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30/11 BMXPros.com Race Report: ABA Grand Nationals
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Stumpy wins the ABA #1 Pro Cruiser Title
This weekend, the BMXPros.com riders came to the ABA Grands to end the
season of BMX racing off on a high note, and all of the guys did just
that with a great weekend of racing in Tulsa. The Grands is always the
biggest ABA National of the year, and with 500 motos, riders from all
over the world, and the best AA Pros in BMX today, it would be one of
the hardest events to make the main event at. The track was plagued with
wet dirt due to bad weather in the Tulsa area for the past few weeks,
but the ABA did their best to make the track race ready for the Pro and
amateur riders to go after one of the most prestigious titles in BMX racing,
ABA #1. Here is how the BMXPros.com riders finished up in the main events.
Randy Stumpfhauser rules the Pro Cruiser Class in BMX
racing. For the last 3 years Randy has won the Pro Cruiser title in Both
ABA and NBL. as well as the UCI World Championships. Entering into the
ABA Grands, Randy was going for 4 Pro titles in a row, a feat that has
never been done in the Class. Randy was also had a chance to win the AA
Pro #1 plate, but failing to make it out of the motos ended his run for
the 2nd ABA title of 2004. Randy looks to add a ABA #1 AA Pro title to
his long list of Pro titles in 2005! Randy's sponsors include GT Bicycles,
Hyundai, ODI, IRC Tires, Shimano, Fox Racing, Smith, Sun Ringle, Bombshell
Forks, AC, Thomson, Powerbar, CTI Knee Braces, Tool Shed, Marwi, SDG,
FSA Headsets, S & M, Cyto Sport, and BMXpros.com
Christophe Leveque has had a rough past 2 seasons. After
getting over major back surgery, Christophe came back last summer and
returned for BMX racing for 3 months with some impressive results. Then
last October, after badly breaking his foot, he once again had to sit
out almost 13 months with another injury. Well the injuries are gone and
the results are going to start being tabulated once again, as Christophe
is back. Back in a big way too, as he was in the AA Pro main at the Grands.
Caulk him up with a 7th overall, but more importantly, a clean bill of
health and his return to the AA Pro Class. Welcome Back! Christophe's
sponsors include GT Bicycles, Hyundai, ODI, IRC Tires, Shimano, Fox Racing,
Tangent, SDG, Smith, Sun Ringle, Thomson, Marwi, FSA Headsets, S &
M, Cyto Sport, and BMXpros.com
Kyle Bennett also had a chance of winning the ABA #1
Pro title, but it would lie in the hands of a few other riders and how
they would finish up for the day. Once the dust settled after the AA Pro
main, Kyle wound up 6th place for the day and just 2 sports shy of ABA
National #1. Kyle caps off another great season, to add a #3 Pro plate
with his NBL #1 title. Kyle's sponsors include Free Agent, KHS, Answer,
Sun Ringle, UGP, Truvativ, Velo, Vans, S&M bars, ATI, Shimano, Profile,
Powerbar, Smith, Cyto Sport, and BMXpros.com.
Cristian Becerine rode so strong at the ABA Grands, but
by his result of a 5th in Pro Open didn't do the way he rode justice.
Cristian would have been in the AA Pro main as well, but his chain coming
off in the last turn in the semi kept him out of the toughest main event
the ABA has to offer. Cristian was looking to keep his Pro Open win streak
going, but it just didn't happen. Either way, once again, he showed just
how good of a rider he is. Cristian's sponsors include Crupi, O'Neal,
Answer, UGP, ODI, Sun Ringle, Marwi, Shimano, Tool Shed, Powerbar, BMXpros.com,
Cyto Sport, and Thomson Seat Posts.
ABA Grands - Pro Results
AA Pro
1 JOHN PURSE.COM, HYUNDAI/MONGOOSE, SPRING, TX
2 BUBBA HARRIS, REDLINE, LANCASTER, CA
3 DONNY ROBINSON, FAC AVENT/BOMBSHELL/FLY, NAPA, CA
4 WARWICK STEVENSON, HARO-ADIDAS, PHOENIX, AZ
5 JARRETT KOLICH, ANSWER FACTORY/STAATS, SANTA BARBARA, CA
6 KYLE BENNETT, FREE AGENT, MONTGOMERY, TX
7 CHRISTOPHE LEVEQUE, HYUNDAI/GT, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA
8 GREG ROMERO, FACTORY REVTEC/VANS, SAPULPA, OK
PRO CRUISER
1 LUKE MADILL, Hyundai/GT/RED BULL, CRANEBRPPL, AU NSW
2 RANDY STUMPFHAUSER, HYUNDAI/GT, SANGER, CA
3 PAUL LANGE, FELT BMX / FLY, SACRAMENTO, CA
4 TYLER BROWN, ACTION BIKES, SAN CLEMENTE, CA
5 JARRETT KOLICH, ANSWER FACTORY/STAATS, SANTA BARBARA, CA
6 TREVOR FAY, CHALLENGE-INTENSE, LIVERMORE, CA
7 SHANE"SNEAKY PETE"VINCENT, FACTORY REVTEC, SAPULPA, OK
8 DONNY ROBINSON, FAC AVENT/BOMBSHELL/FLY, NAPA, CA
PRO OPEN Total Riders = 27
1 LUKE MADILL, GT/RED BULL, CRANEBRPPL, AU NSW
2 BUBBA HARRIS, REDLINE, LANCASTER, CA
3 DONNY ROBINSON, FAC AVENT/BOMBSHELL/FLY, NAPA, CA
4 JOHN PURSE.COM, HYUNDAI/MONGOOSE, SPRING, TX
5 CRISTIAN BECERINE, CRUPI, COSTA MESA, CA
6 CLINT LAMBERT, FACTORY ANSWER/STAATS, RIVERSIDE, CA
7 MIKE DAY, STAATS, CANYON COUNTRY, CA
8 WARWICK STEVENSON, HARO-ADIDAS, PHOENIX, AZ
BMXPros.com proudly represents Christophe Leveque, Randy Stumpfhauser,
Kyle Bennett, Cristian Becerine, Dale Holmes, Brandon Meadows, and Jamie
Staff. For More information, please visit www.bmxpros.com
or e-mail Pete Dylewski.
30/11 VET PRO? (Letter from reader)
I write as a concerned “older rider” with what I am hearing
at the track on the credibility of the “Vet Pro” class in
Australia .
A lot of the negativity is coming from a few of the industry’s greats,
with regard to the fact that the people that want to make Vet Pro a valid
class at national level are not worthy of the title “Vet Pro”.
I can’t understand the negativity with this concept as it is a logical
step from AA. I’ll explain.
A rider will start in this sport at a young age and make their way up
through the age groups until about 15 or 16, when they make the decision
to go to A Pro. Depending on their speed they will spend a few years in
“A”, and then they will progress into “AA” where
they will spend most of their competitive career. Around about the late
twenties some of these riders will find themselves struggling to stay
competitive. They then progress to” Vet Pro” where they are
racing against similar aged riders instead of teens and early twenty something’s.
Vet Pro, as I understand it, is aimed at the fast and competitive over
30’s, not to disrespect the 30+ riders who race more for fun and
enjoyment, which is great as these guys are the backbone of the sport.
The more competitive riders would also allow these guys to have their
own battles and races together.
Back to the “not worthy” stuff, a lot of these riders are
currently racing “A” or even “AA” which, in my
opinion, is better than the talkers out there. These guys are already
banging bars with the Pro’s, not bad for some old duffers eh!
Out in the world of business and finance companies will not sponsor ‘Bruiser
Cruiser’, [what does this mean to any one outside the sport of BMX?].
Where as “Vet Pro” is universal in any language and more viable
as a sponsorship option.
In closing, these guys hurling the negativity around should not be bad
mouthing the sport - either put up or shut up! I would like to see all
the older fast guys getting back on a bike and mixing it with the "not
worthy’s”. This would be good for the 30+ riders, good for
the sport, and good for the spectators. “Vet Pro” will work
if given a chance. If it’s good enough for the USA, why not AUS?
Yours in BMX,
Trevor Stamford, Victoria
29/11 ABA Grands results
Redline's Bubba Harris just won the last 2 mains after starting
with a crash at the ABA grands and took the 2004 crown. Supercross' Samantha
Cools took the Pro Women's 2004 crown and Redline's Jason Carnes won the
2004 Vet pro crown.
Aussie GT pro Luke Madill made a big impact, he took the wins in both Pro open and Pro cruiser.
Check out www.ababmx.com for full results
29/11 BMX Victoria state titles final results
The Victorian state titles are over and done with for another
year.
The 2004 Victorian Elite State champions are:
Junior Elite Men & Junior Elite Cruiser
David Page
Senior Elite Women
Emma Franklin
Senior Elite Men
Tony Harvey
For
the full results click here
27/11 BMX Victoria state titles day 1 results
(so far)
Day 1 of the Victorian state titles is over and done. The motos
went through smoothly, all 3 were done in about 3 hours.
Click
here to check out the points so far. (file updated to final results)
27/11 Supercross' Dynamic Duo
Supercross is looking to throw a wrench into Redlines planned Trifecta
at the ABA Grands!
Santa
Clarita, CA - While it has looked all year like Redlines Pro's were
going to assure them a perfect trifecta at the grands, no one has been
paying attention to the little garage BMX company Supercross, who at this
moment only hours before the ABA Grands is starting is in the position
to steal two of Redline's spots away. While Supercross is conceding that
Redlines top AA Pro Bubba Harris not only is going to take the ABA #1
Pro title, we here at Supercross think he deserves it and are cheering
Bubs on to make sure that he does grab that top honor, but in the other
2 classes, it is a different story, in the Girl Pro Class Supercross'
Samantha Cools is only 71 points or 1 finish place at the grands behind
Redlines Kim Hiyashi, and with the training Samantha has been doing with
Bubs and Big Rig while staying in Sunny So Cal for the last month we think
she is a sure in for the title, and in the Vet Pro Supercross' Big Bad
TP Todd Parry is within striking distance to steal the title away from
Carne$, TP is wanting this title bad and has been on a mission to take
his Supercross to the top of the podium this weekend and try to finish
far enough ahead of Carne$ and Mitchell to take the title home. All in
all it will be great racing and a good time for all!! For more information
of Supercross riders or Supercross products please visit http://www.supercrossbmx.com
26/11 Hyper Bicycles announces new ABA factory
team manager
Carlsbad, California - Hyper Bicycles has announced that it has
named TJ Johnson as its ABA Factory Team Manager. Johnson joins Anthony
DeRosa, NBL Factory Team manager, in the charge for dual team titles in
2005. A long time BMX'er and former AA Pro, Johnson was the team manager
and general manager for Staats Bicycles before moving on to Tangent Products
in 2003. With many years of design experience under his belt, Johnson
was also integral in the design of Hyper's 2005 frame line up, due out
in January. "I've been out of the team manager spotlight for a while
now and I'm excited to get back in," stated Johnson. "I want
to help build Hyper into the number one team and number one bike. With
all the great people involved, I know it will happen." Look for the
NBL National Championship team at Morristown over Thanksgiving weekend
and check out TJ's managerial debut at the ABA Silver Dollar Nationals
in Reno in January.
Look out for Hyper's all new website coming soon!
26/11 BMXVictoria 2005 race schedule released
The BMXVictoria 2005 race schedule has nothing new or exciting
in it. One thing that really stands out is that there is only 1 race meeting
in Victoria for all of March, out of the 3 weekends that lead up to the
Australian Championships. Riders that can't afford to go to Canberra for
the ACT Titles will have to rely on their clubs to get some racing in.
In 2004, just as any other year, there have been a number of poorly supported
events like Shepparton, Warrnambool and Frankston. Those clubs fall victim
to the fact that there are so many large meetings on all in a row and
a lot of money going out for entries, especially the Victorian Championships,
leaving riders to have to pick and choose which meetings they can afford.
I think that it's an oversight that BMXVictoria doesn't show more support
for these events since they rely on the race levies for income. How difficult
would it be to set up a series for these clubs, call it the "Road
to Portland Super Series". I'm not talking about giving out medals
that get mounted to a plaque, that would just not work. Each of the events
will be stand alone events, it would be a series where they will provide
an end goal, it just might make racing that little more exciting. You
could appeal to the riders egos and come up with a slogan like "are
you the most consistant rider in your class?". Not exactly catchy,
needs a bit of work, but you get the point. I know that will do the trick
for some of the older riders, and I'm sure some of the younger riders
too, giving them bragging rights as they get closer to the State Championships.
If the clubs band together they might be able to also save money by putting
out one entry form which advertises all 3 races, heck there's no problem
add extra events and making it run over a longer period. When you think
about it, it also helps to promote the State titles in Portland, generating
some excitement, which has been lacking for the seasoned riders. It appears
that most riders this year are just going through the motions, entering
because it's the last event in Victoria for a month and a half, or just
because they have every other year.
Maybe there should be some investigation into a team trophy challenge
that runs right throughout the year. I could drum up a team cup/trophy.
Now we just need the support from the clubs. It makes plain sense to me,
why just appeal for one rider when you reach out to a whole crew to each
race meeting.
Check out the race calendar for the BMXVictoria 2005 schedule
25/11 Vet Pro. We ask the pros (part 1)
The Vet Pro class is still developing in Australia, while it
has been running in the US for some time now. There are mixed opinions
of the Vet Pro class here in Australia, most people finding is exciting
close racing, and entertaining to watch. There are a handful of people
who say it's taking money from the AA Pros, others saying that you must
have raced Pro to race Vet Pro. While many of them don't realise that
over half the Aussie Vet Pro field have raced at a pro level at some stage
throughout their careers, some still compete in the A pro ranks, the other
riders have dropped back into the amateur ranks as there wasn't a Vet
Pro class for them and they didn't feel competitive enough to race A Pro.
There is also some confusion between Vet Pro and the novelty class called
"Bruiser Cruiser" which is set up as a class for riders over
30 and more specifically "no pros". As things tend to develop
I wouldn't be surprised if you see the ams dropping back to "Bruiser
Cruiser" and the Vet Pro riders sticking with Vet Pro on their 20
inch bikes as the field grows with an increasing number of former pros.
It would be nice to see some of the former stars of BMX come back into the sport and compete in the Vet Pro class. It would be awesome to see names like Rawson, Hales, Waye, Patch, Addams, Dixon, Hawkins, Stephens, the list could go on and on. I wonder what it would take to convince some of the guys that are eligible to compete but instead sit on the side lines and watch week in week out. It would be great to see Craig Sainsbury put his money where his mouth is and step in front of the camera to show his fellow Aussie Vet Pro riders how he finished fourth in Vet Pro at the ABA World championships this year. Dean Patch was heard saying that if there was a 20 inch Vet Pro class he would consider returning to racing, well the class has been running for some time now and the prize pools aren't too bad either, but he still hasn't been seen racing yet. ECI's Julian Millis still has plenty of bike skills and a killer snap on the gate, but it takes something like the National Championships to get him excited enough to enter to race.
We thought we'd try to find out what the American pros had to say about
the Vet Pro class.
SE Racing's Todd Lyons (www.toddlyons.com)
is a former amateur world champion and AA pro, he now competes in both
A Pro and Vet Pro classes.
BMXUltra.com: How do you see Vet Pro developing as a class?
Todd Lyons: It's a full on legit class here. It might
not be too hard to make the main for me, but top-three sure is hard. The
class is going to get quite a bit bigger in '05 with some new guys coming
in. It's well established in the ABA, but coming on slowly (in only their
first year) in the NBL.
BMXUltra.com: What does Vet Pro mean to you?
Todd Lyons: It means I don't have to race AA Pro and
get my ass kicked! It's a fun class with some good comp. I'm 33, but I'm
still competitive in A-Pro. This past year I actually raced A-Pro in the
NBL and Vet Pro in ABA.
BMXUltra.com: Do you think there is any room for non-pro riders
competing in a Vet Pro class just because they are old enough?
Todd Lyons: Yeah, for sure. There's a guy named Todd Parry racing
Vet Pro over here who's one of the top 5 guys, and he never raced pro
before. He came straight in from amateur. It is kind of silly that the
class is called "Vet Pro" and some of the guys were never pros
before, but it adds to the competition and the class.
BMXUltra.com: Do the other pro classes bitch and moan that Vet
Pro are taking their money?
Todd Lyons: No, that's never really been a subject.
Maybe A-Pro when their 1st place is as much as 3rd in AA Pro, but for
the most part, no. If they did away with the Vet Pro class, the sanctions
wouldn't add to the AA pro class.
BMXUltra.com: Do you prefer to race Vet Pro or A Pro?
Todd Lyons: If I've been on my training program, then
I'm highly competitive in A-Pro. But when I've been busy with SE stuff
and I haven't been training, then I'd rather race Vet Pro. I can just
hop on my bike and be comfortable in Vet Pro, but you need to be pretty
serious to be competitive in A-Pro.
FreeAgent's Dale Holmes, (www.daleholmes.com) AA Pro and 2 times elite World Champion, is known to speak his mind, since he's over 30 we thought he'd have a few ideas about the Vet Pro class.
BMXUltra.com: What do you think of the Vet Pro class?
Dale Holmes: It's a great idea to bring out older Pros
that have not been out racing in a few years and a chance for the new
people involved in BMX see some old school legends. Over here them guys
have semi's at a big race which is cool.
BMXUltra.com: How would you define Vet Pro?
Dale Holmes: Someone who has been a Pro before at one
point in his career and also someone that has won something as well, but
if they haven't, as long as they were legit Pros they can have it. Not
a older amateur that wants to try fit into a easer class.
BMXUltra.com: So you don't think non-pro riders have a place
in a Vet Pro class, even if they are old enough?
Dale Holmes: No if you were never a Pro for sure you should not
be allowed in.
BMXUltra.com: So you think Todd Parry has no place in Vet Pro?
Dale Holmes: Yes Todd is fast and a cool guy not to mention
big arms! I really don't know his background but he fits in the class
good.
BMXUltra.com: Would you rather see Stu Thompson in Vet pro than
in Am?
Dale Holmes: He tried it a few years ago, I remember,
and it was a bit too hard for him I think. Maybe they should have Super
Vet, 40 plus for the Leary's, Hill's and real legends. Now that would
be super cool.
BMXUltra.com: Do think that Vet Pro will take some of the AA
prize money?
Dale Holmes: It should'nt, its a good way to get some
older Pros back in the Sport, they should get not as much money as the
Elite or AA class but for sure money should be a factor in there, but
then again it should not be taken from the AAs or Elite prize pool, they
would have to genarate ther own money some other way. Sell their old school
frames on E-Bay or something! Elite is the best which means should be
paid the most.
BMXUltra.com: Do you think that you will ride Vet Pro when you
are finished with the AA ranks?
Dale Holmes: Good question. I ask myself that alot. I
would like to think Ii could, but not just yet. I mean in motocross, McGrath,
Ryan Hughes and some of them guys compete in Vet Motocross races so why
not. I feel the age limit should be a little older than 30 now though.
Look how many over 30s can still win in both BMX in Mountainbikes. The
World Champion 4x rider is Eric Carter is 34 years old, Mike King 35,
Brian Lopes myself 33, Steve Veltman 35, Christophe and Purse are 32 Allier
is around 30. I think to be Vet now it should be (at least here in the
States) 34 years old, Harry Leary and Eric Rupe still kick ass in their
40s. Vet Pro over here in the States is getting more competitive, with
Carnes, and now now Darrin Mitchell. Right now I would not, but never
say never!
Look out for more mini interviews about Vet Pro over the next week or so.
24/11 Why do you race BMX?
We are all individuals, and we all have our own reasons for racing
BMX. It might be that it's a cheap sport, it might be that you like jumping,
or bumping elbows with 7 other people, it could even be for the social
side of things.
We are interested to find out what it is that drives our readers. So email
webmaster@bmxultra.com and
tell us where you are from, and why you race BMX.
23/11 Racing in Queensland Jan '05
SOUTHERN ZONE QUEENSLAND - Flyers now available for "THE NEW YEAR
BIG WEEK".
Flyers are now available for the Huge week of BMX racing from January
2nd to 8th in Southern Zone Qld. Go to the Qld. Southern
Zone web page at southqld.bmxa.com.au and download the flyers, or
call the contact numbers provided on the site.
2nd - NERANG
3rd - NERANG
4th - BEENLEIGH
5th - ASHMORE
6th - CENTENARY PLAINS
8th - ASHMORE
This has got to be one of the best BMX weeks on the Aussie calendar...a
great way to see in BMX 2005. Catch up with all your friends, meet all
the BMX stars...can't wait to get there....!!!!!
Why not plan to stay the week, visit the Gold Coast, Brisbane & surrounding
areas, and do all events?
23/11 Victorian State titles this weekend
The Victorian State titles is nothing in comparison to the ABA
grands this weekend, but we can't all make it out to Sand Springs, Oklahoma.
BMX Victoria would like to have you think that there are no problems with
our sport, but when you have a look at the entries for the state championships,
there's something going on with the elite in the state. Only 7 senior
elite men riders, not even enough for Women (even combining junior and
senior), the junior elites have just enough for a final and a few cruiser
riders. When you take a step back and have a look at the situation it's
obvious the riders who normally ride in the pro classes have decided they
get more bang for their buck racing at meetings like the Cash Dash and
the Dome. You would be lucky to get the $77 entry fee back if you get
first or second in the senior elite class.
It's not all about the pros but there would normally be some good close
racing. Tony Harvey and Jonathan Hoare will go head to head in 6 motos,
and there will be a couple of dark horses in the field including Ben Price,
Levi Collins (who is still looking for form) and A Pros Jamie Truran and
Simon Grigg.
In the AM classes there is a distinct lack of entries for riders between
the ages of 16 and 30, these are the guys who have to pay their own entries
and either couldn't afford it or decided the State titles just aren't
worth it. I think this says something...now let's see...hmmm...maybe the
entry fees are too high?
It's obvious that if we keep going this way the sport will continue to
dwindle away. We need to look at ways to cut costs and pass the savings
on to the riders.
While we are talking about change how about these to generate some additional entries and excitement:
I have that off my chest now. Remember if you are unhappy with the Victorian championships and you are racing, or even spectating, this weekend wear a black arm band to let others know you believe that the sport will die in Victoria if someone doesn't make a change and make it soon.
22/11 Brian Kirkham seriously injured
News just in last night from South Australia's Brett MaliC.
Brian Kirkham (Team O'Neil) UCI Jnr Elite #7 World had a bad fall on Saturday
at the Tea Tree Gully BMX track, where the South Australian state championships
were held early last month. He over cleared the first straight doubles
and flatlanded them, resulting in 2 broken wrists and 2 broken forearms.
He was also suspected of a broken pelvis, but thankfully after X-rays
it was found that he had severe bruising.
He has had on operation on his right arm and wrist where pins have been
inserted. He will also have a second operation later this week for the
same procedure. When we saw him today he was pumping up the morphine due
to the severe pain. Brian will be out for 12-16 weeks and then rehab,
maybe back racing in Feb next year.
BMXUltra.com and it's readers all wish Brian a speedy recovery and look
forward to seeing him back on his bike.
22/11 Review: Gavin D's BMX 2005 Calendar
We got our hands on the 2005 Calendar by Aussie freelance BMX
photographer Gavin D, it's awesome, check
out the review then buy one for yourself.
22/11 E.A.G.L BMX News
E.A.G.L BMX, a Non Profit organization supporting Female BMX Riders, are
looking to Sponsor 7 More Girls for the 2005 ABA/NBL Season.
Alex Hauber organizer of E.A.G.L said that "after the Death of Kim
we are launching E.A.G.L with full force and will dedicate the 2005 Season
to her".
"We have many good Sponsors but are still looking to get more."
E.A.G.L is affiliated with OP Girls Learn to ride and are launching a
ALL US BMX Clinic with Pro Girls from the BMX Circuit. For a List of the
Clinics look on http://www.gogirlbmx.com
or go to http://www.opgirlslearntoride.com.
For Applications to join the Team please E-Mail ahauber@gogirlbmx.com.
About E.A.G.L BMX
E.A.G.L BMX is a non-profit organization, dedicated to the promotion and
development needs of women's competitive bicycle motocross sport. E.A.G.L
BMX serves as a clearinghouse of information by supporting the industry
through outreach programs, marketing, training, and public relations.
About OP Girls learn to Ride
Op Girls Learn To Ride is the original series of girls-only action sports
clinics, designed to give females of all ages the basic skills and confidence
necessary to participate in skateboarding, surfing, motocross, wakeboarding,
BMX, mountain biking and snowboarding.
19/11 Knox racing tonight
Get your last chance to have some race practice before the State
Titles.
The Knox BMX Club is holding the last Friday night MONEY clubby for this
year tonight Friday November 19th. There will be money classes $300 prize
pool including juniors (8 to 10 20 inch) (11 to 12 20 inch) (13 to 15
20 inch) Open 20 inch and open cruiser (14 plus for both) And 30 plus
vet 20inch.
Hey it may not be huge money up for grabs but all the same it is bigger
than any other club is offering for a clubby.
Entry is $10 for money classes plus you must enter one age class as well.
Age class is $5 entry (pick a trophy).
Sign in by 7 pm Racing at 7.30 pm
Spread the word for some last minute racing prior to the state titles
19/11 Supercross UL Cruiser frame for sale
I have a brand spankin' new custom painted two tone red, heat
treated, triple butted, 4130 cro-mo current model Supercross UL cruiser
frame, still in the box, that I'd like to sell. They don't get any better
than this classic looking high-end pure-bred racing machine, check
out the review we did on the 20 inch model. I brought it in to Australia
for myself thinking that it was longer than the SX Evo cruiser frame that
I already have, but it was the same. The frames are $US400 retail, plus
shipping, we're asking for $AUS600 but any reasonable offer won't be refused.
It's a pro 24 with a 21.5 Top tube, comes with Dirt Designs padset.
Email webmaster@bmxultra.com
for further details. I'll try to get some photos of it over the weekend.
19/11 HRV coaching clinic at Sunbury
Former Australian Pro champion Tony Harvey will be running a
coaching clinic at Sunbury this Sunday at 10 am. That's all the detail
we have.
18/11 Answer BMX in Australia
By now you would have heard that Joey Licata has acquired Answer's
BMX division, and that they are distributing Supercross
BMX. We contacted Answer Manitou Australia to see how this would effect
us in Australia, they told us it would be business as usual. We also called
Supercross BMX to see if there would be any changes they said the Freak
would continue to distribute their products in Australia.
18/11 Knox videos coming soon
Between trying to get the site back up and running 100%, training
and everything else we have been trying to put together some racing videos
for download, it's just taking longer than we thought, but we hope to
have something for you tomorrow.
17/11 Knox Dome report
The Knox Club dropped the word Thunder from the name of their
event (formerly The Thunder Dome) in an attempt to shake the storms that
the event is well known for. It didn't work, Melbourne's Spring weather
lived up to it's reputation and the rain fell over the Knox track for
most of the week leading up to the event.
It was surprising that the track held up as well as it did, given the
amount of rain, it was a little soft but as racing progressed on the first
day it started to firm up. More rain over night however turned it quite
slippery and boggy for Sundays racing.
The Knox dome was the richest event in Victoria and promissed to be the
largest, which managed to attract a number of high class riders from across
Australia. The AA Pro turnout wasn't as impressive as it had been in the
past, the bigger named riders were there, like Madill, Fenwick, Young,
but the others were kept away by injuries and various other reasons.
In the main, Madill seemed to hit the gate Fenwick lead the way with Khalen
Young and Jonathan "Jon Jon" Hoare in chase. Harvey pushed his
way past Jon Jon, but he fought back and pulled up next to Harvey by the
doubles into the second corner only to have Harvey jump across the double
and cut the corner tight. Jon Jon was lucky to hold on to his bike, the
mix up allowed Madill to slip into fourth. Fenwick was too far in front
for anyone to catch, but Harvey had Young in his sights and just nearly
pulled him at the line. Young finished second with Harvey third and Madill
fourth.
A pro had it tough, 24 riders, just 1 short of semis, and it was a tight
field. Nearly any combination of the riders could have made up the main.
Jamie Truran was the dark horse for the final. He was the only A Pro jumping
the big doubles all weekend in racing, in the main he got off to a slow
start but was flying when he hit the doubles, but he landed short, way
short and washed off all his speed. Shaun Craven would have been amongst
them in the final, but he was injured in a previous final and didn't show
on the gate. Daniel Stocks was unbeatable, even in the final. Adam Robb
looked like he would take second in the final after only making it through
in a run off. Her ran out of gas in the last half of the track being past
by the fast finishing Simon Grigg, then Geoff Tripovich and Matthew Willoughby.
It was Tripovich who had the momentum though, he slipped into second,
then Grigg, Willoughby and Robb.
Pro women saw 7 riders, they would have to race all 6 races like a final.
Ziggy Callan and Emma Franklin had some very close battles, sharing the
wins between them for the first 5 motos. Emma would have to win the last
one to win overall. Ziggy got the snap though and left Emma chasing, she
made up the ground coming out of the first corner but clipped Ziggy's
back wheel and went over the bars and hit the ground heavily. Although
carted off the track with a neck brace and taken to hospital Emma got
out of it with some heavy bruising.
The Vet Pro classes were entertaining to say the least, Glenn Suridge
took out the win in cruiser, but he didn't get it all his own way swapping
lead a couple of times with Jamie Bullows. Jamie Bullows took out the
win in 20 inch. South Australian Brett MaliC looked like he was in with
a chance sitting in a comfortable second in the first corner but then
he got hooked up with Craig Walczuk and they both went down. Dean Coles
slipped into second.
One of the highlights for the event was seeing the amazing support from
the pro riders for the Teen age Cancer fund called CanTeen. Many of the
pro riders bought a bandanna to help support the fund. South Australia's
Brett MaliC raised a fair bit of money from the riders and spectators
over the weekend. Check out the photo for faces like Madill and Fenwick
as well as a lot of new faces.
17/11 Staats press release
Queenslander joins team... It is with great pleasure that Sirius
Sports announce the signing of Dirk Winter, current World # 2 (14 Boys)
to the Staats team. I met with Dirk at the recent North Island Titles
in Rotorua & was suitably impressed with Dirk's ability on the bike
& equally impressed with his demeanour off of it. Dirk has a bright
future in BMX & is a welcomed addition to the Staats team. Dirk figures
heavily in the promotion of the brand in this region & he will be
an integral part of Staats’ future success downunder. In addition
to his 20” title, Dirk is also World # 4 on his Cruiser & will
be mixing it with the big boys in the A Pro class. Dirk joins Western
Australia’s Nikki Harper (Junior Women) as the 2nd rider signed
to Team Staats Downunder in as many months.
Adam Campbell (Staats Downunder Team Manager)
16/11 Knox Dome photos
We've gone through the photos from Knox and picked the ones we
thought were the better from the batch. Click
here to check them out. We will get to the video and report soon,
sorry for the delays.
16/11 Sprocket rule changes
There's nothing like a rule change to get people upset. Australia's
sprocket program, for riders under 8 year old, moved the emphasis from
winning to participation and having fun. It was met with mixed reactions
when it was introduced. There's a new rule change, and I expect there
are a lot more to come as we approach the Olympics as the sport's bodies
put their hands out for more government funding. Here's a readers letter
about the new Sprocket rule.
"I am extremely p&$%#d off that my sprocket boy who has been
racing for 4 years, is suddenly not allowed to race in the 8 boys age
class until he turns 8 which is October! He's been looking forward anxiously
to be recognised as a place getter not a competitor. This is going to
break his little heart! This is pathetic. He will maybe get one race in
before the Victorian Titles with the other 8 boys.
I am appalled that this rule has been approved. He will also never be
eligible to race in the Australian Titles as an 8 year old making him
now miss out on a National titles chance. Will someone please explain?"
15/11 Knox results
Knox was run a week ago, but with the website down we were unable to give
you a run down of what happened.
AA Pro was won by Mike Fenwick, A Pro was won by Daniel Stocks, Pro women
was won by Ziggy Callan it was going to be close with Emma Franklin, but
Emma crashed heavily in the last race, and with not enough riders for
a final it was by point overall. A few people have asked how Emma is,
she's ok. She was taken from the track with suspected arm and neck injuries,
but after xrays and ct scans they found that she was lucky and it's only
a lot of bruising. We still have a report, videos and photos to come,
but for now click
here to check out the results.
15/11 BMXVictoria State titles entry list
We have a list of the Victorian State Titles entries, it's a
little out of date (around 6 days), but if you want to make sure that
your entry was received check out the
list on the race calendar.
While on the subject of the Victorian State titles. If you are unhappy
with the way the titles are run, and we all know everyone is unhappy with
the entry fees, show that you are not happy, wear a black arm band at
the titles to show that you want to see the sport change in Victoria before
it dies. By black arm band black insulation tape will do the trick, just
don't do it too tight or you won't get your jersey off.
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13/11 BMXUltra.com retro week
We have spent the last week focusing on retro BMXUltra.com. If
you checked in over the past week you would have seen what BMXUltra.com
looked like 10 years ago (nothing - we started 8 years ago) or what it
looked like about 18 months ago. Actually, come to think of it, it was
Burnout 3 on the PS2 that was the focus.
Over the last week we had more issues with internet providers than we'd
like to get in to. Anyways the site is back on air and we have a guarantee
of 99.9% up time so we'd like to pass that back to you.
There are still a bunch of things to sort out, including the top 100,
classifieds, and getting a forum up and running. We will have to extend
the disk space again though, we have cut the size of the site in half,
which you probably won't notice, because we just chopped out a bunch of
old images and video but it's still too big.
The back log of news from the past week will be up soon, including photos
and video from Knox.
Thanks to all that called and emailed while we were "on holidays".
Oh, if you come across any broken links let us know...and don't forget
to tell us where and on which page.
05/11 Frankston Vet Pro now $300
We have just heard from the Frankston BMX Club, they have increased
the Vet Pro pool to $300 with $5 pay back per entry for their Helltrack
race next weekend.
05/11 Warrnambool Photos
We have a few photos from Warrnambool last weekend. Click
here to check them out.
05/11 2005 GavinD BMX Calendars
Have you picked up your 2005 GavinD BMX Calendar yet? What's
that? You didn't realise they had been released yet? They sure have.
Gavin D is one of Australia's premier freelance BMX photographers. His
2004 Calendar was an awesome concept and the 2005 calendar is even better.
It includes photos and event information for all over Australia and New
Zealand.
Ask your local BMX Club, bike shop, newsagent or check out www.gavind.com.au
for further details.
05/11 “Track Attack” BMX race series,
January 2005
The Victorian Eastern Region BMX association and GT Bicycles Australia
are proud to announce that the 2005 Track Attack series will be known
as the “GT Bicycles Australia Track Attack”.
The Track Attack series has been developing a reputation as a premier event for some years now, and the agreement for 2005 follows GT’s involvement in the 2004 series.
“To have the vote of confidence of the leading bicycle brand in BMX and to associate the solidarity of the GT brand name with our race series is a huge boost to the organising committee and the Eastern Region clubs” says Brian Lacey, president of the region.
The series will be run from Saturday January 15th to Sunday 23rd at the six metropolitan Melbourne Eastern Region BMX tracks - Park Orchards, Frankston, Knox, Eastfield, Lilydale and South Eastern.
The 2005 series will introduce an additional class of racing – Vet Pro 20”, a prize-money class for over 30 year old riders. This follows the series highlight class of 2004, in which the “Bruiser Cruiser” class for over 30’s was one of the most hotly contested classes.
Series and general BMX racing queries may be directed to Brian Lacey email laceyfamily@ozemail.com.au or phone 03 9563 8552.
Entry forms are available from our racing calendar.
05/11 More on entry fees
It seems that the entry fee problem effects people right across the country,
check these email that we received over night.
Tony Hancock - Western Australia
It seems like the entry fee debate is hotting up. To make life even more
up in arms, just thought I would like to throw comments to the wind. Several
of us over here in WA are seriously looking at coming to the Track Attack
series. However, organisers also need to take heed of this situation as
we all want to show support for such events and unlike others, spend much
more than what it is worth to go to these events and support them. To
give an idea of projected costs, it is going to be in excess of $2000
plus[ transport and accommodation, food etc]. And we haven't even discussed
entry fees yet. For me, the Vet class is that opportunity to race others
of equal opportunity and skills with a little sweetner at the end if u
make the final. The prize money is more or less a token gesture, because
seriously.....no one in their right mind would travel from the opposite
side of Oz to race for a pitence prize money where the entry fee is the
same as the pros?
The simple answer to entry fees is simple. If it was a trophy event, more
than what is offered to buy the trophies is given for a normal $10 entry
fee. On average, we know the price would be approx $200. So why not simply
maintain a normal entry fee based on a prize pool of $200. Not much but
something? These are not the answers and are not intended to be...just
opinions.
Thanx for the time
P.S.
I really do want to come to an event where I can simply just ride my bike.
Brett MaliC - South Australia
Couple of things....to get of my chest.
What's up with HELL TRACK entry charging $25 for bruiser cruiser for $200,
$5 payback, and 14+ same entry for $1350, $10 payback Yeah, I'm complaining.
Look if it was the other way round I would still complain. If you charge
the same entry fee as the other class then the prize or money should come
close to the other. In doing so you force riders to ride age. So why offer
the class at all and complain when no riders enter. I ask the Hell Track
organisers to tell me why you are charging so much for the class, are
you wanting to make a profit from riders or are you trying to prop up
the other classes with money made??. If the answer is yes to those 2 questions
I will be glad to explain this is unacceptable and wrong. This is just
and example of why riders like to race.
The SA STATE TITLES CHARGED $35 entry for VET PRO CRUISER.......they offered
$800 plus $25 payback, so it brought the total pool to above $1000 and
they gave out prizes for the consolation final and the last rider that
didn't make the conso final got T-Shirts and free movie tickets. And I
assure you that next year the riders will be back because they enjoyed
it.
Moral of the story;
It's not what they can give you, it's what you can give them. Make it
affordable, enjoyable and fun. But most of all make it happen.
Now for the A and AA PRO riders,
Get out of your tent, car or chair when you have a break and take a walk
around the track, have a chat and introduce yourself to the younger riders,
swallow your embarrassment or pride, because these kids lookup to you.
How about spotting a couple of younger riders racing on your brand and
catchup after the race and chat about how they went, give em some tips..........gee's
that might take 5 min. I will never forget the day at Canberra in 1980
(something) and the legendary GT rider Greg Hill walked up to a group
of us young wanna be riders, sat my brothers bike and talked to us about
how we were racing, who our favourite Pro's were and even gave some tips.
I pested my dad to buy a GT and every time I got on the track I wanted
to be like Greggy. (except he didn't fall off ever time)
You are at the top end of the sport, how about making a young riders day,
who knows in a few years time they might be where you are today. Your
sponsor may even be impressed.
Ah that's better.
04/11 2004 BMXUltra.com unofficial Vet Pro series
The points have been updated and we have set up a dedicated page
for the 2004 series.
Click here to find out more about our
pilot series that looks like it could be big in 2005, we've been talking
to a brewery about series end prizes.
04/11 CanTeen Bandannas at Knox
On the recent success of National Bandanna Day last Friday. Brett MaliC
will once again be chasing, cornering and mugging riders and parents to
purchase a bright, hip and cool Bandanna at Knox this weekend: they're
loads of fun and easy to wear and are only $3.
Bandanna day is CanTeens annual fundraiser and awareness day and as CanTeen
isn't an organisation funded by the government, they rely purely on the
support of the private sector and the general community (that's you).
CanTeen provides recreational and educational programs for young people
living with cancer. At the core of CanTeens programs is the belief that
the best person to support someone living with cancer is another young
person in the same situation or has been affected by cancer in some way.
Canteen provides opportunities for their members to get together, have
fun, support each other and take some time out from the stresses of family
and hospital life.
So get like the Pro's n support kids with cancer and grab a hip 'n' cool
Bandanna off Brett at Knox this weekend or he will eventually chase you
down. Check out their website and make a donation.
http://www.canteen.org.au/
04/11 Staats race report - Who Left the Water
On?!
ABA Fall Nationals – Del Mar, CA
One of the most anticipated nationals of the year, the ABA Fall Nationals
in Del Mar, California is the last chance to lock in a few good scores
with some of the highest rider counts of the season before spending turkey-time
in Tulsa, OK for the Grand National. The Del Mar Fairgrounds is an excellent
facility with a spacious arena for a challenging track, grandstands, pit
row, vendor’s area, amusement park, close to the beach what more
could you ask for? How about having the beach ON the track?! Well, not
exactly, but on the Wednesday before the race San Diego was hit by one
of its heaviest rain storms in 100 years. Nearly a years worth of rain
came down in 24 hours!!! The ABA crew pulled up their hip-waders and still
managed to get the track rideable for the weekend. It may have not been
the usual blue-grooved speed way with all the muddy-land-mines but it
made for some exciting racing. A BIG THANK YOU goes out to the ABA gang
for all their hard work.
Staats’ AA Mike Day has stepped up the training
regimen and it was showing by pulling the first straight with all the
Clydesdales. When needed, “Day-Day’s” magician-like
bike skills were used to pass at will. It also helps to have your own
personal cheering section chanting your name. The result – 1st in
Pro Open and 2nd in Class.
Afro Bob de Wilde came to Del Mar still jet-lagged from
his P.R. trip to New Zealand. Still a little groggy, he decided to hop
on one of the new prototype Staats aluminum frames to gets some R&D
time in. Robert adjusted quickly to the new geometry and was hole-shotting
motos and pulling incredible moves in the turns. Even with the jet lag
and just hopping on a new frame, Big Bob reeled in a 2nd in Pro Open on
Saturday!
The skeleton crew of Staats amateurs in Del Mar was Masahiro Sampei,
Joey Backus, Steve Spencer and the return of the “Grand
Master” Jason Halverson.
Masa has been spending a lot of time in the U.S. this year proving himself
as a contender in the 14 expert and cruiser classes. For the Fall National,
he brought over his whole family and a contingent of Japanese riders ready
to strut their stuff. Masa led the Nippon crew by picking up a 3rd in
cruiser and 4th in class on Saturday.
Joey Backus was looking to get back in the mix after
being sidelined for part of the season. Joey was riding full-throttle
and made the podium in the ultra-tough 17-20 cruiser class with a 3rd.
Most of the season, the 28-35 expert class was asking “Where is
Halvy?” Hampered by an early season motorcycle injury and old age…he
he he, the “Grand Master” (who also happens to be the owner
of Staats) made his return to the national scene. Still attempting to
find his gate start, he relied on his track speed to find the qualifying
spots. In a last chance qualifier, he managed to pass N.A.G. #1 Drew Downey
only to get edged out at the line. Look for Jason to be back to form by
the Grands.
Staats’ token old-guy, Steve Spencer came in a
week early to help with the track build. The long days, bad weather and
the mud wrestling wore down Spence’ before the gate even dropped.
He bucked up and still salvaged a 2nd in class and a 3rd in cruiser. Look
for Spence-dizzle in the N.A.G. 5 Challenge and making a run at two N.A.G.
#1 plates in Tulsa.
Noteworthy: Staats Administrative Assistant, Heather “Hottie-Patootie”
Allred scored wins in the 21-25 Girls Cruiser class both days
putting her in the hunt for her first ever N.A.G. #1 plate! Congratulations
Heather! Go get ‘em!
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04/11 Entry fee concerns
I hope to get the BMXUltra.com forum working in some form or another in
the coming weeks so you folks can discuss these issues with total freedom
of speech and hopefully come up with solutions to problems. Until that
happens we'll continue to help riders air their thoughts and concerns.
Here's an email from Jamie Bullows.
I know you've had a few of these letters about entry fees already but
this one I couldn't let go by.
I was just looking over the entry form for Frankston Helltrack and the
entry fees are an absolute rip off for the pro vet classes.
How the hell can they think that they can charge the same entry fee as
for 14+ open when the prize money isn't even a 1/10th of what the pros
are getting?
How are they supposed to get the older riders interested in racing pro
vet classes if they are just going to try and rip us off?
When they can pay $10 less entry fee and earn exactly the same prize money
racing in age class on 20" and a little more on the cruiser why should
we bother?
I know they lowered the entry fee down $5.00, well woopy doo for them.
I don't think it's going to make bugger all difference in changing the
minds of riders that they are blatantly ripping off. If I do decide to
race I think I may only do age class as the money is the same.
Wake up to yourselves and try and help the sport instead of your lining
your own pockets
03/11 Warrnambool Race report
It's not a great time of the year for the Warrnambool Classic, set amongst
some of Victoria's biggest races including the Cash Dash, and Knox Dome,
but also Victorian state titles entries are due in around the same time,
and they aren't cheap. That didn't stop a large turn out though, entries
were up 20% on last years event. Only a three hour drive west of Melbourne,
Warrnambool is a great place to get away for the weekend, and they always
put on some great racing. Maybe the club should consider running the race
meeting during September and push the whole whale watching angle, I don't
think many other clubs in the world could offer such attractions.
The track was in great condition, very fast and even a new double at the
end of the first straight. The sun was out but there was a strong cross
wind that seemed to die off as the meeting was about to finish.
Some of Victoria's best AA and A pro, and a couple of riders new to the
pro field, went head to head for their share of the $1000 Pro Open prize
pool. The 5 AA Pros in the field made it to the main but didn't have it
all their way in the motos there were a couple of crashes. Tony Harvey
was even seen trying to reach out for a little help from his friends as
he was going down, unfortunatly it didn't help him.
The final would be a tight one, Young being the favourite, but you can
never predict the results of a final that contains Harvey, local hero
Luke Pretlove, Ben Price and Jonathan "Jon Jon" Hoare.
When the gate dropped you could have thrown a blanket over the front 4
riders, Young had a narrow lead over Harvey, Pretlove and Jon Jon who
was on the inside. Jon Jon messed up the first jump, nose bonking the
step up, he sucked it up but lost a little speed. When it came to the
first corner Young had started to pull to a clear lead and Jon Jon was
close behind followed by Pretlove and Harvey. Jon Jon made up ground in
the third straight and pulled up right next to Young in the last corner
but when the two collided he lost traction and fell, leaving Young the
clear leader with Pretlove and Harvey drag racing for second. They looked
to me to be too close to call, but the finish line judge gave it to Harvey.
A pro Shaun Craven did a good job to finish fourth, just ahead of Ben
Price.
Vet Pro had a full gate of riders after two had to withdraw due to injury
and illness, so there were 4 races to decide the out come, no finals.
In the first round Jenkins and Merritt battled for first and second with
Weber in close for third. Karl Bryan was racing at his first race a little
out classed, but pumped that he wasn't too far off the field. The second
moto was similar to the first except it all went wrong for Merritt, he
slid out on the second last corner driving his shoulder into the ground
and breaking his collar bone. (The update is that he goes into hospital
today to have it pinned. He will be out of racing for the rest of the
year.) With Merritt in an ambulance on his way to the hospital and out
of the mix Weber and Harris moved up to second and third.
Racing was over and done with in 3 hours, which must be a record for any
Victorian race meeting. We'll be heading back to Warrnambool for sure
next year.
Results
Pro Open Money
1st Khalen Young (Intense/TotalBMX)
2nd Tony Harvey (Avent/ECI)
3rd Luke Pretlove (Redline/TotalBMX)
4th Shaun Craven (Intense/TotalBMX)
5th Ben Price (Sinister)
6th Shane Claassen
7th Brian Slatter (Melbourne Bicycle Center)
8th Jonathan Hoare (BMXUltra.com/One Bicycles)
30 + Vet Pro
1st Shane Jenkins (BMXUltra.com)
2nd Trevor Weber
3rd Derek Harris
4th Greg Siinmaa (Sinister)
5th Ian Williams
6th Trevor Dunsworth
7th Craig Merritt (Dirt Designs)
8th Karl Bryan (Puckhandlers.com)
Click here to download the results for the Warrnambool Classic.
03/11 Knox Dome update
Entries are still open for Knox Dome, Victoria's richest open
meeting, this weekend. Not only is the Knox Club paying out big prize
money you should be there for the monster raffle as well. First prize
is a GT jumps bike, followed by BMX gear and other stuff too numerous
to mention.
Make sure you get to the track early on Saturday from 11 am to 1 pm. Cyclelink.com.au
have teamed up with Free Agent and BMXMad have teamed up with Felt bikes
for a come and try session. The session will allow riders (15 and Under)
to try the lastest model bikes from Felt and Free Agent. Free Agent will
be auctioning off the test bikes on Sunday, there will be a reserve set
for each of the bikes. Both manufacturers will have their Pros on hand
as well.Sounds like if you like what you rode you will have a chance of
picking a near brand new bike up real cheap.
If you have not entered GET IN NOW !!!!!!
Ring Cameron Murray on 03 9734242 or mob 0418531121
Click here for the latest
entry list.
02/11 Scott Taylor US tour update
Monday after the ABA Fall Nationals in Del Mar. I am pretty sore and tired....
Track was probably the second worst I have ever ridden (1st Sunday Knox
98). It rained really hard Tuesday and Wednesday while they were building
the track and the whole place turned into a swimming pool.
I guess it did dry out a lot but no where near enough. Lanes 1 & 8 forget about getting any pull.. if you can stay even with the other guys you're doing unreal!! All the jump had real soft spots where the flat ground meets the start of the transition.. baaaaaaad. End of the third straight rythm made me laugh everytime I rode through it. In and out of a sandpit.. real slow.. hahaa
Anyway, I did manage to get some really good results. Day 1. Won a bunch of A Pro heats including my quarter final.. winning my semi final until Ken Cools decided to give me the old hip and shoulders in the first corner.. him doing that in combination with the ruts and speed bumps you had to deal with made me get all loose, losing my clip and a hand putting me way back.. in 5th or 6th.. anyway I had no speed for the second straight and some dude was trying to pass me so I basically rode him off the track hahaha.. then he threw a handful of dirt at me while i was riding down the third straight.. hahaha (but then ofcourse later he was all regrets saying "no hard feelings"... ) anyway I didn't make it to the main avent for A Pro, so I was pissed and got out in the Pro Open semi and holeshot that thing to the first corner.. made the main.. but got lane eight. errrr. Got a good first straight but was left to ride the first turn on the outside.. passed some guys and found myself in third. all the way to the line.. I was stoked with that and it didn't seem to matter about the A Pro final.
Day 2. Well the track didn't get any harder and still all the same bad
spots (97% of the track anyway) Again won some A Pro Heats.. Quarters
no problems, semi no problems this time.. actually Ken went down in his
semi in the first turn.. karma.. Had a good lane for the Final... unfortunately
I was chillin' at the start while everyone was snappin' found myself in
5th in the first corner.. but laid down some power and passed a couple
of guys in the second straight.. then down the third I could see the leaders
and went for a move down the outside.. caught right up and and did the
old high low and it made a pretty easy win considering my crap start..
(my only bad one all day).
Again I done well in Pro Open.. Semi almost holeshot again but J-rich
came through.. I came in second. In the final.. once again they give me
lane 8. I got a good first straight... I knew I couldn't see anyone..
until the first jump.. when j-rich and polkamp came through.. I hit to
the inside along with a couple of elbows and went back to 4th... I went
for Lopez on the second corner but hit one of the only dry parts of the
track and slid out.. I got up just to see J-rich go down hard in the rythm..
damn.. I got 7th that was a good day on a bad track.
Warwick won AA Pro Day 2... a bit of an Aussie sweep.
I am staying down here in San Diego for a week then I'll probably be staying with KB for a few weeks then the ABA Grands then home..
I have got plenty of people to thank on this trip... I'll make sure they get a very special mention on my last report.
Over & Out.
Scott
02/11 BMXPros.com Race Report
ABA Fall Nationals Del Mar, CA
The ABA BMX National race series came to Sunny Southern California this
past weekend and gave all the BMX racers one last chance to race at a
regular ABA national of the season. Unfortunately, Sunny So Cal wasn't
that way just days before the ABA came to town and the rains made for
one soft BMX track. The ABA did there best to make a bad situation better,
working on the track late into the nights and doing what they could to
make the track hard, but unfortunately, it was just a mess. All of the
riders stepped up and made the best of the weekend and still made the
ABA Fall Nationals a great weekend. Here is how the BMXPros.com riders
finished up.
Cristian Becerine is one of the most impressive Pro riders
on the BMX national scene, as no matter what the conditions, sanction,
or event, he is a threat to win. Cristian did just that on Saturday night,
as he won the Pro Open main event from start to finish. A crash in the
AA Pro Semi kept him out of the main on day 1, but Day 2 was a different
story, as he was in the main event, and was battling for the lead going
into the first turn, but once again, the soft track wreaked havoc on Cristian
and he wound up on the ground. Cristian got up and finished 7th. Cristian's
sponsors include Crupi, O'Neal, Answer, UGP, ODI, Sun Ringle, Marwi, Shimano,
Tool Shed, Powerbar, BMXpros.com, Cyto Sport, and Thomson Seat Posts.
Kyle Bennett finds himself in a nice spot after the
ABA Fall Nationals. With a 2nd on Sunday in AA Pro, Kyle has secured himself,
along with 3 other riders, with a shot at winning the ABA #1 Pro title.
Similar to what happened in the NBL, Kyle has the least amount of pressure
on him at the ABA Grands, and with the incredible way he rode all weekend
on the soft track, once its back to a normal style track in Tulsa, it
will be very interesting to see what the NBL #1 Pro from Texas has for
the rest of the ABA Pros. Kyle was also in the AA main on Saturday, where
he finished up 7th. Kyle's sponsors include Free Agent, KHS, Answer, Sun
Ringle, UGP, Truvativ, Velo, Vans, S&M bars, ATI, Shimano, Profile,
Powerbar, Smith, Cyto Sport, and BMXpros.com.
Randy Stumpfhauser came to the ABA Falls looking to improve
on his impressive scores going into the ABA Grand Nationals, and on Sunday
he did just that, as he finished 3rd. Randy already has the maximum number
of wins in the Pro Cruiser class, so he focussed on AA Pro only this weekend.
Saturday wasn't as kind to Randy, as a mud hole seemed to suck him in
around turn one during the semi, and took all his speed and chances of
making the main event away. Randy, just like Kyle will go into the Grands
with a chance at winning the #1 Pro title and the Hyundai Santa Fe that
the ABA will be awarding to the new #1 Pro. Randy's sponsors include GT
Bicycles, Hyundai, ODI, IRC Tires, Shimano, Fox Racing, Smith, Sun Ringle,
Bombshell Forks, AC, Thomson, Powerbar, CTI Knee Braces, Tool Shed, Marwi,
FSA Headsets, S & M, Cyto Sport, and BMXpros.com
BMXPros.com proudly represents Cristian Becerine, Kyle Bennett, Dale Holmes, Christophe Leveque, Brandon Meadows, John Parker, Jamie Staff, and Randy Stumpfhauser. For more information on any of the riders, please e-mail Pete Dylewski @ PeteD@BMXpros.com, or visit www.BMXpros.com
01/11 Warrnambool Classic update
A full report and photos will follow for now here's the pro results
and a few quick points about the meeting.
Pro Results (Top three)
Pro Open
1. Khalen Young (Intense/TotalBMX)
2. Tony Harvey (Avent/ECI)
3. Luke Pretlove (Redline/TotalBMX)
Vet Pro
1. Shane Jenkins (BMXUltra.com)
2. Trevor Weber
3. Derek Harris
01/11 Knox Dome Update
Even thought the Knox Dome flyer stated that entries closed on
the 28th Oct the Knox BMX Club will still accept entries right up until
the event. The reason for the early closing date was to have riders and
classes included in the event program booklet. Which means late entries
as such are
not a problem they just may not be included in the program.
The entries are coming in thick and fast and most classes are reaching
the minimum subscription. With payback Pro classes prize pool is now well
over the $ 4,000 and closing in on $5,000 fast. The Vet Pro combined prize
pool is now over $1,000 and climbing. If you haven't entered yet especially
all you A and AA pros enter now and be part of this years richest race
meeting in Victoria.
Entry forms can be down loaded from www.bmxultra.com or www.bmxstars.com
SO GET YOURS IN NOW!!!!!!
Click here to see the
current list of Knox Dome entries.
Enquiries ring Cameron on 0418531121
01/11 QLD State Championships 2005 - TOOWOOMBA
The
Toowoomba BMX Club is Very Proud to be selected to Host the 2005 QLD State
Championships. Our club & members will be working extremely hard over
the next 11 months to ensure we provide the best we can offer our fellow
Queensland riders & Clubs, and you can rest assure the wheels of preparation
are already in motion under guidance from BMXQ. We hope to introduce a
number of new, and hi-tech initiatives into the sport of BMX, and even
this far out, we are planning for record number of competitors to attend.
On that note, we would also like to thank Mackay club for hosting this
years event, which was one of the best ever, and has certainly set a new
standard in BMX events.... well done Mackay Club.
The
Toowoomba BMX Club Web-Site will be the KEY SOURCE of information not
only on TBMXC, but also with dedicated buttons for information pertaining
to the 2005 Qld State Championships. Please click the ACCOMMODATION button
for heaps of info if you are looking for somewhere to stay. Our web-site
is hosted by BMX Australia Community site at bmxa.actbmx.com.au, then
click on Toowoomba, or, go directly to it at, toowoomba.bmxa.com.au There
is also heaps of other general BMX info, photos from race meets, etc..
In respect to the 2005 State Titles, this web-site will be updated every second day or so, and contain information on accommodation, photo's of track / infrastructure upgrades progress, sponsors, layout, contacts, forms & downloads, in fact, Everything you'll need to know you will find at this site. All Clubs & Members are strongly urged to check it out regularly. If you have any questions at all, please contact Toowoomba BMX Club.
Photo 1: from left, Toowoomba club members at this years Mackay event;
Troy Elliott, Damien Rosenthal, Ashley Weier, Kent Elliott - VP
Photo 2: from left, Twmba Club Pres. David Budden + Vice Pres BMX QLD
Mark Kane - with signed contract of agreement for 2005 State Champs in
Toowoomba.
01/11 Wodonga's Border BMX track update
The Border BMX Track in Wodonga has been updated.
Here's the inside scoop:
"We have just had a working bee and made the track nice and wide.
We didn't change that much, just made the third straight triple about
7 1/2 metres long. To hit the four pack it is tight and we are sure heaps
of people will love it."