August 7, 2011 Round 9
ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY RODNEY RUTHERFORD
The Ranch Anza, CA
using EML sidecars with most engines and parts coming from Europe. The team of Delgado and Watson started off the series slow but came through for the 2011 AMA So Cal MX title.
After breaking his hand on Saturday, John Burr Cycles/Glen Helen Raceway/MSR’s Phil Dowell soft pedaled his way on Sunday to finish off his titles in the 30+ and 40+ A.
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Series Sidehack Champions, Delgado and Watson
#W14 Denise Olsen, #555 Erika Werner and #W28 Taylor McDonald
class was a "run what you brung" for all A, B and C riders. Riders were required to race at the same skill level as they ride in District 37 events. On this day of beautiful skies at Marc Peters racing and riding complex, The Ranch, Patrick Vessey went to an undisputed run in the A class for the title.
he nine round AMA So Cal Motocross series introduced a new class this year called District King of the Track. This new
Andrew Delgado rode in the District King C and rolled to an easy title. In the HWT C it was a different story. Entering into the final round of the series, Parker Jones had a one point lead over Delgado. Practicing on Friday Delgado seized his Honda CRF450R and was loaned a Honda CRF450X and finished second overall to Jones on Saturday, round eight. With double points being awarded on Sunday, Delgado went to work and erased any challenge by winning both motos for the round nine overall in HWT C, and the 2011 series title. Thanking Real Cool MX, O'Neal, and AS Racing.
Brian Nasif is a regular participant in the Big 6 Grand Prix series and has been racing the So Cal series for three years. He explained that all the clubs that hosted the series put in a lot of effort in organizing their respective rounds as well as generating interest for series participa- tion. He would like to thank everyone for racing and helping out. Nasif had a great series himself putting the lock on the title in the EVO ranks, and would like to thank Vector Powersports and all adjoining sponsors. Finishing sixth in the 2010 Senior 40+ C, Jim Olsen rebounded this year much faster and ready for some competition. Stalling his ride at round one he restarted in fifth, reeling everyone in he won the moto capturing the overall on the day. At this point his confidence ballooned and away he went winning several overalls and finishing it up with the title at round nine. On board a Yamaha YZ250 he would like to thank 661 and all his fellow racers for the camaraderie and good times. Women's 30+B competitors Denise Olsen and Teri Meyers were going at it in the entire series, with Olsen finally sitting on top of the points at the end of the day for the
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title despite taking second to Myers at the last round. Racing for three years on a Yamaha YZ125 Olsen com- mented she rode the hardest in her life during the two days at "The Ranch". The Prospector club member mentioned that her husband, Jim Olsen had his share of skirmishes with Myers husband, Greg Meyers, forming a friendly racing rivalry between the families. Olsen would like to thank Dane Evans, Ams Oil and family.
Mormon Rocks after a long day’s ride as well as taking the checkers. She would like to congratulate all the girls on great rides and thanks the Nasif Family, her parents and all her fans. Twelve-year-old Zachary Bierbower has been on
The Women's 12+ C top five spots were separated by twenty-seven points at this last round, EVS/Pro Circuit's Victoria Johnson has six points over Taylor McDonald, Erika Werner eighteen points back in third, Alissa Bienert twenty-four points behind Johnson in fourth, and Shelby Myerly twenty-seven behind in fifth. Myerly won both motos getting the double points and finished third in the final standings. McDonald was on fire exclaiming she never raced faster in her life, getting a third in moto one. In moto two Bienert also raced well placing second
the Amateur National scene for two years, winning the 2009 65 So Cal title. For these last two rounds he had his hands full but persevered winning the 85 (12-15) A and Supermini A titles as well as all his motos. Like many racers on hand the Gorman round was his favorite be- cause of the ruts. The straight A student would like to thank FMF, XLT Training and his family. Burns Racing's Mike Burns Jr. finished first overall on the day with passenger Randy Longosh taking some time in the seat. Brandon Reardon made most of the rounds with Burns but took the day off, but was still an integral part of the team finishing second in series points. Burns told me he won four overalls in the series and has been racing this specialized class for over thirty years
Phil Dowell the 30+ and 40+ A Champion
behind Myerly, but with three turns to go in moto two we have Women's 30+ B Denise Olson, Werner and McDonald three abreast. All three reached an up hill sweeper at the same time, McDonald goes down and Johnson races by for third in class and the Women's 12+ C Championship. The overall for the day is Myerly (1-1), Werner (2-3) second, Bienert (5-2), Johnson (4-4) fourth, and McDonald (3-5) fifth overall. Johnson takes the title (324), Werner (316), Myerly (315) third, McDonald (314), and Bienert (304) fifth. Racing the AMA motocross series for three years, Johnson thought she had broken her leg at one point in the series, but soldiered back resulting with her title win. She would like to thank Rod Tapia, Ryan Abbatoye and the folks. Gaining confidence throughout the series the sea- soned desert racer McDonald, enjoys a quiet meal on the
#E7 Tim Tarry and #E10 Brian Nasif
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