REM Summer Series Rd. 3 report
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