April 15, 2012

 

The weather couldn't have been better, the temperature was just right and no rain. The track was in perfect condition, all in all, another good day for racing. Guy had to water the track between motos, and it stayed good until the end of the day, very little dust.

 

 Cole Smith was flying in the Super-Mini Class today. But the real story in this class was the fact that Hunter Shriner, Hobie Howiler and Tres Campbell stayed with Cole for most of the moto. If you are staying on the same lap as Cole, you are really putting in some fast lap times.

 

 The Open A and B Classes were competitive today. In fact, after watching Anthony Thomas do a good job of keeping up with Billy Burton in the A class, I would say he is close to joining this class soon. Anthony won the B class and actually finished second in the A class, if he had been riding in that class.

 

Michael "MAD MIKE" Yoker comes away with the win today in the 50cc (7-8) Race Class today. All of the riders in this class stayed close and competitive all day. Easton Little and and Ronnie Dentz were right there with MAD MIKE.

 

The father and son race team of Tom and Chase Brown made a Great Showing of themselves today in the 250cc Class. Zac Bowers came away with the win, but Tom and Chase got 2nd and 3rd respectively. Tom is really riding hard this season for not riding during the last couple of years. 

 

In the combined 40+ and College Boy Classes, Jamie Burton,  a fifty-two year old rider, led the entire group to the finish Line. I think Jamie has found the secret of "The Fountain of Youth". Joe Kimes was riding very well today in the 40+ class until the halfway mark of the second moto; he went down hard in the five pack and appeared to be stunned for awhile. The race had to be stopped and called a day for the second moto. Joe was later seen walking around the pit area, so he seems to be OK, however I am sure he will be sore.

 

 Cole Smith also got the win in the Mini-Senior Class today. Once again he had Hobie Howiler in close tow today for both motos. I said it last race and have to say it again; Hobie Howiler has definitly hit another realm of speed this season.

 

Adam Campbell (a 30+ rider) looked good today; he rode in the combined 25+, 30+, and 250A Classes. Not only did he get the Hole Shot both motos and led for several laps before Billy Burton got around him. As far as I can remember, he finished second overall, winning the 30+ class and finishing ahead of the 250cc A Class.

 

 All in all, another Great Day for Motocross at Fly MX Park.

 

On a sad note, everyone needs to send their best wishes out to Darrell Blake, Wiatt and Travis Blakes' Dad. He suffered a stroke while at work in New York the previous week. The family went to see him in the hospital and missed the past race. Here's hoping everything goes well with his recovery and the entire family will be back at the track enjoying one of their favorite pastimes soon.

 

Don't forget, if you would like to see your favorite rider mentioned in the race story, stop up and let the announcer know. Also, "We eat, sleep, ride, talk, breath, dream, live and love Motocross! See you at the next race!!