The official results arent out, but we had a nice turnout of Husky riders as this lightly attended event ...something about a ISDE qualifier in Idaho siphoning off folks ! The 50 Expert class on the other hand was well attended. 4 KTMs and the 1R BMP/Watson Suspension TXC310R of Mark Johnson, plus I went out and got some exercise on the 511 just for fun. Mark had to pass a few guys early on and then settled in to a comfortable lead and the eventual win. Conditions were treacherous as many new routes and detours were added keeping everyone on their toes, at least one stray rattlesnake, and super packed slippery dry clay everywhere else with just enough dust to be annoying. Meanwhile at the other end of the grid, Paul S kept himself in the top 3 of the Beginner class with a solid ride on his Watson Suspension 2008 vintage 450...this may be an ex Zip Ty bike if Im not mistaken. Pauls first year racing and he is doing a great job on a 5 year old bike. Rider Number Rider Name Start Time Finish time Laps Class Finish Overall 1R MARK JOHNSON TXC310R 11:03:00 AM 12:40:25 5 1 4 35R VINCE TAFT KTM 11:03:00 AM 12:41:30 5 2 6 50R JEFF STOB KTM 11:03:00 AM 12:43:00 5 3 8 16R DAVID WINTERS KTM 11:03:00 AM 12:47:20 5 4 9 6R CHIP JOHNSTON KTM 11:03:00 AM 12:50:31 5 5 17 17R LONNY JOHNSON TXC511 11:03:00 AM DNF 3 DNF DNF Thanks as always to Husqvarna, Bills Motorcycles Plus, Watson Suspension, Zip-Ty, FMF and Motosportz.
At the end of the Spring half of the OMRA GP season, BMP Husqvarna riders stand in 1st and 3rd, both riding TXC310Rs. 50+ Ex 1R HUSQ Mark Johnson Bend OR 300 16R KTM David Winters Bend OR 250 76R HUSQ Nelson Lyon Milwaukie OR 170 35R KTM Vincent Taft Lafayette OR 125 50R KTM Jeff Stob Vancouver WA 110 Mark is working on his third #1 year in a row and this is Nelson's rookie year as an Expert after sweeping the 50 Am class on his WR300 last year.
Great job guys thanks for your awesome effort,Driving , getting up early and everything it takes to make these races.
1 Thanks for the mention! I enjoyed Eddyville , more then usual! the track layout was different and very fun! My Vintage ride, ( really vintage? ) lol. I am now saving my pennies for a 2013 now at a faster rate because of that comment. my 08-450, did not start on the first kick, as she usually does. a thoughtful 3rd kick start gave all the Ktm's and a few others a head start at the beggining of the race. It took me until my last lap to catch 2nd place spot. fun event for sure. Thanks- OMRA-Over the hills bars gang-BMP! Watson Paul Salvatori first year-B class #16- "Vintage 08" -TC-Husqvarna 450
I can upgrade you to a 2011 TXC511 for a very reasonable price :-) Your 450 is only 'vintage' because its the prior generation model, its certainly a capable and modern bike.
I have been thinking of going down in Bore,and weight. and I have always liked red heads,,especially one that could start with the push of a button and has efi.
Well, we may have a nicely set up TXC310R at the end of the season available too since we like to rotate them regularly. You will recognize it as the one with the 1R plate on it that lapped us all
