VIRGINIA CITY, NV (April 27) — Once again it’s the end of April and riders from all over head for the Comstock. The attractions is the annual Virginia City Grand Prix, one race many want to compete in and, if all goes well, win.
The Pros and Amateurs race Saturday in a 4-hour timed event. That means when the checkered flies the leaders might still be on the course as everyone’s place is determined by corrected time.
Before the race begins two head start positions are auctioned off for local charities. The number “0” gives that rider a two-minute head start while the number “00” is worth a one-minute head start.
First racer was Jordan Guess, who had the two-minute head start. He finished 174th overall due to some problems..
Next off the line, with a one-minute head start, was Scot Macias. He would finish 124th overall.
After that all the racers are in lined up in rows of 10 and each row starts every 15 seconds. The Pros and Experts are in the first lines followed by the Amateurs. There were 453 riders that took the green, 49 would DNF while 404 riders reached the checkered flag.
When the first row was launched Tanner Jacobson lead the charge down hill. Unfortunately problems dropped him to a 323rd finish.
While not in the lead as they charged down the hill from C Street soon Zane Roberts asserted himself and took the point. His goal was to win his second victory and earn back-to-back wins.
At the end of the first lap he was almost two minutes ahead of second place Austin Serpa, who was about two minutes ahead of third place Justin Bonita.
This trio would finish in that order and be the only between first and third was almost 16 minutes.
Behind third place Justin Bonita the fourth place rider was Marshall Belim, who only completed five laps but was the 40+ Amateur winner. In fact the next 99 riders only made five laps while the other groups made less in the time allowed.
One hard charger was VC native and former overall winner Reece Honea. He decided to enter late and was riding a smaller bike. Starting in the 43rd row he charged his way to 32nd at the end and was the highest place 125 Expert.
Now Roberts is a back-to-back VCGP winner as well as leading the National Hare & Hound series. However his current victory wasn’t easy as he admitted on the podium.
“It was pretty good out there, just wanted to get out front early. There was one hill that got me three times. I don’t go down that often but it got me three times.
“It’s a miracle l this thing is still together. I want to thank everyone that puts on this race. It’s an awesome event, so much fun I look forward to being here every year.”
Then he gave special thanks to his mechanic Ryan that prepared the bike. He then gave special thanks his mother, who retired on Friday.
When Austin Serpa took the podium he mentioned his younger brother only made five laps. Apparently the younger Serpa has his older brother in his sights.
Serpa also thanked his father and girl friend. He add special thanks to sponsors Sport Me, Carson City Motorsports, 395 Motorsports, Moose Racing, IMS Products, Precision Stabilizers, Arai Helmets, DTC, 707 Suspension.
Moving down the list Red Herrera was the first Vet Pro to reach the checkered flag after five laps.
Coming home in 48th place, after completing five laps was the 50+ Expert winner Andy Webber.
Reed High senior Kylah Krupa was the first Woman Expert to finish. She completed four laps and finished 128th for her first Saturday as she’s competed two times before but on Sunday.
After finishing she said, “The course was a ton of fun the dirt was great, there wasn’t too much dust. It was fast and flowy and all the technical stuff still had a good rhythm to it.
She thanked K2 Engineering, Reno Motorsports, for letting her pit with them and her pit crew.
Topping the age ladder was 60+ Expert Mark Duval. He completed four laps with an overall time of 4:09:53.
• After Saturday’s race there is another one to honor long time announcer Moto Mouth Bob Cavakis. The Moto Mouth Mini Team was created in his honor and some of these youngsters race motocross while others do off-road.
Cavakis always championed the youngest riders. As a result the Moto Mouth Mini Grand Prix is at the fairgrounds after the Grand Prix for the big bikes ends. Due to not using electric scoring on the results everyone was listed as an DNF. Hopefully Moto-Tally can correct this in the future.
In the Mini Race the overall winner was Blaine Zeddies while the Pee Wee overall victory went to Parker Coons. Moto-Tally has the full as well as the class winners.
REPORTER’S NOTE: Due to the amount of riders this report is split between two days. Hope to have the Sunday article posted late Tuesday.
Saturday’s results and class winners for the big bikes are posted at the end of this article. The link for the full results both overall and for each call can be found at, www.moto-tally/vegp/results.
OTHER RACING NEWS:
• This week’s Trucks & Tacos of Northern Nevada will be at Deleon located at 1201 California Street. As usually the meet starts at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
• The Stadium GP, held in the outdoor Reno Rodeo Arena, is less than three weeks away. If one wants to compete in the event they must register on line at, www.stadiumgp.com. Tickets are available and can bought early.
• Davey’s American Racing is found on Face Book. His focus is on western oval tracks as well as national series.
He recently started his broadcasts so to check Face Book around 6 p.m. Wednesday.
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RESULTS:
VIRGINIA CITY GRAND PRIX
Saturday, April 27
• This is partial results for the full one please go to wwwmoto-tally/vcgp/results.
Overall: 1. Zane Roberts (Open Pro), 2. Austin Serpa, 3. Justin Bonita, 4. Mashall Belim, (40+ Am.), 5. Will Allen (40+Exp), 6. Calum Campbell, 7.Ethan Pacak, 8. Madden Kirsch, 9. Trenton Hall, 10. Max Parker, 11. Dylan Galliett, 12. Irving Powers, 13. Jake Chaney, 14. Justin McGovern, 15. Grayson Pringle, 16. Red Herrera, (Vet Pro), 17. Luke Campbell, 18. Jordan Corkill, 19. Zach Hannum (250 Exp.), 20. Brian Marok, 21. Sean Jones, 22. Jason Snetsinger (30+ Exp.), 23. Dustin Wright, 24. Bonson Lee, 25. James McMurray, 29. Allen Holder (250 Ama.), 32. Reece Honea (125 Exp.), 37. Cayton Sheard, (Open Exp.), 40. Kevin Hurt (30+ Ama.), 48. Andy Webber (50+ Exp), 64. Westen Rogers, (Warr Am/Exp), 85. Nikos Dal Costa (125 Ama.), 98. David Croteau, (50+ Ama.), 128. Kylah Krupa (Womn Exp.), 145 Mark Duva (60+ Exp.), 106 Kenneth Wright (250 Ama), 304 David LeBlanc (D Sport Am/Exp.).
• Moto Mini Grand Prix:
- Mini Overall: 1. Blaine Zeddies, 2. Otto Clark, 3. Derek Naasz, 4. Weston Starr, 5. Parker Hatfield, 6. Duke Arogast, 7. Wade Clark, 8. Emmett Clark, 9. Mason Heiner, 10. Dillon Gaines, 11. Dasan Woodson, 12. James McKee, 13. Zak Brock, 14. Brian Hoyt, 15. Waylon Crosthwaite, 16. Clive Stupek, 17. Dean Perkins, 18. Hannah Oweis-Downey, 19. Masen Taylor, 20. Mason Vazquez, 21. Robert Haney, 22. Brantley Sampson, 23. Luke Finch, 24. Nora Robinson, 25. Ryan Brooks, 26. Jameson Williams, 27. Ryker Manthey, 28. Dustin Ramsey, 29. Blake Hilton, 30. Clayten Yarborough, 31. Blake Jensen.
Overall Pee Wee: 1. Parker Coons, 2. Maddox Aquilera, 3. Stetson Starr, 4. Tanner Hatdfield, 5. Caleb Saliaces, 6. Coper Moore-Vace, 7. Cameron Coons, 8. Mason Heiner, 9. Bria Lasiter, 10. Grayson Smith, 11. Baylor Reynolds, 12. Granite Garbiel, 13. Lane Rodiquez, 14. Wyatt O’Neil, 15. Waylon Dempsey, 16. Levi Loer, 17. Walker Dempsey, 18. Corbhin Salaices, 19. Dax Perkins, 20. Hannah Heiner, 21.Isaiah Jimenez, 22. Jacob Fye, 23. Kholton Downey, 24. Maddex Albury, 25. Nakai Balfour, 26. Rowan Santos, 27. Ty Hansen, 28. Wyatt Hooten, 29. Brock Barfuss, 30. Easton Seaton, 31. Huck Wilson, 32. Roisin Robinson, 33. Jackson Mongillo, 34. Bobby Bohannon, 35. Taylor Morrow, 36. Hudson Nahourail, 37. Hayden Nahourail, 38. Brody Jensen, 39. Peyton Sperry, 40. Bison Thomason.
