MX Practice at local and private tracks

This year the boys have decided to race more regionally, so we have been practicing and racing at different tracks in preparation for the Amateur Nationals. The boys were invited to practice at the private track that Supercross Lites rider, Cody Gilmore practices at. This track is designed by Dirt Works and is limited to the number of people who can ride on it. It has a long MX style track that is not designed with the little bikes in mind. Cole has a tough time because the jumps are huge and go from 40' - 100'+. Broc has mastered the track and is the only 85cc to make the three tabletop section that goes from a 40' then 65' and finally a 120' jump.

Bad Boys of Racing Arenacross, Sioux Falls, SD 2009

We went to Sioux Falls, South Dakota last January for the Bad Boys of Racing Arenacross. This was an event that combined Monster Trucks, Arenacross, Tough Truck and side by side atv racing. With an abbreviated arenacross track that combined all 5 racing disciplines. The non-stop action packed night of racing had the boys practice, qualify and race all while the monster trucks and atvs were doing the same. What an event!

Broc took 2nd place in the 85cc class behind our friend, Logan Kentner on his 4 stroke 150. Cole won easily in the 65cc class and if you look close at the action shot of the monster truck, you can see Cole and a friend on the railing just above the trucks. This was the area where all of the racers were seated and we were not surprised that Cole never sat down all night.

During the intermission, they brought out gas powered RC trucks who entertained the crowd for half an hour. The crowd was able to come down on the track and meet the riders and drivers. Cole was asked for his autograph by some of the smaller kids who thought he was cool by winning his first moto of the night.

We had a good time at this event and will look for it again next year! If you hear of this event in your area, make sure you check it out!