MO Enduro results

1 Lafferty
2 Bobbitt
3 Palmer
4 Edmondson

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TN GNCC

Jordan 4th

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NJ NAtional Enduro race report - Chris

8:25 Sunday morning, the card flipped and we were off. It was Brooks Hamilton, Ryan Rodger, Mike Lafferty and myself. The first stretch was a short section that took us out to the first restart where the racing would begin. I was feeling pretty confident going into the restart because the terrain was just like the trails back home in Michigan. In to the first test we go, and I jumped in right behind Mike and in a matter of about one mile he disappeared as usual. I was surprised to notice that I could not hear Ryan or Brooks behind me, who are both top A riders. The section was very tight but I pushed it all the way through. This would be my best section of the day. The second section was a little more open but had a lot of short hills that you could not see over so you would have to be sure not to hit them too fast. My confidence was knocked back a peg when Ryan passed me and checked out. After this section we reached the gas stop where my girlfriend Anna was waiting with a peanut butter and banana sandwich, new goggles, and a pep talk. I was starting to feel a little fatigued already. Not good. Going into the first section after gas it was Mike, Ryan, me, and then Brooks, whom come to find out went into the section 30 sec late because he had to change out his brake pads. This information really destroyed my confidence because he caught and passed me about half way through the section, I kept him in my sights through the rest of the section but I knew I was falling behind. The next section was very long and it was a battle the whole way. In an Enduro it is not very often you get to battle with someone, you are usually racing by yourself against the clock. I enjoyed Brooks’ company it definitely kept me fired up. Towards the end of the section I crashed really hard and was thankful that we had a decent reset before the last section of the race. The last section was horrible, Brooks lost his brakes so I had no one to push me because at this point Ryan was on a mission and leaving me in his dust. I went so slow that Nick Fahringer who was two minutes back caught me. He has not reeled me in all year, and I was very disappointed in myself. I ended up 2nd in my class and 20th overall. Not too bad, but definitely not where I want to be. So it’s back to the drawing board to up the training regimen.

PRESS RELEASE - Heimjoint Racing team continues to roll

Heimjoint Racing team continues to roll

SALINE, MI (April 4, 2007) - Heimjoint Racing team members Stephen Edmondson and Chris Gallt competed this past weekend at the third round of the AMA FMF National Enduro Series in Port Elizabeth, NJ. The KTM mounted riders enjoyed the conditions and the course layout to the tune of fifth overall and second place four-stroke A for Stephen and Chris respectively. The tight New Jersey woods made for an awesome race as the local club always puts on a good event.

This most recent race caps off a month long stretch of racing for the team that began back at the Sandlapper Enduro in Pelion, South Carolina, where teammates Stephen Edmondson and Jordan Mapes each enjoyed relatively trouble free days and success in their respective classes. Stephen ended the day second overall and first in the AA class, while Jordan finished second in 200C.

At the first GNCC of the year in Vero Beach, Florida, the hot and dusty conditions took their toll on most riders. The predominantly sandy course, littered with palmettos, was the perfect terrain for the Maxxis SM sand tires. Enjoying the traction they provided, Jordan raced his way to second in the 12-17 year old schoolboy class despite a punctured radiator. Stephen's day was hampered by fuel issues late as he was charging through the pack ultimately finishing 21st in the premier XC1 class.

Having survived the GNCC with bikes relatively intact and perhaps a little less skin on their hands, the team moved on to the classic Alligator Enduro in Daytona Beach, Florida. Stephen clearly enjoyed the event, as he was the only rider to tie eventual winner Mike Lafferty in every section but the first. Unfortunately, those early points would cost Stephen and he was unable to close the gap, finishing the day 3rd overall.

The Can-Am GNCC series then steered north to Washington, Georgia. The rough, chewed up GA clay took it's toll on the crew. Jordan fought his way to 5th place on the day and Stephen's day was cut short as his chain dislodged and wedged itself firmly, requiring a trip to the pits for tools to finally remedy the issue.

Next in line was a trip to the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina and the scenic event at Morganton. Sunshine and atypical warm temperatures greeted the riders. Jordan started the race in 12th and had to claw his way through the pack to an eventual 4th place. He now sits 3rd in the series standings. Chris Gallt had a race to forget as he came back to the pits after a couple miles on the first lap, the victim of a broken 3rd gear. Thankfully he caught the problem early and minimized the damage to the motor, but unfortunately for him, his day was done.

It's been a long month and the riders and their families look forward to the 2 week break to recharge and come back strong at our next race in Union, South Carolina.

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