This is usually a down hill jump. Its big and fast guys go real big.
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Jacob Argubright on a new husky hucking it at the Funky Chicken this last weekend pic
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That is the new and improved 100 mph Hill......anything under tapped out in 3rd and a hard flat landing is in store!
Here is the official press release below. Funny story; on Saturday Jake and Charles rolled in to do a pre race checking and survey the terrain so we grabbed Jake and put him on the loudspeaker for a little interview. On the way to the microphone I asked Jake if Charles had told him what happened when Cory Graffunder came up 2 years ago. "Nope"...so I tell him about Cory's huge lead for 4 laps only to be waylaid by a lapped rider on the last loop just as local legend Rory Sullivan was trying to close the gap. Rory cruised by as Cory fixed his locked up brakes. #1 Rory, #2 Cory at the line.....
Yes, ladies and gentlemen.....it happened again **************************************** #1 Rory, #2 Jacob... As I approached Jake after the race yesterday I said, "So, you remember the story I told you yesterday"..he smiled and nodded his head in chagrin. Threepeat for Rory Sullivan, and Jake is on his way to a well deserved National West Hare Scrambles title. Big, strapping, nice guy....looks like the dark haired version of Cory Graffunder :-)
Here is the official press release below. Funny story; on Saturday Jake and Charles rolled in to do a pre race checking and survey the terrain so we grabbed Jake and put him on the loudspeaker for a little interview. On the way to the microphone I asked Jake if Charles had told him what happened when Cory Graffunder came up 2 years ago. "Nope"...so I tell him about Cory's huge lead for 4 laps only to be waylaid by a lapped rider on the last loop just as local legend Rory Sullivan was trying to close the gap. Rory cruised by as Cory fixed his locked up brakes. #1 Rory, #2 Cory at the line.....
Yes, ladies and gentlemen.....it happened again **************************************** #1 Rory, #2 Jacob... As I approached Jake after the race yesterday I said, "So, you remember the story I told you yesterday"..he smiled and nodded his head in chagrin. Threepeat for Rory Sullivan, and Jake is on his way to a well deserved National West Hare Scrambles title. Big, strapping, nice guy....looks like the dark haired version of Cory Graffunder :-)
Husqvarna and Argubright Second at Funky Chicken
Podium finish brings Jacob Argubright one step closer to claiming the AMA West National Hare Scrambles Championship.
Sunday, June 15, 2014
Factory Husqvarna's Jacob Argubright headed north this weekend for round 7 of the AMA West National Hare Scrambles Championship Series, the Funky Chicken in Elkton, Oregon. Argubright piloted his FC 450 to a solid second-place finish after riding a consistent pace throughout the day.
"I had a good start and ran second for the first two laps," Argubright said. "Then I got around Brendan Ritzman and was leading it. I had a good pace going, but on the last lap, Rory Sullivan was behind me and I tried to pick it up. That's when I made a stupid mistake. I hit something and crashed – probably a stump – and he got by me for the lead."
Argubright had to concede to a second-place finish at that point, but had his mind on the championship as opposed to the race. "I just knew I needed to finish on the podium," Argubright continued. "I still have a strong lead in the points and I'm hoping to wrap up the championship at the next round."
Today marked Argubright's first time contesting the Funky Chicken Hare Scrambles, an event he admits has been on his "bucket list." "It was so much fun," Jacob said. "It was a little dusty in the open sections, but in the trees the ground was pretty moist. It was a really fun course – like, second and third gear through the trees. I had a great time today."
PHOTO CAPTION: Jacob Argubright flies high over the jump at the top of 100 MPH Hill en route to a second-place finish. Photo by Tim Selander
Funky Chicken Hare Scrambles Results:
1. Rory Sullivan
2. Jacob Argubright (Husqvarna)
3. Brendan Ritzman
robertaccio
Husqvarna
Pro Class
Rory S= home zone advantage(fast), even with the leader misfortune factor installed.
Jake A= Gentleman Racer-Fast.
PS I've see Ritzman race as well, he's no slouch at the National level either(fast too)!!
Good competition all around, who else (any Cafe crew) did the race at the semi-pro/ammie level?
WHS is a good series (I did one at the Ranch in Anza when it was RynoLand in 09), kinda like the GNCC of the west, agree?
Jake A= Gentleman Racer-Fast.
PS I've see Ritzman race as well, he's no slouch at the National level either(fast too)!!
Good competition all around, who else (any Cafe crew) did the race at the semi-pro/ammie level?
WHS is a good series (I did one at the Ranch in Anza when it was RynoLand in 09), kinda like the GNCC of the west, agree?
Respectfully BS. Rory has no home advantage that place gets ridden once a year for that race only and is not open to riding. He races it once a year just like everyone else. I spoke with Rory, regardless of the media spin there was no "leader misfortune" I'll not start a argument here about it but Rory beat him straight up. Came from a 7-8th place start and worked his way up to do it. All racing the same track and the passing the same lappers. Any race you have to come with a bike that will do the whole race and get through the same lappers. Making excuses is just that.
it is GNCC like.
Both riders told me that Jake went down on that last loop. Rory was already closing and in sight of Jake to make the pass and would very likely have won, but a guy on the ground can not do much to resist the pass for the lead or give chase effectively.
Rory is a strong smart rider, and its true that nobody gets to ride this course any other time than the race itself. The crowd is with Rory which isnt good for much in a XC race. I even gave Jake fair warning :-) Both put in a good ride and Rory emerged in front....again...3peat for the 'old' man.
Rory is a strong smart rider, and its true that nobody gets to ride this course any other time than the race itself. The crowd is with Rory which isnt good for much in a XC race. I even gave Jake fair warning :-) Both put in a good ride and Rory emerged in front....again...3peat for the 'old' man.
robertaccio
Husqvarna
Pro Class
no need need to respectfully call BS on me (I aint thin skinned) 
. how about change it to, "knows the terrain from experience".....meaning if the race was in ridgecrest ca. on a brand new course Jake would have an advantage, that sort of advantage. If it were a GNCC neither would have won!!
. how about change it to, "knows the terrain from experience".....meaning if the race was in ridgecrest ca. on a brand new course Jake would have an advantage, that sort of advantage. If it were a GNCC neither would have won!!
no need need to respectfully call BS on me (I aint thin skinned)
I like you and consider you a friend so I am being nice. But F-you, Rory rules.
