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Vol. 10, Issue 3
AUGUST 2013
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South Park's Local BMX Team Takes 1st Place at National Event
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The Thunder Racing team from South Park- Pictured from Left to Right (Top Row): Nathan Bramer, Ben Snell, Cameron Bramer, Shaylee Gunzenhauser, Maria Kratz, Ben Hurley, Nathan Mathews, Tyler Winberg, Ike “Cheeseburger” Bower, Bobby Beltz, Jake Lehrman, Odell Minniefield, Ty Minniefield. (Second row): Seth Balsuto, Rilee Miller, Brayden Miller, Eli Balsuto, Ryan Bramer, Trey Kratz, Gabe Francis, Willow Francis, Lucian Francis, Cody Pittman, Gabe Balsuto, Gavin Miller. (Front row): Phil Basulto, Brian Miller, Sean Miller, Frank Fratz, Brian “Gunz” Gunzenhuauser, Jim Bramer, Rhonda Bramer (Team Manager), and Lisa Lehrman. Not Shown: Garrett Pittman, Justin Shelleby and Tom Latkanich.
he South Park BMX track has been a long-time staple on the national BMX Racing circuit, and this year was no different when South Park hosted the traditional "Stars and Stripes BMX National" over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. More than 1,100 racers from across the country and all over the world came to compete on South Park’s legendary BMX track, known for its big jumps and full throttle racing. The event featured Olympic competitors including Donny Robinson, Maris Stromberg, David Herman, Corben Sharrah and Nic Long. Over 200 action packed motos kept fans and spectators on the edge of their seats Saturday and Sunday! Sixteen (16) Bike Shop teams also competed for cash prizes and standings. South Park’s local BMX team, Thunder Racing, lit up the track to net the 1st place team win on Saturday with a score that rocketed to 166 points! This weekend was a big win for the team and they’re looking forward to more racing in Ohio, Delaware, and Kentucky. Thunder Racing is a nationally recognized team with thirty (30) riders, ranging in age from 5 to 55 and sponsored by Dan’s Comp, Mon River Supply, Liberty Sports, World of Wheels, Minniefield Construction, Eastern Tile, Conspec, and Gate Nine Design. South Park BMX hosts local races every Wednesday from April through October.