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Raytown BMX Hosts USA BMX MidAmerica Nationals
By Diane Krizek Editor
Raytown BMX hosted the USA BMX MidAmerica Nationals last weekend, June 5-7, bringing nearly 3,000 to the area. The 3-day event that took place at the track located at 12605 Frost Rd. in Kansas City attracted 638 entrants from 28 states and one Canadian province. Of the entrants, 120 came from all parts of Missouri. Raytown BMX hosted the Redline Central Final back in 2010 and 2011 for central region states but never the Nationals. When the USA BMX big rig from Arizona pulled into Raytown, the track was found in great shape despite nearly a month straight of heavy rain. Track operator, Scott Morrow, and his crew, had resurfaced the second turn with fresh asphalt and applied slurry as a sealant to the dirt track to keep it stable during rainfall, a
new technique that is gaining popularity. The Olympics has brought global exposure to BMX Racing which continues to grow in numbers and popularity with today’s youth and adults who refuse to grow old. USA BMX racing is full of nonstop action on either 20-inch BMX or 24inch Cruisers. Up to eight riders of amateur athletes and single-A pros raced down the starting hill, taking on the dirt jumps and banked turns of Raytown BMX to compete at the USA BMX MidAmerica nationals. In addition to the 4-foot 1st place trophies, male and female riders of all ages, from 2 years to 60+, raced to amass points for titles in their age classes and skill level with the ultimate goal of becoming No.1 Champion in their age group by the end of the year. The action began on Friday with practice and racing in the afternoon without a drop of rain. After a short
Photo by USA BMX George Vick Adrian Sanders (1) of Leawood,KS overtakes Jamie Windholz (3) of Centerview,MO in the 17-20 Women Cruiser Class
shower Saturday morning, the sun came out for morning practice. National racing kicked off with balance bike racing for 2, 3 and 4 year olds, followed by the first rounds of A-pro racing and more racing followed on Sunday. USA BMX reported that “one of the best races of the day was in the 17-20 Girls Cruiser between two KC area locals. Adrian Sanders snuck by her SSquared teammate Jamie Windholz for the win.” They also took note of another local, Lola Jonjevic “who came to Raytown to win! No one was going to defeat this young lady and she took top honors in the 6 Girls Class.”
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Photos by Jenny Morgan of Jefferson City Lola Jonjevic rides hard determined to win
Raytown Day At The Royals Was A Winner
By Diane Krizek Editor Raytown Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored Raytown Day at the Royals on Sunday, June 7, 2015, drawing about 1000 friends and
Police department presented the colors during the pregame events. Chamber Chair, Mark Smith, threw the honorary ceremonial first pitch to Jason Hanson at home plate. Jason won the first pitch ball at the raffle that took place at the Cham-
Photos by Kyle Phillips Raytown Police present the colors. From left to right: Corp. Gary Davis, Det. Jim Wolsey, Sgt. Jared Rogers and Capt. Paul Beitling
Kevin Bell of Royals thanks Vicki Turnbow, Chamber President families of the Raytown community to watch the game between the KC Royals and Texas Rangers. Raytown
ber’s membership luncheon at Royals Stadium Club in April. Kevin Bell of the Royals welcomed Cham-
ber President, Vicki Turnbow, to the Captain’s Club for selling over 500 tickets to the game. “We make $1.00 to $3.00 for every ticket we sell depending on the seat. In all these years, we’ve never sold less than 500 tickets nor more than 3500. Our average is about 1000 to 1500 tickets now,” said Vicki. This annual fundraiser for the Chamber started back in 1992 by the
late Cass Cassing who was Chamber Chair at the time and a Royals Lancer. Vicki recalled the words of Tobey Cook, VP of Community Affairs & Publicity for the KC, who was the guest speaker at the April membership luncheon. “Tobey told us that even when the Royals were doing horribly, Raytown has been one the few communities who have continued to support us annually on Raytown
Day,” recalls Vicki. “Our April luncheon is always scheduled at Royals Stadium to kick off the season and Raytown Day.” Royals’ fans baked under a hot while cheering their team on to break the 3-3 tie. In bottom of the eighth, Salvador Perez blasted a home run hit, leading the Royals to a 4-3 victory. It was truly a great Raytown Day at the K.
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