Unsung Hero: Weston Peick
Monday, July 23, 2012 | 5:30 PM
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PrintWeston Peick ended the Monster Energy Supercross championship on a pretty good note, but not good enough. He picked up a replacement ride on Star-Valli Rockstar Yamaha and delivered four top-ten finishes in the last five races. But he didn't have a ride lined up for the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, and no one picked him up, so the motocross season started without him.
A few weeks ago, Peick purchased two Suzuki RM-Z450s and started racing local events to try to make some pro purse money. He then headed to Washington to do a double-header of sorts, racing a big purse race (and winning it) on Thursday, and then racing the Washougal National on Saturday. This is as privateer as privateer gets -- Weston and his dad driving to the race in a van with a bike they purchased in the back. And despite not racing any of the first seven nationals, he went out and delivered solid 9-11 scores in the 450 Class for ninth overall.
Weston Peick secured a top ten overall finish in his first Lucas Oil Pro Motocross race of the season.
Carl Stone photo
"I expected it," said Peick after the race. "I know where I’m at. I know the speed I’m at. You don’t lose your speed, you’ve just got to adapt to the bikes. I came here to get top ten and that’s what I did."
He also got into some fisticuffs with Vince Friese in practice, which resulted in a fine for both riders. All in all, a pretty busy few days!
The privateer life, and Weston's van, won't take him all the way east to Southwick, Unadilla or Steel City. But he'll be back for his home race at Lake Elsinore, hoping to get into the top-ten again all by himself. For that effort, we're calling him this week's Unsung Hero.
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No one seems to get along with Friese. Congrats to Peick! Sounds like someone deserves a ride.
It's crazy when an idiot like Friese gets/has a ride and all he does is ride like a teenager that's p'd at the world that noone likes and then guys like Peick has no ride at all
Great ride for Weston.he should have kicked friese's ass.I used to race against Weston's dad in the 90's in So.Cal on 500's.
How much was the fine? If it was the same for both riders, then that's a joke!
Freise has been in so many problems, even hitting a spectator, that this guy should be fined huge.
Genova, shame on you for backing an idiot like this. He is a menace. Are you waiting until he permantly takes out a rider from racing before you do anything? Why not do the right thing and step in now? You are just as bad as he is for condoning his behavior!!!
Awesome way for Weston and his family to keep his career going when the economy is on life support. It says alot about his will to win, and also says alot about those Zooks. This is coming me, a guy who bleeds Honda red.
Good Show, except the Jr. high portion with Friese. Keep your eye on the prize.
As I said in another thread, Friese should be fired, and Peick should be HIRED!
I think Peick deserved the Unsung Hero article, but man, Noren was amazing in moto 2 as well.
friese has established that he is a jerk by his actions and his alone, over the past 3 years- guys like him do nothing but degrade the whole sport we are better off banning him from racing so many races for each stupid kid scene he pulls off instead of fining him. At a time when we have so many classy racers he really stands out
It would be cool if Elsinore held a ride day for Weston with a raffle and stuff to help him out since he's a local.
Weston Peick good ride, only problem is if Suzuki would want to help a rider on their brand the would look like fools, because they have Mike A. who is in second place in the standings and they won't help him. So how could they save face and help you, and you would but a good rider for them.
Vince Friese it seem if you don't act like Ryan D, then your a jerk to everyone. I understand your desire to do the best that you can each and every time you race. GOOD at less your trying and you have what real competitors call HEART!
Do you and skip what these want to be racers think!
Remember Vince No Heart No Glory!!
what happened between them? Does anybody know the whole story?
starplaya4life,
You must be new to the sport. First of all, MA, was already on a suzuki. He and his father have bad relationships with them for various incidents. Thats why Suzuki will never give him a ride again. Now that you know give it a rest I'm tired of reading your comments about how awesome mike is.
Second of all with the Friese thing, that's not heart, thats being a douchebag. Also why do you act like Vince Friese is going to read your comment?
Seriously dude, your comments are almost as stupid as your username, I could barely understand your sentences.
"So how could they save face and help you, and you would but a good rider for them. "
"Do you and skip what these want to be racers think!"
What in the hell are you saying here?
zooks have the coolest front fenders
Erik220, thank you for the class. Only thing stupid is your mother having you! Did I say that right!
Erik220, I've been in this sport for over 30+ years. I do believe people should be able to have second chances. His dad was the issue, like yours!
@ starplaya4life
You and PEICK look like your on the same diet..........Twinkies and HO HO'S
"Friese should be fired and Peick should be hired"...I agree.
Does anyone know the details of their fight?
Trash-talking strangers' parents is a sure sign of maturity. BTW, Alessi has been running un-yellow, unmarked Suzukis all year. Looks as if they want Suzuki's help about as much as Suzuki wants to give it to them. He even refers to his bike as a "yellow bike," without using the brand name, and referred to his former KTM as an "orange bike." Doesn't seem interested in maintaining any "factory friends."
TexMex, your photo best describes you, A NOTHING!
Good for Peick!
Friese, you can't even go to a local 2-stroke race without a problem.
Your lucky more people don't kick your a$$.........
Why do we keep the Wey's and J.T. money's season after season
and don't give Peick a ride????? Sharp people out there.
This underdog guy doesn't know squat about the Peicks! It sounds like he not familiar on how hard it is to make it in motocross, I've known them for years dating back to BMX and they are "real" people that I have always trusted. Motocross has alot of drama and B.S. to deal with and if it isn't right and changes aren't done or even considered to help your results then if possible you find something else! What did Stewart just do? He just knew he fit the Suzuki better and proved it! The sport is hurting just like every sport is right now so telling people to "listen up" just don't have a place on these comments. If you "underdog" are so bold then I would love to see you tell Mr. Peick to his face what you wrote because I know you'd be lay'd out on the ground quick! Until then shut your pie hole if you don't have anything positive to say! Go Weston!
Don't know what happened between Weston & Friese BUT I do know the Peicks.
Awsome job Weston, hope somebody takes notice!! I know you work much harder than JS, I really wish you get a ride. Sorry I missed Shougal this year.