Endurocross results Graffunder 3rd overall. Ran 2nd for most of race. Got held up by lapper on next to last lap and was passed by Aaron. Won his heat race going away over Brown. Sutherlin qualified and finished 10th. Great night for husky. Corey ran with Taddy for first 4 laps. Bikes got great starts. Better things still to come.
Awesome! Thanks so much. I was in Myrtle Beach celebrating the wife's Birthday (one hour away). She wouldn't fall for my story that the Endurocross would be MUCH more fun than the nasty old beach...
Here is a good video, except the pauses every 3 seconds. Hopefully they re edit it soon.http://shotmakerproductions.com/2009/09/13/endurocross-florence-sc-webshow/comment-page-1/#comment-209
Awesome video! Let the video start then hit pause, and come back in a few minutes - it will queue up on your computer with no pauses.
There must be something wrong with my computer then The sound is not pausing only the video. I waited till it was fully loaded and it still does it.
Great video, and a Husky on the podium! Can't wait for the indoor enduro world cup round in Sheffield (keep checking the ticket just to make sure I haven't lost it ). BTW, had no problem playing it - just ran straight through with no pauses even though I didn't wait for it all to download first.
FLORENCE, SC (September 12, 2009) – KTM’s Taddy Blazusiak took his third EnduroCross main event win in a row tonight over 10 time National Trials champion, Geoff Aaron. Aaron was riding a two wheel drive Christini KTM. Zip-Ty Husquvarna mounted Cory Graffunder rounded out the podium for his second EnduroCross main event in a row. The day started with Taddy Blazusiak setting the fastest lap time during the afternoon qualifying session, which puts the riders on the track by themselves for a single hot lap to determine heat race starting positions. Mike Brown on the Muscle Milk backed KTM took second followed by Geoff Aaron, Lucas Oil backed Colton Haaker and Cory Graffunder. After several exciting qualifying races filled the eleven rider main event, it was Aaron that touched the first 35 inch sequoia ahead of the pack to collect the $500 Girardi wealth management holeshot award but he immediately got stock on that same log and was forced to work his way back into a podium position. Graffunder, the Canadian off-road warrior stayed very close to Blazusiak for the first half of the main and seemed to be faster in some sections and quickly closed in any time Taddy made any kind of bobble. Graffunder ultimately made his own mistake and stalled his bike to allow Aaron past for second. Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Damon Huffman worked his way into forth position after a tough first lap that found him near the back of the pack. Colton Haaker rounded out the top five. Shane Watts, the former GNCC champion made a valiant effort to at EnduroCross but ultimately missed making the main while Ricky Dietrich, the 2009 EnduroCross champion sat out this event to allow his broken foot to recover. Florence, SC Geico AMA EnduroCross Expert Main Event Results 1. Taddy Blazusiak KTM 2. Geoff Aaron Christini/KTM 3. Cory Graffunder Husqvarna 4. Damon Huffman Kawasaki 5. Colton Haaker Kawasaki 6. Jamie Lanza Kawasaki 7. Kyle Redmund Yamaha 8. Mike Brown KTM 9. Jason Raines Yamaha 10 Gary Sutherlin Husqvarna 11. Eric Rodgers Yamaha
I'll assume that is a completely different Euro series, here is what is listed on the endurocross.com site: I too think EnduroCross may be the up and coming thing, a few years ago luck seemed to have more to do with how people did than talent. Now the tracks seem much more predictable... or maybe I understand it better because I've seen a race in person...
This was on the endurocross.com site too... Ricky Dietrich & JR Publications ink for 2010 Bakersfield, Ca- 9/12/09: JR Publications announced today the signing of Factory Kawasaki Off-road pilot, 21 year-old- Ricky Dietrich to their newly added rider agency/representation base. Dietrich, who hails from Snohomish, Wa, currently residing in the inland empire, has made a huge impact on the Off-road/Motocross scene over the past three years and looks to continue his march into the 2010 season with high hopes and a very promising future. Dietrich and JR Publications Owner- Jason Reed met last week to finalize their late 2009, 2010 plans. Ricky Dietrich who has two National Championships to his credit, including his 2006 WORCS Championship and is current and reigning AMA GEICO Endurocross National Championship as well. "I'm happy to be working with Jason. He and I had discussed this awhile back and with my busy schedule and the path I've been wanting to take, I needed someone to start managing certain aspects of my program. We first met back in 2006 after my WORCS Championship and we've always kept in touch. He has done a fantastic job with WORCS and always seems to keep things in order with them on the PR side. I'm really looking forward to a long relationship with Jason and his new agency venture." said Monster Energy/Factory Kawasaki's Ricky Dietrich "This is something I've been wanting to do for awhile. I worked with Bobby Bonds last year on a mid-season sponsorship and really enjoyed that side of the industry. I thought about it, planned ahead and made some adjustments to start my new program with rider representation. Ricky Dietrich is a very determined and driven rider and I am happy to be partnered with him. I like the way he is diverse in all disciplines with Off-Road & Motocross and realize he has a long and successful career ahead of him. We met last week and it seemed like an easy and perfect fit. I'm really looking forward to it." Jason Reed of JR Publications Ricky Dietrich's 2010 plans include the Rocky Mountain MC/WORCS Racing series, AMA GEICO Endurocross presented by E3 Spark Plugs series along with select AMA Western Hare Scrambles, Monster Energy Supercrosses, Lucas Oil/MX Sports National Outdoor races & the annual ESPN X-games held in Los Angeles. This is all good news for the Washington born native as he looks to embark on another bright and very successful season. Ricky Dietrich would like to thank all of his current sponsors, family and friends who have stood behind him and supported him over the past 4 years of his professional racing career. Special thanks to his parents for the long time support, Jason Smigel and the entire crew at Kawasaki Motor Corporation for building and running a smooth and successful team over his 3 year career and his trainer Ryan Hughes for keeping him in top form at all times. Dietrich's current sponsors include: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., Monster Energy, Kawasaki Genuine Parts, Moose Racing, SIDI, Shoei, Ryan Hughes MX, Ryno Organics, SCOTT USA, IMS, Motion Pro, Braking, Cometic, UNI Filters, CTI2, Dunlop, GPR Stabilizers, CANIDAE Pet Foods, Maxima Oils, Mechanix Wear, NGK, N-Style, Parts Unlimited, Pro Circuit, Renthal, RK Excel, Trick Racing Fuel, ZipTy, Acerbis, Hinson Racing, Works Connection, CP Pistons, Carter Powersports, AP Designs, & JR Publications
Hey Monster Energy is a big sponsor of CH team Husqvarna and Zip-Ty...... Hmmmmm.... Knight had Redbull and took that sponsor with him from KTM to BMW and then to Kawasaki. Interesting. JustSayen BlipBlip
Just to clear up, Monster does not sponsor our Zip Ty racing team but I believe they do sponsor the CH Team.
My apology... what i meant was Zip-Ty is also listed as a sponsor of Ricky Dietrich racing. You know it's has to do with dots. BlipBlip
Masters Race One of the best races of the night was the masters event. After a slow start (and finish) Charley Williams who never stood up the entire race, slowly took the checkers. He looked to be 60+, but was probably only a very unhealthy 40+ rider. As soon as he finished he parked his bike and had to rest before going to the podium. Healthy or unhealthy, the dude was there, raced and won! Good job Charley. WR Bob
Video Husqvarna in action at EnduroCross Florence, SC Webshow: http://shotmakerproductions.com/category/videos/ Enjoy BlipBlip
