Hello everyone and welcome to the 2010 race season. Let the racing begin….
I hope everyone had a fantastic holiday and I wish you all a very happy, healthy and successful new year.
As I am sure you are all well aware of the season is off and to a very good start for Stateline Riders!
Sunday, January 10th started out very early and very cold for us. It was still dark when we left our house (for the first time) at 6:25 and the temp. was -10 degrees. It was breath takingly cold out. The sun was starting to rise when we left the house the second time (after retrieving all the forgotten things) but the temp. was still a mere ten below zero. The clock now read 7:07am and heat was on to make it to the race on time. Was it three or four hours to get there? A questions we seemed to get many answers but they were all different, not very reassuring. It would have helped if we brought the brand new TomTom Paul got for Christmas, but he knew exactly where we were going (funny as to why he called several people on the way and asked directions). Anyway, we made it 10:10am. Plenty of time for Jordan to get ready and for me sign everyone up and believe it or not it had warmed up to a toasty 23 degrees. Sun shining and no wind, a perfect winter race day.
The morning race went well for everyone. I am sure everyone had a blast. There were no complaints around the trucks about the track or equipment or anything, that was saved for later about the scoring. Nick did very well winning his class AGAIN. Nathan Prouty did awesome for his first C race. I would love to tell you were he finished, but remember “the scoring”. I think he finished 3rd or 4th.
The mini class took off without a hitch and Jordan. He had a slight problem on the starting line, but made up time quickly. They all had a blast, andwanted to keep going. With a little encouragement from Paul and Todd, Tanner even took the jump before he finished the race. They both finished well for the first race of the year. Jordan finished 2nd in mini A and 6th overall and Tan the man finished 4th in mini A and ??? overall. Oh, that’s right, there was an issue about the trophy’s too. They only went back two spots for the mini’s and the rule book states you must trophy back to 5th in the mini class. Sorry Tanner, what a bummer, but they are going to bring your trophy to the banquet.
The afternoon race was another good ride for everyone. Maybe not Digger, he wasn’t to happy with his finish, but everyone else did well. John Gosselin lead the race for 5 out of the 8 laps (even though his gas was missing for a lap or two) and Jake Korn only took him at the end leaving him with 2nd place. . It was an awesome race to watch and John did a great job. Let’s see 1st next time John. Garmleys debut as a AA rider found him finishing 5th and Ty was right up there too. Todd finished 14th overall, AA points there, good job Todd. Marty finished 1st in A senior withPaul 8 minutes behind him in second place and Doug out of retirement to finish 3rd. Buzzy and Chad were right up there in their classes. Again, I would love to tell you were they finished, but oh yeah the scoring issue!!!
All in all it was a great start to the season! Once again Stateline Riders takes control. Great job boys!
See you all at the banquet, have your dancing shoes on and, be race ready!
PS: Mike O’Brien also had a good race finishing 8th in B250 and about Buzzy and Chad, Chad seemed to be a little further up there in their class then Buzzy! Chad finished 1st in BVet and Buzzy took 8th. Sorry Buz, but I have to give the credit where it is due and Chad kicked your butt this race! 