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Brandon Shannon says:
11/25/2008 2:01 PM
  Happy Thanksgiving. 5 stars
TRISHA says:
11/18/2008 11:04 AM
  TY!! How are you sweetie!? Thanks for stopping by 5*'s ;0)
Renee Plunkett says:
11/16/2008 10:11 PM
  Hey, thanks for the add!!

Hit ya with 5*

Cool site and video

Thanks for the comments also

Take care and good luck!

DZRTBNY
Tanya Roberts says:
11/16/2008 9:52 PM
  Thanks Ty. My ribs are all healed up and I just had my first ride back yesterday. Felt pretty good but today I'm pretty sore. :)
MELISSA MIKKELSEN says:
11/9/2008 12:28 PM
  Thanks Ty! you're awesome!
I still havent forgotten about you and sending you my signed poster : )
Your address is up on my bulletin board I just am still waiting to go back to cali.
5*'s your way too. Take care Ty!

MELISSA
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RACING HISTORY-BEGINNING TO PRESENT

2002-First year of MX competition in 85 C class: After receiving a broken knee and surgery in May while practicing and also a bruised heart during competition I remained competetive and placed in 7 races. My first year in Arena X , and Moto X, I placed in several races on my 2002 RM 85 Suzuki small wheel. This got my feet wet.

2003-Second year of MX competition in 85 C class:

4/03- Kalispell MT Spring Arena X = 2nd place.

8/03-Plain MT Fall Arena X = 4th place.

9/03-Polson MT Fall Series Moto X = 2nd place over all.

9/13/03-Kalispell MT Fall Arena X  = 5th place.

10/4/03-Kalispell MT Arena X = 2nd place.

9/03 I aquired and competed on a 2003 RM 85 Suzuki Big Wheel. Rode some Moto X races and placed in the top 10 in all classes execept 3.

2004-Third Year of MX Competition in 85 C class:

3/04-Majestic Valley Arena X Kalispell MT = 3rd place.

3/14/04-Nirada MT MX = 3nd place.

3/21/04-Nirada MT MX = 2nd place.

3/28/04-Great Falls MT MX = 2nd place.

4/18/04 to 8/15/04- 14 Montana HCMA MX series I rode in the 85 C class and also the Super Mini class. I qualified and finished every race. My end of the year standings were 13th place overall in the Supermini and 14th place overall in the 85 C class.

9/2/04-Plains MT Arena X - 85B class = 4th place and riding a Yamaha YZ125 placed 2nd.

9/12/04-Nirada MT Moto X = 8th place in 125 B class and tied 3rd place in 250 B class.

9/19/04-Nirada MT Moto X = 4th place in 125 B class and 3rd place in 250 B class. 

9/26/04-Libby MT Arena X = 6th place in 125 class and 5th in 250 class.

10/2/04-Nirada MT Moto X = 2nd place in 125 B class an 4th in 250 B class.

10/3/04-Nirada MT Moto X = Overall 4 race series placed 2nd in 125 B class and 3rd place in 250 B class.

12/3/04-Majestic Valley Arena X Kalispell MT = 7th place in 125 B class and 2nd place in 250 B class.

12/4/04- Majestic Valley Arena X Kalispell MT = 4th place in 125 B class.

2/25/05-Majestic Valley Arena X Kalispell MT = 3rd place in 125 B class.

2/26/05-Majestic Valley Arena X Kalispell MT = 3rd place in 125 B class.

7/?/05-Washougal AMA Amatures = I rode in the 125 C class and 4 Stroke C class. My over all standing were 23nd place in the 125 C class and 22rd in the 4 Stroke C class.

4/16/05 to 8/14/05- 15 Montana HCMA MX series I rode in the 125 JR class and also the Open Jr class. I qualified and finished every race. My end of the year standings were 9th place overall in the 125 Jr class and 9th place overall in the Open Jr class.

9/1/05-Plains MT Arena X = 1st place in the 125 Jr class and 2nd place in the 250 Jr class.

9/10/05 to 10/9/05- 6 Spokane Wash.  Fall Series I rode in the 125Jr class and 250 Jr class. My over all standing were 8th in the 125 Jr class and 4th in the 250 Jr class.

9/17/05 to 10/16/05- 6 Westmont Fall series races. I rode in the 125 B class and 250 B class. My overall standings were 1st in the 125 B class and 1st in the 250 B class.

3/18/06 to 4/8/06- 6 Westmont Spring series races. I rode in the 125 B class and 250 B class. My overall standings were 5th in the 125 B class and 3rd in the 250 B class.

4/23/06 to 7/16/06- 9 Montana HCMA MX series I rode in the 125 Jr class, 250 Jr class, and also the Open Jr class. There were fewer races because of fire dangers. I qualified and finished every race. My end of the year standings were tied for 2nd place overall in the 125 Jr, 3rd place overall in the 250 Jr, and 3rd place overall in the Open Jr class.

7/27/06-Washougal AMA Amatures = I rode in the 125 C class and 250 C class. My overall standings were 11th place in the 125 C class and 12th place in the 250 C class.

9/?/06-Plains MT Arena X = 1st over all in the 125 Int class and 2nd overall in the 250 Int class.

9/17/06 to 10/?06-6 Westmont Fall Series Races. I rode 125 A class and 250 A class. My overall standings were 1st place overall in 125 A class and 3rd overall in the 250 A class.

9/24/06-Libby Millpond Arena X = 3rd overall in the 125 Int class.

Spring of 2007 West Mont Spring Series. Placed 4th overall in the 125 Int class and 6th overall in the 250 Int class. This is concidering the last race I rode I broke my wrist badly putting me out for the summer of 2007 summer HCMA series.

8/25/07-Hotsprings MX = Trophied 1st in 125 Int class. Riding a Yamaha 250F

8/30/07-Plains Fair Arena Cross = Trophied 4th overall in 125 Int class and 3rd overall in 250 Int class. Both class riding a Yamaha 250F.

9/9/07-Libby Millpond Arena X = 5th overall in the 125 Int class, and 5th overall in the 250 Int class. Riding both classes with the Yamaha 07 YZ250F.

9/9/07 through 10/28/07-Westmont Fall Series = Podium 3rd overall in the 125 Int class, and Podium 3rd overall in the 250 Int class. Both classes with the Yamaha 06-07 YZ250F and 06 YZ450F. Couple of major wrecks but came back hard and fast. Not bad for sitting through the summer with a broken wrist.

3/9/08-Nirada Montana 3 hour Marathon Race. Each lap taking around 5 minutes or more. Took 3rd place out of 16 teams of 2. Very different from racing motocross. Used the 2006 Yamaha YZ250F which performed excellent.

3/16/08-Westmont Spring Series = 6 races between the dates of 3/16/2008 to 6/15/2008 - I finished 6th overall in the 125 Int class and 6th overall in the 250 Int class. Having problems with the 2006 YZ250F starting and running right. My mechanic finds that in the end it was valves needing adjusting. Which is now taken care of as you see my results this summer. WOW!!

This year with HCMA series I was unable to reach all the races due to fuel prices. But in the 125 Int class out of 36 riders I was able to grab the 14th place overall and in the 250 Int class out of 37 riders I was able to grab the 16th place overall. Now were ready for the Westmont Fall Series. Fuel prices are coming down.

8/28/08-Plains Arena Cross - Place overall 3rd in the 250 Int class, and 4th overall in the 125 Int class.

 

 

 

 

My Dream

How did you get started?

I first started riding in 2001 with some friends. Mom and dad never knew about it. One day the father told my dad that I was ready to race. This was in 2002. My dad bought me an 85cc Suzuki and the rest is history. Starting in the 85 C class in HCMA in Montana and now advanced my riding to the 125, 250, open Int class.

List your competitive highlights:

I've been riding in the Intermediate class and it's a tough class. I am riding well and have changed some eating and exercise habits. Due to fuel cost's it's been hard to reach all the races, but the ones I have reached I have placed well. I owe this to my sponsors and to my family support. To them I thankyou.

What are you planning for next season?

Placing better at Washougal Amature Nationals. Also trying out for more of the Loretta Lynn's. Trying to make more of the Amature AMA races and placing well. Maybe if the money is there going to the Western Canadian Nationals. Doing well in the HCMA circuit and riding where ever they will let us ride. Hoping the tracks stop disapearing.

What has been your biggest accomplishment?

My biggest accomplishment is over coming a head injury I recieved from being hit by a car when I was 10. This dampered my riding and has taken time in healing the injury causing motor skill deficit and meomory loss. Motor cross has been my theropy and has helped me over come my injury. It has been such a benifit for me in helping me stay focused and giving me the drive to succeed.

Recent Results

DateEventClassResult
7/20/2008HCMA Plains MXHCMAsanc - 250 int.2nd Place Overall
7/19/2008HCMA Plains MXHCMAsanc - 125 int.2nd Place Overall
4/27/2008HCMA Hungry Horse MXHCMAsanc - 250 int.3rd place overall
4/26/2008HCMA Hungry Horse MXHCMAsanc - 125 int.2nd Place Overall
4/20/2008NW Loretta Lynn Qualifier Modified Class7th
4/19/2008NW Loretta Lynn Qualifier Stock Class6th

My Favorites

  • Favorite Car: O7 Chevy Duramax
  • Favorite Magazine: Racer X
  • Favorite Movie: Hearld & Kumar Go To White Castle
  • Favorite Trick: Double back flip
  • Favorite Event: Datona
  • Favorite Rider: Chad Reed

2008 Race Events

 

 

MDK Motorsports presents
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  MX 2008

 

Fall Series

September 7th - Libby

September 21st - Plains

September 28th - Niarada ***

October 12th - Florence

October 19th - Niarada ***

(More details to follow shortly)

( *** Kawasaki Team Green Contingency Races )

 

Ty Eaton is: 

Out looking for sponsors to help with gas expenses. Working out and working on the bikes for spring.

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