Cumming, GA (3/31/2010)
- The Media Allstars Racing Teams have
served notice that they’re in full assault
mode in 2010. With successful debuts at the series
openers for both the GNCC UTV Series, and ATV
MX National Series, the Teams have made an immediate
impact.
Media Allstars Side By Side Team
In their first attempt at Open Modified class
GNCC racing the father/ son duo of Charlie,
and Josh Starrett took the win at “The
Maxxis General” GNCC in Washington, GA.
Starting from the fourth row, the duo nearly
pulled the Holeshot, and worked tirelessly to
put the #64 machine out front. It would take
five laps to get into the lead, but once there
they quickly put a minute gap between themselves
and the second place machine. The #64 machine
performed flawlessly, and made it to the top
of the podium with the help of Trinity Racing,
Exit Shocks, ARSFX Suspension Components, Hiper
Wheels, Maxxis Tires, Outerwears, PRP Seats,
Crow Safety Gear, JPMX Bikes and Parts, Big
Country Powersports, and the Tarp Shop.
The Morehead Motorsports/ Media Allstars Amateur
Powerhouse Team had an impressive debut at round
one of the ATV Motocross Nationals in Pell City,
Alabama over the weekend. The weather wasn’t
always perfect, but the results on the track
couldn’t get much better. As a whole the
team managed five podiums, eight top fives,
and ten top ten overalls. So to say we were
relevant is a bit of an understatement. #83
Jake Mcgraw was on fire this weekend, going
2-2 in Production B (and battling with teamate
Josh West) to earn a 2nd overall. Jake also
put together a solid ride in 4-stroke B going
3-3 for a solid 3rd overall. #5 Josh West put
together a solid weekend as well in both the
Production and 450B classes earning 4th and
5th overall respectively. Saturday #8 Devin
Stenftenagel was on fire in the Open C class,
winning his heat race by 17 seconds, but he
couldn’t quite edge out his competition
in the main. Still taking home a 2nd overall
in Open C and 3rd in the Production C class
in his first National aboard a 450 is still
pretty impressive. #52 Ryan Wheeler also put
together two solid motos in the 4-stroke C class
earning his best national finish of 2nd overall.
#81 Lee Rentz managed a 5th overall in Open
C to round out our C class efforts at Round
one. #665 Ronnie Higgerson also showed up at
Pell City and let everyone in Pro-Am Unlimited
know that he is ready to run with the big boys.
Ronnie rode his way to a super impressive 2nd
in his heat and 10th overall on Saturday! Ronnie
didn’t fair quite as well on Sunday in
the Pro-am Production class earning a very respectable
16th overall. But just making the field in either
of these classes is impressive. Expect some
solid finishes from the #665 KTM this year.
#636 Mark Batson rode his tail off in the 30+
vet class. He went 12-8 earning a 10th overall
in a stacked field. #33 Calen McGinty fought
bad starts all weekend long but still managed
an 11th in Open B, and both #28 Nacy Stone and
#489 Kyle Schonert had weekends that saw lady
luck throw them some curve balls. But it’s
a long season and these talented riders will
both find themselves on the podium soon. It’s
pretty safe to say that the Team Morehead Motorsports/Media
Allstars Amateur Powerhouse is going to be the
team to beat this season.
Amateur Powerhouse
Sponsors
Lonestar Racing, Yoshimura, ITP, Rath Racing,
Maxima Racing Oils, Fox Shox, ATV On Demand.com,
Smith Optics, Quad Tech, Uni Filters, G4 Graphics,
Powermadd, Outerwears, One Industries, EVS,
Precision Steering Stabilizers, Galfer Brakes,
Forma Boots, Morehead Motorsports
Lonestar/ Media Allstars Pro ATV MX
Team
Pat Brown kicked off the 2010 ATV MX Season
last weekend in Pell City, Alabama with a pair
of solid rides, and a Top Ten overall finish.
The weekend didn’t exactly start right,
as a last minute flurry of activity was required
to assemble his race bike, thanks to some really
late part deliveries. The race bike literally
came together less than one hour before it hit
the track. As you can imagine, Friday and Saturday
were entirely spent dialing in the suspension.
If not for the expertise of Norris Quinn, the
weekend would’ve turmed out far less favorably.
The Honda is a good fit for Pat, and the Yoshimura
motor absolutely rips. Based on what we saw
at Round One, you can expect to see a gain of
about five positions at the next round, and
we’re hoping for Podiums and Wins in the
very near future. “I’m way ahead
of where I was last year at this point, and
It’ll only get better from here.”
said Pat of Round One.
#99 Pat Brown’s
Sponsors
Lonestar Racing, Golden West Cycles, Yoshimura,
Maxxis Tires, Fox Shox, Quinn Motorsports, Rath
Racing, Maxima Racing Oils, O’neal, Scott
Goggles, HiPer Technology, Quad Tech, Uni Filters,
G4 Graphics, Powermadd, Outerwears, Asterisk,
Hinson Clutch Components, Precision Steering
Stabilizers, Galfer Brakes, Forma Boots, Echeconnee
MX
Cody Grant took the plunge into the Pro class
and quickly found out just how cruel the deep
end of the pool can be. Like Pat, it was a last
minute melee of part swapping to assemble his
race machine. Too many parts showed up way too
late, and the result was a machine that he just
wasn’t used to yet. Once again it was
Norris Quinn who came to the rescue, helping
mechanics John Woodard, and Dale Batson remedy
the suspension woes. The machine was dialed
by Saturday morning’s qualifier, and Cody
looked good. Unfortunately a faulty fuel pump
regulator led to a major get off, and a mild
concussion. The crash wasn’t big enough
for Cody to give any real consideration to not
racing, but it was enough to hinder his performance.
The end result was a 15th place overall finish,
but more importantly a few valuable points in
the Pro class. “I’m just glad to
get that first race out of the way, I know what
to expect now, and I’ll be
ready for Round Two.” said Cody after
the race.
#18 Cody Grant’s
Sponsors
Lonestar Racing, Golden West Cycles, Yoshimura,
Maxxis Tires, Öhlins, Balance Racing, Quinn
Motorsports, Suzuki City, Rath Racing, Maxima
Racing Oils, O’neal, Big Daddy Motorsports,
HiPer Technology, Quad Tech, Uni Filters, G4
Graphics, Powermadd, Outerwears, Pro Taper,
EVS, Hinson Clutch Components, Precision Steering
Stabilizers, Galfer Brakes, Forma Boots, Morehead
Motorsports
About
the Media Allstars
Established in 2004, the Media Allstars Amateur
ATV MX Team has racked up an impressive Ten
National Champi-onships, 91 Overall Wins, 211
Moto Wins, & 390 Podium Finishes. The Team’s
unique business model which focuses on presence,
and sponsor representation, while grooming future
champions has kept them out front since the
Team’s inception. The UTV Team was created
in 2008 with three drivers; Josh Starrett, Dustin
Shuler, and Jorge Cuartas, all three are ex-Motocrossers,
and fathers. Year one has yielded two Championships,
not to mention Countless Wins, Ex-perience,
Memories and Fun. Bring on 2009.