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Matt
Bartosek Celebration Race
4th Annual Event - September 24, 2006
Maple Shade MX - Sugar Grove, PA
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#20
Josh Upperman |
Suger Grove, PA - The Matt Bartosek Celebration
Race was another stunning success in its fourth year running.
This year’s event was hosted by Doug and Sherry
Lawson, owners of the beautiful Maple Shade MX facility
in Sugar Grove, Pennsylvania. Even with rain in the forecast,
the event hosted over 203 rider entries and twenty-six
Expert Quad racers.
The weekend’s festivities kicked off on Saturday
but the planned “all day practice” was cancelled
due to weather. Racers, their families, and pit crews
took advantage of the off day for some well deserved
relaxation and fellowship after a long season. Many
spent the day exploring all the trails surrounding the
track.
Those who stayed in hotels a town away from Maple Shade
MX woke to heavy rain showers early Sunday morning and
daunting weather forecasts. Matt was certainly watching
over us again this year though, as the sky broke and
blue skies and sunshine hovered over the track throughout
the day. Other than a few very brief rain showers, the
weather was absolutely perfect for the event and the
track was fast.
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#32
Matt White & #20 Josh Upperman |
The Expert Quad qualifier was held at 1:00 p.m. and
split into two 15-minute motos with the top 8 transferring
to the main. The first qualifier was extremely exciting
as McNett Performance rider, Andy Travis, was off to
the early lead with Matt White hot on his tail. Jason
Dunkleberger was pushing hard to catch the leaders when
he caught a berm and tipped over. Dunk righted himself
and rode flawless the balance of the moto to finish
6th. White took the first spot and walked away from
the field in Heat #1.
Pat Brown took the early lead in the second qualifier
followed by Justin Hanusosky, Justin Bres, and Josh
Upperman. Upperman quickly moved through the group,
eventually claiming the second spot behind winner Pat
Brown.
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#199
Pat Brown |
Brown’s Factory Yamaha seemed to be on fire as
he pulled another holeshot of the day in the Expert
Quad Main Event. White, who lives less than 10 minutes
from Maple Shade MX, was close on his trail followed
by Team Motorsport’s Josh Upperman, and Mark Kendall.
Unfortunately, Brown’s luck ran out as his Yamaha
broke down early into the main, giving up the lead to
White. It seems as if Upperman’s Honda is always
working its way up to the front, and this event was
no exception. Upperman was able to slip by White to
take a comfortable lead. White took the second overall
followed by Kendall and John Ragon with Justin Bres
taking the 5th spot. Jason Dunkelberger rounded out
the top five for the majority of the main, but after
an engine failure issue, had to pull off the track on
the last lap.
After the race, when talking with Pat about what happened
he commented, "Overall the event was really great!
I had some bad luck in the second moto, but that’s
racing. I am just glad to have been at the event to
support Matt’s memory. I would also like to thank
Debi Bartosek for all that she does for our sport, she
is a wonderful person."
Directly following the Expert Quad main event, Debi
Bartosek and Holly Winchester drew the raffle winners.
The raffles winners are as follows: Jim Silfies- Harley
Davidson items donated by Harley Davidson of Jamestown;
Billy Cottage - JB Racing Steering Stem with Anti-Vibe
Top; Kevin Mummah- Jeremiah Jones Framed Poster by Chuck
Debault; and Dave Huttanus- Simpson Race Helmet autographed
by the Toyota Tundra Truck Series Drivers donated by
Nathan Dallas.
Overall, this years Matt Bartosek Celebration Race
was a great success. This event wouldn’t have
been possible without the help and support of everyone
involved. A big ‘thank you’ to all who attended
and those who helped out in so many ways. Thank you
again to Doug and Sherry Lawson, owners of Mapleshade
MX, for hosting Matt’s race this year. We are
already looking forward to next year.
Proceeds from Matt’s Celebration Race benefit
88 Live to Ride, Inc.
Thank you to this year’s
sponsors:
JB Racing - JB’s Salvage Yard - Kames Sports -
Lucky Dog Racing
Baldwin Motorsports - Capp Steel - Echeconnee Offroad
Park - Gear
Lost Creek Cycles – PEP - Rath Racing - Unlimited
Sports Inc.
AC Racing - Curtis Sparks - DP Brakes - Farr Racing
Enterprises – Hinson - ITP
Lime Lake Marine & RV - Maple Shade MX - Media Allstars
- Moose Racing
Nac’s Racing - Ogram Heating & Cooling - Outerwears
- PowerMadd
Racer Production - TC Racing Engines - Triumph Motorsports
ATV Four Play - Bortnick Tractor Sales - Douglas Wheel
- Forest Park Honda
GT Thunder - Harley Davidson of Jamestown - Owens Motorsports
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