FERNLEY, NV (March 28) — Once again the Sandbox, or Fernley Motocross Track, echoed with the sounds of racing. Nice weather just highlighted the fist day of the 2021 season. Usually this race gets a large turnout however this time it was a bit more than anticipated. The reason was probably due to everyone wanting to finally back back on the track.
Hosting the event was the Reno chapter of the Over The Hill Gang (OTHG) and one of them said the entry count was 593. Since several riders ride in more than one class the best guess would be at least 450 riders or more. With 1,600 spectators the pits and over flow area was packed.
For two Reno riders it was a great day as they topped both pro classes they raced in.
After winning the second 250/450 Pro moto Justin Minsch said, “The track’s a little bumpy but its fun and I’m trying to get through it smoothly.”
Then he thanked his girl friend Alli as well as his parents.
The 125/250 Pro class didn’t work out so well. While it seemed Minsch won he was disqualified and that gave the day’s victory to Alec Green.
Only two riders scored double victories. One of them was Rogen Hill from Round Mountain as he won in the 85cc, 13 and over as well as the 85cc Open Class. The other double winner was Tim Stone from Minden, who won in the 25+ Open Class as well as topping the 250/450 Intermediate Class.
While many races were run aways there were some close ones where it went right down to the finish as to who would win that particular moto or class for the day.
Once the gate dropped to start the second 65cc, 10 and up moto both Jaiden Roberts and Braydn Wike began a nose-to-tail duel that lasted for almost the entire race. In the end Roberts hung on to score the win but Sam Mukha ended up second while Wike ended up third. However in the final count it was Roberts, Wike and Mukha for the top three spots in the class.
In motocross a rider’s finishing places are totaled up. Then it’s like golf where the lowest score is actually the winner and everyone else follows after that. If there is a tie the winner of the second moto gets the victory.
A good example was the Woman’s “A” race. In the first moto Shami Potrantz was able to hold off Lucy Moran for the win. After the gate dropped for their second moto it appeared to be a repeat of their first race.
However in the end Moran was able to get past and reach the finish first so she won the day’s overall victory. Afterwards both women exchanged congratulations on a good race. Further back Emma Helming won the Women’s “B” class.
Looking at the age ladder and it goes from the youngest to the oldest veterans at the start are the Pee Wee’s or 50cc class where the race single speed bikes. Parker Hatfield won in the 4 to 6 group while Talon Baker was the 7 & Up winner and the Open winner was Maverick Parke.
When these younsters move into the 65cc Class they learn how to shift and handle the greater speed. Corde Hunter was the 9 and Under winner while the 10 and over victor was Jaiden Roberts while Wyatt Berrington won the Open Class.
Next is the 85cc Classes where the older younger riders can really get some speed. This is the last small bike class before they move into the big bike classes. Hudson Losey won the 12 and Under Class while Rogen Hill scored a double winning both the 13 and Up as well the Open races. In Supermini it was Samuel McCord.
Moving to the top of the age ladder is the 60+ or Grand Pa Class. Tay Gragg was the winner followed by Keven Stewart and Michael Butler. In the 50+ Class Bob Heeb was the Junior winner while Anthony Fagundes was the lone 50+ Expert.
Full or nearly full starting gates were the story this day. The amount of younger riders indicates motocross is this region will be around for quite a long time.
With all the hard racing several riders went down, many times in a pile up at the first turn after the starting gate. Fortunately most got back up, restarted their bikes and took off again. A couple did need a ride back to their pits and one may have gotten an ambulance ride but that rider’s condition is unknown when this was posted.
Next round for BBMX is the weekend of April 17/18 out at Carlin.
REPORTER’S NOTE: There is a photo gallery after the results.
OTHER RACING NEWS:
• Those planning on competing in the AMA/MRANN Hare Scrambles event this weekend need to get their pre-entries going. It is online and that will close as of noon Friday, April 2. Those racing as MRANN riders apparently won’t need an AMA card. For further information please go do, www.racemrann.com.
• Next Tuesday Teresa’s Garage Radio Show should be back live in the studio. The broadcast is from e2 until 3 p.m. and in Northwest Nevada can be heard on 1060 AM.
The show is also podcast at amm.streamon.fm or can be seen live on Face Book. Co-host Emily Cook has a website, www.emilycookracing.com where she sells merchandise to help her racing efforts.
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RESULTS:
Battle Born MX – Round1
Fernley Motocross Track – March 28.
(REPORTERS NOTE: Due to a change Word Press has made I have to change the format from what is has been. So until I can find a work around I’ll only post the top 10. For the full results please go to the website at www.battlebornmx.com. There you will find a PDF with the entire results.)
50cc:
+ (4 to 6 ): 1. Parker Hatfield, 2. Charlie Bagan, 3. Wyatt Huneycutt, 4. Max Trotter, 5. Wade Lavezzo, 6. Calan Geissinger, 7. Jade Botto, 8. Sailer Stone, 9. Nathan Comer, 10. Isabel Blount.
+ (7 & Up): 1. Talong Baker,2. Maverick Parke, 3. Colby Daniels,4. Braydin Frunk, 5. Rylan Decender, 6. Easton Yates, 7. LandynStills, 8. Matthew Addison, 9. Easton Kerns, 10. Michael McCurry Jr.
+Open: 1. Maverick Parke, 2. Talon Baker, 3. Billy Smith, 4. Landyn Stills, 5. Colby Daniels, 6. Easton Kerns,7. Rylan Decender, 8. Matthew Addison, 9. Easton Yates, 10. Leo Dailey-Reynolds.
65cc:
+ (9 & Under): 1. Cord Hunter, 2.Kylan Simpson, 3. Broxton Potratz, 4. Sean Panora, 5. Guage Conner, 6. Stephen Worrall, 7. Parker Geissinger, 8. Chrisdtopher Tully, 9. Bennett Stone, 10. Gavin Clark.
+ (10 & Over): 1. Jaiden Roberts, 2. Braydn Wike, 3. Sam Mukha, 4. Wyatt Berrington, 5.wyatt Lavezzo, 6. Carter Martin, 7. Abigail McIntyre, 8. Barrett Stone, 9. Jacob Reynoso, 10. Justin Spencer.
+Open: 1. Wyatt Berrington, 2. Braydn Wike, 3. Sam Mukha, 4. Cord Hunter, 5.Stephen Worrall, 6. Richard Duncan, 7. Guage Conner, 8. Wyatt Lavezzo, 9. Bennett Stone, 10. Ryder Wike.
85cc:
+ (12 & Under): 1. Hudson Losey, 2. Rocket Richardson, 3.Garrett Berrington, 4. Jonny Simpson, 5.Pierson Potratz, 6. Kolton Sego, 7. Richardd Duncan, 8. Joseph Mitchell, 9. Casey Pinther, 10. Scottorn McMillen.
+ (13 & Up): 1. Rogen Hill, 2. Luke Kunkel, 3. Connor Gaarenstroom, 4. Hugwapi Minder, 5. Austin Squier, 6. Max Roby, 7. Emma Helming, 8. Colby Olson, 9. Keith Stewart, 10. Nick Stander.
+ (Open): 1. Rogen Hill, 2. Luke Kunkel, 3. Hudson Losey, 4. Rocket Richardson, 5. Hugwapi Minder, 6. Max Roby, 7. Garrett Berrington, 8. Joseph Mitchell, 9. Jonny Simpson, 10. Colby Olson.
+ (Supermini): 1. Samuel McCord, 2. Rogen Hill, 3. Luke Kunkel, 4. Connor Gaarenstroom.
60+:
+ (Open): 1. Tay Gragg, 2. Keven Stewart, 3. Michael Butler, 4. Anthony Torres, 5. Eric McElroy, 6. Dwight Snodgrass, 7.Kendall Larsen, 8. Douglas Wollum.
50+:
+ (Jr.): 1. Bob Heeb, 2. Lonnie Madsen, 3. Anthony Torres, 4. Mitch Gallagher, 5.Marty Moran, 6. Larry Mulock, 7. Scott Jones, 8. Chris Stone, 9. Ernie Gonzales, 10. Curtis Tackett.
+ (Intrm.): 1. Mike Cullen, 2.Donald Goines, 3. Douglas Wollum.
+ (Exp.): 1. Anthony Fagundes.
40+:
+ (Beg): 1. Mike Cross, 2. Curtis Kibbe, 3.David Squier, 4. William Whalen, 5. Greg Brown.
+ (Jr.): 1. Jason Rubero, 2. Adam McMillen, 3. Peter Pensotti, 4. Josh Sheehan, 5. John Bychlik, 6. Blair Richardson.
+ (Intrm):1. Aaron Bissell, 2. George Forbes, 3. Chad Olson, 4. Matthew Wilkins.
+ (Exp.): 1 Kevin Hargett, 2. Rich Thorwaldson.
+ (Mstr): 1. Carl Baker, 2.jeff Simas, 3. Scott Stillmock.
30+:
+ (Beg.) 1. Brandon MacFarlane, 2. John Marchant, 3. Joey Trotter, 4.Cody Mathis, 5. Warren Slater, 6.Daniel Henneberger, 7. Reynold Hysell, 8. William Botto, 9. Nick Hagen, 10. Travis Smith.
+ (Jr.): 1. Tony Lavezzo, 2. Jessie Gregg, 3. Jason Parke, 4. Jordan Harvey, 5. Swade Malloy, 6. Jason Simpson, 7. Chad Olson,8. Jeremy Ellison,9. Michael McCurry, 10.Andrew Robinson.
+ (Intrm): 1. Jayme Salo, 2. Justin McVay, 3. Logan Larive, 4. Cody Powning, 5. Tyler Pizono, 6, Zach Howell, 7. Matt Sorbouet.
+ (Exp.) 1. Kile Fye, 2. Ryan Hansen.
25+:
+ (Open):1. Tim Stone, 2. Tyler Pfeifer, 3. Logan Larive, 4. Rowdy Wachsmuth, 5. Michaell Jepsen, 6. REyan Hansen, 7. Darian Gentile, 8. Austin Hickman, 9. Jake Williams, 10. Jordan Harvey.
Club:
+(Only 1 moto):1. Scott Polan, 2. Scott Stillmock, 3. Jeff Simas, 4. Kevin Hargeett, 5. Aaron Bissell, 6. Chad Olson, 7. George Forbes, 8. Swade Malloy, 9. Zach Howell, 10. Anthony Fagundes.
Women:
+ (A): 1. Lucy Moran, 2. Shami Potratz, 3. Hayden Losey, 4. Sedanna Losey, 5. Naomi Wyant.
+ (B) 1. Emma Helming, 2. Lilian McMullen, 3. Taylor Kemp, 4. Jayla Baxter, 5. Pawahnee Minder, 6. Chaire Petrie, 7. Chanel Honea-Egesdahl, 8. Lainey Garrett, 9. Chyann McKern, 10. Sierra Brooks.
+ (Schoolboy):1. Ayden Katzenmeyer, 2. Joshua Black, 3. Zachary Larsen, 4. Samuel McCord, 5. Rogen Hill, 6. Gabriel Marchant, 7. Brock Ward, 8. Tslidopi Minder, 9. Zack O’Neill, 10. Nathan Rippi.
+ (Collegeboy): 1. Ethan Lewis, 2. Mason Stone, 3. Tristen Mathisen, 4. Jared Mariscal, 5. Blayne Herrera, 6. Dawson Clifford, 7. Zayne Bissell, 8. Seth Benedict, 9. Joshua Paley, 10. Chae Rychlik.
+ (2-Stroke): 1. Jared Mariscal, 2. Dawson Clifford, 3. Sam Roby, 4. Ethan Lewis, 5. Dylan Thorwaldson, 6. Cory Sego, 7. Mason Stone, 8. Jake Devires, 9. Austin Lewis, 10. Brock Ward.
+ (Big Bike Open): 1. Dylan Thorwaldson, 2. Joshua Black, 3. Austin Johnson, 4. Ayden Katzenmeyer, 5. Sam Roby, 6. Zachary Larsen, 7. Blayne Herrera, 8. Eddy Minard, 9. Christopher McPartin, 10. Jeremy Ellison.
125/250:
+ (Beg):1. Brock Ward, 2. Zack ONeill, 3.Nathan Riippi, 4. Luke Halterman, 5. Zack Paulson, 6. Tyler Jones, 7. Logan Henke, 8. Lucas Evans, 9. Aidan Padgett, 10.Max Frey.
+ (Jr.): 1. Zachary Larsen, 2. Hayden Fagundes, 3. Tsiidopi Minder, 4. Justin Graves, 5. Chet Maga, 6. Aren Duncan, 7. Jess Wilford, 8. Cameron Solinski, 9. Lucy Moran, 10. Dawson Daniels.
+ (Intrm): 1. Zayne Bissell, 2. IanWicker, 3.Dylan Thoraldson.
+ (Pro): 1. Alec Green.
250/450:
+ (Beg): 1. Zackk Paulson, 2.Chris Slobogin, 3. Rian Greenwell, 4. AdamGlaster, 5. Logan Henke, 6. Michael Tully, 7. Tyler Jones, 8. Luke Halterman, 9. Brayden Marter, 10. Danny Rudd.
+ (Jr): 1. Robert Cord, 2. Gabriel Marchant, 3. Garrette Rychlik, 4. Dawson Clifford, 5. Justin Graves, 6. Jake Devries, 7. Tharon Lindkugel, 8. Seth Benedict, 9. Eddy Minard, 10. Nicholas Wilford.
+ (Intrm): 1. Tim Stone, 2. Tristen Mathisen, 3.Kyle Zimmmer.
+ (Pro): 1.Justin Minsch, 2.Alec Green, 3. Travis McIver, 4. Austin Johnson, 5. Adam Conway, 6. T-Mo Moore, 7. Michael Jepsen.
PHOTO GALLERY:
Justin Minsch won the 250/450 Pro Class for the day. Tim Stone was one of the two double winners for the day. He scored victories in he 25+ Open as well as the 250/450 Intermediate Classes. 
Zayne Bissell won the125/250 Intermediate Class. 
2-Stroke winner was Jared Mariscal. Eventual winner Lucy Moran chases Shami Potratz in their race long due for victory in the second Women’s “A” moto. 
Sam McCord on his way to winning Supermini. 
The Big Bike winner was Dylan Thorwaldson. 
Talon Baker won the 50cc 7 & UP Class. Rogen Hill was one of the two double winners this day. Here he is going over a jump on the way to one of those victories. 
Hudson Losey on his way to winning the 85cd 12 and Under Class. 
Wyatt Berrington on his way to winning the 65cc Open. Tay Gragg won the 60+ Class for the oldest veteran racers. 
On his way to winning the50cc Open Maverick Parke laps a slower rider. 
Parker Hatfield on his way to winning the 50cc, 4 to 6 class. 
Carl Baker is the 40+ Master winner. 
Tony Lavezzo over a jump on his way to winning the 30+ Junior class. 
30+ Intermediate winner is Jayme Salo. 
Kile Fye is dthe 30+ Expert winner. 
Robert Cord zips by the checkered flag as he won the 250/450 Junior class. 
Zack Paulson is he 250/450 Beginner winner. 
Zachary Larsen on his way to winning the 125/250 junior class. 
The 125/250 Beginner winner is Brock Ward.
