FlyMx

Race 3 Story

May 1, 2011

Another Rainy day at Fly MX Park and another greasy track. I can't believe all of the rain this year! What a bad weather day! It rained so much and the track was so slick we ended up only having one moto for everyone. There were several brave souls that raced today.

Our infield at the track (the area around the announcer tower and starting line had been flooded for six weeks.

There were many new riders that came to Fly MX Park, I wish you could see the track when it is at it's best. I am sure that the weather will break soon and we will get back to the excellent prepared track we are all used to enjoying.

There were several new riders in the 65cc Class today, Jaedon Walraven put in an excellent ride to take first not only in the 65cc Class, but also won the Mini-Junior as well. Ian Carpenter looked like he wasn't bothered by the mud at all today and came in second in the Mini-Junior Class.

The Weaver brothers picked up right where they left off last year, Aerion won the 250B Class and took third in the Open B Class. Destin Weaver got the win in the Super-Mini Class. It looks like we have the making of another good mud rider.

While I am talking about the Open B Class, I can't forget to mention our winner for the day and our current points leader; Braden Skinner. He put in an excellent ride in some really bad conditions.

Nick Giovenelli was back today and made quick work of the Open C Class. He came away with a solid win today.

It looks like the Blake and Bragg Battle will continue in the Quad Am Class. Wiatt got the win today, but I am betting there will other winners before the season is over. This is a very entertaining class to watch.

I am sorry this story is late, I will try to keep up as the season progresses.

Race 4 Story

May 15, 2011

This race started off much better, then the last. Two days before the race, the track was dry, but in rained Saturday night. However, the track was in good condition. It was a little slick at the beginning, but by the second moto, it was excellent. We got the "lake" drained at the track. For those of you that don't know what I mean, the infield had been flooded for several weeks and it was causing us problems with access to the sign up tent , the announcers tower, the staging area, and the starting line. Guy had a very big drainage ditch dug and that problem is behind us now. If you are not aware, we have had record Ohio River Levels now for most of the new year, I hope the rain ends soon.

If you haven't been to the track this season, you haven't seen our new announcer's tower that is currently under construction. It is really nice, it is higher, longer, wider and it is enclosed. The audio equipment has much better protection from the weather (so does the announcer, I am warmer and dryer on the bad days). Also, we are going to begin a new sign up building underneath the tower, it will also be much nicer.

We are asking everyone to not park in the infield area around the tower just yet, it will probably be fairly soupy for some time to come. We will try to get it straightened up as soon as possible. Also, please be patient with us while our tower/sign up building construction is underway. It will be a little messy for awhile.

Those that showed up today had a much better track today, we were able to complete 2 motos of full amount of laps for everyone.

Michael Dierkes and Hobie Howiler traded wins today in the Mini-Senior and Super-Mini Classes. Michael won the Mini-Senior and Hobie won the Super-Mini Class, they both took second in the other class. It was good to see the Dierkes back at the track today, we missed them last year. Also it was good to see Dolan Cramblett was also back after almost a years absense. Both he and Michael looked as if they didn't miss a beat, Dolan won the 125cc Class today.

Travis Blake got the win today in the Quad Am Class, he appears to be picking up where he let off last year. In fact, he looks even faster then last year.

Tate Elliot has moved to the Race Bike Class this year and has really stepped up his pace. I smell a Championship coming in the 4-6 age group for Tate if he keeps this level of effort.

Steven Glendenning was flying today, he appears to on track to win the Open C Class unless someone can step up and challenge him. I see some takers in the crowd, they just need to become a little more consistent.

Ricky Crosby got the win today in the Quad Junior Class, but it looks like this could be a very competitive class this season. I have a feeling that the win will be up for grabs at each race.

Brain Butler appears to be shooting for a Quad Vet Season Championship. It is good to see another Hannibal Resident at the track!!

Ian Carpenter is really flying on his new Mini-Junior Class bike, he got the win today. He is improving his speed each race. Keep up the good effort.

We will se you at the next race weekend!!