Glen Helens New Endurocross Track
March 5th, 2010Wossner Pistons- Team rider Brad Goolsby
March 2nd, 2010
Round 2 Race Report – Primm Valley Resort – Primm, NV
450 A – 6th Place (3rd in points)
Primm is a new stop on the WORCS tour but I had done a race at this venue last year and had a lot of fun so I was looking forward to this race. The course layout was much different than I had anticipated, it was very sandy fairly tight. The 450 race was by far the most stacked, with 47 guys on the line I knew a good start would be key. I got a good jump but was pinched off coming into the first corner and came out about mid pack. I worked my way up to tenth after the first lap and kept moving up. On the third lap my front brake rotor got hit by a rock so I was left without front brakes for the rest of the race. I was able to keep picking off guys but a last lap incident with a lapper cost me a couple places and I finished up in sixth.
Open A – 3rd Place (2nd in points)
I knew that the track was going to be beat up for this race so I just wanted to get a good start and scout out lines for the Pro 2 race the next day. I got a great jump and left the moto section in second place. I made a quick pass to take the lead for a brief moment but dropped back to second by the end of the first lap. I was trying to ride smooth and I found some good lines and conserved a good amount of energy for the Pro 2 race. I was able to secure third place fairly easily.
Pro 2 – 6th Place
Since the venue doesn’t have a starting gate we we’re forced to have a dead engine start. I felt confident in my dead engine starting ability but when the flag waved it took four or five kicks for me to get going. So with my bad start I knew that I had my work cut out for me. I came around the first lap in eighteenth place, dang it! After the couple first laps I was sitting just outside the top ten but was still determined to move up farther. On the tenth lap I finally broke into the top ten and could see a few guys just up in front of me. I was able to catch up and pass a couple guys and on the last lap I knew I had to give it all I had. I ran my fastest lap on the final lap passing one more guy and coming within eight seconds of fifth place. I was a bit frustrated with my sixth place finish because I knew that I should be up in the top three.
Thanks to all for your continued support!
Brad Goolsby
Use Wossner Pistons (Precision Concepts/Northland Motorsports Race Report for WORCS round 1, Speedworld, AZ.
February 9th, 2010
Precision Concepts/Northland Motorsports Race Report for WORCS round 1, Speedworld, AZ.
Riders:
Robby Bell PRO Kawasaki KX 450F
J P Davis PRO Kawasaki KX 450F
Justin Seeds A/Pro-2 Kawasaki KX 450F
Jack Achey A Kawasaki KX 250F/CR 125R
Mark Harstine B Kawasaki KX 450F
WORCS series round 1 returned to Speedworld just outside Phoenix, AZ. The Worcs crew did an amazing job of getting the course ready for the weekend. With the previous weeks rains, it looked to be a real muddy mess. Not so! The rains let up and the course was great. A combination of MX, sand washes, arena cross, lots of tight corners in the offroad, and the Worcs Cross section for the pros. The weather was beautiful, 72 degrees, and partly cloudy.
The start of the pro race could have gone better for Robby and JP. Both seemed to get tangled with other riders and rounded the first corner around 25th. They pushed hard on the first lap and came through the pits in 18th (JP) and 19th (Robby). Even though these are 2 hour races, the start is still important as the leaders can check out while you are slowed down, trying to pass your way through. Robby continued attacking moving to 15th, then 12th. JP was a short distance behind, moving through as well.
Lap four was disaster for JP. His radiator hose split from a rock hit and he was forced into the pits for repair. 2 1/2 minutes later he was out, but was now at the back of the pack. Robby continued to push forward and by the midway point was 10th.
In the second hour, Robby continued his charge. With a half hour to go, he moved into 8th, passing some of the fastest riders in Worcs. JP was also working his way forward, and was pushing into the top 20.
At the finish, Robby’s charge ended at 8th, He was only 58 seconds from 4th and closing. JP was able to get back up to 18th. This was his first Pro race. While this isn’t what either rider hoped for, The lap times could have put them in the top 5.
In the Pro-2 race, Justin was another victim of a bad start. He worked hard the whole race and was able to take 7th at the finish.
Jack rode 3 races on the weekend. In the 250F-A he took 14th. Then in the 125-A, he rebounded and took the win. His last race was the 15-29 sport-A. In a large field and riding a 250F against 450s, he took 6th.
Mark rode 2 races. In the 15-29 sport-B, he was running well when his rear brake suddenly jammed. Unable to free it up, he was forced to the pits and ended up with 31st. In the 450-B, he holeshot, then struggled for the first half. He then loosened up to put in a good ride and took 11th.
Overall, it was an okay start to the year. We all need to work really hard on our starts (except Mark). There was a really big turn out in many of the A and B classes. This is good to see for the series. Everyone has learned what they need to work on and we all feel confident that improvements will come quickly. Some of the lap times were right there with the leaders, again starts are needed.
Thanks for all the support. We will be doing team pictures at the next Worcs race in Primm, NV. on Feb. 27-28. Many of the riders are also racing weekly at other events. We will keep you updated on this.
Bob Bell
Team Coordinator
Why AP brake pads ? with Justin seeds WORCS pro 2 Racer
February 8th, 2010We ask Racer Justin seeds Why He chooses AP brake pads.
why AP brakes with Justin Seeds, WORCS Pro 2 rider from bike spray on Vimeo.
Justin seeds Races with Wossner Pistons and continues his Racing in 2010
January 20th, 2010Justin Seeds
Precision Concepts Team
450 Kawasaki
The year of 2010 the goals for riding this season will consist of finishing top five in every race attending, but personal goal would be to place on the podium at every Worcs race. With switching of bikes for the New Year, I am feeling comfortable riding Kawasaki, and confident with myself riding for the Precision Concepts Kal-Gard Kawasaki Team. The new team’s atmosphere I am riding for is comfortable, and organized. I am pushing myself to place better in my racing, but also to make my body stronger, and durable to remain strong for every race. Realizing that my appetite, my health, my body’s strength, and confidence in myself will make me stronger this season, allowing myself to exceed to my goal. I will retain all these goals with the help of my sponsors; Precision Concepts, Kal-Gard, AP Brakes, Fast Lane Motor Fuels, Pirelli, Muc-Off, QTM, Vicious Industries Clothing, Wossner Pistons, BRP, IMS, Scott Stabilizers, AME Grips, O’Neal, John Burr, Renthal, LA Sleeve, Townsend Knee Braces, RK Chains, and Hinson Clutches. Hopefully this year will end the way I am setting myself up for.
WORCS Round 1 2010 video preview
January 20th, 2010Brad Goolsby takes on 2010 racing season with Wossner pistons
January 5th, 2010Coming into 2010 I am really optimistic about the racing season. In 2009 I won the WORCS Open A Championship, finished 3rd in the WORCS 450 A Championship, and 6th in the WORCS Pro 2 Championship and look to better those results this year. Once again I will be backed by Kawasaki Team Green John Burr Cycles. We have created a strong relationship over the past years and look to tackle this season head on!
I will once again be competing in the 2010 WORCS Series in the Open A and Pro 2 classes. I will also be competing in the AMA West Coast Hare Scrambles and the AMA Big 6 GP Series in the A classes. If all goes well I will be moving up to the pro ranks in 2011.
I many of my 2009 sponsors have extended their help to me for 2010. Maxxis tires is on board along with Precision Concepts Suspension, AP Brakes, Wossner Pistons, Fastway, Maxima, Scott Goggles, FMF Exhaust, Spider Grips, SDG Seats, Hinson Clutch Components, Factory Effex, Zip Ty Racing, and IMS Products. Without help from these companies I would not be able to contest the 2010 season.
Brad Goolsby
Baja 1000 2009, Kawasaki Race Report
December 2nd, 2009
Hi Everyone,
It’s been a week since the Baja 1000, and I’m sure many of you know how it went. We came so close. Here is a basic run down as how the race went.
Start to Nuevo Junction mile 101: Robby Bell
Started 5th and passed into the physical at mile 11. At Nuevo junction was 8 1/2 minutes over 12X (5 1/2 minutes adjusted time)
Nuevo Junction to Borrego mile 201; Destry Abbott
Increased the lead to over 11 minutes at one point. At Borrego, we changed both wheels and pulled cover off air filter. We now had a 9 min. 50 sec. lead.
Borrego to end of Matomi Wash mile 302: Ryan Penhall
At the end of Matomi we changed the rear wheel and air filter. The lead was now 1 min. 6 sec.
Matomi wash to Mikes Road mile 417: Robby Bell
Extended lead to over 7 min. Crashed at mile 414. Assessed bike damage and removed right side plate. Bike left on Mikes road with 4 min. lead.
Mikes road to El Coyote mile 465: Destry Abbott
Road with bent bars and smashed pipe. Extended lead to 6 min. Changed silencer. Left El Coyote with 5 min lead.
El Coyote to Valle De Trinadad meadow mile 505: Conner Penhall
Choose not to replace bars, Changed wheels, air filter, installed lights, installed right side panel. 12X did same. Left with 2 1/2 minute lead.
Valle De Trinadad meadow to finish mile 672: Steve Hengeveld
Had to change battery at pit 14, cost 30 seconds. At the finish, we were 1min 3 sec. ahead.
With a 3 minute start gap, this means we were 2nd by 1 min. 57 sec.
Looking back, we darn near won the race with only a 2 month effort. We have helped Honda win this race 9 times and knew how strong their effort is. But to come this close and not get the win is a tough pill to swallow. Bruce Penhall did an absolutely amazing job putting this team together and I’m gratefull to him for having us on board. We know there are a few stratagy things we can do that would have helped. Heres how I see it.
Rider split stratadies can be improved.
The prerunning light set up needs to be the same as the race bike. (sorry Steve)
Final bike set up needs to be set before going to baja
On the positive side,
The bike ran flawless
Fuel milage was better than expected
The team work was the best I have ever been around
It was the closest bike finish ever at this race
It was the first time in 12 years that Honda has not crossed the finish line first.
We are trying to get an effort going for next year. We know we have what it takes to win and will be back next year with the intent of doing just that. With nearly twice the time to prepare for San Felipe as we had for the 1000, and with an already proven bike, 2010 looks to be a great year for Green in Baja.
Bob
Woessner scores with WORCS title
November 18th, 2009Maria Forsberg finished 2nd in the Mesquite Nevada, WORCS Women’s Pro race on her Maxxis, FMF, GPR, Rekluse, KTM 250 XC F. Maria’s finished 3rd in overall WORCS Pro Women’s points. Her record stands at 4 WORCS Championships in 7 years. This just 1 week after from returning from Portugal where she finished 2nd in the World riding the Women’s class at ISDE 6 days. Her Maxxis, FMF, GPR, Rekluse, KTM 300 XC ran perfect for all 6 days. The U.S. Women’s team finished 4th overall. Previous to ISDE Maria finished 2nd at the Glen Helen WORCS race. She just moved into the lead on the last lap but a crash near the end had Maria and Penny Cyrus drag racing to the finish with Maria finishing 2nd by less than a bike length after 1 hour of racing. Maria caps of the year with the rest of RPM Racing Team in Las Vegas at the Maxxis Endurocross November 21st.
Brenden Ritzman, riding a Maxxis, FMF, GPR, KTM 450 XC F, finished 8th at the Round 10 WORCS Pro race. Brenden closes the WORCS season 8th in Pro points and 2nd in Western AMA National Hare Scrambles points. Brenden has 4 top 10s in a row now at WORCS and we are very excited for season. With our RPM, KTM Racing Team starting to jell we should be a Championship contender in 2010.
Bobby Prochnau, riding a Maxxis, FMF, GPR, RTR Performance, Rekluse, KTM 300 XC finished 8th at the Denver Colorado Endurocross. KTM’s Taddy Blasuak won the event and the Championship. Previous to that Bobby and his KTM 450 XC F, finished 1st overall in the Canadian Enduro Championship. Bobby won all 8 events in a row. Totally undefeated in the National Series. Bobby capped that off with 2 more PNWMA Canadian Off Road wins in a row. Bobby is training for the Las Vegas Endurocross on a new KTM 300 XC. Hope to see you there.
Thank you to all our great sponsors and supporters.
NICK BURSON & HUSQVARNA WIN ELSINORE GP ON WAY TO USDR TITLE
November 13th, 2009NICK BURSON & HUSQVARNA WIN ELSINORE GP ON WAY TO USDR TITLE
First ever win for Burson and a first Elsinore win for Husky in decades.
November 13, 2009 – Woodcliff Lake, NJ – With a championship almost in hand and the last race of the season just days away, most racers would be content to find a quiet place and hunker down before the final showdown. Not so for Zip-Ty Racing Husqvarna rider Nick Burson who’s zen was interrupted by a call from his boss Ty Davis, the owner and manager of Zip-Ty Racing.
Nick Burson”Ty suggested I race the Elsinore Grand Prix. I’d never entered the event before so I said ‘Why not?’ I hadn’t planned to race ’til the USDR final but Elsinore is close to home and it’d be good training if nothing else,” said Burson. “Now that it’s all over I’m glad that Ty called and proud to be able to list an Elsinore Grand Prix victory on my resume!”
Burson’s Elsinore race day began with a couple of Expert class laps that allowed he and Davis to prep Burson’s Husqvarna TXC 510 for the weekend’s main event The Harvey Mushman 100, which borrows its name from Steve McQueen who entered the 1970 Elsinore Grand Prix using the pseudonym. McQueen raced the event at the urging of then winner Malcolm Smith. The pair rode Husqvarna motorcycles and they both figured prominently in Bruce Brown’s 1970 epic film documentary “On Any Sunday”.
“I thought it’d be good for Nick to enter a special race like the Elsinore Grand Prix. Events like this are good publicity opportunities for our team and for Husqvarna. The course is a lot different than the desert races Nick rides with fans lining the entire course which he never sees at a desert race,” offered Davis. “The Elsinore Grand Prix has so much history and so many great riders have raced and won here. Not sure how long it’s been since a Husky rider won here but it’s been a lot of years and today was a good day for Nick Burson and Husqvarna to win it!”
Since joining Zip-Ty Racing, Burson has been a dominant desert racing force. His string of wins and top finishes have done a lot to shine a spotlight on the Husqvarna motorcycles he and the Zip-Ty Racing team compete on. Throughout the 1970s and ’80s Husqvarna was the bike of choice for desert and Baja racers and with the success of modern day riders like Burson, the brand is rekindling its past glory.
With Elsinore behind him Burson’s focus is back to the high desert and the USDR (U.S. Desert Racing) finale. He’ll enter the Nov. 15th event as both the defending 2008 Pro class #1 plate holder as well as the 2009 season points leader. Through 4 rounds Burson posted three overall wins and a runner up finish but by his own admission the 2009 title is not an absolute a slam-dunk until he suits up this weekend. “I still have to complete three laps on Sunday to clinch the title,” said Burson. “Once that’s done I’m hoping that I’ll be in a position to finish my season with another race win.”
Husqvarna Motorcycles. Tradition on two wheels since 1903.
Husqvarna Motorcycles, a part of the BMW Group since October 2007, are widely known and respected in the off-road world for a heritage of competition and numerous motocross and enduro world championships. Originally founded in Sweden in 1903, Husqvarna motorcycles have been designed and manufactured in Varese, Italy since 1987.
Husqvarna Motorcycles NA, LLC
Husqvarna Motorcycles NA, LLC is part of BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group’s sales headquarters for North, Central and South America is located in Woodcliff Lake, NJ. Husqvarna Motorcycles NA, LLC returned to off-road racing competition in 2008 and during 2009 Husqvarna will expand its professional race team to compete in AMA GNCC, Endurocross, National Hare & Hound, the AMA Hare Scrambles Series, and WORCS competition. Husqvarna team riders will compete in the premier classes of each series aboard 2009 Husqvarna TXC 450, TXC 510, and WR 300 off-road models.
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muc-off takes brings on steve peat
November 13th, 2009Press release – immediate release
Muc-Off press release: 05:11:2009 – Muc-Off sign the ‘world’s fastest racers’ for 2010
Since winning the world DH title in September Steve Peat and the Syndicate’s stock has risen yet further. Along with 3-time UCI World Cup winner Greg Minnaar, and super-fast Junior World champion Josh Bryceland, these guys are the must haves for any media conscious sponsor in mountain biking.
This fact has not escaped the notice of Muc-Off owner Alex Trimnell. ‘Peaty’ and the rest of the Syndicate have signed to Muc-Off for 2010 to endorse all cleaning products, lubes and brushes from both the rider and bike care ranges.
The deal re-unites Peat and the Poole-based cleaning experts, after they backed him in his younger years, and associates Muc-Off with world-leading DH brands Santa Cruz Bicycles and SRAM.
Speaking about the deal Trimnell said:
“It has always been our philosophy at Muc-Off to back the best riders. The brand new Syndicate deal rekindles our association with Steve Peat. He is now seen as the ambassador of downhill mountain biking, and he knows his product inside-out. For Steve and his Syndicate to be using Muc-Off products in 2010 is a great partnership for us.
We are really excited about this deal and know that our continued approach to product development will be further enhanced by the experience, and demand for great product, that the Syndicate guys will bring.”
The deal comes into effect on the 1st of Jan, 2010.
Woessner Pistons Help Robbie Goolsby haul at the WORCS
November 3rd, 2009Misquite, NV hosts the last round of the WORCS series. I was looking forward to this race because the last two races held here I have crashed out hard. This track is very sandy and rough and will bite you if you’re not ready for it. I’ve always liked sand and have been practicing in it for the past few weeks to get ready for this race. I got to the track on Friday morning to see what the moto track was like and did two practices to learn all the jumps. After practice I walked the off-road and was really happy with the layout of the track. It was a litter shorter than last years track but still long. Saturday morning raced the unclassified race and was super pumped with everything. 450A race didn’t start very well I got caught sleeping on the start and was last. I forced my way through the motocross track and by the end of the first lap I was 6th. I felt really good and started pushing more every lap. People were falling everywhere in the sand and I was able to stay up for once. I moved into 2nd with 2 laps left and I kept a strong pace thinking maybe that I can catch first, but didn’t push it too much to crash. I came through a dusty section of the track and notice that 1st was on the ground. I wanted to spirit the last two laps so no one can pass me and take the win away from me and I did just that. I won by about 15 seconds. I was super happy to get my first win of the season, but the only down fall it was at the end of the season. Either way it was a win. I raced again in the Open A race and like the 450 Race I got a last place start again. I made a lot of passes on the moto and off-road to get into second behind my brother (Brad). I was feeling really good so I wanted to pass my brother and pull away. I did that but then I started to tighten up so I slowed up and he got back around me. I dropped back about 30 seconds and with two laps left I pushed it again and closed up and almost passed him but ran out of time. I felt really good with my performance on Saturday’s races. Sunday I didn’t know exactly how I was going to hold up for 2 hours after racing two races the day before and pushed in both of them. I warmed up on my road-bike for about 20 minutes before the race to loosen up and so I could push from the start of the race. I got a great started and was 3rd heading out to the off-road. My first lap wasn’t the greatest and fell back to 4th. I tried to stay smooth and fast to stay with the lead group. I was 6th when I pitted the first time and I was feeling really good. I knew that I was going to push the last hour of the race with all the hard work I’ve been putting into training. Ian Bythe was 5th and riding a great race until his bike broke on him after the half waypoint. Justin Seeds was running 4th and I pushed to catch him. He let me by with about 30 minutes to go and next was Ryan Abbatoye in 3rd. I caught and passed him but he got back by me in the pits when I did a stop and go for gas. I was able to pass him again on the same lap before coming into the motocross track. I was feeling amazing and kept pushing on the last lap I caught Corey Floyd but wasn’t able to get passed him. I finished 3rd and I was in shocked because it was my first Pro2 podium ever. It was a great way to end the 2009 Worcs series and hopefully can transfer into the 2010 season. I would like to thank my family for all their support, My Trainer Randy Lesovsky, John Burr Cycles, Maxxis, AP Brakes, Wossner Pistons, GPR, FMF, Precision Concepts, Answer,
Taylor “the threat” Robert check in after last round of WORCS
October 27th, 2009
The final race of the WORCS series was held this last weekend in Mesquite, Nv, and it turned out to be an eventful one indeed. The track was super sandy and with no rain it was quite dry too. The WORCS crew did a great job of watering as much as they could but a good start would still be critical with portions of the track being really dusty.
I really wanted to do well at this race because it was the last one of the season and I really felt like I could do well at this track. Once the gate dropped on Sunday afternoon I was ready to show everyone what I could do. I was second in the holeshot just behind Chris Johnson and was right on him going into the off-road. Not too far into the off-road Chris made a mistake and fell over I was able to get by him and he got back up behind me. From there I set a fast pace that I could hold for two hours.
When I came back onto the moto track I had a five second lead and I gradually stretched it out over the course of the race. I led every lap of the race and finished with a 55 second lead over Bobby Garrison in second. This was my first win in the Pro class and when I crossed that finish line I was ecstatic!
Overall I am very pleased with my first year as a Pro. I got three podiums and I ended up 4th in the series, which is the number I will run next year. I plan to carry this momentum into the first round at Speedworld in January.
I would like to thank all of my sponsors for helping me out, and I would like to give a big shout out to Bob Bell who created and managed the Northland Motorsports and Precision Concepts team all year.
See you at the races,
Taylor Robert
Brave soldier Product review by Niks customer
October 22nd, 2009I have always used different types of chapstick when on the mountain or road bike. The lips usually take a lot of damage from the sun, wind, and dehydration (which should never happen). The Brave Solider lip balm product has worked very well for these activities. The balm is easy to apply and is thick enough to last a very long before needing another application. I also enjoyed that the balm has very little to no taste. Fruity tastes can sometimes be irritable when trying to crank out a big effort.
I have been using the Brave Solider Solar Shield product for about three weeks and it has worked very well. The two toughest items to deal with when using sunscreens on mountain or road bikes are 1)clogging of pores due to sunscreen 2)Sunscreens with irritating smells. Solar Shield allowed my skin to sweat normally and did not have an overpowering smell. These overpowering smells have kept me from using sunblocks during these activities. I will continue to use this product and highly recommend it to others.
Thanks, Adam
Big Robs Glen Helen report
October 13th, 2009
big rob
Coming into this weekend, I knew I was prepared enough for a hot and tough weekend at Glen Helen Raceway. The track is known as a rough track that can throw you down to the ground in a heartbeat. This was my home track race since for me I only live 10 minutes away. I spent a lot of time testing at the track months before the race so I could have the best possible set up for this race. Unclassified I felt really good and super comfortable with the track. The track was almost the same as a local SRA GP race, so I was super happy. The 450A race started ok with an ok start then started going good by moving up throughout the field. Then everything went down hill about the mid way point of the race. I was behind my brother and we started pushing up our pace and it bit both of us. Dropping into a fast sand wash my brother was making a pass as the same time he was high siding off the bike. He crashed really hard and I saw the whole thing. I got on my brakes so hard my front end washed out from under me and I ended up felling two big pops in my shoulder. I though that I had broke my shoulder or just separated it. I was in pain all day after the crash but it didn’t matter because I wanted to race the Open A and get into the Pro 2 race on Sunday also I was running 4th in Open A points so I want to better that position at the end of the year results.
By the time Open race came I was still in pain but I need to race. I got a dead last start but by the time we left the moto track I was running 5th and by the end of the lap I was 4th. I was right behind my brother again and I had thoughts going through my mind like “O gosh not again”. I got around him and was feeling ok but I wanted to get away in the early laps so if my shoulder couldn’t hold up I could back it down and still get a really good finish. That’s exactly what I did and ended up 5th, which I was really happy about.
Sunday I was really sore still and really couldn’t move my arm. I was going into the race just to have fun and finish. My started was mid pack around 10th. First time coming into the endurocross section there were people everywhere and I found a line and got through it clean and but the end of the second lap I was running 4th. All good things have to come to and end and it happen to me again. While going into a turn my front end tucked on me and I felt another pop in the bad shoulder and that was the end of my race. I was so pissed that all the work I did to get really for the race I got one good race. I went to the doctors right after the race and had x-rays done and they came back negative. I going to still take it easy for a few weeks until I have not more pain but ill be ready for the last round.