Mammoth Motocross MX Daily Report
Saturday, June 23, 2012 | 12:45 PM
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PrintThe Mammoth Motocross has officially kicked off as bikes took to the track on Friday for the first open practice. The notoriously rough circuit was living up to its reputation and by early afternoon the bumps were massive.
This weekend hosts the Vet classes and there are some familiar faces here ready to race. Doug Dubach, Jeff Ward, Troy Lee and Shaun Palmer were all out today prepping for the 40 and 50 pro divisions. Wardy actually had his 51st birthday today so Happy Birthday to Jeff!
In the competitive 30 pro class Ryan Hughes is back once again. He'll have Mike Sleeter, Cary Hart, Jeff Northrop and a gate full of fast thirty-somethings on the track with him.
The first practice leaves the gate at 7am tomorrow morning so check back tomorrow for the results from day one.
There was also some serious mountain biking going on up higher on the hill. Many families who are racing next week have come up early and the trails were packed with moto groms pedaling around. The mountain bike park has grown tremendously over the years and the trail system is amazing right now. I got out early with Daron Rahlves, Mike Sleeter and local skier Chris Bentchettler for some fun this morning. Check back for a video from that later on.
If you aren't in Mammoth you are missing out! Stay tuned all weekend for updates from the mountain.
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Two more things:
1. HandlebarDragger is a douchebag!!
2. I think HandlebarDragger and Chowderhead are the same douchebag ( or they were separated at birth)!!
Really great trail riding north and east of Mammoth. One of my favorite off-road riding areas. And the scenery just has to be experienced. Be there Friday through Sunday, then north to Lake Tahoe for the 4th. All with my camping gear strapped to the back of my XRL.
Sounds like a great vacation gifted!!! have fun!!
It is fun to experience Mammoth once, to ride the track and see the scenery. The fishing is fun too. The problem with the racing is all of the sand baggers. One year, in the vet novice class I had to race against guys who traded wins in the CMC Vet Int class. Needless to say it isn't as fun as an amateur unless you are really good and like sandbagging.
Can someone explain to me why it is fun to drop down and beat guys you know you will have no problem beating instead of earning it against guys your own speed?
@HandlebarDragger: How is the phrase,"7:00am Tomorrow," redundant?
1) Your petty criticisms are redundant.
2) If this is your work, you're fired!
fu#k,i have raced mammoth my whole life growing up!(14 times) as i sit here in florida i really miss racing there. as i watch the vid of ping i know every line he is taking like it was yesterday.good luck to my bro who is racing there.