Exit 28 – (March 15) A good field of riders showed up at the LivFast Exit 28 motocross track to compete in the second round of the Spring into Action series. Although the winds were up the racing was as hot and hard as ever.
And one veteran showed up to help support the series.
After winning the first 30+ Pro moto Nathan Tiearney said, “I had a good start and knew there were a lot of fast guys so didn’t want to wait. And I’m having fun racing.”
Then he thanked sponsors Kiwi Car Care, Richie West Racing, Jones West Ford, Moto Source and Fry Goggles.
When the gate dropped for that first moto Tiearney took off with the pack in hot pursuit. By the second lap he was extending his lead and continued to do so leaving everyone in his dust.
Behind him Chad Heishman was holding off the 125/250 Intermediate pack as he gave chase.
With 17 motos needed to give all the classes a chance there was a bit of a pause. So after the lunch break the field reassembled at the starting gate.
When their second moto began 125/250 intermediate Chad Heishman (11) led 30+ Pro Nate Tiearney (159) and the pack from the starting gate.
This time Heishman jumped into the lead with Tiearney right behind him and they began to leave the pack in their wake. After the first part of the course, which is an out and back section, they flew over a jump right into a slow section.
Tiearney used that section to gain the lead and was never headed while Heishman used his runner-up finish to claim the victory in his class.
Nate Tiearney used the landing after a jump to get past early leader Chad Heishman.
After taking the checkered flag and completing a sweep Tiearney said, “The track’s still pretty good, I got a good start but had to be aggressive in the first turns to get by Heishman.”
Freestyle pro Dustin Miller, after doing a show in Las Vegas on Friday, headed back home and also competed but in the 250/450 pro ranks where he finished second overall.
When the 250/450 first moto began Justin Minsch, Miller and intermediate rider Collin McHaney led the charge from the starting gate. Lap after lap the trio tore around the course and flew over the jumps as the left the pack behind.
In the end Minsch won that moto and even pulled a bit of a gap on those following him.
“The track’s pretty good but it’s pretty windy,” he said after taking the checkered. I just kept a steady pace as my endurance is good and knew those guys would start to get tired. Then I rode my own race.”
And he added a special thanks to his girlfriend Kristen for all her help.
When the second moto began once again Minsch was on point but this time Tony Giusti and Heishman were giving chase.
During the race two riders tangled after passing the starting gate area. One of them helped the other up and was able to continue while the person helped decided to retire.
Justin Minsch (X) on his way to winning the second 250/450 pro moto is chased by intermediate racer Tony Giusti.
Up front Minsch had a head of steam and wasn’t about to be caught despite the best efforts of Giusti, who was closing at the very end.
“The trackis slippery but it’s still pretty good. And I did see him (Giusti) back there,” Minsch said after completing the sweep.
Asked if he could have caught the leader Giusti said, “I couldn’t keep up with him as I had arm pump and was tired. Did ride a steady race and took the same lines as Justin did.”
Then he thanked his father, Moto Source, Layne Kolbet, Jerry Berstein and Shalie Thorwaldson.
The day’s final race was the second moto for the 125/250 class that was combined with the 30+ Junior where Jon Remien was the overall winner.
However the final moto, on the roughest track of the day was a battle after the starting gate dropped. First on point was Trent “Tippy,” Cocking with Bryce Garrison right behind him.
Further back Austin Serpa was making his way to the front and soon made it a three-way chase for the lead. Soon leaders Cocking and Garrison were nose to tail.
Austin Serpa (102) is right being leader Trent Cocking (2). Eventually Serpa would make the winning pass and win the 125/250 final moto, which ended the day’s racing at Exit 28.
Things changed when Garrison fell out of the top three as Serpa was zeroing in on the fleeing leader. Finally, as the laps wound down Serpa was able to make the winning pass.
Cocking slipped back to third at the end while Ryan Holloway ended up second and Domingo finished fourth, good enough to give him the day’s overall victory.
After taking the checkered Serpa said, “I just rode as hard as I could and used all the techniques I’ve been taught. And I didn’t want to make any mistakes.”
Then he thanked CMS (Carson Motor Sports), Dirt Tricks, Parts Unlimited and X-Brand Goggles for their support.
At the upper end of the age ladder Lonnie Madsen scored victories in both the 52+ and 45+ junior classes. The 52+ expert winner was Jim Koselthella while Layne Kolbet won the 45+ expert honors.
Mason Olson was the Schoolboy winner and Tyler “T-Mo” Moore topped the 18+ open races.
The women also had their own race as part of the day’s first moto where they ran with the 250/450 Beginner class. Young Jordan Beck won the first race but the second was a bit more challenging.
After the gate dropped to start the second moto, Beck was once again on point but not far behind was veteran Shami Potratz. In the final laps Potratz took woman’s lead then was chased by Beck.
On the final turn, about two or three yards from the checkered flag Beck made her move, a desperate outside pass and just gained the lead at the flag.
Jordan Beck (761) makes a final charge yards before the checkered flag to get past leader Shami Potratz (123). The move gave Beck the overall victory in the Women’s class.
“The race was super good and Shami is a good rider,” Beck said later. “I didn’t realize she got that close so it was either pass her or wreck but I made it stick.”
Then she thanked her parents, God, Michael Cycle Works, Team Green Kawasaki and Tech 1 Designs.
In the youngest classes Cash Dunbar won both the 7+ and Open Pee Wee races while Zade White was the 4-6 year old winner. Unfortunately there were few Pee Wee racers on hand but no matter, these youngsters gave it all they had.
Cash Dunbar on his way to scoring a double as he won two different Pee Wee classes.
Moving to the 65cc ranks Cash Cannizzaro scored double victories with one of them coming in the Open race. However after ending up second in the first 65cc junior moto the 9-year-old knew he needed another victory to sweep the weekend.
When the second 65cc junior gate dropped Zachary Larsen took off with Cannizzaro right behind him. It took less than a lap for Cannizzaro to take the lead and sail off to victory with Larsen ending up second.
Chase Cannizzaro on his way to scoring a pair of wins in the 65cc Junior and Open classes.
After taking the checkered flag Cannizzaro said, “He (Larsen) slipped and I got him. And it’s easier racing up front and by myself.”
Then he thanked his parents, Tech 1 Designs, Troy Lee, Reno KTM and Bell Helmets for their support.
While there were a some crashes few of them required the medics to respond. Even those that did no one had to be transported for further evaluations.
Now everyone gets a few weeks off until the final race in the series on April 11. However those wishing to tune up for the Sandbox Grand Prix, in two weeks, can take advantage of a two-day practice sessions at the Fernley track this weekend.
OTHER RACING NEWS
- At this weekend’s NASCAR races two Nevadans were competing. Brendan Gaughan started ninth in Saturday’s Xfinity event and finished eighth.
In Sunday’s Sprint Cup event Kurt Busch made his return to competition, qualifying eighth and finishing fifth. Brendan Gaughan also ran in that race and came from 42nd to 37th at the end.
RESULTS*
Spring Into Action – Round 2
Exit 28 – March 15, 2015
50cc:
4-6 Years – 1. Zade White
7+ -1. Cash Dunbar
4-Stroke – 1. Leelynd Jackson
Open – 1. Cash Dunbar, 2. Zade White
65cc:
Beg. – 1. Sam McCord, 2. Connor Gaarenstroom, 3. Treyton Maskaly, 4. Cole Palotas, 5. Oliver Bonner, 6. Colton Chamness, 7. Grant Stephens, 8. Tovin Kahabka, 9. Declan Kahabka
Jr. – 1. Chase Cannizzaro, 2. Zachary Larsen, 3. Aren Duncan, 4. Owen Bills, 5. Drake Lanning, 6. Dylan Duncan
Open – 1. Chase Cannizzaro, 2. Aren Duncan, 3. Drake Lanning, 4. Owen Bills, 5. Dylan Duncan
85cc:
Beg. – 1. Greg Bradshaw, 2. Justin Larsen, 3. Chance Morlan, 4. Tommy Jackson, 5. Garrett Rychlik, 6. Nakana Domingo, 7. Hayden Carmichael, 8. Chandler Beveridge, 9. James Larsen, 10. Jon Bradshaw
Jr. – 1. Casey Carmichael, 2. Dallas Serpa, 3. Dylan Thorwaldson, 4. Kaden Garcia, 5. Hayden Fagundes
Open – 1. Dylan Thorwaldson, 2. Hayden Fagundes, 3. Chayce Barba, 4. Kaden Garcia
Supermini – 1. Julian Domingo, 2. Casey Carmichael, 3. Dallas Serpa, 4. Josh Vierria, 5. Kaden Garcia
52+:
Jr. – 1. Lonnie Madsen, 2. Ken Feulner
Intrm. – 1. Bill Webb
Exp. – 1. Jim Koselthella
45+:
Jr. – 1. Lonnie Madsen
Intrm. – 1. Nick Nichols, 2. Derrick Rogers
Exp. – 1. Layne Kolbet
38+:
Beg. – 1. John Heldman, 2. Jamie Bonner
Intrm. – 1. Chris Leone
Exp. – 1. Anthony Fagundes, Matt Tate
30+:
Beg. – 1. Matt Wilkins
Jr. – 1. Jon Remien, 2. Patrick Griffith, 3. Jorge Alvarez
Intrm. – 1. Wes Gilmore
Exp. – 1. Dustin Smith
Pro. – 1.Nathan Tiearney, 2. Matt Manha, 3. Eric Gillen, 4. Ryan Manha, 5. Jim Bryant
25+:
Open – 1. Jon Remien
Club Moto – 1. Dustin Smith, 2. Anthony Fagundes, 3. Layne Kolbet, 4. Bill Webb
Women – 1. Jordan Beck, 2. Shami Potratz, 3. Ashleigh Trapanese, 4. Ashtyn Shepard
Schoolboy 13-17 – 1. Mason Olson, 2. Zane Clarke, 3. Julian Domingo, 4. Cole Carmichael, 5. Trent “Tippy,” Cocking, 6. Drew Chattin
18 Plus Open – 1. Tyler “T-Mo,” Moore, 2. Bryson Olson, 3. Bryce Garrison, 4. Brendon Borrego, 5, Rowdy Wachsmuth
2-Stroke Open – 1. Austin Serpa
125/250:
Beg. – 1. Chase Rychlik, 2. Nathan Dains, 3. Devin Zinda, 4. Jaron Thompson, 5. Shane Vandamme, 6. Ashleigh Trapanese, 7. Parker McCombs, 8. Travew Strawn, 9. Zac Pelcher, 10. Colton Dodd
Jr. – 1. Julian Domingo, 2. Trent “Tippy,” Cocking, 3. Austin Serpa, 4. Bryce Garrison, 5. Ryan Holloway, 6. Hunter Roberts, 7. Chet Maner, 8. Nason McCombs, 9. Zane Clarke, 10. Tyrell Pedotti
Intrm. – 1. Chad Heishman, 2. Bryson Olson, 3. Tony Giusti, 4. Mason Olson, 5. Colin McHaney
Pro. – 1. Justin Minsch
250/450:
Beg. – 1. Taylor Swanson, 2. Christian Larsen, 3. Shane Vandamme, 4. Tyler Reid, 5. Joey O’Brien, 6. Mason Marlin, 7. Banden Jacober, 8. Zachary Clayton, 9. William Canfield, 10. Jason Holley
Jr. – 1. Michael Jepsen, 2. Drew Chattin, 3. Rowdy Wachsmuth, 4. Hunter Roberts, 5. Clay Maver, 6. Brendon Borrego, 7. Jon Pelcher, 8. Skylar Mattison, 9. Robert Gibson, 10. William Winters
Intrm. – 1. Tony Giusti, 2. Chad Heishman, 3. Collin McHaney
Pro. – 1. Justin Minsch, 2. Dustin Miller, 3. Ryan Manha
* – Results are unofficial and subject to change after review.
Constructive comments and feedback are always welcome as we strive to improve these reports. If you can please like this and share it as much as possible.
