| ATVA
ITP Moose Racing
National Motocross Series
Round #5 - Birch Creek
Danville,
Virginia
April 28 -29, 2007
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By:
Shane Hartman
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| ATVA
Motocross Nationals
Round #5 - Links |
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Danville,
VA (4/29/2007) –
With four rounds of the ATVA Motocross Championship series
already in the books, racers and fans packed their bags
and headed to Birch Creek Motorsports parts, host of this
years round 5. Tucked away in the back country of southern
Viginia, the park boasts a top quality 1.75 mile track.
The national track consists of natural elevation changes
and jumps for all skill levels. Following the finish line,
a large triple is reserved for those only brave enough
to attempt.
Although a bright sun and slight breeze attempted to
dry out the track, a meticulous crew kept the race order
flowing while keeping the track in ideal race conditions.
A field of nearly 370 racers would hit the track throughout
the weekend. While many of the amateurs enjoy watching
the great racing on the pro level, they are often oblivious
to the spectacular racing they put on in their own classes.
The Pro-Am class was nothing short of exciting as viewers
watched Clay Holmes, Brian King and Nick Denoble battle.
An additional section reserved for the Pro’s,
was also extended into the Pro-Am class.
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#79
Clay Holmes holds off #123 Nick Denoble for the
Moto One Holeshot |
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Nick Denoble launches "The Wall", which
was a Pro & Pro Am only section of the track |
When the gate dropped for Moto One, it was Clay Holmes
claiming the holeshot with Denoble and King hot on his
heels. The three Honda riders would push each other
to lap times nearing the pro class. Clay Holmes was
the first across the finish line when the checkered
flag flew. Nick Denoble edged out Brian King for second
while Travis Moore and Chris Williams rounded out the
top five.
When they rounded the first corner in the second moto,
it was Brian King out front. Sitting in second, Holmes
pushed King until he found his opportunity to slip by.
King held Holmes within reach, but would not be able
to make a pass before they crossed the finish line.
With Holmes securing the overall win, King would take
second while Denoble would round out the podium.
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| #79
Clay Holmes claimed his 2nd Win of the season
and the Pro Am Points lead |
#491
finished 2nd in Pro Am and claimed the win in
4 Stroke A |
In the Women Pro-Am Ranks, it was Team Joe Byrd Riding
School’s Heather Byrd taking the overall win.
Her teammate, Adrienne Cooper of Maricopa, AZ would
hold on for a second overall with Tammy White rounding
out another Honda filled podium. Byrd would go on to
comment on how Cooper continues to step it up each week.
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Women's
Pro Am Podium
(left to Right) - Heather Byrd, Andrienne Cooper,
Tammy White |
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