Capturing the 37th Running of the Iconic NJ MX Event
![Following in his dad Barry's winning ways, Cory Carsten was second and third in his classes on Saturday but came back to win Sunday's Top Gun Mini Cycle Shootout.]()
Following in his dad Barry's winning ways, Cory Carsten was second and third in his classes on Saturday but came back to win Sunday's Top Gun Mini Cycle Shootout. Scott Lukaitis photo ![Josh Clark was on the podium for three out of four motos on Sunday. His 6-3 finishes were good for 4th overall in the 250 Pro Class, and 1-2 finishes gave him the overall in the 450 Pro Class.]()
Josh Clark was on the podium for three out of four motos on Sunday. His 6-3 finishes were good for 4th overall in the 250 Pro Class, and 1-2 finishes gave him the overall in the 450 Pro Class. Scott Lukaitis photo ![Justin Cooper.]()
Justin Cooper. Scott Lukaitis photo ![The Cooper family of Cold Spring Harbor, NY, might be the next big motocross family. Brothers Ryder, Reed and Justin won four classes at the KROC. Ryder (pictured) won the 50cc 4-6 Stock class on Saturday.]()
The Cooper family of Cold Spring Harbor, NY, might be the next big motocross family. Brothers Ryder, Reed and Justin won four classes at the KROC. Ryder (pictured) won the 50cc 4-6 Stock class on Saturday. Scott Lukaitis photo ![Reed Cooper.]()
Reed Cooper. Scott Lukaitis photo ![Jimmy Decotis has been a long time supporter of the KROC going back to his days on a mini. Decotis' results got better as the day went on as the popular New England rider scored three podium finishes in four motos. He was fourth overall in the 450 class and second in the 250s.]()
Jimmy Decotis has been a long time supporter of the KROC going back to his days on a mini. Decotis' results got better as the day went on as the popular New England rider scored three podium finishes in four motos. He was fourth overall in the 450 class and second in the 250s. Scott Lukaitis photo ![Despite having to race the entire moto in third gear due to a broken shift lever, Orange Brigade KTM rider Alexander Frye won the prestigious Ironman Classic moto. He also won the 250 Amateur class on Saturday.]()
Despite having to race the entire moto in third gear due to a broken shift lever, Orange Brigade KTM rider Alexander Frye won the prestigious Ironman Classic moto. He also won the 250 Amateur class on Saturday. Scott Lukaitis photo ![Former Yamaha Factory Rider Broc Hepler made a return to motocross racing at the KROC. Hepler was riding under the Farren Racing tent and was a perfect 1-1 in the 25+ Expert class.]()
Former Yamaha Factory Rider Broc Hepler made a return to motocross racing at the KROC. Hepler was riding under the Farren Racing tent and was a perfect 1-1 in the 25+ Expert class. Scott Lukaitis photo ![Kawasaki Motor Corp. and the participating Kawasaki dealers have backed the Race of Champions for more than 30 years. Companies and dealers like these keep local motocross going.]()
Kawasaki Motor Corp. and the participating Kawasaki dealers have backed the Race of Champions for more than 30 years. Companies and dealers like these keep local motocross going. Scott Lukaitis photo ![Cobra rider Chase Yentzer used a last corner pass to take the Kessler Cup overall victory. Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki's Blake Baggett won the same race as a 65cc racer twice in the past and joined Yentzer on the podium.]()
Cobra rider Chase Yentzer used a last corner pass to take the Kessler Cup overall victory. Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki's Blake Baggett won the same race as a 65cc racer twice in the past and joined Yentzer on the podium. Scott Lukaitis photo ![Monster Energy Kawasaki's Jake Weimer and Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki's Blake Baggett were both on hand Saturday and Sunday signing autographs and meeting their fans in the Northeast. Here they are interviewed by long time track announcer Rich Trevelise.]()
Monster Energy Kawasaki's Jake Weimer and Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki's Blake Baggett were both on hand Saturday and Sunday signing autographs and meeting their fans in the Northeast. Here they are interviewed by long time track announcer Rich Trevelise. Scott Lukaitis photo ![This was the view many got to see of Luke Renzland at KROC. Renzland won the second 450 moto, both 250 motos and the Dash for Cash. Not bad for a day's work.]()
This was the view many got to see of Luke Renzland at KROC. Renzland won the second 450 moto, both 250 motos and the Dash for Cash. Not bad for a day's work. Scott Lukaitis photo ![Renzland (34) came back from this start to pass 37 riders in the first 450 moto. It was just about his only mistake all day long.]()
Renzland (34) came back from this start to pass 37 riders in the first 450 moto. It was just about his only mistake all day long. Scott Lukaitis photo ![Jesse Pierce (489), Broc Schmelyun (98), Stephen Vertucci (209) and Joey Peters (535) battle for the egde at the start of the second 450 moto.]()
Jesse Pierce (489), Broc Schmelyun (98), Stephen Vertucci (209) and Joey Peters (535) battle for the egde at the start of the second 450 moto. Scott Lukaitis photo ![Team Green rider Mike Treadwell made his annual trip to Raceway Park for KROC. Treadwell battled with long time rival Barry Carsten in both the 40+ Expert and 45+ classes taking the overall victory in both.]()
Team Green rider Mike Treadwell made his annual trip to Raceway Park for KROC. Treadwell battled with long time rival Barry Carsten in both the 40+ Expert and 45+ classes taking the overall victory in both. Scott Lukaitis photo
