RENO, NV (Feb. 5) — The Kicker AMA Arenacross series set up camp for a two-day show at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center this weekend. The result was two days that were a blizzard of heats, some LCQ’s and mains.
Before every program began a JROTC group from a local high school presented the colors. This was followed by the National Anthem then the show began.
At the end of Saturday’s 450 main winner Kyle Peters said, “ Good weekend for my Honda Team. My teammate Cullin Park and I were one-two all weekend so I was a good week for us. Track’s awesome, there was great racing so, yea it’s good.”
He left Reno with 413 points while second place is Kyle Bitterman with 209 points. After that third place is up for grabs as Wristin Greg is at 205 points while, at least for now, fourth place Lance Kobusch standsat 203 points.
Next week in Colorado, which is Championship Week, Peters, who has won 46 races, said, “Looking good and we’ll see if we can lock it up.”
When the gate dropped for the 250 Pro main Jeremy Ryan was on point but flying over the jump near the stands Peters took the lead. From that point it was his race. Behind him Ryan and Cullin Park had a long battle for second that ended with contact that put Ryan on the ground. In the end it was a Peters/Park one-two with Ryan taking third.
When the 450 Pro main began Peters had the lead going into the whoops section. Behind him local Aaron Siminoe was holding off Park as they battled to see which one was going to wind up second. In the end Park took over second while Siminoe ended up third.
There were a bunch of local racers competing and in 450 C (Novice) race four locals took the top positions with Oliver Bonner winning. Demetre Proutsos won in the 450 B (Intermediate.) 250 Beginner Jess Wilford, from Reno won. Behind him came locals Max Carlozzo, Brandon Stoffel and fourth place Bryce Daniels.
The Beginner open was won by Reno’s Brandon Stoffel. In fact the top four finishers were all local racers.
Moving down to the youngest ranks Nathyn D’Errico won the 51cc, 4 to 6 Years class. Jaydin Smart was a double winner taking both the 7-8 Class as well as the Open race.
Nolan Ford was also a double winner in the 65cc 10 to 11 and Open race. Jaydin Smart won the 65cc 7 to 9 Years race.
There were two 85cc Classes and Forrest Ziganti won the 9-11 Years race while Gannon Lawson won in Supermini, and the 12-15 Class.
One fun event was the Pit Bike race won by Bryson Olson. At the top of the age ladder Reno racer Alex Ficco won the Vet (30+/40+) main.
The final race of the weekend was the 450 Beginner Class, which was an all-local show. Sparks rider Nicholas Wilford won followed by Ryan Gerber, Adam Glaster and Mike Mayhew.
For the full results please check the series website at, www.arenacrossusa.com.
• There was a full show on Friday. One aspect of Arenacross is that, after an afternoon of qualifying and some heat races, the evening show is a blizzard of some heats and main events.
It was the Peters/Park show as the teammates finished one-two in the 250/450 Pro mains. “Got a really good start and it’s going to be fun,” Peters said after the 450 win. “Good racing and it’s the biggest floor we’ve been racing on.”
Every day begins at 11:30 a.m. where a series of heat races set the fields or evening heats and maybe an LCQ if needed. Then at 7 p.m. each night the final heats and mains begin so fans.
In the other 250 races Enzo Temmeran won the B (Intermediate) main while Jess Wilford, from Reno won the Beginner race while Minden’s Oliver Bonner won the C (Novice race.). Demetre Proutsos from Sparks took the 450 B (Intermediate) victory. Minden racer Oliver Bonner topped the C (Novice) race where the top six finishers were locals.
Moving down the age bracket Ducati Fayer from Reno was the 51cc 4-6 Years winner. Young Jaydin Smart scored a double winning the 7-8 and 4-8 Open races.
In 65cc Nolan Ford won the 9-11 race while Gannon Lawson was the 12-15 winner and the Supermini victor was Kolby Geoff.
In Vet (30+/40+) Class Reno’s Alex Ficco won and the top three, Matthew Manha and Logan Larive were all from this region.
Finally the night ended with the 450 Beginner where the entire field was comprised of local racers. Topping the group was Sparks racer Lucas Evans.
• Now the series moves to the mile high city of Denver for its championship round.
OTHER RACING NEWS:
• Since it is the first weekend of the month on Sunday there was a car meet with Reno Cars & Coffee. One of the older vehicles was a restored Ford Pick Up.
There were several rows of cars including Porsches. Later many would leave on a cruise. For more photos please check the Reno Cars Coffee Face Book page.
• Teresa’s Garage Radio Show is on the air from 2 until 3 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. In northwest Nevada, it can be heard over the air at 1060 AM.
There is also a Podcast at amm.streamon.fm or it can be seen live on Face Book. The show is focused on all things automotive, trends, new developments and trivia.
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RESULTS:
Kicker AMA Arenacross – Live Stock Events Center
Reporter’s Note: Due to the length of the results they are shortened here but the full results are found on the www.areancrossusa.com website.
• Round 8 – Saturday, Feb. 5
250cc:
+ B (Intermediate): 1. Enzo Temmerman, 2. Jordan Torres, 3. Owen Bills, 4.Jackson Brassfield, 5. Alex Orr.
+ Beginner: 1. Jess Wilford, 2. Max Carlozzo, 3. Brandon Stoffel, 4. Bryce Daniels, 5. Colton Dobbs.
+ C Novice: 1. Joshua Black, 2. Oliver Bonner, 3. Justin Graves, 4. Jacob Latham, 5. Zaia Ziganti.
+ Pro: 1. Kyle Peters, 2. Cullin Park, 3. Jeremy Ryan, 4. Wristin Grigg, 5. Nate Mason.
450cc:
+ B (Intermediate): 1. Demetre Proutsos, 2. Jordan Torres, 3. Owen Bills, 4. Jackson Brassfield, 5. Enzo Temmerman.
+ Beginner: 1. Nicholas Wilford, 2. Ryan Gerber, 3. Adam Glaster, 4. Mike Mayhew, 5. Jacob Perrine.
+ C (Novice): 1. Oliver Bonner, 2. Joshua Black, 3. Austin Cousins, 4. Jaxzen Tully, 5. Alex Ficco.
+ Pro: 1. Kyle Peters, 2. Cullin Park, 3. Aaron Siminoe, 4. Wristin Grigg, 5. Jeremy Ryan.
51cc:
+ (4-6 Years): 1. Nathyn D’Errico, 2. Jack Corson, 3. Ducati Fayet, 4. Wade Lavezzo, 5. Suzuki Fayet.
+ (7-8 Years): 1. Jaydin Smart, 2. Talon Hinson, 3. Dillon Larger, 4. Richie Gurley, 5. Luke Taylor.
+ Open (4-8 Years): 1. Jayden Smart, 2.Talon Hinson, 3. Kaden Sedgwick, 4. Luke Taylor, 5. Richie Gurley.
65cc:
+ (10-11): 1. Nolan Ford, 2. Jax Tamulevich, 3. Easton Romero, 4. Jayden Latham, 5. Kylan Simpson.
+ (7-9 Years): 1. Jaydin Smart, 2. Eidan Steinbrecher, 3.Cruz Russell, 4. Nixyn D’Errico, 5.Cullen Black.
+ Open (7-11 Years): 1. Nolan Ford, 2. Eidan Steinbrecher, 3. Jaydin Smart, 4. Jax Tamulevich, 5. Easton Romero.
85cc:
+ (12-15 Years): 1. Gannon Lawson, 2. Ben Thompson, 3. Luke Kunkel, 4. Cash Bollinger, 5. Stetson Romero.
+ (9-11 Years): 1. Forrest Ziganti, 2. Nolan Ford, 3. Gage Schwemer, 4. Caiden Armstrong, 5. Ryan Pacella.
+ Supermin (9-15 Years): 1. Gannon Lawson, 2. Kolby Goff, 3. Forrest Ziganti, 4. Ben Thompson, 5. Luke Kunkel.
Open:
+ (Beginner): 1. Brandon Stoffel, 2. Max Carlozzo, 3. Jess Wilford, 4. Nicholas Wilford, 5. Colton Dobbs.
+Nov/Intrm: 1. Demetre Proutsos, 2. Zach Thinger, 3. Jordan Torres, 4. Owen Bills, 5. Oliver Bonner.
Pit Bike: 1. Bryson Olson, 2. Mason Olson, 3. Rals White, 4. Dawson Daniels, 5. Justin Wilson.
VET: (30+/40+): 1. Alex Ficco, 2. Steve Thinger, 3. Lorgan Larive, 4. Justin McVay, 5. Kenny Hernandez.
• Friday, Feb. 4:
+ 250cc:
+ B (Interm): 1. Enzo Temmerman, 2. Hunter Dasilva, 3. Jackson Brassfield, 4. Alex Orr, 5. Owen Bills.
+ Beginner: 1. Jess Wilford, 2. Max Carlozzo, 3. Lucas Evans, 4. Cameron Stinger, 5. Colton Dobbs.
+ C (Novice): 1. Oliver Bonner, 2.Otto Albrecht, 3. Allen Holder, 4. Justin Graves, 5. Jacob Letham.
+ Pro: 1. Kyle Peters, 2. Cullin Park, 3. Jeremy Ryan, 4. Nate Mason, 5. Braden Spangle.
450cc:
+ B (Interm): 1. Demetre Proutsos, 2. Enzo Temmerman, 3. Hunter Dasilva, 4. Owen Bills, 5. Jackson Brassfield.
+ Beginner: 1. Lucas Evans, 2. Ryan Gerber, 3. Adam Glaster, 4. Brett Buck.
+ C (Novice): 1. Oliver Bonner, 2. Joshua Black, 3. Otto Albrecht, 4. Zachary Larsen, 5. James Larsen.
+ Pro: 1. Kyle Peters, 2. Cullin Park, 3. Jeremy Ryan, 4. Aaron Simone, 5. Preston Mull.
51cc:
+ (4-6 Years): 1. Ducati Fayet, 2. Nathyn D’Errico, 3. Jack Corson, 4. Wade Lavezzo, 5. Kolton Bakken.
+ (7-8 Years): 1. Jaydin Smart, 2. Talon Hinson, 3. Kaden Sedgwick, 4. Dillon Larger, 5. Richie Gurley.
+ Open (4-8 Years): 1. Jaydin Smart, 2. Talon Hinson, 3. Kaden Sedgwick, 4. Richie Gurley, 5. Dillon Larger.
65cc:
+ (10-11 Years): 1. Nolan Ford, 2. Jax Tamulevich, 3. Easton Romero, 4. Jayden Latham, 5. Grayson Kromberg.
+ (7-9 Years): 1. Jaydin Smart, 2. Cullen Black, 3. Cruz Russell, 4. Eidan Steinbrecher, 5. Nixyn D’Errico.
+ Open (7-11 Years): 1. Nolan Ford, 2. Eidan Steinbrecher, 3. Jax Tamulevich, 4. Easton Romero, 5. Jaydin Smart.
+ (12-15 Years): 1. Gannon Lawson, 2. Ben Thompson, 3. Luke Kunkel, 4. Connor Garrenstroom, 5. Cash Bolliner.
+ (9-11 Years): 1. Nolan Ford, 2. Forrest Ziganti, 3. Gage Schwemer, 4. Wyatt Lavezzo, 5. Liam Rasmussen.
+ Supermini (9-15 Years): 1. Kolby Goff, 2. Samuel McCord, 3. Ben Thompson, 4. Gannon Lawson, 5. Forrest Ziganti.
Open:
+ Beginner: 1. Kyle Cutler, 2. Ryan Gerber, 3. Jess Wilford, 4. Colton Dobbs, 5. Jessiah Sadler.
+ Nov/Intrm: 1. Demetre Proutsos, 2, Owen Bills, 3. Oliver Bonner, 4. Brett Arcoraci, 5. Otto Albrecht.
Vet (30+/40+): 1. Alex Ficco, 2. Matthew Manna, 3. Logan Larive, 4. Steve Thinger, 5. Jeremy Ellison.
Pit Bike: 1. Bryson Olson, 2. Mason Olson, 3. Blane Holdsclaw, 4. Dawson Daniels, 5. Kenny Edwards.
