Mid American Race Report and random thoughts.
Just rolled in a while ago returning from the ABA Nationals in Blue Springs, MO. If you've never been there they have a really sweet complex and host some great races. First off I just want to congradulate all the Nebraska riders for kicking it and taking names. You all had a great showing down there! Congrats to Chaz Bogle for winning on Saturday and turning Intermediate. Zaden Meeusen for winning on Sunday, DJ Edwards for taking the win on Saturday and Sunday, and Robert Hayden also brought home a first on Saturday and Sunday. It was tough weekend for Alex Ormond...He wrecked firt moto Friday, and again in the main. First moto in class on Saturday and in the mains both open and class. First moto on Sunday, and by a sheer miracle managed to stay on his bike in the main. LOL! Needless to say his body took a pounding and will be visiting a nice warm tub tonight for some R&R. The weather was bad until about main time on Sunday. With heavy rains and win Saturday night, the pits area looked like a graveyard for EZ Up canopies. Did anyone else see the BAWLS tent, man that thing was toast! The ABA sould out of National t-shirts, they had 3 left Sunday morning. Anyone notice how they are look the same lately? I think they need some fresh new ideas for those. We rented a fully loaded Town and Country mini van, sure hated to take that back. Mini Militia Team dinner Saturday night was fun! Breakfast burritos at the track Saturday morning were good! ABA did a good job keeping the track rideable. Throwing down the agrilime made it easy to see the muddy spots! The Hampton Inn has the slowest elevator known to mankind, and what was with the door in front of it? Who camped out Saturday night at the track, and did you survive? I hear lots of interesting things about a Redline Cup Qualifier, should make for a great weekend! Expert opinion says I had a great shot at winning the BBQ comp if I would have entered! If I did that, I would have missed all the crashes that went on. Hope everyone had a good time and gets rested..racing is here again on Tuesday. LOL!

Omaha BMX Tuesday Results 4-15-08

Moto 1 (31-35 Cruiser)
1st Gary Pinneo
2nd Philip Gilman
3rd Carl Conolley

Moto 2 (6 Novice)
1st Chaz Bogle
2nd Valkyrie Bostwick
3rd Walter Rico
DNQ Zachary Randazzo

Moto 3 (7 Intermediate)
1st Zach Stoll
2nd Zadem Meeusen
3rd Alex Ormond

Moto 4 (9 Novice)
1st Marcina Norris
2nd Kurtis Wilson
3rd Caleb Strothkamp

Moto 5 (10 Intermediate)
1st Garret Pinneo
2nd Zoe Meeusen-Norris
3rd Gabriel Smallwood

Moto 6 (11 Intermediate)
1st Philip Gilman
2nd Michael Hahn
3rd Bronwyn Bostwick
4th Spencer Conolley
DNQ Houston Mutchler

Omaha BMX Saturday Results 4-5-08

Moto 1 (31-35 Cruiser)
1st - Gary Pinneo
2nd - Stephen Weak
3rd - Philip Gilman
DNQ Gary Hahn

Moto 2 (6 Novice)
1st - Kurtis Wilson
2nd - Taylor Searcey
3rd - Valkyrie Bostwick
4th - Kenton Thompson
DNQ Zachary Randazzo

Moto 3 (6 Intermediate)
1st - Alex Ormond
2nd - Zaden Meeusen
3rd Tyler Thomas

Moto 4 (8 Novice)
1st - Clayton Chander
2nd - Ian Puls
3rd - Madison Gehle
No Show - Caleb Strothkamp
DNQ KJ Louis

Moto 5 (8 Intermediate)
1st - Garrett Pinneo
2nd - Zach Stoll
3rd - Jacob Montey
DNQ Jerrod Searcey

Moto 6 (9 Novice)
1st - Julian Weak
2nd - Marcina Norris
3rd - Noah Moody
DNQ Dante Jones

Moto 7 (10 Intermediate)
1st- Trista Thoms
2nd - Shelby Fuller
3rd - Collin Hargitt
4th - Ryan Ehlers
5th - Cole Hopkins
DNQ Justin Wahl

Moto 8 (11 Novice)
1st - Gabriel Smallwood
2nd - Houstom Mutchler
3rd - Wesley McKeon

Moto 9 (12 Intermediate)
1st - Michael Hahn
2nd - Spencer Conolley
3rd - Bronwyn Bostwick

Moto 10 (13 Novice)
1st - Cuyler Chandler
2nd - Madison Hahn
3rd - Courtney Conolley

Moto 11 (13 Intermediate) All riders get Expert points
1st - Philip Gilman
2nd - Colin Weikle
3rd - Aric Bostwick

Moto 12 (15 Exper)
1st - Josh Larson
2nd - Tyler Wahl
3rd - Joshua Lloyd

Omaha BMX Tuesday Night Race 4-8-08

Moto 1 (31-35 Cruiser)
1st - Lance Tobey
2nd - Gary Pinneo
3rd -Don Massey
DNQ - Philip Gilman

Moto 2 (10 Intermediate) All riders got Expert points
1st - Garrett Pinneo
2nd - Alex Ormond
3rd - Gabriel Smallwood
DNQ - Daniel Griswold

Moto 3 (12 Expert)
1st - Jordan Hammond
2nd - Philip Gilman
3rd - Michael Hahn
4th - Selena Massey
DNQ - Courtney Conolley

Yep that was it. Turns out most people thought it would cancel due to rain, except it didn't rain. LOL! So much for Alex and Garrett having their own class, but they faired well considering. Big news is that Don Massey is gonna be a new papa come August. Thanks to him and Jack I won't be the oldest Dad in a few years! Thanks guys, I'm feeling young again! Congrats Massey family! Looks like the weather is not gonna be on our side come Friday. We'll have to wait and see if races cancell or get moved to Saturday again. Keep on eye out on the forum or check the hotline for details. Another question is will Star City be open this weekend? Hope so.
Lots of things are planned for this up coming season, The Nebraska Cup Team Challenge will be in full effect this year. It will go down in Omaha and Lincoln and will be in effect at certain races. A full Schedule along with information will be posted soon. You will need at least 4 riders to make a team, so start calling your friends and get your team formed. All you need is 4 racers, a team name, and the desire to have fun. Anyone notice the little guy on Saturday night that stopped twice during the race for a snack break. Funniest thing I've seen in a long time, gotta love the little guys, they know what time it is..Did anyone notice how Philip Gilman looked Tuesday night. Man if he races like that all year, it's gonna be a long one for him. I think he needs to get bumped down to the Inter class. LOL! The season has started Philip, time to bring the A game!
A little bird just told me that the Thoms are expecting also! Wow! Looks like we might need a BMX daycare come fall. And that is one job I will NOT be volunteering for. LOL!