MDK/Media Zone/Warthog Racing Rolls At Red Bud – Dirt Rider Magazine

Round VI of the AMA Toyota Motocross Championship got under way this past weekend at Red Bud MX in Buchanan, MI.The track was gorgeous and the weather was a perfect 10. MDK/Media Zone/Warthog Racing pulled in with nine riders on a mission to prove that privateers can excel.

Saturday’s timed practice saw Alessi, Blose, Lewis, Chatfield, Bright, and Rookstool transfer directly into the MX Motos with Smith, Stella, and Honberger going to the consolation race. Stella jumped out to the holeshot in the Lites race but a mid-race bobble left him in 3rd at the finish. To end the evening a magnificent fireworks display kept everyone entertained until midnight.

In MX Moto One, on lap one Alessi was in 10th, Rookstool 14th, Blose 19th, Lewis 20th, Chatfield 22nd, and Bright 33rd. The entire group collectively made a push towards the front at the halfway point with Alessi in 8th, Rookstool 14th, Blose out after tangling with Hamblin, Lewis 15th, Chatfield 23rd, and Bright 19th. Rookstool and Lewis were pulling each other through the pack until a mechanical failure at the 25 min mark sent Lewis to the pits. Alessi pushed forward and finished in 7th. Rookstool finished close behind in 11th, Bright in 18th, and Chatfield a respectable 23rd.

Alessi got a great start in MX Moto Two and rode strong to a 9th place finish. His 7-9 finishes placed him in 6th overall. This result is the best of his career and earned him the team’s “Ride Smooth” Award for the week as well as Monster Energy Top Privateer honors and a check for $2000. Alessi is the Team’s leader and currently sits 8th place in the points with 120 total and 6 rounds remaining.

The team would like to wish Adam Chatfield and Mike Alessi speedy recoveries.

This week’s Warthog riders were:

#801 Jeff Alessi
#74 Chris Blose
#94 Kevin Rookstool
#709 Tyler Bright
#722 Jase Lewis
#831 Ryan Smith
#912 Rodney Honberger
#73 Adam Chatfield
#343 Steven Stella

Catch the MDK/Media Zone/Warthog Racing juggernaut in Mechanicsville, MD on July 12th and remember to support your local privateer!Please visit our websites at www.WarthogRacing.com , www.MediaZoneMoto.com, www.SmoothIndustries.com, and www.MDKMoto.com

MDK/Media Zone/Warthog Racing would like to thank the following sponsor’s for their loyal support:***********About MDK Motorsports and MDK Speed Equipment:MDK Motorsports, LLC and MDK Speed Equipment, LLC are privately held companies and part of the MDK brand family of motocross related products and services. With 30 years of experience in Aerospace Engineering and a passion for high performance 4-stroke motocross bikes, MDK Speed Equipment delivers technology and products that have not been previously available to the general public.AS 9003 aerospace manufacturing protocols are used, along with countless hours of dyno, flow bench, and track testing to enable MDK SE to provide products and services that deliver great performance and durability. MDK Motorsports and MDK Speed Equipment are located in San Jose, California. For more information go to www.MDKMoto.com or www.MDKSpeed.comAbout Smooth Industries:Smooth Industries LLC is the leader in Officially Licensed Motocross apparel and accessories using images and the likeness of the sports biggest names including Jeremy McGrath, Travis Pastrana, Chad Reed, Ryan Villopoto, Kevin Windham, Monster Pro Circuit Kawasaki, Rockstar Makita Suzuki and more. It is our goal to provide quality motocross themed products for fans of all ages, giving them fresh and innovative designs to express their passion for not only their favorite riders and teams but the sport itself in hopes of continuing to aid in the overall growth of the sport of motocross. For more information, please visit our website at www.SmoothIndustries.com About Warthog Racing:Warthog Racing (WR) is a unique company formed to better the sport of motocross. WR is comprised of two distinct entities: the not for profit Warthog Racing Academy, created to conceptualize, fund, and execute meaningful programs aimed directly at supporting the privateers; and Warthog Enterprises (WE), which focuses on merchandise and entertainment products. The WR website is at
www.WarthogRacing.comAbout Synergy Racing Technologies:Synergy Racing Technologies is a group of sponsors and individuals whose mission is to: conceptualize, fund, and execute meaningful programs aimed directly at supporting the Privateers thus helping to progress the sport we love. SRT is focused on providing their riders with the best platform to succeed while making optimal use of race team resources to maximize sponsorship value.Synergy Racing Technologies would like to acknowledge the continued support of its partners: Warthog Racing, MDK, MediaZone Moto, P-LoK, DeCal Works, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, Smooth Industries, ThePlumberInc.com, MotocrossGiant.com, AXO, RXR Protect, PowerStart Laptimers, Xtream Clean, Stomp Grip, United Martial Arts, Pivot Works/Hotcams, Round wheels. Special thanks to the NPG for supporting our vision. Each of these great companies shares a common belief — supporting programs aimed at helping to progress the sport we love. Synergy Racing Technologies welcomes you to “Support those that support the Sport!”