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This Saturday at 10:00 A.M we will be starting the 24 hours @ Glen Helen, and ends Sunday @ 10:00 a.m. We are running the open Expert class, which consist of 6 riders, and 2 bikes. Our class has some big names in it already, such as Larry Roesler, Ken Faught,and Mike Metzger. Should be fun! :D
Ben Hutchinson
Whiplash #32
BITD #330
Sponsors to thank:
Pit crew,Tucson Steel Dor, MotoWorks,MKB Construction, IMS Products, Sprocket Specalists, Maxxis, Big Gun Exhuast systems, Cycle Gear, Tag/One Industries, Doggone Graphix and Z Moto.
Good luck, sounds like a lot of work to me. Make sure Vogt doesn't fall asleep on the seat;).
David Gronlund #7
Bens Cycle Works, Motoworks Suspension, Goat Eyewear, Cycle Gear, FMF-909, Works Connection, IMS Racing, N-Style Graphics, AFAM, White Brothers, Pops Racing, Cycles West.
quote:Originally posted by El Gato
Good luck, sounds like a lot of work to me. Make sure Vogt doesn't fall asleep on the seat;).
David Gronlund #7
Bens Cycle Works, Motoworks Suspension, Goat Eyewear, Cycle Gear, FMF-909, Works Connection, IMS Racing, N-Style Graphics, AFAM, White Brothers, Pops Racing, Cycles West.
No way, he talks to much to fall asleep.:D J/K Dave.
Ben Hutchinson
Whiplash #32
BITD #330
Sponsors to thank:
Pit crew,Tucson Steel Dor, MotoWorks,MKB Construction, IMS Products, Sprocket Specalists, Maxxis, Big Gun Exhuast systems, Cycle Gear, Tag/One Industries, Doggone Graphix and Z Moto.
24 hrs at glen helen, my back is hurting just from thinking about it.... I done glen helen a few times during practice and I tell you what, that course will definitely keep you on your toes.....
Good lucks guys....
I have no limitations, only my quad has limitations......
whiplash #374
quote:Originally posted by Zhvonte
24 hrs at glen helen, my back is hurting just from thinking about it. I've done glen helen a few times during practice and I tell you what, that course will definitely keep you on your toes.....
I hear the back section they add for Gran Prix's is pretty brutal. Big hill climbs and whoops.
David Gronlund #7
Bens Cycle Works, Motoworks Suspension, Goat Eyewear, Cycle Gear, FMF-909, Works Connection, IMS Racing, N-Style Graphics, AFAM, White Brothers, Pops Racing, Cycles West.
Racerfisk
09/05/03, 6:33 AM
Good Luck Ben. I talked to Eugene & Cecil @ Snowflake & they did it last year & got 2nd overall (I Think) Cecil trashed his bike in it but said it was worth it. The night riding portion sounded pretty scary but I'm sure U dial it in quickly. How did U get Metzger & the big boys OR did they get U [?] It sounded like they rode for less than 2 hrs each and got a four hour break in between. Anyway have FUN & watch that BIG up & downhill in the desert section.
Racing is Living
MC 747
Sponsors: Ben's Cycle Works
MP Environmental Services
Jan's Checking Account
quote:Originally posted by Racerfisk
Good Luck Ben. I talked to Eugene & Cecil @ Snowflake & they did it last year & got 2nd overall (I Think) Cecil trashed his bike in it but said it was worth it. The night riding portion sounded pretty scary but I'm sure U dial it in quickly. How did U get Metzger & the big boys OR did they get U [?] It sounded like they rode for less than 2 hrs each and got a four hour break in between. Anyway have FUN & watch that BIG up & downhill in the desert section.
Racing is Living
MC 747
Sponsors: Ben's Cycle Works
MP Environmental Services
Jan's Checking Account
I get to race against Metzger and the big boys. The team we put together is from Tucson, Casa Grande, and I'm the lone soul from Tempe.
Ben Hutchinson
Whiplash #32
BITD #330
Sponsors to thank:
Pit crew,Tucson Steel Dor, MotoWorks,MKB Construction, IMS Products, Sprocket Specalists, Maxxis, Big Gun Exhuast systems, Cycle Gear, Tag/One Industries, Doggone Graphix and Z Moto.
Racerfisk
09/05/03, 8:15 AM
Oops! I knew that [8] No coffee yet this AM :(
Racing is Living
MC 747
Sponsors: Ben's Cycle Works
MP Environmental Services
Jan's Checking Account
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David Gronlund #7
Bens Cycle Works, Motoworks Suspension, Goat Eyewear, Cycle Gear, FMF-909, Works Connection, IMS Racing, N-Style Graphics, AFAM, White Brothers, Pops Racing, Cycles West.
quote:Originally posted by El Gato
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David Gronlund #7
Bens Cycle Works, Motoworks Suspension, Goat Eyewear, Cycle Gear, FMF-909, Works Connection, IMS Racing, N-Style Graphics, AFAM, White Brothers, Pops Racing, Cycles West.
We got our A$$ kicked! We entered the open expert class thinking we had a good chance. NO WAY. We raced against one KTM team who had Daryl Folk, Larry Roesler, and other fast guys. The dirt rider team with Ken Faught, Jason Webb, with others I don't remember. Dbag might be able to tell you more names, and also Steve Feld help me out here. Other than taking 7th out of 10 we had a great time. The track was awesome. By the second lap it was getting rough. The night rides were a blast! Some of the single track we rode was down in was over grown moist dirt, and at night it was cool to see how bright the baja designs were. We made some good consistant laps for the 24 hours, and were hoping we would catch a break, but that never happened. The only problems we had was Adam crashed hard, and broke a foot peg. All in all we had a fun time, and will race it again.
I have to say thanks to Kevin (Dbag) for going over with us, and keeping times, and doing a little riding.
Thanks to the team:
Jason Keys
Adam Johnston
John Conyer
Dave Vogt
Steve Feld
Ben Hutchinson
Whiplash #32
BITD #330
Sponsors to thank:
Pit crew,Tucson Steel Dor, MotoWorks,MKB Construction, IMS Products, Sprocket Specalists, Maxxis, Big Gun Exhuast systems, Cycle Gear, Tag/One Industries, Doggone Graphix and Z Moto.
Well scratch anything about getting our A$$ kicked. I just looked at the results for the first time, and we finished 2nd in the open expert class. That is a total shock! We did 80 laps on a 8 mile course, and the winner of our class did 82. I guess that's what we get for not checking the results before we left.[:o)]
Ben Hutchinson
Whiplash #32
BITD #330
Sponsors to thank:
Pit crew,Tucson Steel Dor, MotoWorks,MKB Construction, IMS Products, Sprocket Specalists, Maxxis, Big Gun Exhuast systems, Cycle Gear, Tag/One Industries, Doggone Graphix and Z Moto.
TRAJISTO
09/08/03, 10:53 AM
Good job Ben! I plan on doing the whole series(6, 12 & 24) next year so I would like to talk with you about prep before next year if that's O.K.
Travis Epperson
"Character is doing the right thing when no one is looking"
Dawn Stone; Star Island Motorsports KTM; Copper Country ATV & Cycle KTM; Fineline Suspension; Axo; FMF/909; No Fear; 661; Acerbis; Smith; Prescott Fire Dept.
Flyn Frog
09/08/03, 11:04 AM
Great Job Ben and Team!! I bet that was a lot of work!!
Desi Wolfe
Whiplash #5
Thanks To:
Nu Vu Beauty Salon, Growers Oil Co., LRH Farms, Fly'n Frog Racing Team
El Gato
09/08/03, 11:09 AM
quote:Originally posted by TRAJISTO
Good job Ben! I plan on doing the whole series(6, 12 & 24) next year so I would like to talk with you about prep before next year if that's O.K.
Need an extra rider???
Good job Ben and Company!!!! That has got to be an awesome race.
David Gronlund #7
Bens Cycle Works, Motoworks Suspension, Goat Eyewear, Cycle Gear, FMF-909, Works Connection, IMS Racing, N-Style Graphics, AFAM, White Brothers, Pops Racing, Cycles West.
Congrats!! That's got to be ruff night!!!
Matt Scoutten
'98 XR 400
Whiplash #505
quote:Originally posted by TANK
Congrats!! That's got to be ruff night!!!
Matt Scoutten
'98 XR 400
Whiplash #505
Riding at 11:00 p.m wasn't bad. It was the having to wake back up, and ride at 3:30 a.m that was the worst. I was on a Sunday cruz during that time.[|)]
Ben Hutchinson
Whiplash #32
BITD #330
Sponsors to thank:
Pit crew,Tucson Steel Dor, MotoWorks,MKB Construction, IMS Products, Sprocket Specalists, Maxxis, Big Gun Exhuast systems, Cycle Gear, Tag/One Industries, Doggone Graphix and Z Moto.
Popsracing
09/08/03, 2:44 PM
trajisto......do have any openings for an old hasbeen rider for that series next year??????????????????????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!???? ??
tjquote:Originally posted by TRAJISTO
Good job Ben! I plan on doing the whole series(6, 12 & 24) next year so I would like to talk with you about prep before next year if that's O.K.
Travis Epperson
"Character is doing the right thing when no one is looking"
Dawn Stone; Star Island Motorsports KTM; Copper Country ATV & Cycle KTM; Fineline Suspension; Axo; FMF/909; No Fear; 661; Acerbis; Smith; Prescott Fire Dept.
Todd Johnson,
2001 and 2002 Az state Champion, Open Pro
Sponsors, Pops Racing, Big Gun exhaust systems, Devol, Goat Eyewear, and the fastest guy on earth - David Gronlund
quote:Originally posted by Popsracing
trajisto......do have any openings for an old hasbeen rider for that series next year??????????????????????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!???? ??
Todd Johnson,
2001 and 2002 Az state Champion, Open Pro
Sponsors, Pops Racing, Big Gun exhaust systems, Devol, Goat Eyewear, and the fastest guy on earth - David Gronlund
Travis I don't know if I would invite someone that doesn't show for a weekend ride. :D J/K Todd.
Ben Hutchinson
Whiplash #32
BITD #330
Sponsors to thank:
Pit crew,Tucson Steel Dor, MotoWorks,MKB Construction, IMS Products, Sprocket Specalists, Maxxis, Big Gun Exhuast systems, Cycle Gear, Tag/One Industries, Doggone Graphix and Z Moto.
mparks22
09/08/03, 10:13 PM
You have to take him!! he is sponsored by the fastest guy on earth!
I had a feeling you guys would do well. Way to represent
Thrasherland on thursday night anyone?
"The trouble with being a good sport is you have to lose to prove it"
Mike Parks Whiplash#22
03 WR450,FMF,Hinson,BRP,Applied,RealRacing,ThePit,Exc ell,IMS,Speedway,Vic's Plumbing,WD40,Wiseco,
00 YZ250, Loaded
00 Trail Boss
Lizrdlipz
09/09/03, 4:47 AM
The race was a BLAST!!! Such a high energy event with all of the big boys there. Our team included Adam Johnston, Jason Keys, JC Conyer, David Vogt, Ben Hutchinson and Myself Steve Feld. Adam got a great start with 10 teams in our Open Expert class by pulling third off the line. The race was just crazy, with temperatures reaching 106* in the day and falling to 64* at night. By night fall the top of Yamaha hill was destroyed and almost impassible. I stalled when I couldn't get passed two downed riders near the top and I had to ride back down to the bottom for a second attempt which saw me over the top with another two riders following me. After they made it over the top I was told that the hill was shut down for repairs and a short course was implemented for an hour and a half. This is where the scoring got all screwed up. That's why we thought we were stuck with seventh place. I knew we were in a higher position than that but... You never know, scoring had to be a nightmare. The single track downhill section in the back was treacherous and soooo destroyed by daybreak that you really had to be on your toes. We finished second in class and fifth overall. NOT BAD!!! We were the first KTM team (see the results) Our class had riders with the likes of Larry Roesler, Chuck Dempsey, Ron Lawson, Brad Daugherty, Ken Faught, Paul Krause, Dave Ondas, Nick Blais, Tom Webb, Scot Harden, Darryl Folks just to name a few. I'll be back!
Steve Feld #31
TRAJISTO
09/09/03, 6:34 AM
Dave and Todd,
Sounds like we could get a good team together. I just know that I want to do the series next year. With all you old guys it would be a Vet team I suppose. That works for me. As it gets closer we should do some more planning.
Travis
"Character is doing the right thing when no one is looking"
Dawn Stone; Star Island Motorsports KTM; Copper Country ATV & Cycle KTM; Fineline Suspension; Axo; FMF/909; No Fear; 661; Acerbis; Smith; Prescott Fire Dept.
quote:Originally posted by TRAJISTO
...With all you old guys it would be a Vet team I suppose. .all YOU old guys??????
Aren't you older than both of us??? Heck with the vet talk, I prefer open class.:D
We could ride Todds new 2004 WR450 he's getting next year;).
David Gronlund #7
Bens Cycle Works, Motoworks Suspension, Goat Eyewear, Cycle Gear, FMF-909, Works Connection, IMS Racing, N-Style Graphics, AFAM, White Brothers, Pops Racing, Cycles West.
quote:Originally posted by Popsracing
trajisto......do have any openings for an old hasbeen rider for that series next year??????????????????????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!???? ??
If you're an old hasbeen and we're riding about the same speeds I guess that makes me a neverwillbe. For sell - 2003 WR450:(.
David Gronlund #7
Bens Cycle Works, Motoworks Suspension, Goat Eyewear, Cycle Gear, FMF-909, Works Connection, IMS Racing, N-Style Graphics, AFAM, White Brothers, Pops Racing, Cycles West.
Here are a few pics from Glen Helen.
http://ridingarizona.com/forum/uploaded/Dezrcr/200399165436_Yamaha Hill.jpg
The Famous Yamaha Hill. AKA Flag pole hill.
http://ridingarizona.com/forum/uploaded/Dezrcr/200399165520_The Pits.jpg
Looking down from Yamaha hill. The course runs to the right of the trailers, and pit row is down the middle.
http://ridingarizona.com/forum/uploaded/Dezrcr/200399165859_The Big Uphill.jpg
I think this is Dave going up the big hill back to the single track. This is the hill they shut down at night for a while.
Ben Hutchinson
Whiplash #32
BITD #330
Sponsors to thank:
Pit crew,Tucson Steel Dor, MotoWorks,MKB Construction, IMS Products, Sprocket Specalists, Maxxis, Big Gun Exhuast systems, Cycle Gear, Tag/One Industries, Doggone Graphix and Z Moto.
El Gato
09/09/03, 10:03 AM
quote:Originally posted by mparks22
You have to take him!! he is sponsored by the fastest guy on earth!
That's what he gets for having me to set up his account for him. I won't tell him how to edit his profile though, I like it just the way it is.;)
David Gronlund #7
Bens Cycle Works, Motoworks Suspension, Goat Eyewear, Cycle Gear, FMF-909, Works Connection, IMS Racing, N-Style Graphics, AFAM, White Brothers, Pops Racing, Cycles West.
TRAJISTO
09/09/03, 10:47 AM
I meant US. Geez! The '04 sounds nice!
Travis
quote:Originally posted by El Gato
quote:Originally posted by TRAJISTO
...With all you old guys it would be a Vet team I suppose. .all YOU old guys??????
Aren't you older than both of us??? Heck with the vet talk, I prefer open class.:D
We could ride Todds new 2004 WR450 he's getting next year;).
David Gronlund #7
Bens Cycle Works, Motoworks Suspension, Goat Eyewear, Cycle Gear, FMF-909, Works Connection, IMS Racing, N-Style Graphics, AFAM, White Brothers, Pops Racing, Cycles West.
"Character is doing the right thing when no one is looking"
Dawn Stone; Star Island Motorsports KTM; Copper Country ATV & Cycle KTM; Fineline Suspension; Axo; FMF/909; No Fear; 661; Acerbis; Smith; Prescott Fire Dept.
Popsracing
09/09/03, 12:56 PM
keep it up JEN,or is it Ben,either way your racking up the rookie roosts that i owe you..just ask Parks or Gronlund about those.....pal!!
xxoo,tj quote:Originally posted by Dezrcr
quote:Originally posted by Popsracing
trajisto......do have any openings for an old hasbeen rider for that series next year??????????????????????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!???? ??
Todd Johnson,
2001 and 2002 Az state Champion, Open Pro
Sponsors, Pops Racing, Big Gun exhaust systems, Devol, Goat Eyewear, and the fastest guy on earth - David Gronlund
Travis I don't know if I would invite someone that doesn't show for a weekend ride. :D J/K Todd.
Ben Hutchinson
Whiplash #32
BITD #330
Sponsors to thank:
Pit crew,Tucson Steel Dor, MotoWorks,MKB Construction, IMS Products, Sprocket Specalists, Maxxis, Big Gun Exhuast systems, Cycle Gear, Tag/One Industries, Doggone Graphix and Z Moto.
Todd Johnson,
2001 and 2002 Az state Champion, Open Pro
Sponsors, Pops Racing, Big Gun exhaust systems, Devol, Goat Eyewear, and the fastest guy on earth - David Gronlund
quote:Originally posted by Popsracing
keep it up JEN,or is it Ben,either way your racking up the rookie roosts that i owe you..just ask Parks or Gronlund about those.....pal!!
Todd sure can dish up the roost. He nailed me pretty hard up the single track at Pima and Dynamite a few months ago. It was like rain falling on me even seconds later. I was just sitting there minding my own business with my bike turned off and my goggles in my lap. BUT nobody knows TJ's rookie roost better than Mike Parks. He got the best rocket blast of roost I've ever seen on our Rocky Point to El Golfo ride last spring. TJ cut right in front of him at a good rate of speed on the beach and just laid it out. Mike literally rode through a solid wall of sand, it was pretty cool. Of course Mike didn't agree, but nobody asked him his opinion on it;). Everybody pays his dues with TJ.
David Gronlund #7
Bens Cycle Works, Motoworks Suspension, Goat Eyewear, Cycle Gear, FMF-909, Works Connection, IMS Racing, N-Style Graphics, AFAM, White Brothers, Pops Racing, Cycles West.
quote:Originally posted by Popsracing
keep it up JEN,or is it Ben,either way your racking up the rookie roosts that i owe you..just ask Parks or Gronlund about those.....pal!!
xxoo,tj
Todd Johnson,
2001 and 2002 Az state Champion, Open Pro
Sponsors, Pops Racing, Big Gun exhaust systems, Devol, Goat Eyewear, and the fastest guy on earth - David Gronlund
You must first show up for a ride before you can roost me ;). Besides anytime you get a chance to ride with Ken Hughes he is the roost master, and doesn't even realize he is doing it. I think Dbag can speak also about this. I have had my fair share of welts from him.
Ben Hutchinson
Whiplash #32
BITD #330
Sponsors to thank:
Pit crew,Tucson Steel Dor, MotoWorks,MKB Construction, IMS Products, Sprocket Specalists, Maxxis, Big Gun Exhuast systems, Cycle Gear, Tag/One Industries, Doggone Graphix and Z Moto.
Lizrdlipz
09/10/03, 4:33 AM
Looks like a change in the final scoring after a protest. Eighth place is where they have us today, hmmmm. Scoring is still up in the air. We'll have to wait and see.
Steve Feld #31