MRA May 2012

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Happy Memorial Day, everyone. I know it’s at the end of the month, but this is my best chance to say it to as many people as possible. It is a great holiday, you know.

We get an extra day off work, it is the official kickoff to most summertime events, but more importantly it is a holiday to remember. Yes, to remember those that have passed fighting for our freedoms. I know too many times I take for granted what I have, and it’s easy to forget why I have it. Please take a moment not only on Memorial Day this year, but every day of the year to remember the brave men and women who have died for our freedoms and are right now as we speak risking their lives so you and I can do the things we love to do.

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Issac Juergens races to two 50cc class wins.

Kristian Henderson (315) and Tyler Smith (524) battle in 50cc racing action.

Cody Akers soars to the win in 80 B (9-11) racing action.

Orion Gregory is your 60 C champ on the day.

Kyle Henderson sweeps the 80 B (12-15) division at MAMA’s opener.

Todd Stith wins 60 B and 80C (9-11).

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Pirate Racing’s Ricky Mundo takes the 80 C class victory at Budds.

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30+ overall winner Dustin Morris couldn’t be run down all day.

Super Mini champ Savion Terry (120) slams the door on Cole Bryan.

Pagoda Motorcycle Club March 24-25, 2012 • By John Sherer The first weekend of spring brought Pagoda’s first of two MDRA rounds to their facility in Birdsboro, PA. Due to unseasonably warm weather and dry conditions in prior weeks, the riders were able to get a lot of seat time in, and many looked like they were in mid-season form. A good rider turnout also laid the groundwork for an entertaining afternoon of racing.

Shortly after 9 a.m., the racers were unleashed out onto the track to test out its integrity. There were a few new twists and turns built into the layout, as some riders over the past winter had mentioned in their discussions of different ways to improve the racing. Some suggested changing the track layout from race to race, and this message was well received.

Randy Kastle, club president, and the Pagoda club members had the track groomed to perfection. A new section of S-turns after the long straightaway kept riders close. I received mixed feelings about the S-turns as some riders liked the two-line design and others just shook there heads. Either way, it did make for some tight racing in that corner.

After practice was completed on the big track, I decided to venture down onto the mini track to catch some of the action there. The gate was filling up with the 50cc (4 – 6) stock class, and when the gate dropped, Jude Smerlick #06 launched his KTM out into the lead. Although hounded by #711 Ryder Reitz and #24 Levi Leatherman, the young Smerlick was able to hold on to win both of his motos. The 50 cc beginners saw Nathan Smith open up a comfortable lead, leaving Mason Tucker and James Dickinson to duel it out for 2nd and 3rd place overall.

Back up on the big track, the 50 cc (4-8) Open class was ready to go. This is always a fun class to watch, as the field is loaded with talented young riders. After getting a bad start, Chris Sweeney got in the zone, picking off riders with precision as he used every cc in that motor to bring home both first-place finishes on the day.

Not to be outdone, Michael Corcoran and Dominic Amilcare rode in each other’s shadows all day long, and in the end Amilcare won out, wheeling his Cobra to an overall win in 50 cc stock (7-8).

The 85cc (9-11) B and Jr. Mini class was dominated by Austin Daniels, who won both motos in each division. Brad Kenny pushed hard in Jr. Mini to keep pace with Daniels but fell short, finishing 2nd overall.

Michael Giovanniello won School Boy, and College Boy action saw William Carling put his Kawasaki through its paces to put together two first-place finishes. Carling was also a winner in Open B. The Open C class stacked 30 riders in the gate, and Ricky Deck and his Honda moved up through the pack to support his overall win.

The 45+class featured a three-way fight with Marty Harms, Brad Stepp and William Peoples battling each other all afternoon, finishing 1, 2, 3, respectively.

Not to overlook any of the classes, above were just some of the highlights for the day. There is always great riding to be seen in all divisions, and 42 motos later the final flag dropped and round # 2 of the MDRA 6 Series was in the books.

Nathan Smith (45) concentrates on the gate - 1st overall 50cc beginner.

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Jude Smerlick (06) rides his KTM to a sweep in the 50 (4-6) stock class.

Dalton Clare never looked back, winning the 65 (7-11) C class.

Michael Corcoran (80) fends off Dominic Amilcare’s pursuit to the front.

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Austin Funk Nathan Smith Levi Leatherman Jake Gilbert

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PENNSYLVANIA SHORT TRACK MASON-DIXON FAIRGROUNDS • Mullens Master Mason Dixon Short Track • By Len & Ben Breech • DELTA, PA. MARCH 31

250 B Winner Zack Mullen (24)

Led by Donnie’s three wins, Team Coatesville’s Mullen family showed the way at the Baltimore County Trail Riders-sponsored short track at the Mason Dixon Fairgrounds. With the traditional Mid-Atlantic short track opener at Trail-Way Speedway rained out for the first time in over a decade, the season opener fell to multi-use track located right on the MasonDixon line. And when racing is run on these small created tracks that are on the schedule, the dominant rider over the past few years has been National number 71, Donnie Mullen.

Tonight he took his usual Open A and 450 Sportsman class wins and tonight added the 30 + to his resume. The surprise was the other Mullens. His nephew, Zach, making his first start, survived a second turn traffic jam to grab the 250 B lead for his first win.

The Open A was over as they exited two on the opening lap, as Donnie had a two-length lead over Mike Poe, Brett Friedel and Tyler Phillips. The order stayed the same but close in the battle for second. With two laps to go, Phillips got by Friedel for third.

The 450 Sportsman was similar, with Cory Strickler, Poe, Travis Diem and Colton Smith.

Diem slipped back while the others had a close battle for second. The 30+ had Mullen winning by half a lap from Roy Miller, Steve Lerch and Rick Winsett.

The opening race is usually a crap shoot in the Amateur classes, as last year’s dominant riders have moved up to Experts and some of the mini riders got new toys for Christmas. On this small track, starts are very important. After a mid-pack finish in the heat, Zack Mullen emerged from a second turn traffic jam with the 250 B lead over Colin Cunningham, Chris Kirkner, Dalton Gauthier and Anthony Crabbe. Kirkner drifted back a few spots, while Smith took fourth from Crabbe into three on the fifth lap. Over the rest of the race, the front four stayed close, but Mullen held on for his first win.

Crabbe led the Open B final wire to wire from Ben Ludlow, Brian Nuse, Matt Trout and Mike Sponseller. The order stayed the same to the end with just a length or two between each.

The 124 Two Stroke/150 Four Stroke final was another close, unchanged final with Tyler Rylee leading Josh Owens and Chase Smith in the hotly contested battle for the lead.

With Rylee being the only 85 (12-15) rider entered, he was assured of a win in that class, which was combined with the 85 (7-11). He took the lead from former Youth Rider of the Year Brandon Price, Matt Scibek and Doug Cook. Rylee and Price pulled away, with Price finally taking the lead into one on the sixth lap.

Earlier, Price easily won the 65 class over Cook, Damon Ream Karl Wheeler and Scibek.

Ream fell on the third lap, with Scibek taking third around halfway.

Current Youth Rider of the Year Tyler Scott had an easy time winning the 50 Shaft Drive and 50 Chain Drive classes, with Ethan Stroh taking second in both classes.

Roy Miller held off spirited attempts by Nick Henderson for the 250 Sportsman win. Travis Diem, Colton Smith and Kevin Bills battled for third. Smith took third halfway, with Bills and Dalton Gauthier close behind Smith to the end of the race.

Brett Friedel checked out in the 45 + final, leading Don Mullen Sr., Darren Phillips and Bill Young. Friedel won by over half a lap and lapped up to the fourth-place rider.

After dominating the Women’s heat race, Erin Kissinger looked like a winner in the final, and she led off two, but she fell right after and was run over by another rider. She was hobbling but made the restart and was second to Samantha Resch at the end of the opening lap. For the rest of the race, Kissinger pressured Resch for the lead but came up a few feet short at the line.

RESULTS 45 +: Triple winner (Open A; 450 Sportsman & 30 +) Donnie Mullen

1. Brett Friedel (Kaw) 2. Donald Mullen (Hon) 3. Darren Phillips (Kaw) 4. Bill Young (Hon) 5. Cliff Diem (Suz)

Women 150:

1. Samantha Resch (Kaw) 2. Erin Kissinger (Hon) 3. Melanie Siegel (Hon) 4. Elizabeth Fitch (Yam) 5. Hailey Marshall (Kaw)

1. Tyler Scott (Yam) 2. Ethan Stroh (Yam) 3. Britney Thomas (Yam) 4. Ethan Strickler (Hon)

250 B:

1. Zach Mullen (Suz); 2. Colin Cunningham (Suz) 3. Dalton Gauthier (Hus) 4. Cameron Smith (Hon) 5. Anthony Crabbe (Suz)

4; Jeff Standiford (Hon) 5. Chris Thomas (KTM)

250 Sportsman:

1. Roy Miller (Suz) 2. Nick Henderson (Hon) 3. Colton Smith (Kaw) 4. Kevin Bills (Suz) 5. Dalton Gauthier (Hus)

150 Youth:

1. Tyler Scott (KTM) 2. Ethan Stroh (Con) 3. Ethan Strickler (Hon)

1. Chase Smith (Suz) 2. Karl Wheeler (Hon) 3. Courtney Blevins (Suz 4. Karsten Tribus (Hon) 5. Melanie Siegel (Hon)

1. Brandon Price (KTM) 2. Doug Cook (Kaw) 3. Matt Scibek (Kaw) 4. Karl Wheeler (KTM) 5. Jake Gast (KTM)

85 (7-11):

Open B:

500 2 Valve:

85 (12-15):

Vintage:

Open A:

65 (7-11):

1. Greg Lerch (Yam) 1. Matt Langrehr (Bul) 2. Brian Schwein (Car) 3. Mike Cortese Jr. (Yam)

30 +: Open B Winner Anthony Crabbe (38)

50 Shaft Drive:

1. Donnie Mullen (Hon) 2. Roy Miller (Suz) 3. Steve Lerch (KTM) 4. Rick Winsett (Kaw) 5. Donald Mullen (Hon)

50 Chain Drive:

1. Brandon Price (Hon) 2. Matt Scibek (Kaw) 3. Doug Cook (Hon) 4. Damon Ream (Yam) 1. Tyler Rylee (Kaw) 1. Donnie Mullen (Hon) 2. Mike Poe (Hon) 3. Tyler Phillips (Kaw) 4. Brett Friedel (Kaw) 5. Nick Henderson (Hon)

125 2 Stroke/ 150 4 Stroke:

1. Tyler Rylee (Kaw) 2. Josh Owens (Hon) 3. Chase Smith (Suz);

1. Anthony Crabbe (Suz) 2. Ben Ludlow (Hon) 3. Brian Nuse (Hon) 4. Matt Trout (Suz) 5. Mike Sponseller (Hon)

Adult 150:

1. Cory Strickler (Kaw) 2. Gerit Callies (Suz) 3. Matt Langrehr (Hon) 4. Dan Deroche (Hon) 5. Nils Tribus (Hon)

Open Sportsman:

1. Donnie Mullen (Hon) 2. Cory Strickler (Kaw) 3. Mike Poe (Hon) 4. Colton Smith (Kaw) 5. Nick Henderson (Hon)

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Mason Dixon Dirt Trackers at Lampeter Fairgrounds Brandon Price wins 65 and 85 (7-11).

Roy Miller wins 250 Sportsman after a couple of re-starts.

Chase Smith (14) goes on to win 85 (12-15).

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Donny Mullen (71x) wins Open A and 450 Sportsman.

The expert riders’ view all day long, as Broc Schmelyun dominated the day.

Doublin Gap MX Park PAMX Spring Series • April 1, 2012 Photos By: JC Benson CLASS WINNERS 50 (4-6) 50 (7-8) 50 (4-8) Oil 50 (4-8) Open 65 (7-11) B 65 (7-11) C 85 (9-11) B 85 (9-11) C 85/150 (12-15) B 85/150 (12-15) C Junior Mini Super Mini School Boy 2 School Boy 4 College Boy Four Stroke 250 A 250 B 250 C Open A Open B Open C Open D 25 Plus A 25 Plus B/C Vet A Vet B Vet C 50 Plus 45 Plus Senior A Senior B 35 Plus A 35 Plus B/C Two Stroke Women

Jay Covert Callin Kauffman Kyle Schlemmer Callin Kauffman Jason Neidigh Callin Kauffman Logan Leitzel Andrew Day Scott Meshey Bayley Oberlander Jason Neidigh Scott Meshey Evan Richard Michael Pettit Joey Deneen Jeremy Cook Broc Schmelyun Joey Deneen Aaron Fenchak Broc Schmelyun Kirk Ryan Matthew Mangine Tommy Nealy Jeremy Cook Jordan Helman Michael Bear Michael Warchol Daniel Langowski Robert Huston Kenneth Messerman Gaylon Dickson Michael Warchol James Evans Rich Brungard Joey Deneen Atalie Yingling

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NEOC Hare Scramble Series The White Tail • March 31 – April 1, 2012 • Pics: Tim Dennis – Story: Noel Hartem Until I can put all my thoughts onto paper, here were my initial feelings about our second event of our 5th season: We were more mentally and physically prepared for the number that was predicted, so it was just the normal nerves of getting through the weekend with minimal drama and issues that come with all races, especially at this size. Sunday evening, this is what crossed my mind when I sat down: KERPOW! SLAM! HOLY DIRTBIKE BATMAN IT HAPPENED AGAIN! With two events under our belt, we are averaged at 965 riders per event. Our scoring and registration crew is outstanding.

They are the front lines of making the whole weekend go smoothly. Thank you for being respectful to them. Our trail/course boys put a lot of care into what they lay out for you to ride. They also ride, so they give you what they want and know it will be fun but challenging. There are many behind-the-scene workers that put much dedication into the NEOC that ensures the success of each event. This is a joint effort by a mass of wonderful people I call my friends. I am more overwhelmed by the love and power of these people than by the number of riders that are flooding into race what these NEOC workers are creating.

Please always remember that what you are racing and enjoying throughout the weekend has been prepared in months and weeks prior to the event date by their labor of love for this sport and each other.

Thanks to all for coming, and please view my full race report, videos, results and pictures posted on our website at www. neocracing.org. See you next time.

First to the barrel on every lap in the C Main was Trail Rider Magazine owner/editor #885 Kevin Novello.

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Mike Lafferty races to the overall Main win in four laps.

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Your 45 plus champ for the day is Ralph Feltman from Lancaster, PA.

Colby Fisher lays it out for the Open C win.

Sleepy Hollow Round 1 – Mainline Series • Fredericksburg, PA • April 1, 2012 • By: Jim Bull Photo.com This year’s Mainline series kicked off at the Sleepy Hollow MX Park on a fairly mild day in early April. Attendance was average, but the racing was red hot. Most racers I spoke with on this day said it was the best Sleepy racetrack that they had ridden on in some time. Jere and the crew at Sleepy have been working hard early season to keep things fresh and their track surface in above average condition for the racing portion of their program.

This was round 1 of 8 for this series, which takes place here and at Pagoda between now and early August. All Balls Racing is the main series sponsor, with Honda offering contingency at 6 of the 8 rounds.

Check out some of the action here, and be sure to log onto our website to catch the rest. Round two will be in the books till your reading this, with round 3 right back here at Sleepy on May 6.

Bryce Walborn wins Supermini and 85cc (12-15) on the day.

Trevor Shaffer wins School Boy 1 racing the 125cc two stroke machine.

CLASS WINNERS 85/150 (12-15) 65 (7-9) 65 (10-11) Newbie Open A Open B Open C 250 A 250 B 250 C 25+ A 25+ B/C Vet A Vet B Vet C 35+ A 35+ B/C Senior A Senior B 45+ Women Super Mini School Boy 1 School Boy 2 College Boy Junior Mini 85 (9-11) 50 (4-8) Oil 50 (4-8) Open 50 (4-6) Stock 50 (7-8) Stock

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ECS Honda rider Chuck Aughinbaugh wins the newbie class with headlight and trials tire in tow.

William Bleich has been tearing up the expert scene to start his 2012 season.

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Michael Machuski (5) far outside, races to the O/A Open C win.

MDRA Quad Series Evansville MX Park • April 6-7, 2012 • By: Jamie B. Brown Round 3 of 10 of the MDRA Quad Series made its stop at the all natural terrain track of the Evansville MX Park on April 6-7, bringing with it plenty of sunshine and a beautiful weekend.

All the riders had their chance to try out the new layout of the track during practice the day before and the morning of the race. The new layout turned the course backwards, allowing for some of the jumps to be much more fun. Also, track owner Duane Fisher worked very hard all week long to change the track around to add a long straightaway going down into the field with a couple of small jumps. He also added an 80-foot table top jump before you head down the old uphill to the bottom of the track.

Riders were greeted with plenty of sunshine and lots of wind. The whole week before race weekend was sunny and very dry, and it didn’t leave any moisture in the ground, which made a dusty track later that afternoon.

We have to give huge thumbs up to the Evansville track workers for trying to keep the moisture on the track. No matter what they tried, they could not keep in front of the dry, windy conditions. With no rain in site and temperatures in the mid 50s to lower 60s, the hot afternoon sun dried the track pretty quickly.

You can check out the results at www.mdramxracing.com, and be sure to log onto www.AwesomePhotos.com to check out the latest racing photos from this event, and you can even purchase photos online.

Robert Loff and Elaina Serzanin battle in 50cc racing action.

Andy Civils competes in Pro Am action.

Alex Dever (222) from Ocean View, NJ, takes an Open C division win.

Christian McCauley leads the expert racers through the first turn.

CLASS WINNERS 4W 50 Stock Limited (4-6) 4W 50 Production CVT (6-8) 4W 70 Production CVT (6-11) 4W 90 Production CVT (8-15) 4W 90 Modified (8-15) 4W Junior Mini (6-11) 4W School Boy (13-15) 4W College Boy (15-24) 4W Pro Am 15 plus 4W Open A 15 plus 4W Open B 15 plus 4W Open C 15 plus 4W 25 plus 4W 30 plus 4W 40 plus

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Heather Snyder (23) leads the Women to victory at Happy Ramblers.

MDRA 7 at Happy Ramblers April 14-15, 2012 • By: Jim Bull Photo.com

Brando Grimm (683) and Kyle Snider (5) swapped wins in the C divisions.

Grimm wins Open, and Snider wins 250.

Happy Ramblers hosted round # 2 of the MDRA 7 Series in what turned out to be a great day of racing in central Pennsylvania. Happy had just under 500 racers, while Pagoda MC ran a Pro Am event and had just over 550. That’s a great turnout for racers in what has been a pretty decent start to the 2012 season. I would say, however, that this was our best day yet.

Some of the racers that keep ending up at the top of the heap this year so far are names like Callin Cauffman, Jay Covert and Carson Cahill in the 50 divisions. Jason Neidigh, Andrew Day and Scott Meshey in the mini classes. Long-timers like Jeremy Cook had a great day at Happy. Austin Toskov is back on the scene and running hard, and Kyle Snider and Brandon Grimm duked it out in the C division. Then there are the age class guys; they keep coming around and kicking butt -- iron men, if you will. Gaylon Dickson, Mike Farmer, Brad Stepp, and Jeff Yentzer gets back on a bike, says he’s rusty and goes out and rides like he never stopped.

If this is a preview of the year to come, I say hold on; it’s going to be good. Check out all of the results at www.

MDRAmxracing.com, and we’ll see you next time.

CLASS WINNERS

Jeff Yentzer returns to racing, sweeping the 35 plus A class.

50 (4-6) 50 (7-8) 50 (4-8) Oil 50 (4-8) Open 65 (7-11) B 65 (7-11) C 85 (9-11) B 85 (9-11) C 85/150 (12-15) B 85/150 (12-15) C Junior Mini Super Mini School Boy 2 School Boy 4 Four Stroke/CB 250 A 250 B 250 C Open A Open B Open C 25 Plus A 25 Plus B/C Vet A Vet B Vet C 50 Plus 45 Plus Senior A Senior B 35 Plus A 35 Plus B/C Women

Jay Covert Callin Kauffman Carson Cahill Deacon Kozel Jason Neidigh Callin Kauffman Jason Neidigh Andrew Day Scott Meshey Jesse Snyder Jason Neidigh Cory Gilliam Austin Toskov Austin Toskov Daniel Rucker Jeremy Cook Ryan Clites Kyle Snider Jeremy Cook John Lindsay Brandon Grimm Jeremy Cook Dan Scilipote John Bowlin Joshua Kreitz Tim Hymiller Mike Farmer Brad Stepp Gaylon Dickson Brian Semder Jeff Yentzer Kevin Laughman Heather Snyder

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Scott Meshey was on the gas winning 85 (12-15) B.

Andrew Day races to the win in 85 (9-11) C.

50cc Open was red hot. Welch (98) gets the holeshot, Kozel (71) gets the O/A.

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MAMA 50cc

Chaplain’s Corner

Shift! Shift! I remember yelling these words to my son as he made his way around the track on his Honda Z50R and next on his KX60. He never heard me inside that helmet, in his own world, as he screamed around the track in first gear. More about that in a minute.

My name is Roger Nowell. You probably don’t know me by name, but maybe you saw me at one of the tracks in the last seven years at chapel services with Zach Camp and Victory in Jesus ministries. I’m the guy, now along with my son, with the guitar, singing crazy songs about skunks and cartoons getting saved. I currently serve as chaplain for raceday services at Doublin Gap. On racedays at around 10 a.m., you can find my son and I worshiping God in song and preaching His Word. Please join us!

As many of you know, shifting is necessary when racing. You may need to shift your position at the starting gate; you need to shift through the gears to accelerate in straight-aways; you may need to shift down to climb or to bust out of a turn; you may need to shift your lines on the track to make a pass; you may even shift your thinking about the brand of your ride.

Each one of us finds ourselves in a certain level of relationship with God. Perhaps you are a new Christian; maybe you’ve been a Christian for many years; perhaps you’re on fire for God and madly in love with Him; maybe your relationship with God is just blah; or, maybe, you don’t have a relationship with God at all.

My challenge to you: no matter where you find yourself with God, it’s time to shift. SHIFT! SHIFT! Remember those words I yelled to my son? Maybe you yelled the same words. I believe God wants each one of us to shift. I suppose shifters come in any number of brands, styles, and weights for quads and bikes. God has given us only one shifter. It doesn’t break or bend. It isn’t too heavy or too light. God’s Word, the Bible. Maybe you need to receive Jesus as your Saviour and start a new relationship with God. If you’ve been a Christian for a long time, perhaps you need to think new and fresh about your life in light of God’s Word. Or maybe you’re somewhere in between.

No matter if you’re racing, or just going about your life, or both, the ultimate finish line is eternal life with Jesus. I ask you, do you need to shift to make it? If you want a relationship with Jesus, please contact MRA, and they can tell you how to get in touch with me. Thanks for reading. See you at Doublin Gap and who knows where else!

For the Word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Hebrews 4:12

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1 year

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PW 50

First Race:

Budds Creek

Any Past Championships:

None

Why do you like to race:

I like tabletops.

Favorite Food:

Corn Dogs

Favorite TV Show:

Wrestling

Favorite Subject in school:

Gym

Other Hobbies:

Baseball, Soccer, and Basketball

Sponsors:

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Dirtbike Riding

Goals:

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Name:

Madison Nimmo

Age:

7

Hometown:

Street, Maryland

Bikes You Ride:

SX 50 Mini

Classes:

50 B

Race #:

007

Series You Race:

M.A.M.A.

How long racing:

3 years

First Bike:

KTM Mini Adventure

First Race:

Seaford

How’d you do:

Good

Any Past Championships:

50 oil (4-8) B

Why do you like to race:

I like to beat boys

Favorite Food:

Snowball

Favorite TV Show:

icarly

Favorite Subject in school:

Writing

Other Hobbies:

Basketball

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Plans for 2012:

Beat boys/have fun

Goals:

Try my best and race as hard as I can

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5

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M.A.M.A.

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First Year

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PW 50

First Race:

Budds Creek

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Good, only crashed a couple times

Why do you like to race:

It’s fun

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Green Beans

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Supercross

Favorite Subject in school:

Writing

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Awards Bash September 15 @ Pagoda MC - 6 pm after practice

Over $10,000 in custom embroidered jerseys, hoodies, goggles, sunglasses, etc. plus tons of other great awards!

www.pagodamc.org

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MAY 2012

Motorcycle Racing Action

Heroes

24 Motorcycle Racing Action

MAY 2012

TRACK DIRECTION WILL BE REVERSED

SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING IN 2012 2012 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, MAY 5 AND 6 SATURDAY PRACTICE - 10:00 AM TO 4:00 PM SUNDAY - RACE - MDRA 7 SERIES SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, JUNE 2 AND 3 SATURDAY PRACTICE - 10:00 AM TO 4:00 PM SUNDAY - RACE - MDRA 7 SERIES HONDA • YAMAHA • SUZUKI CONTINGENCIES FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 23, AND 24 FRIDAY PRACTICE – 9:00 AM SATURDAY AND SUNDAY – LL YOUTH REGIONAL FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, JUNE 29, 30, JULY 1 FRIDAY PRACTICE 12:00 NOON TO 4:00 PM SATURDAY AND SUNDAY – RACE – SHOOT OUT MDRA 6 AND 7 COMBO/ PAMX, PRO POINTS PAYING EVENT HONDA, KAWASAKI, SUZUKI, YAMAHA CONTINGENCIES VIEW REMAINDER OF 2012 SCHEDULE ONLINE

OPEN PRACTICE SESSIONS

Open Most Saturdays and Select Wednesdays & Sundays Weather Permitting Always check website before you come !!

For Further Information:

Call 717-249-6036 or www.doublingap.com

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