Next up is legendary Heath Voss, who stepped up to the challenge, as he always does. After cruising into the main event with a fifth place finish in the heat race, Heath made up for a slow start in the main event by continually pushing forward as others faded away. Heath eventually finished seventh place and picked up top privateer honors.
We would be remiss if we didn't highlight the amazing day that MCRMX had their first time out. Jeff Alessi, Ben Coisy, and Cole Sielber all qualified for the main events decisively out of their heat races. Daniel McCoy missed a trip to the main in the premier class in his first US race after just missing out on a transfer position. It was in the main event that Coisy really shined. After running as high as fourth for a good portion of the race, Coisy found himself being passed by a few factory riders toward the later end of the moto. Ben still finished a respectable eighth place in the Elite class and was second privateer overall.
The newest members of the Warthog Nation, The Fire and Police MX team had a day they'd rather forget. After posting qualifying times that should have guaranteed easy access to the main, things fell apart for Carlos Gonzalez and Justin Keeney. Look for Carlos and Justin to rebound strongly in Phoenix.
The Warthog Racing pit scene was off the hook at Anaheim I. Smooth Industries and DeCal Works did a great job of creating a new look for the team that included a complete makeover of the transporter, tent, people barriers, crew shirts, and rider graphics. Media partner Transworld Motocross took advantage of the 180 foot long Warthog compound and provided catering and hospitality to over 200 clients and team members.
This season would not be possible without our committed and actively engaged sponsor/partner group. For 2009, we have teamed up with the following entities: MDK Motorsports, MDK Speed, DeCal Works, Smooth Industries, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI), P-LoK, MotoConcepts, Transworld Motocross, Vanquish MX, DT1 Air Filters, MXResultz.com, Devol Engineering, Liquid Performance, CP Pistons, VP Fuel, Dunlop, The Plumber Inc., MB2 Raceway, Edgile Consulting, MX Sports, Dana K Business Parks, The Whitaker Wellness Institute, Atlantic Promotions, NXTAgency, Relentless Media, MotoTees, RacerX Illustrated, Dirt Rider Magazine, Honolulu Hills Raceway, L&M Racing, and Fire and Police MX.
With this fine group, anything is possible. And special thanks to Feld Motor Sports. Because of their full support, dozens of privateers get the opportunity to live their dreams.
Take care and we'll see you at the races!!