July 10, 2011

 

We had a good day today, the temperature was a little warm but good humidity. The track was excellent, the National

MX race track owners are missing the boat by not employing Guy Longwell to take care of their tracks. He always prepares the track to perfection.

 

We had a new performer today at the track, Alyssa Elliot played the "Star Spangled Banner" on her trumpet before the start of the race. It was an excellent performance, her band teacher should be proud, not to mention her parents, family, and friends. I hope she plays again for us.

 

 Before I get into the story very far, I have to send kudos to Vince Boggs for his  win today in the 125cc B-C Class. He got the hole shot in both motos and never looked back (well only a few times). He is the current points leader in this class and he is second in the standings in the Open C Class. Congratulations Vince, good ride today!! I should also mention that Deron Glass gave him a good battle, he finished second today.

 

We almost witnessed the one thing that has never happened at Fly MX Park; Travis Brown appeared to land on the top of the third jump on the second set of triples in the six pack on his quad. From my vantage point I couldn't tell if he cleared a triple or not. But if he didn't it was really close!! By the way, Travis brown is our Quad Pro and Quad College Boy leader in the points standings. 

 

Tate Elliot has really stepped up his speed in the 50cc Race Bike Class. He was really flying today. Tate is the class leader by a good margin.

 

Another member of the Elliot/Skinner/Harker Race Team I was watching today that really impressed me was Cameron Harker. His riding has gotten so much smoother over the last few races that I can say he is almost as smooth as Billy Burton. Cameron is currently third in the standings in the Open C Class.

 

It was good to see Craig Hewetson racing today, he hasn't raced as often as his brother James this year, but it doesn't show in his speed. He got first in the College Boy Class and second in the Open B Class behind Braden Skinner. Good rides Craig!

 

Hunter Lavy had a couple of good rides today, he won the 65cc Class and took second in the Mini-Junior Class, which isn't bad considering the trouble he had in the first moto. He was dead last off the line in the first moto but ended up finishing third in that moto.

 

Hunter Shriner was flying today in the Mini-Senior Class in fact he spent the last moto continually pulling away from the pack and finished first by a good margin. He won that class and took second in the Super-Mini Class.

 

 Cody Vandusen was making his 150 Honda sing today. He was even trying the triple on the five pack. He was making it but appeared to be on the ragged edge of making the jump several times until towards the end of the race, he didn't make it and went down. It took a little bit for him to clear the cob webs and get moving. But move he did! He not only won the Super-Mini Class, but also the 125cc School-Boy Class.

 

One last thing I need to mention is a family that I don't give much press to, but I should: the Raber Family. They are one of our favorite families at Fly MX Park. Dad (Ron) and two sons (Corey and Colton) all three race. The whole family (Mom included) seems to really enjoy themselves. They are so pleasant to talk to and always seem to have smiles on their faces.This is pretty amazing considering the medical problems Ron has had in the past. I hope the problems stay in the past and they can all enjoy racing as a family. Currently all three of the "Raber Racers" are leading the points standings in their classes. Ron is leading the D Class, Corey the Vintage Class and Colton the 250cc School-Boy Class. Also, Mom is a leading Motocross Mom! Congratulations go out to the entire Raber Family!

 

If you haven't heard yet, we had some pretty bad wind damage at the track this past week. We lost our sign at the road, our sign-up tent is gone, the canopy on Guy's camper, and several tree tops and branches. We can't seem to catch a break at the track this year, first the flood that wouldn't go away (our entry road still hasn't recovered yet), now the wind damage. Boy am I glad there is no such thing as climate change. The only good thing was our new announcer's tower and pavilion weren't damaged. 

 

Well that's it for this race, hope to see you next weekend, July 23rd and 24th. Don't forget, it is a two race weekend. Remember we have free camping at the track.