Jim Neese Wins Arenacross Lites Race
March 24, 2009 5:39pm
Greensboro, North Carolina - Jim Neese, of the Foremost Insurance Jim Neese Racing Team picked up another win in the Arenacross Lites class at the Bank of Kentucky Center in Highland Heights, Kentucky. It was the third Lites victory for Neese this season.
Arenacross - The last round of the Arenacross Series was a doubleheader with racing both nights. In the Arenacross class, Neese finished in ninth place on Friday night, with Josh Thomas missing the cutoff for the main event. Neither rider made the main event on Saturday in the Arenacross class.
Arenacross Lites - Neese scored his victory on Saturday night in the Arenacross Lites class. Josh Thomas also made the main event and finished in thirteenth place. On Friday night, Neese finished in fourth place with team mate, Josh Thomas finishing in twelfth in the Lites class.
Mike Mcdade was out with torn ligaments in his foot. Mike was injured at one of the earlier west coast rounds and was not able to return to racing for the final races.
"It was a good season for the team. The competition this season was stacked. It was not easy to make it on the podium. We expanded the program this year and I learned a great deal about what works and doesn't work. I am looking forward to coming back next year and improving our results. I really want to thank Foremost Insurance and Kenda Tires for their sponsorship and support for the team. They made it possible for us to compete in the series. I also want to thank the folks at Feld Entertainment for all their hard work. They did an awesome job of putting on an incredible show this season for all the Arenacross fans," commented Jim Neese.
Point Standings after the final 2009 Round:
Jim Neese Mike McDade Josh Thomas
AX points 12th 17th 25th
Lites points 3rd (Midwest) 10th (East) 6th (East)
14th (West) 8th (West
Jim Neese will continue racing in the MEGA and ULTRA Series during the spring and summer season. He will also host his Jim Neese Rider Development program for riders looking to improve their motocross racing skills.
About the Foremost Insurance Jim Neese Racing Team
The Foremost Insurance Jim Neese Racing Team is a professional motocross race team based in North Carolina. The team races in the Arenacross Series, the Supercross Series and the Victory Sports MEGA and ULTRA Series. Team sponsors include: Foremost Insurance, Kenda Tires, Moose Racing, Kawasaki Suzuki of Durham, Total Control, Scorpion Helmets, LeoVince Exhausts, TiLUBE, ProWheel, Boyesen, Extremeion Carbon Raptor, Revolution Decal, MGX Unlimited Graphics, Twin Air, Crower Power, Smith Optics, Wiseco, Liquid Performance, Renthal, CV4 Products, Defeet International, UFO Plastics.
Racing for the team are Jim Neese, Mike McDade and Josh Thomas, three national caliber riders. In addition to racing and running the team, Jim Neese also owns Jim Neese Rider Development System, a school for motocross racers looking to tap their potential (www.jimneese.com).
About Foremost Insurance
Foremost Insurance Group is a single source for property, casualty and commercial small business insurance. A member of the Farmers Insurance Group®, Foremost has been a leader in the insurance industry since 1952. Through Foremost or an affiliated company, programs for auto, home, umbrella, manufactured home, motor home, travel trailer, luxury motor coach, specialty homeowner, vacant property, seasonal property, landlord and rental properties, motorcycle, off-road vehicle, snowmobile, boat, personal watercraft, and collectible auto are offered. Through Farmers' relationship with Zurich Small Business, Foremost also offers commercial small business programs for retail, wholesale, office, service, industrial, restaurant and habitational businesses. Foremost is headquartered in Caledonia, Michigan. To learn more, visit www.Foremost.com.
Arenacross - The last round of the Arenacross Series was a doubleheader with racing both nights. In the Arenacross class, Neese finished in ninth place on Friday night, with Josh Thomas missing the cutoff for the main event. Neither rider made the main event on Saturday in the Arenacross class.
Arenacross Lites - Neese scored his victory on Saturday night in the Arenacross Lites class. Josh Thomas also made the main event and finished in thirteenth place. On Friday night, Neese finished in fourth place with team mate, Josh Thomas finishing in twelfth in the Lites class.
Mike Mcdade was out with torn ligaments in his foot. Mike was injured at one of the earlier west coast rounds and was not able to return to racing for the final races.
"It was a good season for the team. The competition this season was stacked. It was not easy to make it on the podium. We expanded the program this year and I learned a great deal about what works and doesn't work. I am looking forward to coming back next year and improving our results. I really want to thank Foremost Insurance and Kenda Tires for their sponsorship and support for the team. They made it possible for us to compete in the series. I also want to thank the folks at Feld Entertainment for all their hard work. They did an awesome job of putting on an incredible show this season for all the Arenacross fans," commented Jim Neese.
Point Standings after the final 2009 Round:
Jim Neese Mike McDade Josh Thomas
AX points 12th 17th 25th
Lites points 3rd (Midwest) 10th (East) 6th (East)
14th (West) 8th (West
Jim Neese will continue racing in the MEGA and ULTRA Series during the spring and summer season. He will also host his Jim Neese Rider Development program for riders looking to improve their motocross racing skills.
About the Foremost Insurance Jim Neese Racing Team
The Foremost Insurance Jim Neese Racing Team is a professional motocross race team based in North Carolina. The team races in the Arenacross Series, the Supercross Series and the Victory Sports MEGA and ULTRA Series. Team sponsors include: Foremost Insurance, Kenda Tires, Moose Racing, Kawasaki Suzuki of Durham, Total Control, Scorpion Helmets, LeoVince Exhausts, TiLUBE, ProWheel, Boyesen, Extremeion Carbon Raptor, Revolution Decal, MGX Unlimited Graphics, Twin Air, Crower Power, Smith Optics, Wiseco, Liquid Performance, Renthal, CV4 Products, Defeet International, UFO Plastics.
Racing for the team are Jim Neese, Mike McDade and Josh Thomas, three national caliber riders. In addition to racing and running the team, Jim Neese also owns Jim Neese Rider Development System, a school for motocross racers looking to tap their potential (www.jimneese.com).
About Foremost Insurance
Foremost Insurance Group is a single source for property, casualty and commercial small business insurance. A member of the Farmers Insurance Group®, Foremost has been a leader in the insurance industry since 1952. Through Foremost or an affiliated company, programs for auto, home, umbrella, manufactured home, motor home, travel trailer, luxury motor coach, specialty homeowner, vacant property, seasonal property, landlord and rental properties, motorcycle, off-road vehicle, snowmobile, boat, personal watercraft, and collectible auto are offered. Through Farmers' relationship with Zurich Small Business, Foremost also offers commercial small business programs for retail, wholesale, office, service, industrial, restaurant and habitational businesses. Foremost is headquartered in Caledonia, Michigan. To learn more, visit www.Foremost.com.