2011 was an exciting year for CKR! As usual the year started with a wet and cold race at Prairie City and continued with wet, challenging races through the spring season. John Sicley started the year off with a case of dementia and signed up in the Senior A class. After a dominating win he came to his senses and jumped back into the Open A class where he continued his winning ways taking the Open “A” Championship.
As all members of the CKR Team jockeyed for position throughout the season in their respective classes, but it was Robert Brumit who kept a cool head and rode to numerous top 3 finishes in the Senior “A” class, holding a commanding lead going into the summer break. Robert was able to keep his composure through the fall season and took the Senior “A” championship.
Steve Bonita showed his speed and style all year by putting his Husaberg up front and on the podium several times. Steve suffered an injury at the Nevada “Toulon Two Step” but as Steve does, he fought through the pain and held onto to win the Vet “A” championship.
Michael Brumit JR dominated the Spring 250 4 Stroke class and the Fall 250 2 stroke class wrapping up both Championships and earning his yellow plates.
Jakob Mc Coid rode his last year in the youth class and took the championship on the “AA” youth division.
Brandon Roberts took the championship in the “A-85” class and finished 2nd overall in the series. Brandon also traveled to Tennessee and rode the GNCC race at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch. Brandon put in 2 solid rides and won both his classes and finished in the top 20 overall in both races.
During the summer break Kurt Ashley traveled to Glen Helen Raceway and competed in the 2011 Western States Police and Fire Games. Kurt scored a Gold medal in the MX class and a silver medal in the Cross Country event.
The fall season saw two CKR riders win their first race in the “A” class.
Paul Van Horsen won the Prime Time at Metcalf Cycle Park and Kurt Ashley won the Deer Creek GP @ Frank Raines Cycle Park.
The courses challenged all of us throughout the year and throughout hard crashes, mechanical failures and injuries, the CKR team was able to pull off 7 class championships, 3 second’s, 2 third’s, 1 fourth, 2 fifth’s and a ninth place class finishes. To top this off 5 of the top 20 red plates go to CKR riders.
2011 Class champions
Open Expert – John Sicley
Vet Expert – Steve Bonita
Senior Expert – Robert Brumit
250 C 4 stroke – Michael Brumit Jr (Spring Series)
250 C 2 stroke – Michael Brumit Jr (Fall Series) Advanced to “B” Class
Jakob Mc Coid – AA Youth
Brandon Roberts 1st – A 85
2011 Runner up’s
Nick Thom – 2nd Vet Expert
Brett Murdaugh – 3rd Vet Expert
Paul Van Horsen – 2nd Senior Expert
Mike Brumit – 3rd Senior Expert
Kurt Ashley – 4th Senior Expert
Tyler Brumit – 5th 250 A
Cliff Sloma – 9th C Vet plus (spring season)
Kaylee Silverberg – 2nd A girls
Tyler Toline 5th C 85 (7-11)
First time “A” race winners
Paul Van Horsen first win at Metcalf – Prime Time
Kurt Ashley – First win at Frank Raines
Red Plates
John Sicley – # 9
Tyler Brumit – # 14
Robert Brumit – # 16
Mike Brumit – # 17
Paul Van Horsen – # 19
Youth Overall
1st– Jakob Mc Coid
2nd – Brandon Roberts
Special Thanks to Pit Specialist Marc Hiles for the continued support and always being there in the pits ready to go. (especially when Sicley’s pit crew abandons him)
Lastly, James T Perreira has prepared a Ballot for you to vote on for 2011.
Vote for one in each catagory please: (cast your vote in the comments section below by putting in catagory and name selected)
Rider of the Year:
Robert Brumit
Cody Webb
John Sicely
Steve Bonita
Justin Bonita
Youth Rider of the Year:
Brandon Roberts
Jakob McCoid
Kalee Silverberg
Tyler Toline
Most Improved:
Paul Van Horsen
Michael Brumit
Brad Rosbach
Brandon Roberts
Fountain of Youth Award: (You Guys are Old, Start acting your age!)
John Sicely
Mike Brumit
Nick Simon
Nick Thom
Next Champion Award:
Paul Van Horsen
Brian Toline
Kurt Ashley
Justin Bonita
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