Koontz Series Quad race Kelley Mtn

[Pappy]

This really wont be too much coverage as i was again a participant not a reporter. My wife did her best to grab some pictures but with 2 kids to look after she couldnt stray far from my pit area.

The next 2 races I should be covering fully.

A class start

The start was on a slight uphill and then entered a wide open field section. You could easily tap it out!

[Pappy]

i believe this would be B class or equivilant in this series.

[Pappy]

30+ had 8 entries, ME being one of them I grabbed the holeshot and led thru the first turn, then I did my usual back off and let someone else show me the way (im on the right in this picture)

i follwed the leader into the woods and not to far in a banshee rider had gotton hung up. the leader tried to get around but didnt and hung himself up just long enough for me to get by both of them. I lead for awhile..so it was cool

[Pappy]

The creek hillclimb was a blast! they dropped you down into the creek, then up the creek bed (which was rocky and tight) then an immediate right up the creek bank! The first lap i made it and knew the 2nd lap would be worse due to the destruction 75 quads tend to have on a 1 line hill

On the 2nd lap i boned it coming down a hill and got my right front wheel over a decent sized log. I was working on getting the quad back on course when a rider bumper my back tire forcing the quad into several fist sized trees...pinning me between them so there i sat for a minute trying to get myself unpinned!! finally i was off and riding again. The creek bank hill was open with 2 lines with a rider stuck on the "easy " line and several riders waiting thier turn to attempt it. i never slowed down, aimed my yfz and nailed the go button

that was it for me after the 2nd lap as im thru with thumb throttles...ill be switching to a twist this week


Now you can believe all that or that i just rode up and down the straight in 5th tapped a few times

[Pappy]

The remainder of the 30+ class

[Pappy]

The last 2 riders of 30+.

the banshee rider was pitted next to me and a damn nice fella. he was having trouble with his shee overheating but had a blast nonetheless

[Pappy]

16-22 novice start

[Pappy]

16-22 is a big class at every race. glad to see it!

[Pappy]

The riders get single file to enter the woods. this wasnt a long course but it had its challenges!

[Pappy]

more riders make thier way thru the field section