2014 FL/GA Spring Championship
2014 FL/GA Spring Championship, Round #5
Dade City Motocross
Story by Tracy Forward
Photos by Tracy Forward
Dade City, FL May 18, 2014
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The Sunshine state lived up to its name, providing riders with beautiful sunny skies for another action-packed race weekend in the 2014 FL/GA Spring Championship. Florida MOTO News visited Dade City Motocross to get the story on round #5 of this exciting series. This event again hosted the Florida Trail Riders motocross competition, adding to the moto excitement. Series sponsors Beck's Tech, Ruthless, and The Moto Stop were at the track to offer support for the riders, and cheer on the racing. The Dade City Motocross crew had prepared a perfectly groomed motocross track for the race. Always a fun, challenging, and technical track, the racing experience at Dade City is one that riders always seem to really enjoy. The racing started off with the 50cc 7-9 class, with Jordan Renfro (COB #107) taking the win in the first moto, followed by Moon Gerrits (KTM #495), Chase Matott (KTM #57), and Ryder Gwynn (KTM #5). The second moto, Moon Gerrits would find himself atop the podium after taking the checkers first. Jordan Renfro (COB #107) finished the day in second, and Chase Matott (KTM #57) in third.
Seeking to get the most racing experience from their race day, many riders sign up for more than one racing class. More seat time in a race environment, combined with consistent practice and a training program, frequently leads to very successful and skilled racers. The most successful riders of the day, winning every moto of two or more classes, were Alexander Frye (KTM #28), Seth Brown (KTM #417), and Jack Kinney (KTM #100). These guys have obviously found a program that is working for them!
Alexander Frye (KTM #28) put on an impressive performance, racing the 16-29, Open $, MX B, and Lites B classes. Frye would lead every class he raced, taking the win in all EIGHT motos!
The D-C Unlimitied class was the largest class of the day, with 19 riders battling for the win. Mark Zerrusen (HON #11) would be undefeated in the class, taking the win ahead of Christpher Tierney (KAW #268) and Derek Hopkins (KAW #264). Zerrusen also raced in the Litec C class, where he finished second overall. The winner of the Lites C class was Austin Stuart (YAM #127). Hunter Hawkins (KTM #434) finished third.
After six rounds of action, the 2014 FL/GA Spring Championship will come to a close on June 1, 2014 at Mesa Mx. With riders in some classes close in points, riders will have one last chance at Mesa Mx to try to earn enough points to be the series champion! For FGSC series dates, information, and full race results, visit flgaracing.com. Don't forget to check out the FLMN GALLERY to view more photos from the race!
RESULTS (TOP 5):
50cc 7-9: 1. Moon Gerrits; 2. Jordan Renfro; 3. Chase Matott; 4. Ryder Gwynn; 5. Zane Spires
50cc 4-6: 1. Emile Lacher; 2. Logan Mortberg; 3. Tyler Mollet; 4. Brayden Ford; 5. Jack Sessions
Peewee Shaft 4-6 (FTR class): 1. Braxton Ford
D-C UNLIM: 1. Mark Zerrusen; 2. Christopher Tierney; 3. Derek Hopkins; 4. N. Jordan Fuguet; 5. Garret Cannon
65cc Open: 1. Jack Kinney; 2. Cody Russell; 3. Aspen Boothby; 4. Donny Smallwood; 5. Rosue Hernandez
65cc BEG: 1. Ryder Gwynn; 2. Junior Ragin; 3. Fabian Nunez; 4. Brandon Ma; 5. Trent Nichols
85cc BEG: 1. Caleb Groves; 2. Payton Nelson; 3. Blair Howard; 4. Chris Cassano; 5. Austin Kembro
+25: 1. Jose Santos; 2. Juan Ballerga; 3. Borja Obeso
16-29: 1. Alexander Frye; 2. Bryce Mauldin; 3. Jake Raikes; 4. Jake Bender; 5. Brian Castleberry
105-250cc 12-15: 1. Zach Hart; 2. Dawson Stark; 3. Kyle Cheesman; 4. Tyler Lang; 5. Perry Warren
65cc 7-9: 1. Aspen Boothby; 2. Donny Smallwood; 3. Colin Dellarco; 4. Rosue Hernandez; 5. Jordan Renfro
65cc 10-11: 1. Jack Kinney; 2. Cody Russell; 3. Blair Howard; 4. Bailey Tackett; 5. Stone Newsome
50cc BEG: 1. Trace Kopka; 2. Jack Sessions; 3. Dyllon Kimsey; 4. Colt Golembeski; 5. Kaleb Thompson
Vet C: 1. Garrett Cannon; 2. Paul Stasiak; 3. Karl "Pops" Friebel; 4. Rick Bigalow; 5. Robert Bryntesen
Vet A$: 1. Josh Hildebrand
Jr Mini 9-13: 1. Seth Brown; 2. Jonathan Fitzgerald; 3. Christopher Post; 4. Alex Lugar; 5. Darek Pixton
Spr Mini 12-15: 1. Jordan Potta; 2. Perry Warren; 3. Hunter Blackledge; 4. Hayden Hawkins
Woods (FTR class): 1. Jim Swinford
+50: 1. Daryl Thiel; 2. Kenneth Day
Women: 1. Shelby Quast; 2. Gabby Stead; 3. Tracy Forward; 4. Lauren Neidenfeuhr
Open Money: 1. Alexander Frye; 2. Josh Hildbrand; 3. Rich Wilkes
Open Am No A: 1. Kyle Cheesman; 2. Brian Castleberry; 3. Brandon Sharif; 4. Joe Caliendo; 5. Matt Oullis
Evolution (FTR class): 1. Kai Strauch; 2. Bill Petitt
Vintage (FTR class): 1. Don Baham; 2. Jim Swinford; 3. Rick Bigalow
Quad 7-12 (FTR class): Ian Platt
+40: 1. William Field; 2. Paul Stasiak; 3. Andre Bibeau; 4. Tom Sawyer; 5. Daryl Thiel
Lites B: 1. Alexander Frye; 2. Bryce Mauldin; 3. Zach Hart
2-Strk Open: 1. Dawson Stark; 2. Austin Stuart; 3. Jake Bender; 4. Dave Froess; 5. Brian Tipton
90 Bombers (FTR class): 1. Jason Gens
Lites BEG: 1. Jordan Potts; 2. Stephan Pedano; 3. Michael Wise; 4. Austin Perdue; 5. Garrett Willis
MX BEG: 1. Alex Johnson; 2. Bryon Sheehan; 3. Ryan Renfro; 4. Jason Gens; 5. Aaron Art
85cc 12-15: 1. Seth Brown; 2. Chadwick Johnson; 3. Christopher Post; 4. Darek Pixton; 5. Hunter Blackledge
85cc 10-11: 1. Jonathan Fitzgerald; 2. Alex Lugar; 3. Trent Payne; 4. Fisher Houston; 5. Dustin Sacter
50cc Open: 1. Jordan Renfro; 2. Chase Matott; 3. Zane Spires; 4. Ryder Gwynn; 5. Tyler Mollet
+30: 1. Joel Gregor; 2. Joe Caliendo; 3. William Field; 4. Matt Oullis; 5. Andre Bibeau
MX B: 1. Alexander Frye; 2. Bryce Mauldin; 3. Jake Raikes; 4. Juan Ballerga (DNF); 5. Rich Wilkes (DNF)
Lites C: 1. Austin Stuart; 2. Mark Zerrusen; 3. Hunter Hawkins; 4. Derek Hopkins; 5. N. Jordan Fuguet
MX C: 1. Jose Santos; 2. Joe Hamilton; 3. Dustin Madrid; 4. Tanner Olson
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