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Shawn Collins(pictured far left) dives to the inside trying to get out front at the start. Shawn moved to B class this season based on his finishes in 06. He managed to battle forthe lead the first 2 laps and took home 8th for the day.
poogi grabbed the holeshot and had a great race going until he cut a tire down:(
Start 3
The first turn narrowed about 3/4 of the way into it, with a low berm to the outside. I was sent scurrying away several times as riders who were pushed or went outside almost found that berm the hard way:p Thankfully no major wrecks at the immediate start kept things rolling along.
In no time, the leaders could be heard coming through the MX track and in front was Borich, riding very smooth and in control. At the start he had looked down several times at his shifter and I wondered if he was having an issue or had noticed a problem. If he did have one, you couldnt tell it was making a difference:p
The front runners came through and were still close enough to keep tabs on each other as the riders completed the MX section and headed off into the woods.
The fun was underway as the course filled with racers all riding with the hammer down trying to get out front early in the race. A groan was heard when it was announced the race would only be 1 hour in duration at the pre race meeting. This will be the length for all D-7 races in 2007.
As Borich came into view to complete the first lap, no other A class riders could be seen! I saw Chris look around when he hit the MX track and for a few seconds it was unclear if there had been a bottleneck or something that would have tied up those aiming to hunt down the leader.
I knew where I wanted to be as the first lap completed and Chris did not disappoint me:)
Brent Sturdivant was charging hard to keep Borich in check, but the MX track was going to keep things real. Ive seen Brent absolutley send rocks and tree's running from his speed in the woods, but his strong point is not MX. Brent settled into second place and had his work cut out for him for the next 40 minutes
A close call as a hard charging rider came up just a little short on the double. Luckily he saved it and continued his chase of the leaders.
Close Call
Battles on the MX track were everywhere as the short course length and relative ease of the course allowed many riders to stay close.
Mx Action
I was about in a slobering fit as I had an issue with my camera. It took me an entire lap of cussing and swearing to fix it:ermm:
The MX track provided some good riding for those willing to let it loose!