CARSON CITY, NV (Aug.24) – This weekend Fuji Park Flat Track races returned for two days of wild racing inside the rodeo arena.
As is traditional with this event before the pros started the evening program a color guard from the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare center marched onto the front straight. Then as the colors were presented the National Anthem was sung and the night could go on.
The evening Saturday show ends with the big race the Open Pro Singles. Heat races and an LCQ determined the final line up as only 12 out of 26 made it to the final race.
After the riders lined up in three rows they were sent out for a lap then got back into their proper places.
When the starter hit the green light James T. Ott was on point but Andrew Luker took over the position with an outside move as they rounded Turn 2. Then Ott retook the lead only to give it up again to the flying Luker.
Michael Interbitzin, James Monaco and Stevie Bonsey were not far behind as they chased the leaders. A mistake by Ott allowed Monaco to take over second.
There was a race stopping incident in Turn 2 after contact between Bonsey and Inderbitzen. Words were exchanged between both riders but the officials and other team members were on scene to make it sure things didn’t go past that.
After things were calmed down the riders were put in their proper order for a single file restart on the front stretch. Once again, when the go light came on, Luker took off while Ott and Grant Holmes disputed second place.
Far behind them Inderbitzin was on a charge toward the front as he was picking off riders one by one. Up front Luker kept extending his lead as he too was on a mission.
With four to go Monaco took over second while Inderbitzin made it up to the third spot. Both ended up in those positions as there was no catching Luker on this night.
During the run Luker did brush the wall a couple of times and the announcer joked about this.
Then Luker said, “Just pulling forward and had quite a bit of momentum.”
Then he thanked some of his sponsors, Jeremy Rackley of Rackley Custom Built Trailers, PCP Motorsports Sacramento, Arai, Roof Systems in Dallas, Texas, TCX Boots, Max Caps Suspension, Wilson Racing and more.
One crowd favorite is the Holligan race. These are essentially street bikes modified for flat track racing and the brands are Harleys, Yamaha and Indian. Needless to say they are a bit heavier than most used in flat track racing.
When the go light went on Josh Mott took off with Chris McDougal and Brad Spencer giving chase and leaving the pack behind them. Round and around the track they went but in the end all three finished in the same order.
After the race Mott said, “I knew I had to get a good start. After that I could hear Chris behind me but we got it done.”
Last year a special event was added called “The Duce.” Promoter Robert Hansen has eight pros sign up for this event.
Riders pair off for a four-lap race with the winner going on to the next round. In the end there are two left and the final winner gets to pocket $2,600.
On the line for the final was Kayl Kolkman and Stevie Bonsey and each of them really wanted to win this race. When the go light went on Kolkman got the advantage and never let it slip away so he was the night’s big winner and pocketed the cash.
Another crowd favorite is the running of the Buls. These are Bultaco two-stroke motorcycles and many were made for racing but they’ve been out of production for the past three plus decades.
When the race began Andrew Luker got the hole shot with Michael Inderbitzin and Rod Spencer giving chase. Eventually James Monaco took over third but no one was going to catch Luker as he scored the first of his two victories this night.
After the race he said, “The track’s a little rough right now and these little framers don’t like the bumps but it’s definitely fun. We were able to get a good start and I’m happy with our results.”
Another crowd favorite is the Cash For Cash. Usually former World Supercross champion Jim Holly and some girls help him hit the crowd for donations.
It’s a 50/50 split with raffle tickets. So the winner gets half the money while the winning rider gets the other half. In addition a helmet, signed by all the pros, is the second item raffled off.
Five riders lined up and got a good start. After a few laps Grant Holmes was in the catbird’s seat as Andrew Luker had to settle for the runner-up spot this time.
Both the evening section as well as the daytime part of the event is a blizzard of heats with some LCQ races and main events. The daytime side is for the amateurs and gets going soon after noontime.
Here the ages vary widely from young Degan Jenkins, who scored wins in 50cc 2-Stroke and 4-stroke. Moving up to the next step Nathan Riippi won the 85cc/150cc race.
At the opposite end of the age scale Rod Reynolds scored victories in the Senior 50+ and Vet Age 35+ races. Moving up one step Jay Gardner won the Super Senior 60+ race.
This year there was a second day added due to the response this event has had. Once again there was an amateur side as well as an evening pro side to the Friday event.
New this year on Friday was the Strider races with two groups, 3- to 4-year olds as well as 5- to 6-year olds. I guess the crowd really loved seeing the kids race.
Each winner was given the strider they raced on. One person that was there said it was like herding cats as many of the kids went in different directions. This should return next year.
• Friday’s winners are part of the results at the end of the article.
For further information on the Western Flat Track series please check their website at, www.westernflattrack.com.
REPORTER’S NOTE: There is a photo gallery after the results and it has almost all of the amateur winners as well as the pros.
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RESULTS:
Western Flat Track -Fuji Park, Carson City
• Saturday, August 24:
Pro Singles: 1. Andrew Luker, 2. James Monaco, 3. Michael Inderbitzin, 4. James T. Ott, 5. Grant Holmes, 6. Kayl Klkman, 7. Stevie Bonsey, 8. Travis Petton, 9. Josh Mott, 10. Christian Spurgeon, 11. Branden Weller,12. Justin Anselmi.
Hooligan 750cc+: 1. Josh Mott, 2. Chris McDougal,3. Brad Spencer, 4. Frank Garcia, 5. Mikey Hill, 6. Jim Ottele, 7. Mitch Gallagher, 8. Craig Reynolds III, 9. Rich Silva, 10. Justin Souza, 11. Kiley Yee, 12. James Drumond.
Pro Buls: 1. Andrew Luker, 2. Rod Spencer, 3. James Monaco, 4. Michael Inderbitzin, 5. Dominic Monaco, 6. Sal Hoffman, 7. William McDonnell, 8. Chad Valker, 9. Bill Hermant, 10. Tony Gould.
Open Singles Pro Sport: 1. Christian Spurgeon, 2. Branden Weller, 3. Cole Pattee, 4. Matthew Yapelli, 5. Ian Nacarrato, 6. Garry Reynolds, 7. Eric Sexton, 8. Conor Odgen.
Pro Dash: 1. Grant Holmes, 2. Andrew Luker, 3. Michael Inderbitzin, 4. Stevie Bonsey, . James T. Ott.
Duce Final: 1. Kayl Kolkman, 2. Stevie Bonsey.
50cc 2-Stroke: 1. Degan Jenkins.
50cc 4-Stroke: 1. Degan Jenkins,2. Gregg Sheehan.
85cc/150cc: 1. Nathan Riippi, 2. Kodey Yee.
Open Singles Amateur: 1. Kenzie Rae, 2. Derrick Ponton, 3. James Gerolamy, 4. Sun Tong, 5. Terrance Mergan, 6. Jonathan Schaefer, 7. Brooke Lozano, 8. Chase Emerson, 9. Nathaniel Dart.
230cc: 1. Michael Mannion, 2. Derrik Ohls, 3. Willie Welch, 4. Richard Arnold, 5. John Marchini, 6. Tom Baugh, 7. Rick L. Ziemer, 8. Mike Fowler, 9. Brian Walker, 10. Joshua Paley, 11. Denise Berard.
250cc Amateur: 1. John Retta, 2. Chase Emerson, 3. Erin Ferris, 4. Marissa Silva.
250cc Expert: 1. Ian Nacarrato, 2. Jonathan Schaefer, 3. Kenny Holland, 4. Chad Spurgeon.
Buls Master: 1. Rod Spencer, 2. William McDonnell, 3. Chad Valker, 4. Gary Buck, 5. Bill Hermant.
Vet Age 35+: 1. Rod Reynolds, 2. Brad Raymond, 3. Ryan Hansen, 4. Max Capps, 5. Chris LaCruze, 6. Adam Lukoic, 7.Chris Gill.
Vintage: 1. Michael Mannion, 2. Paul Herman, 3. Jeff Corcoran, 4. Jay Gardner, 5. Korey Yee, 6. Rick L. Ziemer, 7. Mitch Gallagher, 8. Rich Silva, 9. Rich Dermody, 10. Brian Walker, 11. Lon Holloman.
Senior 50+: 1. Rod Reynolds, 2. Mike Inderbitzin, 3. Jeff Corcoran, 4. Jim Ottele, 5. Chris Larson.
Super Senior 60+: 1. Jay Gardner, 2. Tom Baugh, 3. Brad Raymond, 4. Tim Doda, 5. Steve Williamson, 6. Max Capps, 7. Douglas Behr.
Framer: 1. Lon Holloman, 2. Bill Hermant.
Run What Ya Brung OT: 1. Mikey Hill, 2. John Patterson, 3. Terrance Mergan, 4. Joshup Paley.
• Friday, August 23:
(Winners)
Running of the Buls: 1. Rod Spencer.
Buls vs 2-Stroke Framers: 1. Rod Spencer.
Open Singles Pro Sport: 1. Branden Weller.
Hooligan 750cc+: 1. Austin Herman.
Pro Singles: 1. Clayton Williams.
230cc: 1. Michael Mannion.
250cc: 1. Kenny Holland.
Open Singles Amateur: 1. Derrick Ponton.
50cc 2-Stroke: 1. Kodey Yee.
85cc/150cc: 1. Kodey Yee.
Vet Age 35+: 1. Ryan Hansen.
Senior 50+: 1. Jim Ottele.
Super Senior 60+: 1. Jay Gardner.
Vintage: 1. Michael Mannion.
Run What Ya Brung OT: 1. Terry Scheetz.
PHOTO GALLERY:
In the Vintage afternoon race Michael Mannion is chsed by Paul Herman. At the other end of the age scale is Jay Gardner, who won the Super Senior 60+ race. 
Mikey Hill on his way to winning the Run What Ya Brung OT race. 
When the Pro Running of the Buls race began Andrew Luker (48h) used his inside position to take the lead. Once he got into the lead there was no catching Andrew Luker in the Pro Singles main event. Grant Holmes on his way to winning the Pro Dash for Cash race. 
Christian Spurgeon on his way to winning the Open Singles Pro Sport race. Before Saturday’s evening program got going a Marine Corps honor guard presented the colors prior to the singing of the national anthem. On his way to winning the Holligan race Josh Mott is chased by Chris McDougal. In the final “Duce,” race Kayl Kolkman got the lead and went on to win the race and pocket the money. Here is chased by Stevie Bonsey. Ages vary widely in the amateur part of the flat track event. Here young Degan Jenkins is racing his 50cc 2-stroke then he later won the 50cc 4-stroke race as well. 
Rod Spencer won the Buls Master race in the afternoon. Andrew Luker scored his first win Saturday when he won the Pro Running of the Buls race. 
In the afternoon 250 Expert race Ian Nacarrato, who won, gets the lead as they start the race. 
The 230cc winner was Michael Mannion.
