Hixton Closed Course Enduro

May 20, 2012

Start of the race.

Headed to the check out.

Overall Trophy

The new club South East Wisconsin Enduro Riders aka (SEWER) put on their first closed course Enduro this past Sunday. This was the first year WI has had this type of Enduro format.  The club did a outstanding job laying out the course with the land they had available. With scorching heat the day before the race looked as if it was going to be a hot race, but the temps cooled down for Sunday and it was only in the mid 70's which wasn't bad.  Since the trail was mostly existing I oped for minute one.  I usually don't want to be that early, but all the trail was either old or burnt in really well.  With taking minute one there would be no dust or lapers to deal with each lap so I could just concentrate on putting in fast laps.  My first lap was my slowest of the day because I made little mistakes in a couple of spots, but nothing major.  My next few laps I was getting more into my groove and starting to flow.  My last three laps I focused on beating my previous lap times.  I broke into the 8 minute laps, which was the fastest of the day.  The last lap I was 12 sec from dropping 7 points.  I had a good ride and ended up overalling the event for the day.  I would like to thank my wife, dad, and all my sponsors for all the support they give me.  I would also like to thank the club and CMJ for letting us race on their property.

Until next time keep it between the tree's!!

Rider Development Class

Saturday May 5, 2012 Pics from the Woods Rider Development Class.

Speedy and John getting the class started.

Speedy informing the kids what their day will consist of.

Leading the first group to the corners portion of the class.

Ryan and myself instructing the kids what we are going to help them with in this section.

A little coaching.

A little demo of what we are going to help them with today.

The class went well everyone had a great time.  I think the instructors had just as much fun as the kids.  Looking forward to next year already.

 Second Annual Woods Rider Development Class

 Don't miss a great opportunity for your kids to get a great one day ridding school to enhance their ridding abilities.  For more information please go to the link to get all the information for this great event.

http://www.pgoffroadracing.com/

District 16 Opener

District 16 Harescramble at Adams

It was a great feeling lining up with 18 other AA riders at the start of the race. I was surprisingly calm and very focused at the start of the race.  When Bob Kau raised the flag we were off, I got around an 8th place start.  When we went through the scoring barrels I was in 9th. That first lap I charged my way into 5th when we came through the scoring tent.  My pit board said -35 seconds behind the leader so I just put my head down and charged every corner lap after lap.  I was closing in on the leaders every lap which made me push that much more to catch them.  Around lap 4 or 5 they were right in front of me. Both Dylan and Nate stopped for gas on lap 5 and I got the lead for the rest of that lap then I stopped for fuel.  I didn't have the best gas stop and both Dylan and Nate got back around me.  The next couple of laps we all went back and forth switching positions. On the end of the second to last lap we were all bunched up nose to tail Dylan was in the lead then it was me then Stavish and then Nate.  We came to an up hill sand pit and everyone took different lines and I ended up bobbling and went from 2nd to 4th.  We all were together going into the woods across the lake I was closing in on the group coming up to the first muddy ditch but chose a bad line and ended up getting stuck on a log in the mud and had to get off and push my bike out of the mud and off the log. I lost to much time there and wasn't able to close the gap before the finish. I finished 4th overall and was extremely pleased with my ride. I would like to thank everyone that helped me that day and I couldn't have done it without all the support from my sponsors.  

 Start of the race. 19 riders in the AA class.

 Chasing Dylan Debel for the lead.

 

My son's first race.

4th Round National Enduro

Sunday April 22, 2012 West Point, TN.
This was my first race on the 310 Husky. My new bike is fast and I really like the power. It rained the Friday before the race and Saturday was a cool and windy day. The track was perfect for racing conditions. There were a couple muddy sections but nothing to worry about. I was on minute 18 and felt better than the previous round. During the first test I got off to a slow start getting use to the bike. Test two and six were my best. At the end of test three I broke off my clutch lever and had to replace it at the reset this was my only big mistake of the day. Test six I tried to ride hard to make up time and move up in position. I ended up 6 seconds out of third and 40 from second. I finished 4th in the open A class and 30th overall.  I would like to thank my sponsors for everything they do. 

My new race bike

3rd Round National Enduro- Salley, SC

March 4, 2012
250A finish = 6th / Overall finish = 34th.
Race day weather was cool and cloudy, better than the day before because it rained off and on all day and throughout the night. The first test was really the only muddy test due to all the ruts from the kids race the day before. The second test went better because my arm pump went away and I was able to settle into a decent pace. Being on an early minute I struggled throughout the whole day trying to find the trail, my results were hindered because of this and getting lost a couple times cost me time. I made the best of the day and enjoyed the race. I would like to thank all my sponsors for getting me through the day.  

Start of the day March 4, 2012 minute 4E

 

Downsizing for the Nationals. Our camper fit under the EZ-up.