12 Hours of ATV America Race Coverage

[MXcutie]

Awesome coverage of the race :) just what happened to team JNJ? i didnt hear what happened seem like they were in 2nd then just dissappeared or something...

[XANDADA]

Excellent coverage, thought I was there watching the race!

[bradley300]

so what is the date for the race next year?

[OCCRA288]

Thanks for getiting pictures of Team OCCRA and Team Lakeside Polaris.

I race with the guys from both those teams.

[Silverfox@C&DRacing]

Nice pictures Fred. I wish I would have known you were there it would have been nice to put a face with the name.
Welcome to the site YFZinJay..

I would agree it would be nice to have this kind of coverage for other events so those that don't get to go don't get left out.

[Doibugu2]

Originally posted by 86atc250r
Wow, great race coverage!

When darkness fell our top secret ;) headlight system kicked butt and allowed us to really kick up the pace - we made 10 overall positions in the dark and ended up 15th overall (during the daylight we were running anywhere from 20th to 25th).


Figures the mad scietist comes up with a crazy contraption to get his to the top.


Hey, way to go to everyone. From the racers, pit help, the exriders sending pics, Harlen, and anyone else I missed.

Exriders is the best.

Can we get some streaming video?

[Bart]

Originally posted by Silverfox@C&DRacing
Nice pictures Fred. I wish I would have known you were there it would have been nice to put a face with the name.

Sorry I missed C&D Racing as well. I must have walked thru the pits 1000 times and didn't notice that you were there.

Also thank John Arens (Jnine) for the pics. I was too busy with my pit duties to take pictures during the race. John was gracious enough to take some pictures for me.

I am already looking forward to next year's race. Hopefully I will be able to actually race.

[cdalejef]

Whew......I'm beat!!!:(
That was a blast, we are very happy with our finish, we went up there not knowing what to expect. We didn't even take spare parts. Luckly we didn't break anything! Thanks for the air filter Laz! Congrats to everyone that finished, it was a physical and mental drain. I didn't even have the energy to go to the awards giveaway! I battled with Jason Lewis on the last 3 laps and it took every last ounce of energy I had.
I can't wait till next years race, I will be much more prepared (LIKE HAVING A TWIST THROTTLE INSTEAD OF THUMB :eek2: )
Big thanks to GT Thunder, Hiper Wheels, Burgard and Houser for all their help! And a special thinks to Rick Cecco for the pit help!:macho

Gabe....I saw you out on the coarse but never could find you in the pits (not sure what you look like). I also looked for Colby and Dusty but never could find them either.

Tprender, nice to meat you! You are one heck of a good ref! ;)

Now to start making plans for next year.

[Silverfox@C&DRacing]

We did not race but we did walk the pits a few times. Colby plans on racing next year

[bradley300]

looks like me and braff1 will try it next year! i'm pumped already

[cdalejef]

There is more to it than that Bradley...you have to apply to be invited to race.:(

[Bonnie Cook]

Harlen, thanks millions for the coverage. Especially the pics of Bryan. You did such an awesome job. Let me know if I could help with this next year. I might be interested in helping do this with the GNCC's.

[Doibugu2]

Originally posted by Jeff@QuadShop
There is more to it than that Bradley...you have to apply to be invited to race.:(

Well aren't you special:devil:

[Dave400ex]

Great coverage and pictures. The Orr Motorsports team is from my town.

[little rascal 1]

Originally posted by EXriders Admin
The Utility Class is lead by the Little Rascals. They had a 8 minute lead over the Penland brothers going into the second half. the pic is diamondG racing not little rascals we're on a grizzley.:)

[Doibugu2]

Originally posted by little rascal 1
the pic is diamondG racing not little rascals we're on a grizzley.:)

Welcome to the 2nd most addicting site in the world!:o

[DVS_Freestyler]

Originally posted by little rascal 1
the pic is diamondG racing not little rascals we're on a grizzley.:)

were you on that grey grizzle? cause damn that quad was hauling ***! you were beating half the A-class racers during the second start!

[little rascal 1]

That race was awsome we were really flying it felt good to be that far out infront of PBR and the rest of the utility teams but problems had to come and rain on our parade. yeh this forum is great you guys have better coverage than most sites. heck you guys even had pics of me at powerline park. it's nice to see a forum that posts utility quad racing action. Thanks!:D

[little rascal 1]

Hey thanks!
Yes we were thats my griz we raced.

[propartsracing]

Originally posted by MXcutie
Awesome coverage of the race :) just what happened to team JNJ? i didnt hear what happened seem like they were in 2nd then just dissappeared or something...

They broke a wheel bearing towards the end of the race when they were in 2nd.

[andrea]

:macho Congradulations to Team Troy Racing (Steph,Adam and Brent) winning first place Pro Am they worked really hard for that win . Their pitcrew and mechanic David Parton has worked very hard on keeping the quad going for them and keeping the riders going. He deserves a metal he never once sat down the whole race you could say he raced the race as well . Great ride guys !!!!:D ;) Blue Jean boy had the fastest lap time overall at one point in time .Great footage Exrider hope to see more .Congradulations to Jason Lewis Team as well you guys did a great job!!!

[peterock]

Originally posted by EXriders Admin
Wisconsin Quad Racers (B Class)

I was one of the riders for "Wisconsin Quad Riders". Great PIC!! We were running in 5th after the first hour but the tranny went out on us. We had to do a complete engine swap and were down for about an hour. Including the tow back from the mx part of the track. That put us back to last place but we rode hard and ended up 15th for the "B" class.

[JustRace]

Awesome pics

Congrats to everyone that raced and finished. It looks like a blast. Its amazing to hear how fast some of the people can change parts.

Congrats to everyone who finished the race.
Great job with the coverage Harlen!

Thanks Brian and Jeff you guys were a blast to race with! That was the funnest race i believe I have raced! Thanks to laz/ GT Thunder, Burgard, Houser, Maxxis tires, Hyper Wheels, DeRisi Racing, and others.


Rick you were a huge help in the pits. Rowlag you did a great job helping to prep this bike!

Great race!
Now!!!!!!!!96 days and counting till TEXAS!!!!!!!!!
TLC SAID I kept the girls warm lol!!

[WV-V-Force]

Great Job to Troy racings 5th overall finish and Penland Brothers win in the utility expert class!

[Chris Borich]

Team Hiper would like to Thank Tom from Hiper Wheels, Laeger's, Custom Axis, Maxxis, EastCoastAtv, RPM, LRD Racing, Twin Air, Klotz Fuel for all the support and special thanks to Tony Kellner for all the help in the pits.

Harlen, thanks for all the coverage and pics of the race.

Yo man you were hall'n wen you came by me in the night sesion. just before the pond!

And GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ryan]

Since this race report, we've had a few new members to the site.

Welcome to the site guys.

[ex kid]

ill have to get out to iowa and check it out. seems like an awsome event. good job to all that raced. thats a long time to be competiavley riding on a quad and alot of machine preparation.

[Pappy]

Originally posted by gnccpro4
Team Hiper would like to Thank Tom from Hiper Wheels, Laeger's, Custom Axis, Maxxis, EastCoastAtv, RPM, LRD Racing, Twin Air, Klotz Fuel for all the support and special thanks to Tony Kellner for all the help in the pits.

Harlen, thanks for all the coverage and pics of the race.

what were some of the toughest parts of the race for you chris?

[joedirt]

any one won't to buy an R that has been ridden hard for 12 hrs. just kidding
Hertz Racing would like to thank:
MAXXIS Tires and Jay Gobel
Custom Axis
Tag Metals
One Industries
Twin Air
Pro Parts Racing
Maier Plastics
Kellner Motorsports
Sprocket Specialists
East Coast ATV
Pompton Honda/Suzuki
for helping out a bunch of hard working dirt bags that have a bad habbit (that is racing quads)

[79400ex]

79400ex was there. We was team G & G Trucking in the indusrty class. Ran 1st place on the first two lap but had problem with the cold, a flat tire, and rear axle nut in the first ten laps fell back to last place in class. made back up to 9th in the first session. In the second, worked backup; to 7th place, and was making up time on sixth place when a pro peg broke with one hour to go. recplaced it and held on to 7th place.

[Bonnie Cook]

Nathan, Bryan loved the experience of racing... especially on the Yamaha. He talked all night about the race. I am still mad about not being invited, but I guess the "GUYS" did their thing. OH well. We are counting down to TX too. Thanks for being awesome to Bryan. Same for you Jeff.

[Tina]

The final results are now posted:


Results By Class
Pro 14 Entries
Place Racer Nbr Brand Laps Elapsed
1 Team Hiper Wheels 002 YAM 64 14:10:48
2 J B Racing 088 HON 64 14:19:26
3 Team JPMX 144 UNK 63 14:20:51
4 G T Thunder 003 YAM 62 14:19:31
5 Star Racing 091 UNK 61 14:23:26
6 J N J 004 YAM 60 13:26:40
7 Eco Tech 500 UNK 60 14:14:12
8 The Quadshop 097 HON 60 14:14:21
9 Hertz Racing 012 LEG 59 14:16:50
10 FLS Racing 081 UNK 58 14:14:08
11 ATV Four Play 035 UNK 57 14:14:49
12 Caveman Racing 068 UNK 45 11:16:16
13 Walsh Race Craft 001 SUZ 35 08:24:51
14 Krank-it Racing 054 SUZ 33 08:35:37
Amateur A 17 Entries
Place Racer Nbr Brand Laps Elapsed
1 Troy Racing 020 UNK 62 14:23:28
2 W H O Racing 131 HON 59 14:16:22
3 Capp Steel 011 YAM 58 13:42:34
4 Got Wood Racing 082 UNK 57 14:23:20
5 Action Girls 111 SUZ 56 14:12:10
6 Lakeside Polaris 261 UNK 56 14:12:35
7 Team RPM 139 KAW 56 14:22:33
8 4play Racing.com 083 UNK 55 13:54:00
9 Exodus Cycles / Addy Polaris 044 POL 55 14:22:14
10 Wompas Racing 323 UNK 53 14:19:44
11 Bartlett Racing 132 SUZ 51 14:18:06
12 HPD Power ATV Addiction.com 047 POL 49 14:12:18
13 Twin Creeks 123 UNK 46 11:59:52
14 Orr Motorsports 099 UNK 42 14:21:24
15 Skunkwear Racing 356 UNK 32 08:28:39
16 Hampton Racing 009 SUZ 14 03:24:20
DSQ Team M O R 055 UNK 0 00:00:00
Amateur B 21 Entries
Place Racer Nbr Brand Laps Elapsed
1 White River Racing 199 HON 57 14:16:08
2 Minner 69 050 UNK 56 14:17:37
3 Team Emu Racing 023 UNK 56 14:17:43
4 Quad Doggs 710 UNK 56 14:22:49
5 J T R . Racing 127 HON 56 14:23:22
6 Updog Exodus 056 UNK 55 14:11:53
7 Team Hmf 006 SUZ 55 14:16:47
8 Gipple Racing 074 UNK 55 14:20:36
9 Team Girth 025 UNK 55 14:23:41
10 Casper Motorsports 014 YAM 54 14:13:40
11 Team Occra 830 UNK 52 14:15:03
12 The Three Amigos 037 SUZ 52 14:24:14
13 Powerplay Racing 084 UNK 49 14:09:55
14 Player Pimp Racing 265 UNK 49 14:19:03
15 Wisconsin Quad Racers 067 HON 47 14:13:44
16 T B K Racing 076 UNK 47 14:21:30
17 Steelhorse Racing 019 UNK 32 09:08:24
18 SAV Racing 395 UNK 27 08:20:23
19 Team Green 032 POL 22 06:11:09
20 Slow Poke Racing 049 UNK 11 04:58:20
21 Double D Racing 007 UNK 4 00:50:22
Utility Expert 4 Entries
Place Racer Nbr Brand Laps Elapsed
1 Penland Brothers Racing 219 KAW 54 14:18:48
2 Ram Rod 063 UNK 51 14:19:01
3 Diamond G Racing 515 UNK 50 14:16:03
4 Little Rascals 021 UNK 48 13:03:17
Industry 12 Entries
Place Racer Nbr Brand Laps Elapsed
1 Team Rausch Creek 030 HON 55 14:13:24
2 4 X 4 Racing 364 POL 54 14:14:30
3 Arwin Meritor 053 HON 53 14:18:12
4 Arens Brothers Atv Illustrated 034 YAM 53 14:18:52
5 Green Factory 008 KAW 49 14:03:57
6 Top Notch Construction 086 UNK 48 14:22:06
7 G And G Trucking 079 HON 47 14:17:16
8 Preferred Interior Const. 085 UNK 42 12:16:36
9 Vane Compressor 808 UNK 38 14:25:14
10 Team Promotorsports 033 UNK 32 10:15:06
11 Ball Racing Team 069 HON 31 09:35:18
12 Werkz Racing 038 UNK 29 14:18:30

Overall Finish Results 68 Entries
Place Racer Class Nbr Brand Laps Elapsed
1 Team Hiper Wheels Pro 002 YAM 64 14:10:48
2 J B Racing Pro 088 HON 64 14:19:26
3 Team Jpmx Pro 144 UNK 63 14:20:51
4 G T Thunder Pro 003 YAM 62 14:19:31
5 Troy Racing Amateur A 020 UNK 62 14:23:28
6 Star Racing Pro 091 UNK 61 14:23:26
7 J N J Pro 004 YAM 60 13:26:40
8 Eco Tech Pro 500 UNK 60 14:14:12
9 The Quadshop Pro 097 HON 60 14:14:21
10 W H O Racing Amateur A 131 HON 59 14:16:22
11 Hertz Racing Pro 012 LEG 59 14:16:50
12 Capp Steel Amateur A 011 YAM 58 13:42:34
13 Fls Racing Pro 081 UNK 58 14:14:08
14 Atv Four Play Pro 035 UNK 57 14:14:49
15 White River Racing Amateur B 199 HON 57 14:16:08
16 Got Wood Racing Amateur A 082 UNK 57 14:23:20
17 Action Girls Amateur A 111 SUZ 56 14:12:10
18 Lakeside Polaris Amateur A 261 UNK 56 14:12:35
19 Minner 69 Amateur B 050 UNK 56 14:17:37
20 Team Emu Racing Amateur B 023 UNK 56 14:17:43
21 Team Rpm Amateur A 139 KAW 56 14:22:33
22 Quad Doggs Amateur B 710 UNK 56 14:22:49
23 J T R . Racing Amateur B 127 HON 56 14:23:22
24 4play Racing.com Amateur A 083 UNK 55 13:54:00
25 Updog Exodus Amateur B 056 UNK 55 14:11:53
26 Team Rausch Creek Industry 030 HON 55 14:13:24
27 Team Hmf Amateur B 006 SUZ 55 14:16:47
28 Gipple Racing Amateur B 074 UNK 55 14:20:36
29 Exodus Cycles / . Addy Polaris Amateur A 044 POL 55 14:22:14
30 Team Girth Amateur B 025 UNK 55 14:23:41
31 Casper Motorsports Amateur B 014 YAM 54 14:13:40
32 4 X 4 Racing Industry 364 POL 54 14:14:30
33 Penland Brothers Racing Utility Expert 219 KAW 54 14:18:48
34 Arwin Meritor Industry 053 HON 53 14:18:12
35 Arens Brothers Atv Illustrated Industry 034 YAM 53 14:18:52
36 Wompas Racing Amateur A 323 UNK 53 14:19:44
37 Team Occra Amateur B 830 UNK 52 14:15:03
38 The Three Amigos Amateur B 037 SUZ 52 14:24:14
39 Bartlett Racing Amateur A 132 SUZ 51 14:18:06
40 Ram . Rod Utility Expert 063 UNK 51 14:19:01
41 Diamond G Racing Utility Expert 515 UNK 50 14:16:03
42 Green Factory Industry 008 KAW 49 14:03:57
43 Powerplay Racing Amateur B 084 UNK 49 14:09:55
44 Hpd Power Atv Addiction.com Amateur A 047 POL 49 14:12:18
45 Player Pimp Racing Amateur B 265 UNK 49 14:19:03
46 Little Rascals Utility Expert 021 UNK 48 13:03:17
47 Top Notch Construction Industry 086 UNK 48 14:22:06
48 Wisconsin Quad Racers Amateur B 067 HON 47 14:13:44
49 G And G Trucking Industry 079 HON 47 14:17:16
50 T B K Racing Amateur B 076 UNK 47 14:21:30
51 Twin Creeks Amateur A 123 UNK 46 11:59:52
52 Caveman Racing Pro 068 UNK 45 11:16:16
53 Preferred Interior Const. Industry 085 UNK 42 12:16:36
54 Orr Motorsports Amateur A 099 UNK 42 14:21:24
55 Vane Compressor Industry 808 UNK 38 14:25:14
56 Walsh Race Craft Pro 001 SUZ 35 08:24:51
57 Krank-it Racing Pro 054 SUZ 33 08:35:37
58 Skunkwear Racing Amateur A 356 UNK 32 08:28:39
59 Steelhorse Racing Amateur B 019 UNK 32 09:08:24
60 Team Promotorsports Industry 033 UNK 32 10:15:06
61 Ball Racing Team Industry 069 HON 31 09:35:18
62 Werkz Racing Industry 038 UNK 29 14:18:30
63 Sav Racing Amateur B 395 UNK 27 08:20:23
64 Team Green Amateur B 032 POL 22 06:11:09
65 Hampton Racing Amateur A 009 SUZ 14 03:24:20
66 Slow Poke Racing Amateur B 049 UNK 11 04:58:20
67 Double D Racing Amateur B 007 UNK 4 00:50:22
DSQ Team M O R Amateur A 055 UNK 0 00:00:00
This report created by Trackside - Software for Race Promoters
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[Mike@RCMS]

Fantastic job with the race reports Harlen! My wife, who was at home knew as much about what was going on as I did at the race. She called and yelled at me for one of my slow laps only 10 minutes after it happened.

Team Rausch Creek would like to thank Kevin from Lost Creek Cycles, Tony Kellner, the Dunkelbergers, the Natalie's, the Borich's and Rick and Traci Cecco.

That race was incredible and we can't wait for next year.

[popo]

Originally posted by Mike@RCMS
Fantastic job with the race reports Harlen! My wife, who was at home knew as much about what was going on as I did at the race. She called and yelled at me for one of my slow laps only 10 minutes after it happened.

Team Rausch Creek would like to thank Kevin from Lost Creek Cycles, Tony Kellner, the Dunkelbergers, the Natalie's, the Borich's and Rick and Traci Cecco.

That race was incredible and we can't wait for next year.

Wow, you can't even sneak a 1000 miles away and she's got ya... under control.:p

Congrats on your finish.

[cdalejef]

Originally posted by Bonnie Hamrick
Nathan, Bryan loved the experience of racing... especially on the Yamaha. He talked all night about the race. I am still mad about not being invited, but I guess the "GUYS" did their thing. OH well. We are counting down to TX too. Thanks for being awesome to Bryan. Same for you Jeff. HEY.....Bryan said you had to work....you were more than welcome to come with us! Want me to rough him up for ya???:macho

[cdalejef]

Originally posted by GNCCer
Yo man you were hall'n wen you came by me in the night sesion. just before the pond!

And GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU DID WHAT????:cuss: J/K Great job Chris, Matt and Mike!:macho

[Tina]

Originally posted by popo
Wow, you can't even sneak a 1000 miles away and she's got ya... under control.:p

Congrats on your finish.

;)

[Bonnie Cook]

No Jeff, I didn't have to work, Bryan just didn't want me to tag along. It is alright. I WILL NOT MISS ANOTHER! He had fun though, so that is all that matters. Thanks for taking care of him.

[cdalejef]

Originally posted by Bonnie Hamrick
No Jeff, I didn't have to work, Bryan just didn't want me to tag along. It is alright. I WILL NOT MISS ANOTHER! He had fun though, so that is all that matters. Thanks for taking care of him. I'll at least roost him for ya next time I see him......better yet, I hear you can roost him yourself on a bike!!!;)

[cinigen9]

Any info on why Team MOR was disqualified? They seemed to be running strong in the beginning.

http://www.quadshopatv.com/12_hour_race/12%20HOUR%20RACE%20001.jpg

http://www.quadshopatv.com/12_hour_race/12%20HOUR%20RACE%20002.jpg

http://www.quadshopatv.com/12_hour_race/12%20HOUR%20RACE%20004.jpg

Found these guys tryin to steal the chrome caps off the quad....
http://www.quadshopatv.com/12_hour_race/12%20HOUR%20RACE%20006.jpg


http://www.quadshopatv.com/12_hour_race/12%20HOUR%20RACE%20015.jpg

[Doibugu2]

Jeff, how did you like the YFZ? How does it compare to your C-dale?

[cdalejef]

I like it! The power is very similar but the Dale has better tight woods power (more torque). Feels like the Dale may have a slight edge on top speed. Suspensions wasn't set up for me so I can't judge that. I wish the seat foam was thicker on the YFZ! Peg to top of seat is shorter, more like a 250R. So a tall person feels a little cramped.

[spincr4hire]

Originally posted by Jeff@QuadShop
Whew......I'm beat!!!:(


dang Jeff, if it wore you out I bet it was pure he11...:eek2:

[Pappy]

I moved all the stuff on the MOR team to a new thread, so the excellent coverage of this race wouldn't be ruined. Please post any further opinions or statements in the other thread.
Part 2 (http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=78571)

[Derno24]

Hey Harlen this sounds like a labor intensive task how did you get such quick resluts????

I know you were in MD and the race was in Iowa. I just got back to town and realized that eyes and ears there should get alot of this credit.

I"d like to say congratulations to Gabe & his team on handin out a couple arse's to the competition with his 400ex. This just goes to show you that its not the hot new item but still wins races and a 12 hour race at that. I bet a few yammi owners had their heads hung low after a 1999 400ex won the B class...:devil:

Go Honda...http://ricoracing.netfirms.com/Smilies/devil-smiley%20pimp.gif

[Bad Habit]

That gets me wondering, did White River have the highest finishing 400EX?
Does anyone have the actual bikes used, not just the manuf. of the bike?

[86atc250r]

Thanks guys! It means a lot, especially with some people out there using us in their attempt to justify the DSQ team.

Not sure if we were the highest placing 400ex or not - that would be really cool if so, but it would surprize me. I do know the DSQ team was on a 400EX and did 7th overall - so really, they were probably the highest ranking 400ex.

There's no easy way to find out unless someone on this messageboard knows of a team riding a 400 that did better. Anyone have any info?

[joedirt]

I think there was a 400 with pro plates on it I'm not positive though

[dukeboy]

that was Jb racing's CRF

[BUCK442]

Just seen the pics of the TeamQuadshop yammi, whats up with the two different tire companies. I know Jeff runs the ITP on the Dale was the other tires a compromise to help the other team members? Or just run what ya brung deal.

BTW: Great Job TeamQuadShop!

[cdalejef]

Originally posted by BUCK442
Just seen the pics of the TeamQuadshop yammi, whats up with the two different tire companies. I know Jeff runs the ITP on the Dale was the other tires a compromise to help the other team members? Or just run what ya brung deal.

BTW: Great Job TeamQuadShop! Yep, Maxxis donated the rears to Bryan.

[BUCK442]

I have herd that the Maxxis fronts handle better than the ITP's, so I guess you did not have a set of fronts?

I have never used Maxxis fronts and have had Awsome success with ITP products, however I did use a set of the razor2's at the mud fest in OH and I never ever got stuck, just my quad died for some strange reason, still dunno why.

As far as flats go only had one in two years and you know it would be in MD on the first mile of the course. Man its a ****** to go all the way around on a flat rear. Saven my pennies for some tire thingies.;)

[joedirt]

dukeboy I know there was 400CRF but I though there was EX out there. Ithough I remember going by him at night. probably seeng things

[OldmanWheeler]

Originally posted by Taco
Man i really wish this was on Pay Per View:mad:

ATV Sport TV and ATV Magazine TV were both at the 12-Hours. My understanding is that the 12-Hours will be ATV Sport TV's premier show when it comes on the air this upcoming season. ATV Magazine TV will also air parts of the race both can be seen on the Outdoor Network. If anyone out there has personal contacts with Pay Per View, ESPN, Fox Sports or The Speed Channel I would love to visit with them about next years event. The ATV programs do a wonderful job covering the race but we are always looking for other avenues to reach new viewers and draw them into our sport.

I want to commend EXRiders.com for the outstanding play by play coverage you guys gave our event. OH by the way my name is Bob Fleege, one of John Pellan's (Fast-Trak Promotions) partners in the 12-Hours of ATV America, otherwise known in the forum world as OldmanWheeler. Both John, myslef and the rest of the 12-Hour team appreciate everything you guys are doing. Unfortunately, we probably get to see less of the race then anyone else there. We are so busy making sure everything runs smoothly. Therefore, all of your great pictures are heading right for my screen saver!!

Anyone who was at the event, both racers and spectators, we welcome your comments - our goal is to make the 12-Hours of ATV America "The Worlds Premier ATV Race" and EXRiders coverage certainly plays a valuable part in this. Thanks for everything you guys are doing and I look forward to spending more time on the EXRider forum.

I want to take a minute to thank the guys who spent almost every free day they had since July to build this track based on the rider’s feedback from last year. First off we could not have pull this off without three individuals and one company: Bryan Shipley (who drove from Burlington, IA to Fort Dodge almost every weekend), Bruce Breeser, Jim Dahl and R&J Material Handling of Fort Dodge. These guys put there heart and soul into building that race track. In addition to these hard working individuals I would also like to thank Kam Schmehr, Nate Gibson, Rick Williams, Rick Hilmers and all the rest of the Webster County Wheelers of Fort Dodge who help build the track.

We also can not forget the many volunteers who helped flag, tow, score and do numerous other duties. This race takes about 100 volunteers to pull off correctly and most of them come from clubs around the state who are part of the Iowa OHV Association. We appreciate everyone who sat in the woods for hours, some for 12 hours, to make this race safe for the racers. I also want to thank Scott Fones who was our EMS and fortunately very few of you had to get to know him up close and personal. He's a nice guy and all but you just don't want him looking down at you asking you if you know what day it is. Seriously, you are the unsung heroes and we can not thank you enough!

Just one amazing satistic I would like to share with you. 68 teams, 204 racers rode approsmately 25,000 miles around the 6.5 mile course in 12-hours and I'm only aware of three injuries and all were back at the track before the end of the day. This satistic speaks very highly of the guys who built the track, the volunteers and most important the racers themselves. Great job everyone.

By the way, just for the record, the engine in the Diamond G Racing team’s quad was stolen, I mean borrowed, from my machine when they took the Elka shocks of it. Unfortunately, Jim was unable to finish the Mickey Dunlap Four Stock Tech 785cc motor in time to properly break it in so the decision was made to “borrow” mine but for some reason they forgot to tell me until Friday night. Are these guys’ friends or what? I want to thank Diamond G Racing and Mickey Dunlap Four Stroke Tech for all of their support. You could not ask for better sponsors. And for three weekend riders Matt Cooper, Leo Reigelsberger and Jason Mickelson did one super job, if only the 13 year old tether switch we had to use because the wrong one came in, who knows what they could have done. Thanks to Jim Dahl and Jimmy Olson for building a solid machine and don’t forget to do the same when you put mine back together!!! Finally, our prayers go out to Jimmy Olson who was seriously injured this past Friday night when a spring from a power washer he was working on hit him in the eye.

By the way, next year's 12-Hours of ATV America will be held October 29, 30 & 31 in Fort Dodge, IA. The 12-Hour race will be Saturday October 30th.

[Silverfox@C&DRacing]

This was our first time to actually watch a gncc type race, we did not make it for the start but arrived around 8:30am after taking a look at the riders and the track, Colby and I looked at each other and said this is awesome (yes we are kind of deprived in Nebraska)
You guys did a great job at running this event, we will defiantly be back next year :D

[Doibugu2]

Screw them big TV companies lets start our own network. We could have several great shows.

We could put helmet cams on at all the races.

We could have Pappy's Bling Bling Garage. What quad are we going to PC today Pappy?

And best yet would be the Reality TV:
Live from Hatfield McCoy WV. It's the EXRIDER's Jackasses:eek2:



I guess it's only in my dreams:(

[adam250r]

STAR Racing (Adam Ferrell[me], Todd Gilham, Cody Kirk) would like to thank the following companies and people:

MOOSE
PRO-X
Sunstar
K&K ATV
HI-PER Wheels
UNI
Christian Paul Motor Sports
Wayne GIlham
Dennis Kirk


We had an amazing run. We didnt change a tire or tighten a chain. All we did was dump gas and change riders. The Laeger worked great. We did have a loose clutch basket at the start of the race that kept us from getting up to speed. Thats why Quadshop kept blowing our doors off on the striaghts. Jeff I didnt get to meet you or Bryan, but I did meet Nathan. It was great battling with you guys back and forth for what seemed like the entire race! We had a blast and were extremely pleased with our 5th place Pro finish! Luck was on our side that day! Great to see all of you guys following the race!

[OldmanWheeler]

Do any of you that were in Fort Dodge for the 12-Hours have pictures from the "Haunted Pit Lane"? I would like to give Hy-Vee Food Store here in town some pictures so that we can get them lined up again for next year to sponsor the "Haunted Pit Lane". Thanks.

[cdalejef]

I have a couple Oldman.....

http://www.quadshopatv.com/12_hour_race/12%20HOUR%20RACE%20008.jpg http://www.quadshopatv.com/12_hour_race/12%20HOUR%20RACE%20009.jpg http://www.quadshopatv.com/12_hour_race/12%20HOUR%20RACE%20011.jpg

[86atc250r]

The event results have been updated with racer names and quad types:

http://www.xcracing.com/trackside/12hrs

[OldmanWheeler]

Thanks Jeff, I aprecite the pictures to give to the sponsors.