FALLON, NV (Oct. 6) – The Camel Tow 100 was Round 8 of the MRANN series and the Mason Valley Dirt Squirts staged the event. Last time MRANN raced here was in 2006 and the course lies just off a range used by the Fallon Naval Air Station.
Earlier this year Larry Wright passed away and the race was also a fundraiser to help his family. There was a boot on the registration table where people could place their donations.
For one rider it was a special day as he clinched the overall points championship for 2019. Next year he’ll wear the white #1 on a blue background when he races.
“The race was good,” Corey Fletcher said after winning. “I didn’t get out front until about through that second lap. The course was a lot of fun, really technical, rugged but that’s the stuff I like.”
Then he thanked his parents, Moto Graffiti, RMS, Chick Fil A, DDC Sprockets, Moto Mouth and all those that help him.
After a rider’s meeting, where everyone was warmed about two telephone poles, one with a guywire and other parts of the course everyone moved over to the start. As usual they lined up in their proper line depending on if a rider is either an expert, amateur or novice.
A banner is then raised and when it is dropped it’s game on as riders charged across a long stretch heading toward the course. Unfortunately the one that got the hole shot and led the charge had a spectacular get off that ended his day.
After making sure the fallen rider was out of harm’s way the Amateurs were released then after the dust cleared the Novice racers were sent on their way.
Up front Austin Serpa was setting the pace followed by the pack. At the end of the first lap Serpa went through the pits first while Fletcher, Daron Rahlves and Drew Chatten were giving chase.
Not far behind them came Austin Wilson, Willy Heiss and Geoff Bascho.
During the second lap something happened to Serpa’s bike and he dropped from contention. Behind him Fletcher assumed the lead while Rahlves and Chattin held the next two places.
In the end it was Fletcher’s day as he reached the finish first and claimed the overall victory.
Rahlves gad a pretty significant crash but was able to shake it off and ended up second while Chatten finished a strong third.
Behind them there was a real battle for fourth place. At the end, Wilson claimed the spot with Willy Heiss only 10 seconds behind him.
For runner up Rhalves it was a lucky day as his lead over third place was enough to let him recover from a crash.
“Picked up a rock then went down hard,” he said. “I think it’s time to invest in a steering stabilizer as there’s a lot of rocks out there. I saw Corey and just was trying to push a little too hard.
“It was brutal, took me a while to recover. I’m more of a woods ridee and out Here it’s really, really tough. It was a difficult race, had a good start and was ahead of Corey until I blew a turn.”
Then he thanked Terry Tuggey, his family and the Dirt Squirts.
The pace of the first two was so quick that third place Drew Chattin arrived around nine minutes after they finished.
“The race was rocky, other than that it was really fun. The first section was awful beat me, had to put a hand on my clutch the whole time but after that it was fine.”
Then he thanked his parents, Cathy Cavakis, Moto-Source, DDC Sprockets said his Husqvarna bike was really good.
First amateur to complete both laps was Terry Scheetz, who ended up seventh overall. The last part of the final loop he was dicing with Chuck Paya and ended up five seconds ahead of him on corrected time.
“It was very rocky, very rocky and that’s all I’ve got to say,” he said.
Then he thanked his wife Dawn, kids and the Mason Valley Dirt Squirts for putting on a good race.
Looking down the results Gil Grieve is listed as finishing 16th and winning the Over 60 class.
First Novice, in the 40+ class, to complete both laps was Caleb Wissenbush, who finished 25th overall. The last part of the race he and another riders had a battle.
“That was a blast, we really diced it out on that last section. The course was rough, this is my first time doing this so I didn’t know exactly what to expect but I had a good time,” he said. “I was moto crossing before.”
Then he thanked his wife Ellic, who is his pit girl and helps with everything.
Chris Sunderland, who ended up 31st, won the 50+ Expert Class while Camie Ingram 44th place finish gave her the Women’s Novice victory.
Next for MRANN is the season ending “The Nightmare on Purgatory Peak,” on the weekend of October 26/27. With Halloween coming there will be trick or treating Saturday night and riders in costumes get prizes.
For more information please check MRANN’s website at www.racemrann.com.
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RESULTS*:
MRANN – Round
Camel Tow 100
( *Until certified all results are unofficial and subject to change.)
• Sunday, Oct 6:
+ Big Bike Overall: 1. Corey Fletcher, Open Exp., 2. Daron Rahlves, 3. Drew Chattin, 4-Stroke Exp., 4. Austin Wilson, 250 Exp., 5. Willy Heiss, 40+ Exp., 6. Geoff Bascho, 7. Terry Scheetz, 40+ Ama., 8. ChuckPaya, 30+ Ama., 9. Wyatt Brittner, 10. James McMurray, 30+ Exp., 11. C.J. Crandall, 12. JoshCook, 4-Strk Ama., 13. Red Herrera, 14. David Inmon, 15. Mikey Majors, 250 Ama., 16. Gil Grieve, 60+, 17. Walker McGreal, 200 Ama., 18. Dustin Burrell, 19. Nathan Owen, 20. Thomas Sangster, 21. Jesse Richardson, 22. Shai Raybuck, 4-Srk Ama., 23. Josh Hoyt, 24. Jesse White, 25. Caleb Wissnebush, 40+ Nov., 26. Jeremy White, 27. David Hall, 28. Kenn Peloso, 29. Logan Larvie, Open Nov., 30. Carson Calder, 31. Chris Sunderland, 50+ Exp., 32. Jeff Shepard, 33. Conner Heywood, 34. Jerry Harmon, 35. Gerald Luczyk, 36. Mike Carlo, 37. Austin Serpa, 38. Michael Harding, 39. John Rychick, 40. Ian Prince, 41. Jerome Turnbull, 42. R.J.Moore, 40+ Nov., 43. Joshua Adams, 44. Camie Ingram, Wmn Nov., 45. Aric Furlong, 46. Lawson Williams, 47. Greg Ekins, 48. Nate Regne, 49. Richard Pariser,
(One Laps finishers)
50. A.J. Turnage, 51. Josh Wilson, 52. Marty McGreal, 53. Dawson Fettic, 54. Scott Collins, 55. Justin Bradley, 56. Trevor Evansork, 57. Jake Barron, 58. David Lektorich, 59. Taren Turnage, 60. Darcy Johnson, 61. Brooke Baird, 62. Sheah Rainbolt, 63. Alex Caster, 64. Mark McKenna, 65. John Barron, 66.Danielle Hornerman, 67. Robert Reed.
DNF: Miles Brazil, Robert Egesdall, Chris Maas, Blair Richardson, Enzo Sowle, Russell Tonjum.
• Saturday, Oct 5:
+ Pee Wee Overall: 1. Tucker Whitworth, 65 Nov, 2. Cash Connor, 3. Walker Vandover 50cc, 7 & Older, 4. Elijah Cox, 5. Liam Rasmussen, 6. Jesse Richardson, 7. Vaughn Brannan, 8. Hannah Engelke, 9. Mason McGreal, 10. Teiger Biddle, 50cc 6 & Under, 11. Kyra Tichenor, 12. Shea Zastawniak, 13. Creighton Campbell, 7 & Older, 4-Stroke, 14. Devan Tichenar, 15. Jaylen Pleasant, 16. Blake Cox, 17. Rovert Belingen,k 18. Payeton Segale.
+ 65cc Novice: 1. Tucker Whitworth, 2. Cash Connor, 3. Liam Rasmussen, 4. Jesse Richardson, 5. Vaughn Brannan, 6. Hannah Engelke, 7. Kyre Tichenor, 8. Shea Zastawniak.
+ 50cc, Under 6: 1. Teiger Biddle, 2. Jaylen Pleasant, 3. Robert Belingen, 4. Payeton Segale.
+ 50cc, 7 & Older: 1. Walker Vandover, 2. Elijah Cox, 3. Mason McGreal, 4. Devan Tichenor, 5. Blake Cox.
+ 7 & Older, 4-Stroke: 1. Creighton Campbell.
+ Mini/Women/Bomber Overall: 1.Walker McGreal, 100 cc Exp, 2. Alequin Scheetz, Wmn Ama., 3. Lance Carlo, 100cc Ama, 4. Chrystal Ponsock, Wmn Exp., 5. R. Burns, Bomber, 6. Kaden Morton, 7. Scott Martin, 8. Chanel Honea, 9. Landen Williams, 10. Claire Petrie, 11. Brooke Baird, 12. Jamie Jenks, 13. Cassie Searle, 14. Michael Furlong, 15. Sarah Marsh, Wmn Nov., 16. Anthony Braun, 17. Jordan Maas, 18. Justin Campbell, 19. Allison Jennings, 20. Amanda Ross, 21. Jacob Engelke, 65cc Ama., 22. Kolton Sego, 23. Emily Hall, 24. Payton Maas, 25. Amanda Novick.
+ 65cc Ama: 1. Kolton Sego, 2. Payton Maas.
+ 100cc Ama: 1. Lance Carlo, 2. Kaden Morton, 3. Jordan Maas.
+ 100cc Exp: 1. Walker McGreal, 2. Landen Williams, 3. Anthony Braun.
+ Bomber: 1. R. Burns, 2. Scott Martin, 3. Michael Furlong, 4. Justin Campbell.
+ Women Exp: 1. Chrystal Ponsock, 2. Chanel Honea, 3. Claire Petrie, 4. Cassie Searle.
+ Women Ama: 1. Alequin Scheetz, 2. Brooke Baird, 3. James Jenks, 4. Amanda Ross.
+ Woman Nov: 1. Sarah Marsh, 2. Allison Jennings, 3. Emily Hall, 4. Amanda Novick.
