MOTOCROSS ACTION MID-WEEK REPORT | KTM 500SX TWO-STROKES
TWO-STROKE SPOTLIGHT: MICHAEL GIGAX KTM/KX500 BUILD
2012 KTM 250SX chassis with a 1990 KX500 engine shoehorned in.
“This is a 2012 KTM 250SX chassis with a 1990 KX500 engine. I bought the bike from a guy in Washington who did the basic build. I then had it shipped across the country. I actually already had a 2012 KTM 250SX that was pretty tricked out so I moved the suspension (Ohlins), triple clamps, and wheels over to the 500 then sold the 250. The bike came with a knock off Chinese Keihin carb that was impossible to jet. Also the air boot was too long which was resulting in compression of the boot and narrowing of the intake tract. I replaced the carb with an OEM Keihin, shortened the boot, and got the bike running great. The suspension works great on the 500. This bike can be seen at Action Extreme Sports in New Philadelphia Ohio until the weather breaks if anyone is interested in getting a better look. Stop by and check out the bike and the shop.” –Mike Gigax.
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MOTO | TRIVIA
Who is the rider and what year? Answer at bottom of page.
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Rider: Ricky Carmichael
Year: 2002
Event: Washougal Outdoor National
Bike: Factory Honda CR250
THEY SAID IT | 2018 GLENDALE SUPERCROSS
Eli Tomac: “That was a big, big push. The pressure behind me was there the entire time; you couldn’t miss a line. I nailed everything. That was just awesome. We put in a big effort all day and to go out on top was the best.”
Justin Bogle: “It’s always tough to come into a series unprepared and a few races in. I didn’t feel comfortable all day long. I will get better with more seat time and testing. It was far from a good night of racing for me, but it can only get better from here. We made changes every time I hit the track. I was trying to find some comfort. Not having much seat time meant that I haven’t been able to do much testing. Basically, we used every practice and race to try different settings. It was a trying day, to say the least, but it will come around. Regardless, I’m happy to be back racing.”
Justin Hill: “We’re looking a little bit better than in previous rounds. I felt like I rode well. Unfortunately, I made contact with another rider about a lap and a half into the main event and lost my clutch for the whole race. The silver lining is that I felt like I was riding well once I put the pieces together. The speed is back, and I’m feeling confident. Glendale was more like a Supercross track and less like a fair race. I’m game to go after what’s needed to get where I feel I belong. On paper the result doesn’t look good, but this weekend was a bit of a win. I feel in tune with the RM-Z250. Every race has been about the start. I’m getting a good jump, but we are going to work on some details. This weekend I changed the gearing by going to a 50- tooth rear, which was way more manageable. Contrary to popular belief, I’m still in this thing. I can’t wait for next weekend.”
Marvin Musquin: “Given the last few weeks and all the rehab work I’ve put in to strengthen my shoulder, I’m happy with 5th place tonight. I was able to get a reasonable start around 8th and just tried to put in solid laps until the end. I’m happy to make good gains this week and I look forward to building from here.”
Kyle Chisholm: “I’m happy with another solid Top 10,” said Chisholm. “I actually thought I was riding tight in the heat race, but it’s good to finish up front like that and have times that were close to the leaders. In the Main I was able to click off consistent laps and take advantage of other rider’s mistakes. The bike’s great, my fitness is up to par, and I’m ready to keep the momentum moving forward.”
Ken Roczen: “We found ourselves on the podium again tonight with a third place, which is awesome. We had a good heat race, but I really need to work on improving my starts. I have the speed and fitness, but I just need to put myself up front in the beginning. I was in sixth off the start, made some passes, and got myself into third. I rode some solid laps and was inching up on Justin [Barcia], but unfortunately, we ran out of time. All in all, I’m happy with tonight’s racing. Obviously, we want to win, but after last weekend it was important to me to come out here and ride how I did. It was a big confidence booster. The team and everyone has been putting in a lot of work each week. I’m having a lot of fun right now and loving where we’re at, so we’ll keep building from here.”
Joey Savatgy: “I was really trying to play it smart and ride my own race,” said Savatgy. “It helped me last week, but the slick track bit me a few times. I’m thankful to have been able to get up quickly and get fourth, but it’s not where I want to be. I know anything can happen in this series so we’ll keep working and bring our best to Oakland next weekend.”
Shane McElrath: “I was going as fast as I could, the track was slippery and the lappers were bad out there. Aaron was just going really fast – he was pulling me each lap and I couldn’t do anything. But it’s fun battling with these guys, this is what we do. We’re moving on, looking ahead and ready to take on Oakland.”
IN THE WORKS
MXA is in the works of helping build KX Guru Racing an electric start KX500 engine in a KTM 250SXF chassis. They are the same crew that built Sean Collier’s The Beast KX500 a few years back.
ARENACROSS ROUND 4 IN GREENSBORO
Gavin Faith.
250AX Class Main Event Results
1. Gavin Faith, Duncombe, Iowa, Kawasaki (2-1)
2. Jacob Hayes, Greensboro, North Carolina, Kawasaki (1-4)
3. Chris Blose, Phoenix, Arizona, Honda (3-2)
4. Gared Steinke, Woodland, California, Kawasaki (4-3)
5. Shane Sewell, Westville, Indiana, Kawasaki (6-7)
6. Jacob Williamson, Swartz Creek, Michigan, Kawasaki (5-5)
7. Kyle Bitterman, West Pelzer, South Carolina, Kawasaki (7-6)
8. Justin Rodbell, Prince Frederic, Md.,Yamaha (8-DNS)
9. Daniel Herrlein, Bethesda, Ohio, KTM (9-DNS)
10. Wilson Fleming, Cairo, Ga., Yamaha (12-8)
250AX Class Championship Standings
1. Gavin Faith, Duncombe, Iowa, Kawasaki (97)
2. Jacob Hayes, Greensboro, North Carolina, Kawasaki (93)
3. Chris Blose, Phoenix, Arizona, Honda (84)
4. Daniel Herrlein, Bethesda, Ohio, KTM (65)
5. Gared Steinke, Woodland, California, Kawasaki (60)
6. Jacob Williamson, Swartz Creek, Michigan, Kawasaki (54)
7. Shane Sewell, Westville, Indiana, Kawasaki (53)
8. Kyle Bitterman, West Pelzer, South Carolina, Kawasaki (49)
9. TJ Albright, Mount Marion, New York, KTM (33)
10. Travis Sewell, Westville, Indiana (31)
AX Lites East Class Main Event Results
1. Heath Harrison, Silverhill, Ala., Honda
2. Carter Halpain, Lubbock, Texas, Yamaha
3. Tanner Stack, Shawnee, Kan., Yamaha
4. TJ Albright, Mount Marion, N.Y., KTM
5. Hunter Hilton, Youngsvilla, La., Kawasaki
6. Isaac Teasdale, Robbinsville, N.C., Kawasaki
7. Jake McKinney, Hamersville, Ohio, Kawasaki
8. Tanner Ward, Woodstock, Ontario, KTM
9. Mason Kerr, Altoona, Iowa, Kawasaki
10. Jyire Mitchell, Devonshire, Bermuda, Yamaha
AX Lites East Class Championship Standings
1. Heath Harrison, Silverhill, Alabama, Honda (55)
2. Isaac Teasdale, Robbinsville, North Carolina, Kawasaki (52)
3. Garrett Marchbanks, Coalville, Utah, Kawasaki (47)
4. Josh Mosiman, Menifee, California, Husqvarna (28)
5. TJ Albright, Mount Marion, New York, KTM (26)
6. Jeremy Hand, Mantua, Ohio, Honda (21)
7. Tanner Ward, Woodstock, Ontario, KTM
8. Carter Halpain, Lubbock, Texas, Yamaha (15)
9. Tanner Stack, Shawnee, Kan., Yamaha (14)
10. Jake McKinney, Hamerville, Ohio, Kawasaki (14)
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ANSWER: CLASSIC PHOTO
Mike Brown (above) and Grant Langston got tangled up on the start at Southwick in 2003. Mike Brown ended up finishing 10th overall, while Grant Langston finished 11th.
Mike Brown 2002
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