Loretta Lynn Custom Moments, Thursday
Friday, August 3, 2012 | 11:00 AM
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Print1. Pro Sport is Wentland's Land: Jesse Wentland is holding a pair of pocket aces with his second moto win in Open Pro Sport, as he also won moto one on his KTM. The second moto was a tough break for Zach Bell, who led parts of moto one before crashing twice and finishing third. In moto two, he fell while running second on lap one. He came from 37th to 8th, but now has almost no chance of challenging Wentland for the title.
2. Cianciaruling it (again): Another Super Mini moto, another dominant win for Adam Cianciarulo. Then, later, another Super Mini moto, another dominant win for Adam Cianciarulo. He's four-for-four in his motos so far.
3. A Case of the Jordans: It must get confusing in the Suzuki pits when someone yells out the name Jordan. Both Jordan Bailey and Jordon Smith snagged moto wins on their RMs. Bailey is matched up with Kawasaki's Garrett Marchbanks in a 85 (9-11) Stock battle, and they have 2-1 and 1-2 scores. Bailey is 1-1 in the Mod class. Smith is trying to win both the Schoolboy 1 (for 125s) and Schoolboy 2 (for 250s). He's won both in the 125s, but is on the outside looking in with an 8-1 on 250Fs.
AC92 has been unchallenged in the Super Mini classes.
Mark Pearson photo
4. Linville Bounces Back: After leading every lap of his first 51cc AMA class 2 (7-8) moto except for the last one—when he crashed out—Gage Linville rebounded to win moto two. He started just about last and worked his way forward to grab an impressive win. But the title looks to be swinging toward Jaiden Taylor, who leads the points after the first two motos.
5. RSeason: Ricky Carmichael looks better and better each time he rides, this time pulling an even bigger lead en route to his second 25 Plus win, and once again the fences were jammed with spectators trying to take a look. His old rival Robbie Reynard rallied from a bad start to finish second. "Starts have always been my weakness," said Reynard. "I'd love to get up there and maybe have some fun with Ricky."
6. Best Moto of the Day: The stacked 250 B Mod class delivered when Star-Valli Rockstar Yamaha's Cooper Webb met up with Factory Connection Honda's Matt Bisceglia. It was one heck of a battle, as Bisceglia made the pass for the lead, and then Cooper stuck with him through every inch of it. They each had strong points on the track, and Webb kept changing up his lines to find a way around. He couldn't, and Bisceglia won by less than a second.
7. Heartbreak in the Women's Class: Kawasaki's Brandi Richards was in contention for two titles, battling in both the Girls and Women's classes. In Women (14+) she won moto 1 and led moto two. It was all heading her way, until she crashed hard in some ruts. She took a big hit and wasn't able to rally back into the top ten. Australia's Mckenzie Tricker held off Taylor Higgins under huge pressure to win the moto. Tricker and Higgins are tied in points heading to moto 3.
RC was back to his winning ways on Thursday.
Mark Pearson photo
8. Haven't I Seen You Before?: Lots of familiar names in the 40 Plus, 45 Plus and 50 Plus classes. In 50 Plus Masters, Gary Semics, at 58 years old, is in control with two moto wins. Dubach is making a bid for both the 45 Plus and 40 Plus titles, and he's 49! Dubach has 45 Plus on lock but he's sitting in a 3-1/1-3 tie with New England hero Mike Treadwell in 40 Plus.
9. Savatgy Sets Sail: Suzuki's Joey Savatgy wasn't feeling it when the week began, but he found his form by mid-week and absolutely crushed the 450 A second moto. Rumor has it that Savatgy was dealing with an injury coming in, but the Georgia native wouldn't let on. "In my head, I thought I was 100 percent," he said.
10. Hoeft Throws his Weight Around: It's always fun watching kids that are growing too big for minis try to leg out one more title. California's Justin Hoeft is handling his Mini Sr motos with ease. The Yamaha rider has swept the Mini Sr. Stock and Mod (12-14) classes, winning all four motos.
11. McElrath Vs. A-Rod: The 450 B Mod showdown between Shane McElrath and Anthony Hector Rodriguez shaped up nicely in moto two. McElrath, little-known when the week began, had his dream week going as he got to the lead and held a small advantage over A-Rod. But late in the moto, he tangled with a lapper and went down. Rodriguez snagged the lead and the moto win, and it's going to be close between them for the third moto.
12. Here's Carson: Domination of the 65 (7-11) Mod class for Carson Mumford, who followed his first moto win with a come from behind victory in moto two. He was about tenth early, and then went from seventh to third to first in the manner of two laps to take the lead and the win. Even a late crash didn't stop this Team Green future star.
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I sure can't wait to see how Adam C. does when he hops on a 250??
RC beating +25 year old amateurs?? WOW, thats great...
Ever hear of Robbie Reynard?
RC just wanted to take his family to LL for the experience. Get over it. He will not race the nationals again.
RC should have raced a pro class.. in the video it looked like he was just riding around...
Robbie Reynard runs a track in Oklahoma,
Youngest rider to ever win an outdoor National. Youngest rider to ever win an Arenacross Championship. 1998 World Supercross Champion. Just never could seem to have the luck!
@ souliog, yeah, your're right. I'm sure thats whay he rode. His family hardly ever gets a vacation... dude, think...
two pic's of RC in one article!! Please lets see some of the young guys who will be thrilled to see themself on RaceX and less of RC beating amatures.
@BillC,,, I totally agree...
Curious if the track is fast this year?
If I was an A rider looking to go Pro..Think I would need to re-think my training and riding program. When the 25+ and up to the 45+ classes are running the same if not better times than the top ten in the A classes?? If Jeff Ward would have shown up in the 50+ like he had talked about…AMA may have to create a former National Champions class, or the vet classes may start getting smaller.
RC isnt taking anyones ride or anything- let him have some fun. And its a big deal to have him race a bike again- so he gets some photos. Everyone was watching him ride.
You guys are probably a bunch of punk kid morons that would say anything like that against him. RC deserves ANY attention he gets !! You will never see greatness like him in your lifetime, just be glad he is still out there for you to respect and enjoy his presents.
RC is the GOAT !!!
@biker143,, I think your are missing the point.. He is taking away a chance at Amateur Glory for some riders.. Basically, RC is cherry picking... He had his time in the sun, let someone else try to !!!
Besides the class he is riding in, the factories are not looking at those guys very hard if at all. Let him run. It's good for the sport. Plus Those other guys get to see how they stack up againt someone of his caliber.
It is a priveledge to get to see RC race at any age. This man rewrote the record books FOREVER. Just in case people dont remember he was successful due to his TRAINING REGIMENT. He was avery good rider but was virtually unbeatable because he trained harder than ALL of his competitors and mentally refused to give less than 100 percent. ( Bob Hannah is one of the only racers that had that TOUGHNESS.) Enjoy it while he is still around as WE may never see it again.......
we may never see tha kind of training and toughness again? I doubt it..look at the big 5 in 250s this year and tell me they are not giving 100%..look at the amateurs, esp. in the B class..they all work and train as if they're already pros...look at AC92..he has had a champions work ethic since he was about 8 or 9..I think GOAT wrote the book on training and all these young riders have studied it very carefully
well said RTC92.
Can't get enough of RC! Guys may train hard, but RC had something special. Just ask guys like Windham or McGrath. Legacy.
souliog your right he will not race a nat again because it would take away his amature status LOL
They call it the "Amateur Nationals" for a reason.. Lets give the "amateurs" a little credit, and let them win a "Amateur Championship." That seems pretty logical to me....
I just heard Rodger Clemens is joining a local base ball leage!! I can't wait to see him thumping his chest after he strikes out some 50 year old bus driver!! he is the man!!!
.Mariah Carey just signed up for America's got talent. A spokes person says Mariach will crush all the people!! She is great!!
. Boy RC really started somthing here!!
I'm sure some NBA playes and NFL guys will be on board soon too and joing local leages to show them how good they are!! Man this will be so great to see!!
Did RC break a rule?
No one said he broke a rule, did they?
Ummmmmmmmmmm No not that I know of.
So RC just shouldn't have done it. Should John Dowd race local vet class races or is that okay?
Like we said RC can do what ever he wants the rules say he can. But in our Eyes it looks bad.
.Like I said above how would it look if "Mariah Carey signed up for America's got talent"... do you see what I mean?
.I am looking at it how I would feel, If I was RC I would feel like a fool up there on the podium after all he has done in the sport. Just how i feel, You don't have to agree with it but this is an opion site right?
If RC has nothing to prove or be ashamed of then why cherry pick? do what John Dowd, Mike Brown, or Doug Henry did...race a race you belong in..
Okay. I wasn't looking at it as RC being all proud he beat these guys. I know what you mean though. I have seen some guys win Novice regional championships winning every moto easly and they could have won the next class up doing jumps experts are not doing. But then they come to LL and finish mid pack.
Ok all I guess Welker will have to come out of retirement. Then maybe I can win the pee wee class I never got to race that? Waaaaaah, just joking If Reynard could get a start it might get fun with RC. Good to see his dad out there I had a few battles with his dad, That speaks volums for the dedication they have put into this sport.
if I had double digit national championships and several supercross championships like RC, I wouldn't care what you thought about me cherrypicking Loretta's either. Let the fat little guy play, and anyway, who cares who wins the plus 20somthing B class for people with names that have more than two sylables. There are plenty of classes to go around.
It's kind of selective to call out RC and not call out others national caliber riders like Reynard, etc. Should Treadwell, Dubach, etc not be riding in their age classes also, they were national racers at some point too, some former factory riders. RC is there having fun, relaxing with his family. He retired 5 years ago and has nothing to prove against teenagers trying to start their careers. Get over it.
I do agree though that maybe they should maybe create a former pro class.
@BillC Newsflash...NBA players and many other professional athletes have been competing against amateurs in the Olympics for years. Find something meaningful to focus your attention on and get off RCs back.
I totally agree with BillC and Mofo. I have felt this way years. Never did think that ex pros should race one of the if not THE most important amature national there is. Someone on one of these threads mentioned having a class just for them. I'd go for that. Only take a limited number of entries (like they do for the 50+ class, which I really don't understand that either).
@ textag, I have never understood that either. Why, are professional atheletes being allowed to play in the Olympics? I mean, Roger Federer playing Andy Murray? They play each other all the time, for a butt-load of money. The NBA players....really?
RC is no typical ex-pro. He's the GOAT for god's sake.
Yes, HE had fun, yes, HE won, and yes HIS kids now know what dad did. All about HIM, no?
And yes, HE could have pulled over at any time and let the other guys who have not won countless races, to have their day on the podium. He said this "wouldn't change his life", but it may have changed others, like the 2nd place guy.
But his ego wouldn't let him.
Yes, he did everything the rules allowed him to do, but sometimes you have to rise above the "lawyer" defense, and show a bit more class and consideration.
Speaking of the Olympics, yeah the Dream team destroys another team 156-73. Yes, they had every "right" to run up the score, but threw away any sense of sportsmanship.
I'd say RC lost a few fans, rather than gaining.