CARSON CITY, NV (Aug. 24) — The 8th annual Outlaw Flat Trac Races were held this weekend at Fuji Park. It’s a Friday-Saturday show with amateurs racing in the afternoon followed by the Pro racers.
Rains came Saturday but they were able to get the amateur heats and races in. Then the rains came again but stopped in time for the opening ceremonies.
Once that was over there was a series of heat races. After another short break it was time for the show to get rolling.
First on tap was the Duce. Each rider picks a number and is paired with another. They race for four laps and the winner stays while runner-up heads for the pits.
When the final duo got the green flag Kenny Holland jumped into the lead with Stevie Bonsey giving chase. Eventually Bonsey took the lead and did a wheelie as he passed the checkered flag.
Next up were the Open Amateurs and 11 of them took the green flag. On the inside of row 1 was Ryder Bitz-Hay while behind him was Robert Bush.
Eventually Bitz-Hay took the point and roared off to claim the victory. Bush ended up second ahead of Joe Pereira and fourth place Zane Davis. Oddly enough there was only one Nevada rider in the field as the rest were from California.
All the flat track races use a standing start. The starter will check everyone then move inside of a circle just off the track so when he drops the green the racers take off.
Next came the popular Running of the Bulls. These motorcycles are classic Bultaco’s that were manufactured in Spain.
Soon after the green waved one rider went down on the backstretch. Several riders stopped to see if he was okay and soon everyone got ready for the restart.
On the second green Jonathan Schaefer was on point while Michael Rodrigues and Curtis Peebles gave chase. Late in the race there was a pile up but after the restart it was Schaefer, Rodrigues and Peebles – they would finish in that order.
After his green-to-checkered run Schaefer said, “I was trying not to look back but was trying to ride my line and not crash. The track feels good, going up, going down the track feels great.
Then he thanked Make Hardy, Steven Nielson, Quad Lake, his stepdad and everyone that supports him.
Now it was time for the fun race, the Crazy 110’s. These are small pit bikes usually raced by adults or teenagers.
While they use the front straight there is a chicane that leads them into a series of whoops on the infield then they round Turn 4 and race down the front stretch.
The entry to the whoops was tight and there were some pileups during the race but everyone was able to continue. Up front Gerrit Stillmock led and scored the victory followed by Jeff Jallo, Jett Lloyd and fourth place Jake Porter.
Now it was time for the big race of the night, the Open Pros. As they were racing for a big payout their race was 20-laps rather than the 8-Lap races everyone else ran.
Right after the green one rider went down entering Turn 1. So the race was stopped and a restart ordered. When the green waved again Kage Tadman took off with Clayton Williams giving chase.
Behind them Michael Inderbitzin was work his way through traffic. Once he took second the chase was on.
Lap after lap he closed on the leader. Using the high line he finally took the point in Turn 3 and started to extending his lead.
In the end Inderbitzin won the race followed by Tadman, Williams and fourth place Christian Spurgeon. Then, after a victory lap, he and the other two lined up for the awards.
“I really had to work, I don’t really know what happened off the start. It happened so quick and I ended up going down, thought I dislocated my shoulder but it was all right.
“Lined up on the back, hammered down and was able to put in some clean laps. Kage, Clayton every was running awesome tonight, they didn’t make it easy that’s for sure.”
Then he thanked La Blanc Racing, Rackley Racing and Pacific Tub and Tile.
Now everyone heads home but next August the Outlaw Flat Trac races should return to Fuji Park again for the 9th annual edition of this race.
During the afternoon there was a full show of amateurs and other classes. Friday also had a full slate of races including the Police VS Fireman event.
REPORTER’S NOTE: Will put in as much of the results as I can at the end of this article. Probably will only include the winners from Saturday afternoon and Friday. For the full results please check, www.live.tracksideresults.com.
OTHER RACING NEWS:
• This Tuesday, starting at 6:30 p.m. Trucks & Tacos of Northern Nevada will meet at the Blitz Bar and Grill. It’s located at 400 South Rock or by the first signal after the tracks when one is heading south.
• Once again, starting at 5 p.m. Wednesday, the Sparks A&W will have another cruise in. A D.J. supplies the music, there are prizes and its located across Baring Blvd from Reed High School.
• 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 check Face Book around 6 p.m. Wednesday. He also posts during the week.
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RESULTS:
• Fuji Park – Saturday, August 24:
+ Evening Show:
The Duce:
- 1. Stevie Bonsey, 2. Kenny Holland, 3. Kage Tadman, 4. Chris McDougal, 5. Michael Inderbitzin, 6. Ryder Bitz-Hay, 7. Mason Smith, 8. Dominic Demario.
Open Amateur:
- 1. Ryder Bitz-Hay, 2. Robert Bush, 3. Joe Pereira, 4. Zane Davis, 5. Jackson Brown, 6. Steven Rodrigues, 8. Joe Hedrick, 9. Sierra Hickerson, 10. Shawn Chamlee, 11. Nicholas Baugh.
- DNS: Conner, Hickerson, Drew Dynomite, Matt Anerson.
Crazy 110’s:
- 1. Gerrit Stillmock, 2. Jeff Jallo, 3. Jett Lloyd, 4. Jake Porter, 5. Scott Leonard, 6. David Gengenbach, 7. Gunner Simeroth, 8. Dean Rabideau, 9. Kristen Rodrigues, 10. Jackson Brown, 11. Brody Davis, 12. Dyllon Moya, 13. Elijah Paz, 14. Ben Phillips, 15. Aiden Pointer, 16. Ethan Salmon, 17. Kage Tadman.
Running of Buls:
- 1. Jonathan Schaefer, 2. Michael Rodrigues, 3. Curtis Peebles, 4. Branden Weller, 5. Dan Cahoon, 6. Ken Netto, 7. Casey Yarrow, 8. Kenneth Holland, 9. Mitch Gallagher.
- DNS: Corey Dynomite, Drew Dynomite.
Open Pro:
- 1. Michael Inderbitzin, 2. Kage Tadman, 3. Clayton Williams, 4. Christian Spurgeon, 5. Dominic Monaco, 6. Michael Rodrigues, 7. Kenny Holland, 8. Ryder Bitz-Hay, 9. Mason Smith, 10. Branden Weller, 11. Chris McDougal.
– DNS: Stevie Bonsey.
Afternoon Winners:
- 250cc – Ryder Bitz-Hay.
- 50cc, 2-Stroke – Nikolaj Evans.
- 50cc, 4-Stroke or Electric – Nikolaj Evans.
- 65/110cc – Brody Davis.
- Brakeless – Rick Villanueva.
- Vintage – Fred Bennet.
- – 150c Pitbike – Aiden Pointer.
- Holligan 750c – Shawn Chamlee.
- Vet – Robert Bush.
- Senior – Mike Inderbitzin.
- 140cc-230cc – John Retta.
- Masters – Johnny Custom.
• Fuji Park, Friday, August 23
-Police/Fire Benefit: 1. Nicholas Baugh, 2. Matt Anderson, 3. Christopher Retta, 4. Justin Filice, 5. Ben Phillips, 6. Joey York, 7. Joel Ellis, 8. Tony Witherspoon, 9. Preston Eaton, 10. John Retta.
Friday Winners:
- 250cc – Ryder Bitz-Hay.
- 450 Open Traction – Robert Bush.
- 50cc 2-Stroke – Bryer Stetler.
- 50cc 4-Stroke or Electric – Nikolaj Evans.
- 65/110cc- Bryleigh Hill.
- 85/150cc – Brody Davis.
- Brakeless – Mike Stepak.
- Vintage – Ken Netto.
- 150cc Pit Bike – Aiden Pointer.
- Open Amateur – Roert Bush.
- Open Pro – Michael Inderbitzin.
- Vet – Robert Bush.
- Senior – Ken Netto.
- Pro Dash – Michael Inderbitzin.
- 140cc-230cc – John Retta.
- Crazy 110’s – Trenton Leonard,
- Masters – Jerry Willis.
