Somerset GNCC race report - Jordan

After mountain biking parts of the track the day before with my dad, I was feeling a little more confident at this race then I usually do at most GNCC's or national events. On the start I was second to the first corner behind Ryan Belue, go figure huh. I tried to hang with him down the straightaways and I was able to do. Once we hit the woods his front tire got stuck in front one of the huge rocks that littered the track, and I tried to make a move. But he got over the rock before I could get by him. Then I got stuck behind a few slower riders, allowing Ryan to get away, but on long straightaways I could still see him. Then I started to push a little harder and while going through a rock garden, I got caught in slower traffic and tried a tougher line and fell. When this happened I broke off a piece of my clutch perch. When I made it back to the pits, my dad fixed it and I was once again going. The next lap, in the same place my chain guide got broken off in the rocks. When I got it fixed, it still kept making my chain derail. When I got back to the pits my dad and Marc were out in the rock gardens finding good lines. So by the time I got it fixed I was already lapped, I fixed it enough to make it to the finish. All in all this race was fun, yet disappointing. But I have to thank my family, Marc Heim, KTM, and all the other sponsors who have stuck behind me and believe in me, I am determined to win one of these races before the year is done. I have been a lot of biking lately, which give my confidence in my endurance. So till next time see you all at the races!

Race report: Harrison, MI National Enduro by Chris Gallt

The thing I like most about Enduros is having the chance to “regroup” in between test sections. This past weekend was a prime example. The first section of the day I was so pumped up and nervous making mistakes left and right. Going into the second section it was on. I calmed down and got focused. It was the longest section of the day and I charged the whole 10.5 miles. The rest of the day I battled dusty conditions and powder sand. All in all I was out having fun riding my motorcycle, and that’s when I seem to do my best. My goal for the weekend was to finish in the top 10 and be the top A rider of the day. Mission accomplished with a 9th overall and A highpoint.

Those of you that might not know me well, I am a very goal oriented person. In order to win a championship you have to see yourself up on the podium and strive for that moment in everything you do. Throughout life I have found that it is possible to turn your dreams into reality by turning them into goals.

Enough of me being a motivational speaker. It was a great weekend and I’d like to thank my family for running gas and cheering me on. I’d also like to thank Lafanda for wishing me luck, because a little luck always helps. And now a big thanks to all the product people: Lansing Cycle, KTM, Enduro Engineering, Hammer Nutrition, FMF, Scorpion Helmets, EVS, IMS, Scott Goggles, Maxxis Tires, Motul, and PG Graphics.

Till next time
Chris Gallt #277

PRESS RELEASE: Chris Gallt wins historic Jack Pine Enduro

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 23, 2007 (SALINE, MI) Heimjoint Racing team rider Chris Gallt returned from injury and captured the historic 82nd Jack Pine Enduro by taking the overall win in commanding fashion. The KTM-mounted rider bested the 174 other riders in attendance to capture the famed "Cowbell" trophy, and will have his name etched beside the likes of Mike Lafferty, Jeff Fredette, Steve Hatch, Randy Hawkins, Terry Cunningham, Mike Melton, and John Penton.

This historic event began in 1923 and has only missed one or two iterations over the years due to global conflict. Initially a two day affair, the race began in Lansing, MI and covered up to 700 miles of Michigan's back roads, trails, rivers and infamous sand. Over the years, the event was shortened and since 1980, the event has become a one day classic, still encompassing the best that the Michigan woods and Lansing Motorcycle club can throw at the riders.

In keeping with tradition, the 2007 version of the race was no less difficult. The 82 miles of primarily virgin trail was praised by all in attendance, and Chris owned the day by posting a score of 21 to second place finisher Leonard Keen's 26. "It still hasn't sunk in. I think I need to go to another race to see if it was just luck or if I am really going faster than normal" commented the smiling Gallt.

The next event for Chris, Stephen Edmondson, and Jordan Mapes is the AMA FMF National Enduro in Harrison, MI on August 5, 2007.

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About Heimjoint Racing, LLC:

Heimjoint Racing, LLC has been formed to participate in - and better the sport of - off-road motorcycle racing by providing our riders with the best resources available in order to grow and achieve success both personally and professionally. By providing the best possible platform and utilizing all the resources at our disposal, we aim to achieve competitive results, and maximize sponsorship value. With that in mind, we recognize that this would not be possible without the help of our exceptional sponsor partners. We would like to thank and acknowledge them for their support: KTM, Ford Motor Company, Hammer Nutrition, Maxxis, Motul, PG, FMF Racing, Enduro Engineering, KTM Hard Equipment, Scorpion Sports, SCOTT USA, Sidi/ Motonation, FasstCo FLEXX bars, OGIO, EVS-Sports, Piedmont Motorsports, Lansing Cycle, and Linwood Cycle Sales. Each of these great companies shares a common belief - supporting programs aimed at helping to progress the sport we love. Please "Support those that support our sport." For inquiries/ additional information, please send email to: heimjoint@gmail.com, visit the riders blog at http://www.raceink.blogspot.com/, or our website at http://www.heimjointracing.com/.

Chris Gallt wins Jack Pine Overall

Little did I know waking up at 5 am to make the two hour hike to Moorestown, that today would be the day I earned my first ever Grand Champion title. I haven’t raced in about two months, being forced to sit out do to an injury and bike problems. So going into this event my goal was to finish strong and just have fun. Once we hit the first section of freshly marked trail, it was on, I was grinning ear to ear. Everything seemed to flow like never before. My bike ran great and I couldn’t seem to even get winded. The day went by fast and from the people I talked to during the race it seemed that I was riding quite well compared to the top AA riders. At the end of the race I was feeling quite confident, and very happy to be back at the races. When the results were posted I was surprised to see how good I actually ended up. It was nice to see how proud my dad was when he saw that our family name would be on a trophy that means so much to our racing community. All in all it was a very good event and I had a great time.
'Til next time,
Chris “skippy” Gallt

Valley Trail Riders hare scramble - Jordan

On July 8th our series went back to Bentley, MI. At the start I took the holeshot, and led for more than halfway through the three hour race and after that I started to slack off and turn it down. I fell a few times and I noticed a C class rider pass me and I got going and gassed, and started to ride harder and with two laps to go I passed the leader and by the end of the race I put 4 minutes on the 2nd place rider. I ended up 11th overall.

Muskegon Hare Scramble race report - Jordan

In the District 14 series, we got to go back to Muskegon to race. They have not had a hare scramble there since 1999. At the starting line there was only 2 of us in our class, so in the start the two of us were close on the motocross track, once we got into the woods I was able to pull away from him. After a section of woods there was a hill that many people had trouble on. When I got to it this hill I made I up clean, at the top I met up with my dad who started ahead of me. We raced for a while the he let me go. With about a ½ hour to go I was feeling a little tired and then my dad caught and passed me back and beat back to the finish. At the end of the race I got 13th overall and 1st in my class.

Snowshoe GNCC race report - Jordan

We arrived at the track around 4:00pm on Saturday, checked in to our hotel, did a little walking around, watched a few people ride unicycles, ate, and went to bed. The sound of the announcer’s voice booming through the speakers woke me up at 8:00 in the morning. Signup was right below our room and I think the speaker was pointed at our window. For the G.P. Style start I drew row number 59. When our row left the line, I think I was close to last out of the five riders on the row. At the beginning of the race at the top of the mountain it was somewhat dry and dusty. During the mini race I only watched on top of the mountain and when we got in the woods I was not expecting the mud. I myself am not a mud rider. So this race would have been tough without the mud, but with the mud it made it tons tougher. When I hit the woods there were already very deep ruts. By the 2nd lap they were extremely deep. I think every mud hole I went through, once I made it through my bike would overheat. At the end of the race I ended up 12th place.

Race Report - Tidewater 100 - Stephen

The race didn't start off to well. I had a 2 kick start and was next to last to the first turn luckily I snuck inside and passed several people then worked my way into third by the end of the first lap right behind the leaders. Halfway into the second lap I found my way into first place. Wally Palmer had followed me all the way and we started to separate from the rest of the field. The next lap we rode tire to tire. I got passed once but was able to get back out front and slowly pull out to a two minute lead at the checkers. It was a great race with a mix of tight and open trails with muddy spots that rutted up to make it a good tough race.

Press Release: Heimjoint Racing launches new website

Heimjoint Racing launches new website

 

SALINE, MI (May 7, 2007) - Heimjoint Racing is pleased to announce the launch of the team's new website - www.heimjointracing.com. The site will feature photos, news, a message board, the team schedule, and more. "The website is just the next logical step in our efforts to provide improved communications and one-stop team information. This is just the natural progression of how our team presents itself and affords our sponsor partners more exposure as well", comments team owner Marc Heim. "We feel very fortunate to be able to do what we do, and are excited to be able to share that excitement with the off-road community."

 

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About Heimjoint Racing, LLC:

Heimjoint Racing, LLC has been formed to participate in - and better the sport of - off-road motorcycle racing by providing our riders with the best resources available in order to grow and achieve success both personally and professionally. By providing the best possible platform and utilizing all the resources at our disposal, we aim to achieve competitive results, and maximize sponsorship value. With that in mind, we recognize that this would not be possible without the help of our exceptional sponsor partners. We would like to thank and acknowledge them for their support: KTM, Ford Motor Company, Hammer Nutrition, Maxxis, Motul, PG, FMF Racing, Enduro Engineering, KTM Hard Equipment, Scorpion Sports, SCOTT USA, Sidi/ Motonation, FasstCo FLEXX bars, OGIO, EVS-Sports, Piedmont Motorsports, Lansing Cycle, and Linwood Cycle Sales. Each of these great companies shares a common belief - supporting programs aimed at helping to progress the sport we love. Please "Support those that support our sport." For inquiries/ additional information, please send email to: heimjoint@gmail.com, visit our blog at www.raceink.blogspot.com, or our website at www.heimjointracing.com .