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Pappy
05-07-2007, 02:55 PM
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.

Pappy
05-07-2007, 03:00 PM
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.

Pappy
05-07-2007, 03:02 PM
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

Pappy
05-07-2007, 03:05 PM
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!

Pappy
05-07-2007, 03:19 PM
The large downhill jumps are spectacular, and I would imagine a bit un-nerving when other riders set sail behind you!

Pappy
05-07-2007, 03:23 PM
Many of the jumps required a full throttle run out of a corner and a hard charge uphill to clear them

Pappy
05-07-2007, 03:24 PM
The off-camber sections were numerous, adding a different element to this race.

Pappy
05-07-2007, 03:26 PM
Pro AM rider Paul Gregg and Kyle Dammann work things out during practice

Pappy
05-07-2007, 03:28 PM
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.

Pappy
05-07-2007, 03:30 PM
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!

Pappy
05-07-2007, 03:31 PM
Other jumps would take some forthought as a wider line was needed to clear them.

Pappy
05-07-2007, 03:34 PM
The large track swallowed the 90cc riders as my view from the top shows. Cody Hill airs it out in the background as moto 1 was being run.

Pappy
05-07-2007, 07:30 PM
Kelley Winters works her way through moto 1 in the Womens class

Pappy
05-07-2007, 07:59 PM
Charlie McVay was once again out front of the Youth Production 13-15 class and looked as fast as ever. Charlie's main competition thus far was injured in Georgia last weekend and was unable to compete. We wish him a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing these racers battle later in the season!

Pappy
05-07-2007, 08:04 PM
Joshua Dains is a treebasher, but took the opportunity to race this MX event! I think secretly he was wishing for a down pour!

Pappy
05-07-2007, 08:11 PM
Track conditions varied, as a brisk cool wind dried the track as fast as they could water and prep it.

Pappy
05-07-2007, 08:14 PM
Being out front has it's advantages, vision being one of them!

Pappy
05-07-2007, 08:18 PM
Pro AM rider Randy Lehr was riding extremely well again this round, proving in practice that he had this track dialed in. As moto 1 was run, he was in a good position to see who he would have to get around to try and win his first Pro AM race of this series.

Pappy
05-07-2007, 08:22 PM
#99X Ricky Stair was off the gate in a blazing run to turn 1 and was leading Lehr and the rest of Pro AM

Pappy
05-07-2007, 08:24 PM
Josh Walton powers his Honda around the Steel City track, giving chase to the rider in front of him

Pappy
05-07-2007, 08:41 PM
Paul Gregg was riding well, but the moto wasnt going as well as he would have liked.

Pappy
05-07-2007, 08:45 PM
Ricky Stair was out front front when the checkered flag was dropped, edging Lehr in moto 1.

Pappy
05-07-2007, 09:01 PM
The last Pro AM rider cleared the track and another class was started, shown here working one of the uphill sections

Pappy
05-07-2007, 09:03 PM
the elevation changes provided some new perspectives for pictures, and new challenges for riders as braking became as important as going fast

Pappy
05-07-2007, 09:10 PM
Riders show support for the series sponsor Cernics as this quad only program continues to grow.

Pappy
05-07-2007, 09:12 PM
Track personell worked hard to keep the track in good shape, watering and working it in where needed

Pappy
05-07-2007, 09:20 PM
I was on the other side of the track when I heard Pro AM fire up for their main. I hustled as fast as i could to try and catch the start but couldnt get in position fast enough. I could hear the roar as 20 riders screamed to the first turn and then the shift in sound told me turn two was fast approaching. Stopping at a spot that would allow me to catch the riders head down into the bottom section, I spotted a quad flipped and it was Paul Gregg. This was not shaping up to be his day.

Pappy
05-07-2007, 09:22 PM
When the field finally came into full view, it was 99X Ricky Stair in the lead followed by Justin Bres and Randy Lehr

Pappy
05-07-2007, 09:24 PM
Stair and Bres set up for the down hill turn as Lehr remained in 3rd

Pappy
05-07-2007, 09:26 PM
Lehr had charged into the second spot behind Stair and now the pair started pulling away from the pack

Pappy
05-07-2007, 09:29 PM
As the field spread out near the completion of the first lap, I tried my best to keep tabs on everyone, to no avail. The action up front was close and although Stair had the lead, lehr was matching him turn by turn and jump by jump.

Pappy
05-07-2007, 09:31 PM
Battles broke out everywhere as the second lap was underway.

Pappy
05-07-2007, 09:32 PM
Stair looks back to find Lehr on his grab bar!

Pappy
05-07-2007, 09:34 PM
Lehr backed off just a touch as he went sailing through the double double double section

Pappy
05-07-2007, 09:36 PM
Again, Lehr closed the gap with amazing downhill speed off the ski slope jump that once again put him on Stairs grab bar. If lehr wanted a win, the chance was coming as he started applying pressure

Pappy
05-07-2007, 09:38 PM
Two turns later, Stair charged a bit to hard into the table section and Lehr saw his chance. At the flick of the throttle, Lehr attacked the section turning a single into a double passing Stairs and overtaking the lead!

Pappy
05-07-2007, 09:41 PM
Stair made a charge right back but over shot the last table and Lehr came out of the section holding the lead and riding for the win. This marked Lehr's first Pro AM victory of the season, and he backed it up by also wining both moto's in A class taking that win as well!

Pappy
05-08-2007, 01:24 PM
Kyle and Tom Fink battle during the moto

Pappy
05-08-2007, 01:26 PM
William Cottage handles one of the uphill doubles late in the main

Pappy
05-08-2007, 01:27 PM
One rider did go down but was able to get refired and back onto the track

Pappy
05-08-2007, 01:28 PM
90 Production was off the gate for moto 2 and one rider almost rode out an awesome wheelie but couldnt hang on to it

Pappy
05-08-2007, 01:29 PM
The leaders working through the first downhill section

Pappy
05-08-2007, 01:33 PM
Brandy Cottage grabbed the holeshot and was flying on her race prepped Honda 90!

Pappy
05-08-2007, 01:34 PM
Cody Hill #12 and Andy Magyan #95 had a great battle going

Pappy
05-08-2007, 01:35 PM
Andrew Hixson tackles one of the water breaks prior to hitting a tabletop

Pappy
05-08-2007, 01:36 PM
Jordan Davidovich ran down Brandy Cottage and took the lead, and the class win!

Pappy
05-08-2007, 01:38 PM
90 CVT came off the gate and #5 Kyle Kozura was eager to make up for his 6th place finish in the 1st moto.

Pappy
05-08-2007, 01:40 PM
Ricky Crosby #111 and #77 Joseph Espey do battle early on the first lap

Pappy
05-08-2007, 01:41 PM
By lap 2, Kozura was on a mission as he was riding flawlessly and pulling away from everyone

Pappy
05-08-2007, 01:43 PM
Crosby made his move and took over the 2nd spot as the young riders hammer up the steep hills of Steel City

Pappy
05-08-2007, 01:45 PM
In the end, Kyle Kozura took the checkered flag and the second overll spot on the day!

Pappy
05-08-2007, 01:46 PM
Ricky Crosby came in behind Kozura claiming the 2nd spot, placing him 3rd on the day

Pappy
05-08-2007, 01:47 PM
Shawn Mciver was 3rd in moto 2, but 1st in moto 1 giving hil the class win!

Pappy
05-08-2007, 01:48 PM
College 16-29 was racing to the first turn, and it was Matt Shapaka grabbing the holeshot

Pappy
05-08-2007, 01:50 PM
Shapaka never lifted or looked back and cruised to the win, going 1-1 on the day!

Pappy
05-08-2007, 01:51 PM
Matthew Hildenbrand went 3-2 in this class, taking the 2nd spot

Pappy
05-08-2007, 01:52 PM
Dan Holnaider's 2-4 gave him the 3rd spot

Pappy
05-08-2007, 02:01 PM
One of my favorite classes to watch is Youth Production 13-15

Pappy
05-08-2007, 02:04 PM
#20 Charlie Mcvay took the lead a few turns into the main and rolled on to victory, going 1-1 on the day!

Pappy
05-08-2007, 02:05 PM
Nicholas Bezjak followed Mcvay both motos to the checkered flag, going 2-2

Pappy
05-08-2007, 02:06 PM
Tyler Cramer was 3-3 in todays event and rode his Blaster very well!

Pappy
05-08-2007, 02:08 PM
90 Mod had 3 entries this round, and was led by Joel Hetrick both moto's.

Joel's father, Rick Hetrick stands on the gate as Joel blasts off to another win!

Pappy
05-08-2007, 02:10 PM
Jordan Kaufman #105 and #64 battled in the first moto and in the first round of this series and Kaufman was just ahead to take 2nd behind Hetrick.

This round looked to be a repeat

Pappy
05-08-2007, 02:13 PM
I reckon Walker had enough of following kaufman and set sail over a double to pass Kaufman and move into the 2nd spot! Kaufman never could mount a good charge, and Walker rode on to the 2nd spot for the main.

It will be interesting to watch next round as Walker has now shown he wants to be upfront and hopefully he can continue to improve!

Pappy
05-08-2007, 02:14 PM
70 CVT had 3 entries this round, and it was Jeremy Ledonne out front from start to finish on his Cobra

Pappy
05-08-2007, 02:15 PM
Joseph Espey went 2-2 aboard his LRX

Pappy
05-08-2007, 02:20 PM
The next round of this series will run at High Point Raceway on July 10th. For further information and details, please visit http://www.gopamx.com/gopamxatv.html for schedules, direction and full results of all classes.

See everyone soon!

161xchonda
05-08-2007, 07:18 PM
Nice pics Pappy. We took the motor out yesterday and the engine ended up being cracked below the pipe. We are trying to find someone to weld it. Hopefully it will be back together by Milfield.