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Just a guy who was slow on a dirtbike and got slower as the years went on. Then I switched to taking pictures of the fast people!

Coppersate Classic Rd 5 – Pro Photo Report

Even before the pros lined up Saturday night, Arizona Cycle Park was raising money the night before to help our fast guys get to Hangtown for round one of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship. Part of Friday night’s practice fee was set aside for the fund. Check out the  local news  that showed up to see what this motocross thing was all about. And the giving kept on going come race time Saturday night where $5 of every race entry and $2 of every front gate fee will be donated to the fund.  All that and an auction of some moto memorabilia put a lot of cabbage up for grabs.   Let’s see who will be going to Hangtown a bit heavier in the wallet.

The fast six launch out of the gate  in moto 1 to see who will grab the holeshot

Dilon Huddleston was impressive with a 1-1.  Good starts put him out front to make the wins look easy. He brought home $675 for his efforts.

Rhett Urseth took the second spot with a 3-2 finish on the night and put $475 into his pocket. He also got some face time in the news spot linked above.

David King tied with Urseth but his 2-3 relegated him to the third step on the podium.  He should not feel too bad though. He still walked away with $475

Buddi Bruner, who also put in some camera work for the news, finished 4-4 and pocketed $375 for his efforts.

Troy Allen secured fifth overall with a 5-5.  He was not hard to miss under the lights in his bright Troy Lee gear and KTM!

Zac Petruska struggled and went 6-6. According to his ace mechanic (Dad) they “kept bending things”.

It was this year’s first night race and the cool nocturnal air was welcomed with summer temps making their way into the desert.  Be sure to come out June 8th for round 6 and race under the ACP lights!

Copperstate Classic Rd 3 – Photo Report

Time to give a little recognition to those who scored some hardware at the third round of the Copperstate Classic at Arizona Cycle park

125/250 Junior

Kyle Dearing – 1st (1-1)

Cameron Cieluch – 2nd (2-2)

Braeden Miller – 3rd (3-3)

125/250 Int

Derek Lema – 1st (1-1)

125/250 Pro

David King – 1st (1-1)

125/250 Beginner

Justin Pennington – 1st (1-1)

30+ Beginner

Cary Wallace – 1st (1-1)

30+ Junior

Brian Graham – 1st (1-1)

30+ Intermediate

Andy Steinberger – 1st (1-1)

125/250F Schoolboy 12-16

Derek Lima – 1st (1-1)

Alex Miller – 2nd (3-2)

125/250F Women

Ashley Gyory – 1st (1-1)

25+ Amt (Beg/Jr/Nov)

John P. Molitor – 1st (1-1)

40+ Master

Doug Goodman – 1st (1-1)

Jayson Crotteau – 2nd (2-2)

40+ Junior

Ron Mercer – 1st (1-1)

40+ Intermediate

Ty Nexsen – 1st (1-1)

250/450F Junior

Kyle Dearing – 1st (1-1)

250-450F Intermediate

Derek Lema – 1st (1-1)

250/450F Pro

David King – 1st (1-1)

85/150F Open

Trevor Woodward – 1st (1-1)

SEE EVERYONE AT MOTOLAND FOR ROUND 4 ON APRIL 7th

 

AMA West Hare Scramble – Round 1 Photo Report

Photos/Captions: Kris Vancers

The morning was overcast and chilly (by Arizona standards) but come race time the sun was out and it was a beautiful January day at Arizona Cycle Park, host to Round 1 of the AMA West Hare Scramble.  Cory Graffunder was defending his #1 plate from many other riders that will try to take it from him this year.

Gary Sutherland got off to a quick start and pretty much lead the way for the whole two and a half hours

 

But that didn’t keep Sutherland from sneaking a peak behind him ever once and a while

 

Justin Sanders made short work of the huge sand doubles as he piloted his Yamaha to second place

 

David Broderick started on the second row in AA class but charged all the way to a third overall!

 

Tallon Taylor had no problems with the MX section of the 12+ mile lap. He took third in the Pro class.

 

Alex Dorsey was able to put his KTM in fourth place after 150 minutes

 

Anson Maloney rounded out the top five in the pro class

Cory Graffunder had some bike issues and lost too much time to the rest of the pack. He ended up 10th in the pro class

 

Gary Sutherlin, Justin Sanders, & David Broderick show off their hardware at the end of the day.