Kenda Kup West Stop #2; Fontucky

Hot and dusty was quite a change from last weekend at Fontucky, where the DH boys ran the course in greasy mud, and Chuck T managed to bust up his wheels and himself. It was a multi-day affair for this one, and we had several folks racing in many disciplines. CONGRATULATIONS to Mr. Michael "Pinner" Darter for once more coughing up a victory in his baby-pro category! A gold medal also went to Brant "The Hitman" Hatton, who won his Super-D race on his Tomac Carbide. Vanessa worked out to top 5 spots in both XC and Super-D (NICE JOB LADY!) and Mark Thome blasted to the podium in third for his XC as well. JAY SCHIPPERS came out of retirement to pound his large field down the hill for a sweet 5th place podium spot! Randy had a 13th in Xc, then went with mangled legs to take 7th in Super-D. Trevor moved up to Expert and STILL placed 12th, and that's a HUGE and fast field of riders..so great job to Trevor! Matt Thome is suffering from a knee injury which cost him his race in XC, and the Benge boys had some trouble with an injury (Austin) and a lack of practice in So Cal by the younger of the two boys. Chuck-T was still very hurt from last weekend's horrible crash in turn 2, and although a huge feat of manliness just to show and race that day..managed to finish outside the top 20.

A HUGE AND ENORMOUS THANKS to Jim Wannamaker and KENDA tire, and Pete O'Brien and Amino Vital for the race day support! An even larger thanks from me personally and from all the Backboners goes to Roger Hernandez, who never ceases to amaze with his energy and enthusiasm. Thanks everyone, and the new jerseys for those of you who have them coming should ship this week!

Photos from the race coming soon from Roger!

Chris