Rider Updates
Oct 5 2013
raced both 250 and 450 beginner on the final round of the season.
450 moto 1; i got a decent start and was in third. on the second lapended up passing for second, and pushing to catch first. by the last lap i was close to first, but never able to make a move on him.
250 moto 1; i got a great start and was in second, passed for first place on the second lap, then had a bobble in a corner and got passed by second and third. i came back to pass second, and take a 2nd in this moto.
450 moto 2; i decided to race my 250 to try and find some new lines on the track for my 250 moto 2. I got the holeshot, and was in the lead until the lap before the last. I went to scrub over a jump, lost my front tire, slammed the frame on the face/top of the jump, and went sailing through the air without my bike. i landed on my right shoulder adn tore my rotator cuff, gave myself a concussion, and hyperexyended my thumb. i rode out the rest of the moto for a second plae finish, and overall.
250 moto 2: DNS. i went to the hospital to get myself checked out.
shoulder is getting more movement every day, and the strength is slowly coming back. if everything checks out this week, it should only be a month before i am back on a bike again.
Aug 4 2013
Got taken out on lap 3, i was trying to pass for second, and got put into 5th. pushed the rest of the moto to get up to third. second moto, got a 3rd off the start, and by lap 2 i was in the lead. took a 2nd overall, all around a good weekend of racing. thank you to all my sponsors for your support!
Jul 30 2013
The last race, July 28th, I went 1,1. Races 5 other kids, and after the second corner in both motos, I was in first. All in all the track was great, tacky, and a great day for racing! Thank you for your support! Next race is this Sunday, August 4th. Lets make it another 1,1!
Apr 29 2013
I have been running 4 miles, 5 days a week, and woking out 3-5 days a week, for the last 3 months to be prepped for this upcoming season. I have been practicing at my local track these last 2 weeks, and am going to continue to practice at least once a week to keep myself fresh. the season in monroe WA is an 8 round series, and the race dates are as follows: 5-12-13; 6-9-13; 7-6-13; 7-28-13; 8-4-13; 9-8-13; 9-29-13; 10-6-13. I am starting to train with Robb "Monsoon" Manning, and he has been teching me some really good things! i am racing in Idaho this memorial weekend, the race dates are 5-26-13;5-27-13, and its at the Clarkia, Idaho track (Fossil Bowl). it is my favorite track. I am pumped for this season, and thank all my sponsors for their support! Smith, ONE ind, 661, sunline, tag, Kal-guard, leatt, 1.7 clening solutions, matrix, oneal, twin air, AGV, innerzyme, athena, motocross vest, ans ASV!
thanks guys!
Sam Mitchell 713
May 9 2012
went to the first race last night. went 1,1 in my motos. didnt have the best starts, but i was in first by the end of the first lap. finished with half a lap on second place. there should be another race tomorrow as well. excited to try for a second 1,1 on the season!
May 7 2012
today should be the first race of the season. they have cancelled the last 4 weeks due to rain, but today is 70 and sunny. i will be posting results tonight, if they do indeed have a race.
Apr 17 2012
went to my first the track on tuesday, and it was really good. it rained for 5-10 minutes, but that helped the track stay nice and tacky. i was practicing for 5 hours strait, and i felt really good on the track. excited for the first race, but it has been cancelled for the last 3 weeks due to rain. hopefully this week it will clear up though.
Apr 2 2012
a couple days ago my cousin and i went out on some trails for a quick little ride. It felt so great to ride his 01 kx125 again. It was definately a kick in the butt, and it REALLY screams along. I am still working on getting my timing chain, and will hopefully have my bike done by the 12th, because i am looking forward to practice at Hannegan.
Mar 19 2012
i just went out riding last night, and realized i need a new timing chain. this should be no problem because i have changed one before on my cousing yz250f. i will also be checking my valves, and starting to plan my memorial weekend trip to idaho to race, and hang out/ride with family. i will be competing in the Fossil Bowl, just like last year, and hope to get no lower than first.