all us quad riders have experienced before … axle bearing failure. This is an area of our quads that receives little to no maintenance and is subjected to extreme loads in many directions. It is a wonder they last as long as they do. I personally replace mine every season. Before we get started, it is important to state that this is not a job for the inexperienced. Although it is not mentally complicated, it is physically demanding. If you do not own a Service Manual, I would suggest you start there. Service Manuals contain very important information relating to torque values and picture diagrams of component breakdown. Also, when you sell your quad it is a nice thing to offer the buyer and conveys a message that you took care of your quad. Next, working on your quad can be and is dangerous. Accordingly, use extreme caution and do not work beyond your capabilities. Practice safety first and leave the hard stuff to the techs. With that said lets get started. The first place to start is by cleaning an area to work. The cleaner

the area the easier things go back together. Now before we get started, open up your bearings and place them in the freezer. The cold will shrink them making the install easer. Next we want to get the quad so the rear tires are slightly off the ground. Make sure the quad is solid and safe. You can then remove the rear wheels. To do this remove the cotter pin and the large axle nut in the center of the wheel. The easiest way to do this is with an air impact. Otherwise put the quad in gear and have a buddy hold the rear brake on. Common sizes are 24mm or 26mm. With the nut off you should be able to remove the wheel and hub as one. If the hub will not come off (because you did not grease it), you will need to remove the four lug nuts and then use a puller to remove the hub. If you never used a puller before, take it to a shop. They can be dangerous and under pressure contain loads of potential energy! After that repeat this process on the other wheel. Place each wheel out of the way and keep them on their respective sides. Keep the nuts and washers with the wheels.

PICTURE 1 Next we are ready to remove the two axle locking nuts. (see picture 1). These are the two big nuts on the axle.

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Depending on your quad, they can be on either the sprocket side or the disc side. Sometimes they are even reverse threaded. Again, the importance of the Service Manual. Also, these are secured on with a thread locking compound and a high torque value which make it even more difficult to remove. A big adjustable might work if you do not have access to the proper factory tool. Apply the brake with the quad in first gear and break them loose one at a time. Now we are ready to remove the chain. Now if the quad is new, there is a good chance that it does not have a masterlink in the chain. In this case, simply remove the bolts that secure the driven sprocket onto the sprocket hub. Place the bolts back in the sprocket with the nuts and washers as you removed them or as the manual states are correct. Now you can simply remove the sprocket and let the chain lay on the axle. REMEMBER to install the chain when sliding the axle back in!!! Now if you do have a master link remember when you reinstall it that the open end of the clip faces the opposite the direction of your quad. Also, depending on your chain type, you might need a chain press to reinstall.

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tapping one side too far and cocking the bearing sideways in the bearing housing as this could jam the bearing or worse, break the housing. Remove the large spacer inside the bearing housing. Now with the one bearing out do the same to the other side. Take some time and clean everything up with some contact cleaner. Remember to work in a well ventilated area when using spray solvents. Now it is important to have a bearing driver that fits on the outside of the new bearing race. (see picture 4). A big socket will

With that said we can remove the brake caliper. This is usually secured by two 8mm bolts. If the two big axle locking nuts were on the disc side, you should be able to slide the disc and disc hub off the axle. Now you need to find a piece of pipe that fits over the wheel hub spline but not over the axle and gently pound the axle out. (see picture 2). Now take a moment and neatly lay every piece on the ground in the order it came out. Make sure to stay organized and work neatly.

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work in a pinch. Now take your cold bearings and gently tap them in place, making sure to keep them straight. After you install one side, install the spacer and then the other bearing. It is good practice to apply grease to the inside of the spacer. Then apply some grease to the seals and install them. Put a little grease on the sprocket and disc hub splines and slide the axle in, remember the chain, and slide the disc hub and sprocket hub on. Clean the big nut threaded surface on the axle Now with a long punch gently tap the and nuts with a cleaner, and apply top of the bearing. (see picture 3). Now some thread locker to the threads. move to the bottom of the bearing Install the nuts to their specified torque. and do the same. You want to avoid Install the wheels and your good to go. REMEMBER to install cotter pins in the Phone: 717.453.7265 wheel nuts. Fax: 717.453.0914 Email:

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NEOC Harescramble Ormond Farms - March 15-16,

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BY Tori Devlin On March 16, 2008 the official race season for the new series North East Off-road Championship (NEOC) was officially welcomed. All the families reunited in Millville, New Jersey on Ormond Farms. The sun was shining and the skies were clear to start off a new season. Never skipping a beat the show went on and let me tell you what a show it was. Saturday afternoon started off

Maybe history in the making as the ﬁrst group of Pee Wee racers blast the start of the new NEOC H.S. Series. new series, thank you to everyone who believed it could happen. This new series is going to be complete with, live bands, movie night, pit bike raffles, and much more.

Racers line up for the late morning C class races. the events with the pit bike races. Unfortunately I had to miss this event due to a family occasion, but when I got there I soon learned how much I really did miss. It was great to see how much the kids have grown in a few months, and what they have brought to the series this season. There were 450 plus riders that showed up for this

Youth racer navigating the course at Ormond Farms. We will be using a new transponder scoring system. Each rider carries a transponder, and scoring is done by a machine picking up its signal, giving credit for the lap. Just like anything new, change can be a bit scary, but once seeing this system in use it was definitely a great investment. As the riders rolled through it was clear that this was like breathing a breath of fresh

Eric Rodgers (113) goes bar to bar with brother Ryan in his ﬁrst AA race. Ryan and Eric would ﬁnish 1-2 repectively O/A.

air. This system is very similar to easy pass, and if anyone could ever remember not having easy pass you can relate. The pee wees started the morning off and boy oh boy can those little ones ride! They always say good things come in small packages and these youngin’s definitely proved it. Next were the youth and they hardly looked like they haven’t been racing for a few months? These kids pour their heart and soul into this sport and it shines through when they hit that track! Then we have the adults, what a great show this always is! Here you can see everything from Moms, Dads, Brothers, Sisters, and sometimes Grandparents racing. Just goes to show this is truly a family sport that everyone can enjoy. I would just like to say thank you once again for all the riders that showed up to support NEOC. Please check out our website at www. northeastoffroad.org. Stay tuned for an update on the rest of the season.

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Brian Hartem calls the racers to staging for the 1st round of his new NEOC H.S. Series.

Every round will feature Saturday Pit Bike racing for both adult and youth racers.

RESULTS Round # 1 7-9 65 4-8 50 10-12 El 4-9 El 4-8 OI AA Youth 12-15 100 14-15 85 12-13 85 10-11 85 13-15 150 10-11 65 10-12 125 El Women Schoolboy B Super Sen. C Heavy C Light C Senior C Vet Women A Vet B Heavy B Light B Senior AA A Heavy A Light A Senior

Class Winners Gary Enman Kyle Tino Austin Higbee Michael Shaw, Jr. Ryanaa Boyd Kyle McDonal Kenny Tenner Jesse Schmidt Tegan Temple Jeffery Hall Brock Turner Jeremy Williams Robbie Civiletti, Jr. Rylee Devlin James Benedetto Richard Rizzon Tom Mapes CJ Jelke Robert Holt Herbert Higbee Melissa Kilduff Jeffrey Pasqua Jeff Merrill Stephen Harris William Horseman Ryan Rodgers Brian Carden Jedediah Haines Greg Turner

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Getting Sideways with Cory Texter Hey Everyone,

Another week in Daytona is in the books. There were 3 hot shoe races, 1 pro-am race, and 2 GNC singles nationals, lots of racing for everyone. We even practiced the week before all this started at a track called Neeses, South Carolina. So we definitely put some laps in. First off we had the practice day at Savannah. The track was awesome, wide, dark groove. You could go so deep into the corners and it would just stick to the groove. It was just the right amount of traction. I felt great as well as a couple others. Coolbeth, Weidman, Halbert, etc. The next day was the first hot shoe of the year. At the first hot shoe of the year, there was a ton of riders. I think somewhere around 68- 450’s, 50 750’s, and like 30 pro-sports. Since it is a hot shoe, they only take 12 riders to each main event. The track looked great when we got there and then right before sun down, they soaked it! We started an hour later then we were supposed to and the track was way different. It was kinda sketchy to me, but it’s the same track for everyone. I missed the 450 main by a couple spots and I got passed by Sammy Halbert on the last lap to finish 4th in my 750 heat race, also one spot out the final. I was pretty bummed, but with a stacked heat I couldn’t afford to make a mistake, and I made one. Coolbeth ran away with the 450 final. My teammate Chris Carr won the 750 final, with Coolbeth 2nd. James Rispoli won the 450 final, and my sister Shayna finished a respectable 2nd. Next was the Volusia half mile in Florida. The track was rough, like always. I decided to only ride my dtx 450. I think I pulled a muscle in my back, because I was having back problems all day on the 750. So with not feeling so great and hardly any purse money I decided I didn’t want to beat up myself or equipment on this night. I lead my heat race, until the track started to get slick and I slipped up against the framers. I finished 3rd and a transfer into the 12 rider final. A horrible start kept me from running up front. I came from pretty far back up to 10th and some more riders were in sight. I was disappointed but that’s the way it goes. I felt great however but with only 12 lap finals in a hot shoe, there just wasn’t enough time. With a 25 lap national final however, I think I could of picked quite a few guys off before the finish. Rob Pearson won the 450 final with Jersey Jake in 2nd. Factory HD rider Bryan Smith won the 750 final and Rispoli again won a close battle with my sister Shayna in the pro-sport division. The next day I sat out because I started to get really sick. My good buddy Kevin Varnes won the 450 final. Rob Pearson won the 750 final and Shayna finally got her first win in the pro-sport division. The last hot shoe at Volusia was next. I rode my C&J 450 as well as the 750. We tried a lot of different things with restrictors on this day with the 750. Since it wasn’t a national, we figured it would be a good day to try things. After a crappy scratch heat, I came from the back row to finish 3rd in my heat race to make the 450 final. In the final, I started on the outside back row. I felt awesome and worked my way up to 4th place not far behind factory Suzuki rider JR Schnabel when the bad luck bug bit me again. My exhaust broke and my motorcycle sounded like a lawn mower. Guys blew by me and eventually I was black flagged and credited with 12th place. Bummer! JR Schnabel ended up winning the final. I felt like a podium was within reach, but that’s racing. Kenny Coolbeth won the 750 final and Shayna made it two in a row in the pro-sport division. The two days at the stadium were a crapshoot. The track was rough, slick, and dry. I always seem to struggle there, but I was going to try and change that this year. A lot of luck seemed to play a big role this year. I got on the bad end of the stick. Leading my semi the first night and pulling away when a red flag came out. Bummer! Again the bad luck got me. A crappy start the second restart left me playing catch up and I finished 2nd place, by 0.594 seconds. There were 94 riders. They take 60 to the main show, and 16 to the final. I guess you could say I was that 17th guy. Jake Johnson pulled away and won by a long way. Kenny Coolbeth was 2nd with Schnabel 3rd. The second day was like a carbon copy of the first for me. I finished 5th in my heat race and was running 3rd in my semi when JR Schnabel bumped me into the wall on the straight-away and I faded back to 12th. I ran a couple guys back down to finish 8th in my semi. Huge bummer. Way better then last year here, but still not close to what I wanted. Jersey Jake won again by a long way. Schnabel finished 2nd from the 3rd row and Bryan Smith was 3rd. Our next national is April 5th in Tucson, AZ. After Tucson we have a little bit of a break before Springfield. The TT is May 24th and the Mile is May 25th. Locally I will be racing Path Valley on Mar 29 and Trail-ways on Mar 30. I am also scheduled to race Pagoda TT on April 19th. I can’t wait for that event. It was a lot of fun last year. Hope to see everyone at these local races. Stop by and say hey! Also, check out the new website CoryTexter.com. Sign the guestbook and let me know what you think of it. Thanks again for all the support and see you at the races! Cory Texter #65a - (CoryTexter.com) Sponsors: Lancaster Harley-Davidson, Bromley’s, Fly Racing, Saddlemen, Arai, Ogio, Cytosport, Supertrapp, G2 Ergonomics, B&B Travel Control, Precision Motorcycle Products, PR2, Motion Pro, Metro Racing, Kicker, Spa and Pool Place, Hot Shoe’s By George, SixSixOne, Motorcycle Racing Action

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By: Dave Hoenig Red flags and rain drops were not enough to keep American Suzuki / Part Unlimited’s Jake Johnson from becoming the first rider to sweep the Daytona Double. Last year he posted a first and a second and backed that up this year with two convincing wins. It took three tries tonight to get the twenty five lap National underway and Johnson nailed the start each time. The first start was aborted when R&D Machine / KK Supply’s AJ Eslick caught a rut off turn two and fell in the middle of traffic. Eslick’s machine along with Lance & Ronnie Jones Kawasaki’s Mike Rush’s were too badly damaged to continue. The second attempt saw Scott Powersports’ Raun Wood in the hay bales in turn one, he was able to make the hurried restart as the long forecast rain showers were fast approaching.

Finishing some sixteen seconds back were Joe Kopp (Bob Lanphere’s BeavertonRenton Honda), Raun Wood, Matt Burton (RJ Performance) and Nick Cummings (Honda Pro Oils / Total Control Racing).

The third time was the charm as Johnson blasted to the lead with Deeley HarleyDavidson’s Don Taylor and Bill Werner Racing / Kawasaki’s Bryan Smith right behind. Just has he had done last night Johnson cruised to a big win, building a lead over his teammate, JR Schnabel to over five seconds at the end.

Wisconsin’s Brock Schwarzenbacher (Moose Racing / Innovative Tech) made his first National main and finished eleventh. Rogers Lake Racing’s Bryan Bigelow was the last bike running in twelfth.

Schnabel had been forced to race his way into the National via a semi after he fell while leading his heat, but a third row start was not enough to keep him off the box. Smith was able to hold on to third over the fast closing Bettencourt Honda of Kenny Coolbeth. The other Lance and Ronnie Jones Kawasaki in the main,, Henry Wiles’ finished a ways back with Buddy Pulliam Racing’s Brandan Bergen pushing him across the line.

Don Taylor along with fast qualifier Brandon Robinson (White’s Harley-Davidson / Iron Valley Harley-Davidson), Eslick and Rush all failed to finish. A slight sprinkle started to fall as the cross flags, half way mark came out. Fortunately the rains held off until the champagne party had started on the podium. Obviously after two rounds Johnson holds the points lead. He already holds an eleven point lead over his stable mate Schnabel, 46 to 35. Defending Champion Coolbeth sits just one point behind Schnabel.

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3rd Annual MX Kids Racing for Hope Fundraiser Event May 3rd The 3RD Annual MX Kids Racing for Hope will take place at Old Bridge Township’s Raceway Park on May 3 2008. The proceeds will benefit Embrace Kids Foundation of New Brunswick NJ. Rocky Cagno, a fifth grader at Frost Elementary School in East Brunswick NJ, and local racers are once again ready to participate. The support over the last 2 years has been amazing and everyone involved in this fundraiser have had a large impact in helping the cause. Their support has not only been financial but by inspiring other children to get involved as well. The Embrace Kids Foundation (formerly The Institute for Children) www.embracekids.org helps many children and their families by providing counselors, educational teachers, financial assistance and research to develop new treatment and a search for a cure for children with cancer and blood disorders. The 2008 fundraiser will once again be held in conjunction with Raceway Park’s Youth day on Saturday May 3rd 2008. Any youth rider or businesses wishing to participate by sponsoring the event or making monetary or raffle product donations please contact Rocco Cagno @ 732-266-0306 or email rmcagno@comcast.net by April 15th 2008. About the Embrace Kids Foundation www. embracekids.org :In 1991, a group of parents, staff and friends joined together to form The Institute for Children with Cancer and Blood Disorders. The original group has flourished into the newly renamed Embrace Kids Foundation, an impressive organization comprising parents of patients, working professionals, community leaders and college/high school students. In 2007, Embrace Kids Foundation will provide over $1.2

was such a great trip! If you ever have the opportunity to go down to Durhamtown Plantation you are guaranteed to find something for everyone to do! On Saturday we went to the General GNCC to prepare for the race on Sunday. The track was great! Fast in the fields but a little muddy in the woods. A couple mud holes made this track challenging and many people were victims of the soft-red Georgia clay. Many District 6 youth racers competed in this race including Nick Davis, Kenny Tenner, Ethan and Wendy Jaudas, Jarrett Mohn, Tegan Temple, Deiter Willenbrock, Henry Ferreira, Mike McGee, and many more. Congratulations to everyone who raced!

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What’s up? The season is finally starting to get underway as many races have already taken place. I started off my 2008 race season down south at the General GNCC in Washington Georgia. My trip started off on Tuesday night as the long 14-hour trip began. On Wednesday morning we arrived at Durhamtown Plantation. It is an awesome sportsmans resort. It offers hunting, fishing, BMX, and of course motorcycle and ATV trails. Wednesday and Thursday was the most fun I had in my life! Great weather was making the day even better as I had a blast riding and practicing with my friends. With groomed motocross and supercross tracks, and miles and miles of harescramble trails ranging from tight-single tracks to wide-open fire roads and plenty of things to play around with; including a drag strip, mud pit and a valley to ride in... you could never be bored! I rode for hours; emptying the gas cans in our trailer and having a great time. Friday was a bit muddy and Mother Nature brought rain and wind to sunny Georgia; so, my dad and I decided to do a wild boar hunt since Durhamtown Plantation has 4000 acres on which to hunt on. This

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The Mark Garvey Story By Jesse Greenwalt In the early spring of 2006 racing season started back up. It started out just like the past 13 years of racing for an average guy like Mark Garvey. Mark was 16, and on that one day at the Lake Whitney Spring Classic on the 12th of March, his whole life was changed forever. I didn’t know him too well before all this happened, but believe me, I’ve heard many stories. He was the typical 16 year old motocross boy who was always either, riding, training, racing, breaking bones, or getting into trouble. I’ve watched videos from when Mark had been riding, and don’t get me wrong, he wasn’t a Ricky Carmichael Jr., but eventually, I bet he would have gotten somewhere after his long 13 years of hard work, but that dream had been broken. That day of the 12th in the 2nd moto of 250C he pulled the holeshot and was in first place, until the 3rd lap came around to the table top coming into the woods, it all came to a stop for his racing career that very moment. Mark was flown away to the John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, TX from the Lake Whitney track where he stayed for a week. They decided they needed to move him to a better hospital and one that was closer to home, in Delaware. Then they flew him in a private jet, paid for by a special donation to Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Mark broke his T5, but the injury was at T4, which is classified as a T4 para. He had surgery for two metal rods and 12 screws to be put in his back. After the surgery, he was transferred to Magee Rehabilitation in Philadelphia for six weeks, and then was going to return home for six. After that he was expected to come back for one more set of six weeks for his therapy needs. I remember him always telling me how when he was at Lake Whitney the day before, he watched Ricky James ride, another recently paralyzed rider. Soon after Mark got home from therapy, things settled down and he became more independent, he decided he wanted to build a bike just like Ricky’s. Lots of our friends and families helped a little with putting together this bike for him. Many pitched in money to help get everything he needed for the bike and Motographx put together stickers to help us raise money. Mark had actually contacted Ricky James to get some detailed information and specs to put together the bike. It took many months, shipping parts off, and everything just for it to be perfect for him. The bike consists of a modified seat for him to sit perfectly in, bars for his legs, an electronic shifter on the handlebars, which isn’t all the way finished, but will be soon! The back brake is mounted on the bars and it has an automatic clutch too, so he doesn’t have to use a foot shifter. Finally the day came that he got his first ride on a dirt bike since he was injured. It’s simply amazing watching him ride again, with all the family and friends gathered around, all of us with tears in our eyes. At the same exact time, it’s terrifying, but it doesn’t matter because you know to ride again. For him to have that that he is happy feeling of being on a bike again is just amazing. After riding for 13 years, yea you can’t just give up something you love. He came to somet out how much harder it is find o to ride being paralyzed, without being able to stand through some sections, to seat bounce every sectio jump, not being able to put that jump out for turns. Think about leg o how difficult that is, how much heart and determination it must hear take, to do what it is you love take do. to d Some may think it’s wrong to Som get back on a bike, others think it’s great to see his passion for motocross; it all depends on your opinion. No one or anything can stop him, and an what is so inspiring. Mark has that is wh Park, since its right near his been practicing at Blue Diamond MX Pa He’s been ttrying little, and He’s been doing great, and I hhouse. H ’ b i tto jjump a littl d gain i some more speed. d H wouldn’t be surprised if he didn’t start racing again soon! I hope that everyone who reads this gets to experience watching him ride. It really is what life’s about, living for what you love, living your dreams, they are always within reach....you just have to want it bad enough.

Nutrition & Fitness Thru Jay’s Eyes

Spring Training As the warm season returns to our temperate area of the earth, most riders should be thinking about waking from their winter hibernation. Getting out on the bike to practice up before the racing season starts is integral to a successful season on the track. Before you even get on the bike make sure you service it properly, especially if it has sat unused for over a month. Also inspect the riding conditions of the area, and try not to ride if the ground is still frozen. Frozen ground is notorious for having little traction when cornering and much less mercy when it is contacted at speed. If you must ride when winter’s grasp still clutches at North America please consider traveling south to a warmer climate where the ground is not frozen. Motocross is much too dangerous to be attempted in unsafe conditions. Special care should be taken when first returning to the track in the spring. Make sure to stretch out very well before getting on the bike, doing this is important especially if you haven’t had the chance to get much exercise in the off season. Take it easy the first few laps around the track, and get comfortable with the bike before you start to pick up the pace. Once you have rediscovered the flow of the track with the motorcycle, the next phase of your training should begin. Endurance is one of the most important assets to posses when attending the first race of the year. If you are well matched with the competition in your class there is a good chance that it will be endurance which decides who wins and loses. Mountain biking is an excellent crosstraining sport, along with rock climbing and jogging. Doing one of these activities even just one time per week will increase your stamina, and keep your reflexes sharp. As the race weekend approaches allow a few days between it and your training sessions so you are not sore when going out to race. When caring for your body after a work out, be sure to stay hydrated and try supplementing your diet with bananas and citrus fruit. The potassium and phosphorus in bananas will help strengthen connective tissue, while the vitamin C will help to process the lactic acid build-up on your muscles. I highly advise against drinking cow’s milk at any time (before or after) a good work out. Cow’s milk contains lactose which breaks down into lactic acid in

our bodies making it harder for us to get rid of our sore muscles. This is why human are not genetically predisposed (or meant) to drink cow’s milk, because the main ingredients in it break down to a toxin which our bodies must expel. (Hence lactose intolerance) Please do your body a favor, and seek out goat’s milk or vitamin fortified soy milk. Both types have more calcium than cow’s milk, and do not contain Bovine Growth Hormone. (A chemical synthesized from petroleum and also responsible for causing various mental and physical side effects) When going out to train for the new season remember to be smart about it. Take advantage of every possible angle which could potentially give you an advantage over the competition. There are so many ways to improve your body, and mind, which will also improve your skills out on the race track. This is the perfect time of year to try new techniques that could give you new potential in the year to come.

-Jay

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Blue Diamond Park RD # 2 Delmarva MX Series - March 16th, 2008 By Mark Garvey - www.proparaphotos.com

March 16, 2008 marked Round # 2 of the Delmarva MX Series held in Delaware at the Blue Diamond MX Park. The rain in the morning made the racing conditions tough for the first set of moto’s, but it all cleared away by noon and the track was in awesome shape for the second set.

250C Div 2

VET 30+ A

1. Glenn Evans; 2. Mikey Slagle; 3. Robert Hubler; 4. Lee Addison; 5. Stefano Saienni; 6. Frankie Valentin; 7. Tyler Hood; 8. Jason Govatos; 9. James Hollobaugh; 10. Clinton Foster.

1. Joseph Turner; 2. John Kernan; 3. Leonard Groves.

50 Open Vet In the Open A division, the # 80 of Ryan Gainey took the win in the first moto. Gainey would repeat in the second moto with a strong lead from the rest of the pack followed by Chris Colburn in second and Brian Langhorne in third. Michael Anderson was looking great all weekend riding his Diamond Motorsports KX 250F taking the wins in both the Open B and Collegeboy classes.

in the second moto but still managed the O/A. Alfano was racing good all weekend, she even got a holeshot or two!

Michael Anderson is your College Boy and Open B winner on the day. Another strong rider was the # 7 of Matthew Grace (Huck A Buck). In moto 1, division 1 of the 250 C class he took the win while in moto 2 he started great and slid out in the off camber but still managed to take the win and also the overall for the 250 C class. Nobody could touch the # 72 ride of Tyler Wozney in the 125 unlimited class. He got the holeshot and went on to win both motos. Another racer to watch out for this season is the # 827 of Jessica Lockard. She was riding strong on her Team Moto Jockey CRF 250F. Jessica went on, winning both motos in the women’s division. Lockard would have a tough battle with # 77, Tiana Alfano

Girls 1. Sherry Schmidt.

VET 30+ C

125 unlimited

1. Aaron Sanborn; 2. Jeff Celeste; 3. Wade Blevins; 4. Randy Steele; 5. Christopher Cobb; 6. Matt Fonseca; 7. John Keough; 8. Winston Wisdon; 9. Shawn Tiller; 10. Daniel Jordan.

1. Tyler Wozney; 2. Jake Willoughby; 3. Mason Pereira; 4. Alex Bastoe; 5. Andrew Green; 6. Brandon Czajkowski. 25+ 1. Brad Darlington. 85 9-11

The Delmarva MX Series has some tough competitors which makes for some great racing action. The next stop in the series will be at Evansville MX Park in late March, and then we’re off to the Pagoda Motorcycle Club on April 27th. Hope to see you there!

1. Tyler Kirschner; 2. Matthew Mangine; 3. Lucas Brzostowski; 4. Kenneth Venarchick; 5. Collin Macauley; 6. Austin Moore; 7. Coty Schock; 8. Mason Richards; 9. Robby Smith; 10. Alec Hoffman.

Blue Diamond Park Delmarva North South March 16, 2008 Results

1. Sean Kelly; 2. Nicholas Ferrell; 3. Colin Richards; 4. Ryan Lesko; 5. Brad Trieschman; 6. William Doran; 7. Michael Pettit; 8. Bradley Williams; 9. Ryan Klair; 10. Matthew Croft.

65 7 - 9

85 12-15

1. Jonathan Barber; 2. Austin Peet; 3. Alec Hoffman; 4. Kenny Vanvorst; 5. Jordan Desomba; 6. Ryley Nield; 7. Deven Thomas; 8. Christopher. Lesko; 9. Donovan Ivory; 10. Gavin Sanborn.

Open A

65 10 - 11

1. Michael Anderson; 2. Jeff Clark; 3. Celestyn Napolitan; 4. Justiniano Romero; 5. Mark Alfano; 6. Cameron Siegal; 7. Brett Davis; 8. Jeff Brannan; 9. Alex Miller; 10. James Fox.

1. Tyler Kirschner; 2. Kenneth Venarchick; 3. Sean Knoll; 4. Mason Richards; 5. Robby Smith; 6. Tim Trieschman; 7. Ezra Deloach; 8. Jason Caskey; 9. Colin Sewell; 10. Conner Warner. 50 Oil 4 - 8 1. Jeremy Caudill; 2. Cody Groves; 3. Brittany Neudeck; 4. Kyle Savvas; 5. Garrett Hoffman; 6. Shawn Tillga, Jr.; 7. Brandon Brobst.

1. Terrance Newbold; 2. John Mccracken; 3. Michael Graden; 4. Jason Lippincott; 5. Scott Vaartjes; 6. John Umbel, Jr.; 7. Paul Ward; 8. John Thomas; 9. Michael Restucci.

1. Joseph Kromer; 2. Randall Wilcox.

Dallas Shahan wins the 85 (12-15) Begineer division.

VET 30+ B

1. Ryan Gainey; 2. Chris Colburn; 3. Brian Langhorne; 4. Eric Mckay. Open B

7. Timothy Jordan; 8. Cory Hill; 9. Jakob Lopata; 10. Robby Smith. Super Mini 12-16 1. Christopher Mowery; 2. Sean Kelly; 3. William Doran; 4. Bradley Williams; 5. Zach Grafton; 6. Nicholas Ferrell; 7. Jason Shahan; 8. Ryan Klair; 9. Cory Callaway; 10. Brad Trieschman.

SENIOR 40+ A 1. Joseph Turner; 2. Wayne Sody. SENIOR 40+ B 1. Randall Wilcox; 2. Joseph Kromer; 3. Ron Rose; 4. Eugene Kaczka; 5. Preston Hood; 6. Winston Wisdon; 7. Paul Ward; 8. Michael Bowen; 9. John Carey; 10. John Thomas.

Mt. Hollys Ryan Gainey soars to both premier expert class wins.

WOMEN

Schoolboy 12-16 2Stroke

1. Jessica Lockard; 2. Tiana Alfano; 3. Chelsea Newbold; 4. Sherry Schmidt; 5. Cierra Hood; 6. Michaela Willis; 7. Michael Fowler; 8. Shannon Russell; 9. Jacklyn Hollobaugh.

1. Christopher Mowery; 2. Tyler Wozney; 3. Sean Kelly; 4. Michael Mackeprang; 5. Jason Chavez; 6. William Doran; 7. Tiana Alfano; 8. James Hollobaugh; 9. Mason Pereira; 10. Jake Willoughby.

COLLEGEBOY 14-24 1. Michael Anderson; 2. Marty Gutowski; 3. Brian Langhorne; 4. Allan Pleasanton; 5. Joseph Masta, Jr; 6. Anthony Smith, Jr.; 7. Steve Geist; 8. Brian Painter; 9. Alex Miller; 10. Jason Chavez. Junior Mini 7 - 11 1. Matthew Mangine; 2. Coty Schock; 3. Austin Moore; 4. Lucas Brzostowski; 5. Kenny Vanvorst; 6. Mason Richards;

85 Beginner 9-11 1. Jakob Lopata; 2. Cory Hill; 3. Joseph Arnold; 4. Collin Harvey; 5. Jack Morris. 85 Beginner 12-15 1. Dallas Shahan; 2. Jason Shahan; 3. Andrew Leforte; 4. Billy Celli; 5. John Pereira, III.; 6. Mason. Klug; 7. Timothy Walls; 8. Thomas Dorsi, III.; 9. Brandon Clough; 10. Alex Palovcak.

Open C 1. Timmy Hunter; 2. Kyle Thompson; 3. Glenn Evans; 4. Matthew Grace; 5. Ryan Stapleford; 6. J. Bud Thompson, II.; 7. Michael Kalvaitis; 8. Jason Govatos; 9. Douglas Smith; 10. James Lebrun.

250C Div 1

250 A

1. Matthew Grace; 2. Timmy Hunter; 3. Kyle Thompson; 4. Jerry Arms; 5. Andrew Flood; 6. Nicholas Sivilich; 7. Nicholas Kromer; 8. Anthony Mcauly; 9. Kenneth Wilkins; 10. William Zimmerman.

1. Ryan Gainey; 2. Chris Colburn; 3. Eric Mckay. 250 B 1. Tyler Wozney; 2. Mark Alfano; 3. Cory Mowery; 4. Justiniano Romero; 5. Jeff Clark; 6. Steve Geist; 7. Michael Anderson; 8. Robert Jumper, II.; 9. Joseph Masta, Jr.; 10. Christopher Mowery. 50 4-6 1. Jeremy Caudill; 2. Kyle Savvas; 3. Cody Groves; 4. Brittany Neudeck; 5. Evan Knoll; º6. Shawn Tillga, Jr. 50 7-8 1. Ryley Nield; 2. Christopher Lesko; 3. Kody Wood; 4. Alex Rosenthal; 5. Alan Haley; 6. Riley Moran; 7. Jamis Perrotta; 8. Michael Graden; 9. Jose Collazo; 10. Colt Pettit.

Tyler Wozney wins 125 Unltd. and 250 B at Blue Diamonds opener.

Tyler Kirschner races to the wins in both 65 (10-11) and 85 (9-11).

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• Pond expanded to 2.7 million gallons to compliment irrigation system.

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• Memorial Weekend - full agenda. • June 14, 15th HARE SCRAMBLE WEEKEND - Round #3 of AMA Sports Eastern Hare Scrambles Championship Series - Co- sanctioned by WNYOA and Pennsylvania State Hare Scramble Championship Series. Saturday Night FMX Show.

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