RENO, NV (8-1) — For 17-year-old Carson City resident Ryder Thomaselli, he plans to be doing something very special this fall. He’ll be racing in the ISDE (International Six Day Enduro), in mid-October.
Asked what the event is, he said, “The ISDE is an international competition that pits teams from several nations in competition. It’s basically the Olympics of off road, it’s a six-day event, a six-day enduro. In a different country each year and there’s a whole bunch of different countries that compete for that top spot.”
He got interested in the event after hearing about two other area riders that competed in the event.
“Just seeing people from our area go like Ty Tremain and Austin Serpa, a couple of years back. Seeing that and I’ve always seen it on You Tube so I wanted to go.”
One has to qualify for the event. Earlier this year he raced in a qualifier at Shasta Dam and added his name to those going.
Asked about what happens now he said, “Get bikes and fund raise. We actually packed our bike up, probably two weeks ago now, then shipped it off to Ohio. All the bikes from the U.S. go to Ohio then they go to Spain.”
Now he’s getting ready for the trip.
“It starts in mid-October. We leave October 4th and spend a week walking all the tests and everything and racing starts that next week,” he said.
Over the past few months he’s used various activities to help raise needed funds as it’s an expensive trip.
“It’s going pretty good, I did a riding clinic with Zane Roberts and Austin Serpa not too long ago. That went well, did a MRANN race with some fund raising then this big shebang here,” he said.
Every Wednesday evening its Bike Night at PJ&CO, located at the south end of Wells Avenue. This week they made space for Thomaselli to help with his fund raising efforts.
He also thanked MX Trophies, Husqvarna, 395 Motorsports, his parents, Tina Honea for her help.
Those interested in helping him can either go to RyderT128 on Instagram or find him on Face Book a tRyder Thomaselli. Here’s a chance to help an area racer competing in international competition for the American Team.
OTHER RACING NEWS:
• Last month Over the Hill Gang member William R. Whalen passed away. He was a member of the local motorcycle riding and racing community and a veteran of the Nevada Air National Guard.
His friends plan a celebration of his life at the Air Guard Base, located on the west side of the Reno airport, starting at 2 p.m. on Thursday the 8th of August. They ask that those planning to attend to RSVP to Amy at 775-303-5456.
• Davey’s American Racing is found on Face Book. His focus is on western oval tracks as well as national series.
He recently can be found on Face Bookstarted his broadcasts so check Face Book. Starting next Wednesday he’ll be announcing from the Hot August Nights Drag Races by the Sparks Nugget.
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• Our newest sponsor is State Farm agent Kelby Schoorl, who was a racer in his younger days. He has some supplemental insurance that racers might be interested in checking out.
There is medical that covers visits to the ER, ambulance rides and if a person has to stay in a hospital. In addition trailers as well as tools and tools in shops can be covered with additional policies.
If Kelby isn’t available the other guys at his office will be very happy to explain what they can offer both to racers and those enjoying motorized recreation.
Office hours are from 9 until 5: 30 Monday through Friday, appointments are needed on Saturday. The phone number is 775-827-2255 or at his website, www.kelby@insuringreno.com.
• One of our sponsors is General Transmission and Power Train Specialists owned by former motorcycle racer Pete Attashian. The shop is located at 890 Gentry Way.
The shop services older and new transmissions and now has a section for high performance units and those used in towing. Phone number is 775-786-5888 and the shop’s website is www.generaltransmissionreno.com.
Two of our sponsors are first class motorcycle shops located in Reno.
• Our first sponsor is Reno Motorsports (RMS). Not only do they have about anything a rider might want or need and the store also has a full service shop.
Their location is at 964 Terminal Way, by the intersection with Mill Street. Store’s phone number is 775-322-1499 and the site is, www.rms-renomotorsports.com.
• The next shop is Moto-Source located at 3180 Mill Street. Once again they are a full service shop plus the showroom has about any thing a rider might need or want.
The phone number is 775-856-3855 and the website is,www.moto-source.com.
• Concours Body Shop, located at 250 Telegraph Street in Reno, is another sponsor. The shop does quality collision repair for cars and trucks.
Owner Brian Saul is a car enthusiast himself and is committed to continuing the shop’s reputation of quality work. Phone number is 775-329-4557 and the website is, www.concoursbodyshop.net.
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The location is 1590 South Wells Avenue, just north of the round about. Phone number is 775-323-6366 and their website is www.pjandco.net.
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