RENO, NV (Feb. 2) – The Fall Series awards banquet for BBMX (Battle Born MX) was held at the Boomtown Casino west of Reno. This meant everyone there was warm and dry despite the wet weather that day.
A boat load of trophies, created by MX Trophies, were ready to be handed out as well as t-shirts, hoodies and champion’s jackets. All the class champions also got gift cards.
Just some of the items that were raffled off during the banquet.
In addition there was a table full of raffle prizes that included about everything a rider might want. Added to that were grand prizes that included a full set of gear, an Ezup, pressure washer, some gift certificates from Boomtown and other things as well.
There was also a separate raffle that only had 250 tickets for a chance to win at 140cc pit bike for the grandest prize of all.
The MC for the event was Dana Losey and after lunch he made some remarks about changes that are coming. Then he had a first raffle session.
The amount of trophies for each class was determined by the amount of riders that participated in that division. Up first were places fifth through third where the winners also got a BBMX t-shirt.
After that group was taken care of it was time for more raffle prizes.
Then it was time for the trophies awarded to those riders that finished second place. This time each of them got a BBMX hoodie to wear.
Finally it was time to hand out the first place or class champion’s trophies. Each champion not only got a trophy but a champion’s jacket as well.
Wyatt Berring was the youngest champion and the last one to get a trophy during the banquet.
At the bottom end of the age scale were the Pee Wee or 50cc riders. They were Wyatt Berrington (Beginner) Keegan Brocchini (Jr.) and Jaiden Roberts who ended up winning both the Intermediate and Open classes.
At the top of the age scale David Thomas is the 52+ Intermediate champion.
At the other end of the age scale in the 52+ Class the winners were Troy Decker (Jr.) and David Thomas (Interm.).
Michael Jepsen won the 250/450F pro title for the fall series. Over in the Women’s class Lucy Moran won in the “A” group while Hannah Munoz was the “B” winner.
The 250/450 pro champion is Michael Jepsen
Among the winner there was one young rider the claimed a triple, Rogan Hill won the title in three different 85cc classes.
Then it was time for the grand prizes. After those the big prize, a pit bike, was to be given away and one happy rider went home with that. Then all the first place champions posed for a group photo as the banquet ended.
After the banquet the first place champions posed for a group picture.
One of those in attendance came all the way from Winnemucca. “Bemo” Herrera runs the track out there and after the awards made some comments about last season as well as what he’s looking forward to in 2019.
“Last year was really good and people loved the track,” he said. “We’re going to flip the track this year so we’re looking to promote safe motocross riding, a good time and hopefully we’ll get a great turn out through the BBMX series. Everybody loves our motocross track and we really appreciate them coming out.”
Then after taking care of some last minute things Losey was able to comment and thank the banquet’s hosts.
“Boomtown was awesome, they really took care of us and set up everything perfect. They had out BBMX colors in napkins up there so it really kind of set the tone for us, they had great food for us, plenty of it and then at the end they donated $250 worth of product to go through their steak house and the fun center. So we were able to give those away and add them to the grand prize awards so that was really awesome,” he said.
He also explained some of the changes BBMX will have this coming season.
“So for this next year we’re also going to one full series, that covers the whole year with a break in the middle for the summer and what that does is allow us to have one banquet at the end of the year similar to what MRANN does and be able to really put on a good banquet,” he said.
Losey was very pleased with the banquet and is looking forward to next season.
“We just had a wonderful banquet we had I think 79 award winners, we raffled off a 140 pit bike, which is really cool, we also had I believe over $10,000 in awards that were given out along with raffle prizes,” he said. “We had a great year, we had awesome turn outs, more participation per class so we had more trophy winners for each class. We’re just looking forward to doing it all again this year, starting in the middle of March going forward and having even more success.”
The first six-race series begins on the weekend of March16 & 17 at the Sandbox in Fernley. From there the series goes on the road for races in Winnemucca and Carlin before returning to Fernley before the last race in Winnemucca.
The next seven races are still being worked on but those dates should be out soon.
Those wishing further information can check the website at either www.battlebornmx.com or www.facebook.com/battle-born-mx. Looks like its going to be a great year for motocross in our area.
REPORTER’S NOTE: There is a photo gallery at the end of the final top points list. Due to time constraints I have the only the class listed for most of the champion’s photos
OTHER RACING NEWS:
- Remember to tune in, stream or watch live on Face Book the Teresa’s Garage Radio Show. It runs from 2 until 3 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon. I won’t be on this week but my preview part comes on at 2:15 and I hope to call in.
Teresa’s Garage Radio Show graphic.
The show covers all things automotive and many times has a special guest. Hope you’ll give it a listen.
If you enjoyed this article please “like,” and share it as widely as possible. Comments are welcome.
Subscribers have articles posted to their inbox as soon as they are up on the site.
We now have five very appreciated sponsors that support his site. Please patronize them as they support your sport and help nvracingnews continue.
Two of them are first class motorcycle shops located in Reno.
Our first sponsor is Reno Motorsports. Not only do they have about anything a rider might want or need and the store also has a full service shop.
Their location is at 964 Terminal Way, by the intersection with Mill Street. Store’s phone number is 775-322-1499 and the site is, www.rms-renomotorsports.com.
The next shop, and our newest sponsor is Moto Source located at 3180 Mill Street. Once again the shop has a full service shop plus about any thing a rider might need or want.
Phone number is 775-856-3855 and the website is, www.moto-source.com.
The next sponsor is an excellent place if you need collision repair on your car or truck. It’s Concours Body shop, located at 250 Telegraph Street in Reno and has a long history of first class repairs
Brian Saul is the new owner, a car enthusiast himself he’s committed to continuing the shop’s history of quality work. The change comes as Gil Grieve, the previous owner has retired.
Phone number for the shop is 775-329-4557 and the website is, www.concoursbodyshop.net.
If you are in to karting or want the most cost effective way to start racing please check out Nevada Kart Sport, the only full service kart shop in this region. Owner Rodney Rivera will maintain, build or store your kart.
The shop is located at 894 Deming Way, off East Glendale, in Sparks, Nevada. The shop’s website is www.nevadakartsport.com, and the phone number is 775-219-4184.
Hungry, want a great place to eat, then try PJ&Company for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and it’s a great place to watch your favorite sports.
If you’re a rider, well Wednesday evening is Bike Night, always a great time to see some great looking bikes and meet like minded people.
The location is 1590 South Wells Avenue, just north of the round about. Phone number is 775-323-6366 and their website is www.pjandco.net.
Have a business targeted toward motorsports or an off road demographic? We are always looking for more sponsors and will expose your business to the racing and off road community in this area.
You can contact us either through the comment section of this site or on our Face Book page.
RESULTS:
Trophy Winners for the 2018 fall series.
- 50cc:
+Beg: 1.Wyatt Berrington, 2. Broxton Potratz, 3. Stephen Worrall, 4. Jevin Hubbard.
+ Jr: 1. Keegan Brocchini, 2.Abigail McIntyre.
+ Intrm: 1. Jaiden Roberts.
+ Open: 1. Jaiden Roberts, 2. Abigail McIntyre, 3. Broxton Potratz.
• 65cc:
+ Beg: 1.William Teninty, 2. Garrett Berrington, 3. R.J. Sheehan, 4. Hunter Trimbach.
+ Jr: 1. Rowdy Richardson, 2. Zachery O’Neill, 3.Hugwapi Minder.
+ Open: 1. Rowdy Richardson, 2. Zackery O’Neill, 3. Hub Losey.
• 85cc:
+ Beg: 1. Luke Kunkel,2. Seth Clark, 3. Douglas Pena.
+ Jr: 1. Cash Dunbar, 2. Treyton Maskaly, 3. Brock Ward.
+ Open: 1. Rogen Hill, 2. Treyton Maskaly, 3. Cash Dunbar,4. Brock Ward.
+ Supermini: 1. Rogen Hill, 2. Treyton Maskaly.
• 52+:
+ Jr: 1. Troy Decker.
+ Interm: 1. David Thomas.
• 45+:
+ Jr: 1. Troy Hawkins, 2. Bob Woebberking, 3. Chad Johnson.
+ Exp: 1. Tony Fagundes.
• 38+:
+ Beg: 1. Clint Miller, 2. Frank Abrott.
+ Jr: 1. Chad Johnson, 2. Frank Homen, 3. Bob Woebbeking.
+Intrm: 1. Sedanna Losey.
• 30+:
+ Beg: 1. Shane Havens, 2. Alex Toler, 3. Jonathan Trimbach.
+ Jr: 1. Nick Petz.
+ Intrm: 1. Mikey Chick, 2. Michael Worrall.
• 25+:
+ Open: 1. Tim Stone.
• Schoolboy: 1. Blayne Herrera, 2. Jared Mariscal, 3. Kyle Zimmer, 4. Chandler Beveridge.
• 2-Stroke:
+ Open: 1. Tim Stone, 2. Blayne Herrera, 3. Kai Kapahee.
• Women:
+ A: 1. Lucy Moran, 2. Hayden Losey.
+ B: 1. Hannah Munoz, 2. Jen Leppek.
• 125/250F:
+ Beg: 1. Otto Albrecht, 2. Hayden Fagundes, 3. Jayce Hawkins, 4. Austin Walker, 5. Wyatt Fry.
+ Jr: 1. Jared Mariscal, 2. Kai Kapahee, 3. Tristen Mathisen.
• 250/450F:
+ Beg: 1. Jayce Hawkins, 2. Cody Zimmer, 3. Brett Stuber.
+ Jr: 1. Tristen Mathisen, 2. Rowdy Wachsmuth, 3. Kyle Zimmer.
+ Pro: 1. Michael Jepsen.
PHOTO GALLERY:
