2011
AMA Racing
ATV Extreme Dirt Track Nationals
Round #8 - Goldsboro, NC
Busco Beach
September 3, 2011
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Michael Coburn Wins,
Harold Goodman Takes Championship
2011 ATV Extreme Dirt Track Pro
& Pro-Am Race Report
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Goldsboro, NC - Sparks Racing’s
Michael Coburn topped the pro and pro-am podiums
at the final round of the 2011 Extreme Dirt Track
Series, but Houser Racing’s Harold Goodman
reclaimed the Pro and Pro-am championships after
returning to the series full time this season.
This was the first time for the series to head
to Busco Beach and racers were treated to a brand
new track that had been built just a couple months
prior to the event. There were good lines and
plenty of opportunities to pass, making for an
exciting day of racing. There were approximately
4,500 people at the riding facility, enjoying
Labor Day weekend, which added to a large spectator
turnout, and the warm and sunny weather only added
to the fun atmosphere for the weekend. “It
was a great facility and a great track. Everyone
seemed to really enjoy it and I hope we get to
race there again next season,” said Harold
Goodman.
Heading into the Pro main event, the points were
still tight between Michael Coburn and points
leader Harold Goodman. Goodman would only need
to finish in the top five to take the championship,
but going up against a competitor as fast and
as tough as Michael Coburn, Goodman would have
his work cut out for him; and the competition
would be fierce as the Pro championship came down
to the final round of the series.
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Sparks
Racing ' s #038 Michael Coburn grabbed the
Pro Main Holeshot with #708 Harold Goodman
in chase |
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| Hoosier's
#038 Michael Coburn did everything he could
to defend his title in the final round by
claiming the win, but it wasn't enough with
Harold Goodman edging him out in the points
race to wrap-up an exciting season of racing |
The excellent track conditions provided Michael
Coburn with the edge he was looking for as he
charged off the start in the Pro main event. Coburn,
who took the win and recorded the fastest time
in the Pro heat race, followed it up by grabbing
the holeshot in the main event. Coburn was in
the lead, but he was not alone as Harold Goodman
was right behind him and pressuring for the lead.
Goodman stayed close and challenged Coburn late
in the race, but a mistake from Goodman sent him
back, giving Coburn an advantage, and allowed
Coburn to hold the lead and take the Pro main
win. Coburn’s speed and impressive performance
throughout the season earned him second overall
in the pro points championship.
“First off, I have to congratulate Harold
on taking the championship. It was a great season
and I had a lot of fun racing with him. This was
a successful season for the series and we are
hoping to make it even better next year as we
will be making a few changes and adding some things
we hope that everyone will like and draw in more
people,” stated Michael Coburn.
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Maxxis'
#53 Kirby Cooke was able to capitalize on
a rare mistake by Harold Goodman in the
final laps to take over the 2nd spot on
the Podium |
Kirby Cooke was looking strong and fast in the
Pro main event. Cooke was in the top five off
the start and son found himself behind Harold
Goodman in the number three spot. Cooke stayed
close and in the final few laps, Cooke was able
to get by when Goodman made a mistake. Cooke held
on and took a solid second at the checkered flag,
which would also secure him fifth place in the
pro points chase.
Points leader Harold Goodman still needed to
finish in the top five to claim the 2011 championship
and was more than ready when he left the gate.
Goodman was in the number two spot behind Michael
Coburn and stayed close on Coburn’s bumper.
Goodman was waiting for an opportunity to make
a move for the lead and thought he had a good
chance late in the race.
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