65 10-11 Mod:

Main event number 34; the clouds were strong, but by this time the weather had warmed up and the rain a distant memory. Through his results this week, Kade Walker seems to have set himself up as one of the guys to beat in all of the 65 classes, and coming into the final 65 10-11 moto, he was certainly looking to dial in championship #2. Walker grabbed a sizeable holeshot, and quickly worked that into a sizeable lead. By lap one, he was already four seconds ahead of the competition and he didn’t look back. Congratulations to Kade on what turned out to be an eye turning week of racing.

450 C Mod:
Tyler Enticknap pulled off to a huge lead early on in the 450 C Mod class, but after a seventh in moto one, would need some help from the rest of the field if he was to find himself on the podium following the race. He wouldn’t get it from the #153 ride of Josh Van Den Heuvel who happens to be the first rider aboard the Factory Roaring Lion Energy Drink team. Josh pulled a second overall in moto one and with the absence of first moto winner Dylan Bauer, Van Den Heuvel would be the one kissing the championship plaque after this one.

250 Open:

Ian Trettel and Max Anstie were the hot items moving into the 250 Open main. Both put in divisional wins earlier in the week and both have looked on their game every time they hit the track. But after a fourth place start that would eventually turn into a fifth place finish, Trettel would not be able to stake claim on his first title of the week. That honor would instead go to the cowboy hat wearing KTM ride of Max Anstie.

51 (4-8) Stock Open:
Jordan Bailey pulled out front early, but with first moto winner Tristan Lewis glued to his rear tire, Bailey would have his work cut out for him. Brandon Smith, Logan Leitzel and Gavin Hultman would join the party on lap two. With the exception of Smith, each rider in the lead pack had the potential of taking home a title. But as he’s done time and time again this week, Tristan Lewis pulled off the title run with an impressive 1-2 moto finish.

Women A/Expert:

For years Jessica Patterson has been on top of the Lake Whitney Podium and she would continue the tradition on the final day of racing this year with a massive win over Sara Price and Jaqueline Strong. The race to keep an eye on was for the runner up spot on the podium between Price and Strong. Strong would put the move on Price over the uphill triple on lap two and would quickly soak up Patterson. Strong showed Patterson numerous times before Patterson pulled a Mike Tyson size gap to another Lake Whitney title.

65 (7-9) Stock:

With all of the first moto heavy hitters getting lost off the start, computing the math on who would win the 65 (7-9) title quickly became a difficult task. Sean Cantrell put in the most impressive ride of the moto by working his way from third into first, but with a 37th in moto one, Cantrell’s win would only be good enough to put him in the 20th spot overall. The podium, however, would belong to Challen Tennant, who would put in an impressive ride to finish up in the four spot, which, coupled with his first from moto one would be good enough for the title. David Milana would wind up in the number two spot overall with 3-6 moto scores, and Tanner Stack would round out the podium with 7-3 moto scores.

Senior 45+:

Earl May smoked it. Tedder in second and Hardin third.

Schoolboy 1 (12-15):

The two unlikely divisional winners of Dylan Cox and Aaron Siminoe earned the spotlight heading into the Schoolboy main, and it was Aaron Siminoe who would continue to shine as the gate dropped. Justin Bogle, who placed second in division one, would dive in behind Siminoe early and the race for the title was on. Bogle would keep things interesting throughout the race. At no point did more than four bike lengths separate the two. Despite a moto long charge on the part of Bogle, Siminoe would go on to win his first of what may turn out to be many more titles this season.

450 Open:

The 450 Open main was Lowell Spangler’s best shot at taking home a title, but it was also second place finisher Kyle Regal’s best shot as well. Spangler won a tough mud moto earlier in the week. Malcolm Stewart would be the show stealer after taking an early lead, but the race for second, and the title, between Regal and Spangler was the highlight of the show. Spangler stayed all over Regal until the final lap when Regal was able to pull a comfortable gap. Both riders pressured Stewart in this three man battle, but Stewart was able to hold on and take the moto win. The title, as you know, however, went the #471 of Regal.

Four Stroke:
The four stroke finale belonged to team Canidae Motosport Kawasaki. Dean Wilson and the rejuvenated Malcolm Stewart took to the track with one thing in mind, total domination. And that’s exactly how the story played out. Stewart challenged Wilson on numerous occasions, but Wilson would not be defeated. A pat on the back to both riders is in order for this one.

Girls 9-13:
After coming up just short of the title in the Gilrs 11-15 class Utah’s Amanda Maheu showed what she was made up in the Girls 9-13 class and came out on top. Her 1-2 moto finishes were just enough to edge out Taylor Higgins' 3-1 and Kaitlyn Morrow’s 2-4.

Vet 30+/25+ Pro:

Ryan Hughes won both the 25 and 30+ Pro classes in convincing fashion and proved that he is still the man…enough said!

65 (7-9) Mod:

Michael Mossiman may not have earned a moto win in the 65 7-9 class, but that didn’t stop him from pulling a Tim Ferry on everyone and winning the title. Mossiman’s consistent 2-2 moto finishes were just enough to land him on top of the box above Challen Tennant’s 4-1 and Sean Cantrell’s 1-4.

Jr. 9-11 Mod:

Sixty five sensation turned 85cc sensation Mark Worth found himself back on top at Whitney after a hard fought battle in the Jr. 9-11 Mod class. A fifth in moto one gave Worth little hope heading in and after checking out to an early lead Worth’s chances still weren’t looking good. You see, Tristan Miller carried in a moto win and looked to have a top three locked up at the half way point. But as the breaking bumps grew larger so did Miller’s gap on fourth and fifth grow smaller. He would eventually be passed by Steven Gretchen for fourth and then Ryan Surrat for fifth, thus locking up the title for Volcom’s Mark Worth.

450 B Stock:

AJ Catanzaro didn’t have the best week, but when you look back on the results sheet ten years from now you will only remember one thing…he won a title. This kid seems to make it happen under even the most daunting circumstances. He may not be the most talented or have the best equiptment, but he knows how to win races and that goes a long way. He’s like the Kurt Warner of amateur motocross, which, if you really think about it, ain’t such a bad thing at all.

250 C Stock:
Brad Allison came extremely close to winning numerous novice titles at Whitney and as the 250 C Stock class lined the gate for the second to last moto, it everyone began to wonder if he was going to get his time on top of the box. We’ll, as you may have guessed, he did. Allison took it to the rest of the field in both his qualifier and the main event and finished out the week with perfect 1-1 moto scores. Watch out for this kid in the intermediate class next year.