2006 ATVA MX Nationals Round #2 – Oak Hill MX Park- Race Coverage

Pro Practice
The track was in perfect condition for Sunday's race as the Racer Production crew made several changes to the track as the Pros requested, so it would be easier to pass during the Pro Main Events.

The one section on the track that was really going to make the difference in the race was the Bakers Dozen whoops section, which was the hot spot for the pros during practice as many repeatedly went through the section to find the quickest path.

#55 Doug Gust had no trouble with the whoops and would triple into the whoops and double his way out as smooth as silk.

Surprisingly to me was how fast Pat Brown went through the whoops during practice.

Jason Luburgh found it easier to ride through the whoops side saddle, NOT.

Joe Haavisto tried a little Freestyle action or atleast that is how it appeared.

These whoops were deep and long, so any false move or lost focus could get ugly quick.

Donald Lysinger charging his way through the whoops

Pro Moto One

It was finally High Noon, and the Pro headed down to the starting gate for the start of the first Moto.

Joe Byrd with the first Gate pick for his win at Glen Helen and good friend, Doug Gust, with his number three gate pick look down the start and decide where they felt was the best spot on the gate.

Jeremiah Jones would be forced to the outside line with his 19th pick, and his crew including his father and mechanic were busy sweeping his starting gate, so he would have the most traction possible out of the gate.

Travis Spader was in good spirits and wheelied his Yamaha YFZ450 down the starting line for his parade lap

With the drop of the gate, Moto One was underway and it was a three way tie into turn one with John Natalie Jr, Joe Byrd, and Donald Lysinger all battling for the Holeshot.

The Holeshot would go to Donald Lysinger on his HB Racing Yamaha YFZ450.