This past weekend was the 3rd round of the REM summer series at Glen Helen, CA.  The track layout was the same as last week, but the personality of the track was completely different from last week.  First, the track got more water this weekend, and second, the REM track officials decided to rip the track deep for this weekend.  Both of the conditions combined to privide a rough, rutted, track filled with braking bumps.  Mix that with 98 degree heat, and it would be a rough day of racing.

My first moto I pulled out to a size-able lead and on lap 3 my front tire slid out in a muddy, rutted corner.  I was able to keep the bike running and get back up with the lead.  I was able to finish and take the win. 

Second moto I was 3rd going into the first turn, and was able to pull the lead in my class.  I was riding well, but slid out on an off-camber corner.  I remounted and lost the lead for about half a lap.  After the finish, I was able to pull ahead and re-take the lead.  I would put my head down and pull out to give myself a gap to cruz to another moto win, and the overall win for the day.

So, the first three rounds, I have three 1st place overalls for the series.  Feels good.

MXA's REM race report...

motocrossactionmag.com/ME2/dirmod.asp

Here are a few links to MXA's REM race reports where I have been mentioned. 

MXA's REM race report REM Rd. 1 - My dad and I got mentioned in the report.

www.motocrossactionmag.com/ME2/dirmod.asp

MXA's REM race report REM rd.2 -

www.motocrossactionmag.com/ME2/dirmod.asp

The start of the REM summer series started this past weekend on July 12th.  I was excited to race again, as I have turned over a new leaf.  Working out again, mountain biking and swimming.  I want to get back  in to competitive form.

The track at REM is typical Glen Helen.  Big hills, and rutty.  The track was a lot of fun though. I signed up in the Vet. Nov. class and headed out for practice.

Moto one I  was second in to turn one.  I pulled a good lead over the guys in my class, and let the other guys that I wasn't racing pass.  By the time the checkered flag waved after 7 laps, I had built up a 15 sec. lead.  I was pumped.

The second moto was a repeat of the first, as I was second in to the first turn.  I rode smooth and strong to finish the 7 lap race in first again and with a 20 sec. lead this time.

Going 1-1 for 1st overall made me feel very good, as all the hard work I have put in with my new routine is showing on the track.  This Sat. is round two of the Summer series.  It will be another great day for me!

-CWD