Mikes Bikes pump track race report
This past friday was the introductory event for the Mikes Bikes pump track series, and what an awesome event it was!
Let me start by saying that this series is going to be HUGE! After this first test run it is clear that when it kicks off in December there is going to be a lot of people talking about it. The track was primed and ready on Friday evening and a large crowd of people rocked up for the racing. It was also good to see a good mix of riders rocking up with BMX racers, BMX freestylers, MTB riders, DH racers, and even trials riders rocking up to compete. Racers were split into classes based on their wheel size, and racing kicked off around 7:30. Each rider was given two runs to post their quickest run, with the fastest of the two counting as your official time.
The Illingworth brothers were looking incredibly quick but unfortunately crashes in the 20 inch class put them both out of the running. Brad also competed in the 26 inch class and managed to take home a comfortable win in that category. The 20 inch class was dominated by the BMX racers and the top 3 positions all went to local BMX guys.
A big thanks to Mikes Bikes for for taking the initiative and starting what is sure to be one of the best things to happen in local bike riding in a long time! And thanks to Sean Shepherd for supplying us with the kick ass pics. Stay tuned for more news on this series which kicks off next month. its going to be BIG!
For now here are some pics from the evening, with full race results going up alter today.
Tags: Mike's Bikes, Pump Track
November 16th, 2009 at 11:06 am
What an awesome event… look forward to the next one. Peach!
November 16th, 2009 at 12:07 pm
Yea was awesome! Cant wait for the next one myself!
November 16th, 2009 at 5:21 pm
Great eve on friday pitty about the rain!! well done guys.
November 16th, 2009 at 5:49 pm
Good times doe sure! Track’s gonna be different next time, and so will the format. It’ll be a lot more interesting to say the least!!! We’re thinking of running it on a Saturday, with a few more hours of “free” riding, to give everybody more riding time.
November 16th, 2009 at 8:07 pm
what where the full results come on now……Give us some names……….Yow wana meeeeech….
I LOVE PISTOLWHIP45….
November 17th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
Does anyone know the dates for the series?
As a Motocrosser, this is very different to what we do, but I thought the fun race on friday night was really awesome! We will be back!
Also, where can we see the rest of the photos?
November 18th, 2009 at 8:08 am
Dates will be finalised in the coming days so I will post them up as soon as the guys at MB have cast them in stone. My apologies for being so late with the results. Gail gave them to me the day after the race, but I keep forgetting to bring them to work. They will be up tomorrow for sure!
November 18th, 2009 at 10:00 am
where is this place i race bmx 20 inch and would like to try
November 18th, 2009 at 7:50 pm
hey awesome night guys did a great job organising it I will be the for the next one’s for sure.
December 7th, 2009 at 8:24 am
I had such a wicked time at this race!! cannot wait for the next one!!! i will probably put my breaks on this time so i do not suffer any more humiliation at the hands of children…
Bring it on Mikes Bikes!!!