2012 CMRC Nationals: Round #5 Gopher Dunes Race Report
RC National Motocross Team
cash support; Todd (Schumlick) and agency will lead.
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Trae Franklin #51 After a two week break, and his first time to Gopher Dunes raceway, Trae was very excited to get back on the #51 Honda. Coming in to practice, the track looked as ideal as one could imagine. Like a perfectly groomed ski run! But Trae knew this would be short-lived, and Gopher Dunes would soon be showing it’s real teeth, including the eastern Canada’s famous summer heat and note – top Time rookie. humidity. to work all that training to good use!
nbeier: MX1 15 overall; MX1 12 overall; note – most improvedrd and #3 Canadian MX1 rider. With a respectable 33 place overall in qualifying, lap-by-lap, Trae was getting a better feel for goal: top 6 overall in theseries. track. The goal was to experience Gopher Dunes through an entire moto, and gain some experience on such a dynamic track. ka: nadian amateur. With a top 10 start in Moto 1, Trae settled in to a comfortable pace through the ever-changing th track. Unfortunately, running in 17 , Trae’s clutch perch adjuster malfunctioned, and he had to goal: ??? th pull in to mechanic row to get assistance. Re-entering the track in 30 , Trae steadily worked his : th way forward to a 27 place finish. nadian amateur. Going in to Moto 2, Trae felt ready to step things up, and improve on his performance from Moto goal: ??? th 1. Coming out of the gate, Trae was pinched by a few riders, and had to relegate back to a 20 : place after lap 1. After making a move past a rider, Trae probably ‘zigged….when should have went down with bike landing on top of him. After an exhausting bit of time MX2 6 overall; notezagged’, – mostand improved rider inhis series. removing himself from under the hot bike, Trae did his best to regain himself, and finish the moto. nd nd MX2 12 overall; note missed 4 that, rounds to injury. Trae– did exactly anddue finished 32 for 32 overall on the day. Not the experience he was hoping for, but one full of experience and lessons. goal: top 3 – 5 potential. th th
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MX2 15 overall; note - 3 place overall at Gopher Dunes, only competed in 5 rounds. did not compete, past injuries repaired. goal: top 3 – 5 potential. th
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