HUH, Hmmm, is that the new Zuki on the podieum?? interesting
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HUH, Hmmm, is that the new Zuki on the podieum?? interesting
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Originally posted by Shift_DVS
We will have Interviews and Race coverage on video up hopefully tomorrow...we're cutting the fooage as we speak!
AWESOME!!!
what happened to creech.
Devore, CA - The opening round of the ATVA MX Nationals provided race fans plenty to talk about with several race changing events.
Moto One
John Natalie Jr grabbed the Holeshot with Jeremiah Jones running strong in second until a few turns into the race after the uphill whoops. Jones was launched off his quad when he was hit, which caused a chain reaction involving Dustin Wimmer, Dustin Nelson, Travis Spader, and several other riders. John Natalie would go on unchallenged and would win with around a 10 second lead. Keith Little and Joe Byrd would round out the top three.
Side Notes:
Dustin Wimmer: - Coil Wire Broke and ended his race
Travis Spader – Engine Problems
Tim Farr- Kick Starter Issues
Pat Brown – Ignition issue from a rock
Moto Two
John Natalie Jr would once again grab the Holeshot and looked to have another win wrapped up as he pulled a 7 second lead with only a few laps to go, but his seat would come off, which forced him to slow down and allow both Joe Byrd and Doug Gust to make the pass. Natalie was able to maintain 3rd, which wasn’t enough for the win, which went to Joe Byrd.
Joe Byrd picked up where he left of the 2005 season with the Overall Win, and it was the first time him and Heather Byrd have ever won on the same weekend, so he was really excited about his victory. Doug Gust rode a strong race in the second moto after making plenty of adjustments to his LTR450, which included adding a set of ITP Tires from his Stock tires.
Jeremiah Jones would once again run into trouble through the whoops when he ran into rear suspension issues, which ended his race. Dustin Wimmer would also have a bad weekend after he had coil issues in the first Moto, he would end up with a flat tire in the second moto.
Keith Little looked extremely comfortable on his new Honda ride as he just missed the podium to Doug Gust, but with the series heading to Texas next weekend. I am sure he is looking for a repeat of last year when he won his first overall at the ATVA MX Nationals.
A complete report will be posted tomorrow night along with photos.
I was at the race and had to shower twice when I got home to get all the grit out of places it shouldn't be.
Was a great day of racing and yes, the Suzuki's were fast. Jones would have given Nat a run if his suspension had not failed in the second moto. Didn't notice Johns seat coming off. Just saw him look down and slow or he would have won the second moto.
Farr had all kinds of problems in the first moto and just didn't look in sync. in the second.
Little looked very comfortable on the Honda as well as Byrd.
Gust had a bad start and worked his way through the pack with some beatin and bangin in both moto's.
The track was the usual ROUGH, RUTTED with the usual carnage. You would have to be standing at the base of the Talladega turn when the Packs blow by to understand it. You can barely walk up that sucker. The ground shakes and you are looking up at them . I have some video that I may post later.
The woman's #1, #2 were having a great race neck and neck the whole moto.
If not for the wind it would have been a perfect day. But it's rare that Glen Helen has no wind this time of year.
Gonna be a great year with the new kid on the block(zuki), switching of brands by some riders, etc.
Jones would have won the second moto. He was starting to catch Natalie until his rear linkage broke. And that was before Natalies seat came off.
Ellis was also looking good, but ran into some bad luck his weekend.
So is Kory Ellis and Pat Brown now on the same team b/c they're quads look identical?
any more pics???
Yes, I have about 150 pictures that I need to sort through. Unfortunately I don't have the time right now either to do this.
Last for now. John Natalie pinned around the Talladega turn.