Rider Updates
Oct 22 2016
Great practice day at Snake Creek MX today. My track speed and confidence was increased. Can't wait for this weekends race at NJ Field of Dreams in Millville, NJ.
Oct 10 2016
Rain was the challenge this past weekend at Budds Creek. Saturday's practice and motos were shortened to just one round due to rain. Raced in the Schoolboy 2 class where I obtain 8th overall. Sunday's races were cancelled altogether. On to Round 11 of the series.
Sep 24 2016
Great weekend of racing at the 4th Annual Kevin Crine Memorial Race presented by Mid Atlantic Motocross Association (MAMA). This event has grown every year that we have participated. The weekend kicked off with a MX clinic held by Trader’s Racing; breaking Budd’s Creek into 6 sections. Each section had nationally known pro riders instructing and critiquing each rider. It is great to see the pros taking time out of their busy lives to pass on their knowledge to kids of all ages. 80 riders registered for the clinic. Track was a little muddy on Saturday from previous rain events. The track crew did an outstanding job keeping the track prepped, and safe for the riders. Saturday Schoolboy 2 class went without any issues; went 12/11 for an 11th overall (out of 13 riders) in Schoolboy 2. There are a lot of fast riders in this class. Sunday brought a totally different track, and a few small issues. I am beginning to dislike tubes more than master links. Got a 23rd overall (out of 33 riders) in Open C; getting a 24th & 23rd in my moto’s. The 125C class came with its difficulties; a first corner crash had me behind the pack after a mid-pack start. A flat tire forced me to DNF on the last lap of moto 1. The second moto, or should I say the night race because we were fighting to get the moto in as the sun was setting went well. Got up to 20th position giving me a 24th overall (out of 31 riders). There are three races left, I am striving to get top 10 in all three classes.
Sep 11 2016
Friday night watering from the track folks, and from mother nature brought a fog delay and mud to Sleepy Hollow on Saturday. The track was worked on several times throughout the day, and changed all day. Went 12th overall today in Schoolboy 2 despite the changing track and heat. Sunday brought cooler temperatures, and better track conditions. Personal improvements during Open C and 125C have boosted my confidence. Took a 16th and 14th in my motos to end up 16th overall in Open C. 125C was a little more challenging with a 16th and 18th moto finish to end up 17th overall. All in all, a great weekend of racing. Next event is at Budd’s Creek for the 4th Annual Kevin Crine Memorial Race, where Trader’s Racing is hosting a rider’s clinic on Friday. This event is always a great time.
Sep 8 2016
Leaving for Sleepy Hollow MX tomorrow. Back to where it all began.
Aug 29 2016
Great weekend of racing at Pagoda MC this weekend. Great improvements were made on the track. Went 16/13 for a 14th overall in 125C, 16/14 for a 15th overall in Open C, and 7/9 for a 8th overall in Schoolboy 2. Class point improvements were also made this weekend. Currently sitting in 13th in 125C (up two positions), 12th in Open C (up two positions), and 6th in Schoolboy 2 (remained the same). Next race is at Sleepy Hollow in two weeks; the place where it all started.
Aug 9 2016
Training for the next race over the next couple of weeks. Going to train harder than before the Pagoda race.
Jul 17 2016
Second day of the MAMA MX MDRA Shootout came to an end. Today was 125C and Open C classes. First moto crash in 125C set me back with a 22nd overall finish. Open C, and the race order (125C was moto 3 & Open C was moto 6) also came with a crash in moto 2 giving me a 31st overall finish. Going to train hard for the next MAMA MX race at Pagoda. Thank you to all my sponsors.
Jul 16 2016
First day of the MAMA MX - MDRA MX Shootout went well. Little mistake on the second lap cost me a few positions, but got 20rh overall. Track was in great condition, and the weather was good. Couldn't ask for better weather. More racing tomorrow.
Jun 18 2016
Round 5 of MAMA MX season was at Pagoda MC this weekend. Track was is awesome condition all weekend. Saturday's Schoolboy 2 class was fast, faster than previous races. Went 11th overall for the day. Sunday was a little more interesting with the 125C & Open C classes. A first turn pile up sent me to the ambulance with the bruised shoulder and back to the pits with a bent/leaking radiator. With a little pepper and some JB Weld; got the radiator leak under control and me back on the bike. Got 20th overall in 125C and in Open C despite everything else. Spending the next month with my Pap Pap on his farm to help out with hay.
Jun 16 2016
Bike is all prepped for Pagoda MC Club race, MAMA MX Round 5, this weekend. May go early for a little extra practice. Will post again throughout the weekend, or again once the results are known.
Jun 12 2016
Practiced at Snake Creek MX today. Track was awesome. We were plagued with tire issues all day. Note sure what was going on for sure. Just irritating!!! Bad crash when we were packing up; rider suffered two broken wrists. Never want to see anyone get hurt. Speedy recovery.
May 23 2016
Round 4 of MAMA MX at Budd's Creek this weekend was wet and sloppy to say the least. They were set to run 1 moto races all weekend if the riders voted unanimously. Missed my first Moto in Schoolboy 2 on Saturday; protested to get Moto 2. Came in 3rd in Schoolboy 2 to capture a 5th overall (out of 8 riders). Sunday was just as bad a Saturday; think the track was bleeding water... Sunday was a 1 moto format across the board. Came in 11th in both 125C and Open C (out of 20 riders). This gave me a good jump on points; 9th in Schoolboy 2 (out of 30), 13th in 125C (out of 36), and 17th in Open C (out of 52). Next race is in mid June, will not the practice track to keep in riding shape. Hoping for a dryer track.
May 15 2016
Went to the track today, bike felt good. Track was a little muddy. Getting ready for Budds Creek this weekend. Hopefully that weather holds off.
May 5 2016
This weekend's Racing postponed due the this week's weather. Apparently it really took a toll on the track and parking areas. Bummed, but have a couple options to ride at a local track.
May 1 2016
Rain, rain, rain...
Apr 30 2016
Weather has been horrible, can't get time to ride like I want to.
Apr 24 2016
Day 2: Round 3 of MAMX MX today was awesome. Got a 12th overall. The track dried out quite a bit today; had to keep watering. Took 22nd overall in 125C (out of 29) & 21st overall (out of 25) in Open C classes tomorrow. Next round will be at Happy Ramblers in Hanover, PA.
Apr 23 2016
Round 3 of MAMX MX today was awesome. Got a 12th overall. Track received a fair amount of rain overnight, but held up pretty well throughout the day. 125C & Open C classes tomorrow.
Apr 17 2016
Practice at SpeedCiti was great. Track was perfect. Worked on speed, and cornering. Can't wait for next weekend's race; MAMA Round 3. Weather looks good after a little rain on Friday. Going to enter the Open D class in addition to 125C and Schoolboy 2.
Apr 10 2016
Round 2 of MAMA MX at South Fork; ended up 23rd out of 26 riders. Weather was good, bike felt great, but came up short with what I wanted to do. Going to focus on Round 2 at Speed Citi. Can't wait.
Mar 27 2016
Mid Atlantic Motocross Association (MAMA) opener this weekend. Great weekend of racing. Took 18th (out of 20) in Schoolboy 2, and a 22nd (out of 26) in 125C (with a crash). Increased my speed throughout the weekend, the bike felt good, and know what I need to work on. On to Southfork MX in two weeks. Thank you to all my sponsors.
Mar 6 2016
The Budds Creek track was awesome. Couldn't have asked for better. Reduced my lap time by 25 seconds. The bike felt great. Can't wait for the race season to start!!!
Mar 3 2016
Riding at Budds Creek this weekend (weather permitting). It is going to be awesome; will be working on technique and lap times. I am hoping for nice weather.
Feb 25 2016
Hoping to ride this weekend. Weather is supposed to be awesome for a change. Can't wait!!!