American Suzuki-Cernics Regional MX Series Round#2
Round #2 of this fast growing regional series is now in the books, as this past weekends event was held at Steel City Raceway located in Delmont,PA. On a weekend that was packed with local races, S.A.T. scoring and high school prom's, racers from all over still made the journey to battle the elevation and off-cambers that has made this track known. With a supercross style layout, the technical skill required to tame the track would be elevated for the quads as large uphill runs peaked into sections that offered large jumps and would challenge riders of all levels. Holding the throttle wide open would allow tons of airtime for those who had what it took to soar down the ski slope style jumps.
Riders would run in typical MX format, with each class getting two practice sessions. And once again, Pro AM would have a qualifier as entries numbered in the mid twenties, which speaks volumes for the following this series is developing.
With the National series sandwiching this round, the top Pro names were absent from the event as all were busily preparing for the upcoming events. The lack of talent however wasnt missing as top riders were on hand and the racing action would be every bit as exciting as round#1
One name that has been present for the first two rounds is the youth sensation and multi year champion, Joel Hetrick. Usually anyone who is not familiar with his riding ability is soon informed as he takes to the track and shows us all just why he holds national titles!
The uphill step up section required not only a hard run, but the ability to stay on the gas at the base of the hill as there were water drainages running across the track.
One section on the furthest hill was a double double double section....that also went around a corner! Pro AM rider Randy Lehr made quick work of this obstacle and showed everyone how to do it on a quad!
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