50 ADULT: 1. Chris Goue&aar (Hon); 2. SCew McDonald (Han);
J. Nathan Hilvers (Hon); 4 Greg Kudlac: (Hon); 5. Andrew TrtmbIe:
(Hon).
65 (0·8): I. Jnsy I'idMln (KTM); 2. Taytor Toole (KTM); 3
Jake ~ (Pol); 4. 1'\lchaeI Maze (KTM); S. Olristian Maltl"de:JO
ISul).
6' (9-11): J. Jllre:d llW1ger (Kew); 2. Stephen Pe-etto (Kew); J,
Jessy Arthurs (Ke.,); 4. fl\ichae:1 Peretto (Ke.,); 5. Justin Brown
c81m on that last lap. He made no mistakes,
but Gosselaar made a slight miscalculation in
the whoops. It wasn't anything major, but it
was enough. considering how well the leader
was riding. Reif took the win, but the crowd
cheered both of them wildJy when it was over.
Young and Blair r""overed from their mishap
by finishing third and fourth, respectively. Fifteen-year-old Intermediate rider Daniel Sani
made a successful return from injury by finishing filth.
A full complement of Support classes ran
throughout the day and evening, providing
hundreds of Amateurs the opportunity to race
a big venue in front of a large crowd. There
were seve~1 inspiring performances, but a few
seemed to really get the crowd's attention.
Jessy Nelson brought everyone to their feet by
doing a 30-foot double on his KTM 50 that a
lot of the 85cc riders weren't even trying.
Templeton's Weston Arthurs made an impression by winning the 125cc and 250cc Novice
classes and placing third in the Sportsman X
event. As if that weren't impressive enough,
he was on a borrowed bike in the 250cc c1assl
The whole day featured great racing and
left riders and spectators smiling when it WtlS
all over. The series finished with a banquet the
following night, where dozens of awards were
passed out. The hundreds of riders who participated in the series shared one common emotion when it was over: They couldn't wait for it
to start all over again next year.
(Yam).
85 rtOV: J. Dylan Tolmuotf (Kew); 2. Steven Hembree: (Yam);
J. TyterTtujlllo: 4. Kyle: Ke:uinger (Yam); 5. A.J. ft\auI (l"'" (Sul): 4. Donny O'K_ (Hon): 5. K",1n V...." lSulI.
65 NOV: I. Tyler Be1e:man (Kew): 2. Jake Locks (KTM); 3
J"""" C . . - (Sull: 4. """",,,y!lou (Kaw).
6S lIfT, I. Dovld F.. (Kaw): 2. Kyl. K _ (KT"').
65 X: I. Devld Fft (Kawl; 2. Tyler 8ereman (Ke.,); 3. Jared
Thing« (KT"'): 4. Jonoh l.\ochod /'\au (Cob): 4. R.J. """"" (KT"'I: 5........ ea..,. (KT"')
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SP'J"S,MN X: 1. -Iceman- Hernandez (Suz); 2. MkhaeI Farghe'
(Hon); 3. Westen AntllD (Hon); 4. Cwtis Roe: (Yam): 5. Craig !WI.
ndb (Hon).
Bl'ITY HI'fTR: J. TIRo Ref (Hon); 2. Chris GoueIaar (Hon); 3.
_001 Voung lSul): 4. Donld .... (Yom): 5. Danld Sani (Honl: 6.
Sc:cct Devis (Yam); 7. Levf Reid (Han): 8. B6ty..h.Rrich (Sur:); 9 Beau
8an>n (Sull: 10. Tony
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MooselSETRA Enduro Series
Round 7: Gobbler Getter Enduro
Bobbitt a Go-Getter
at the Gobbler
By KENNETH KING
MAPLESVILLE, AL, NOV. 4
The first weekend in November means one
thing for the SETRA riders: the Gobbler Getter
Enduro, in the sm811 town of Maplesville,
Alabama. The race is co-sanctioned by
SETRA and SERA; it's the final round of the
SERA series and round seven of the SETRA
series. The Perry Mount8in Motorcycle Club
hosted the event, and for years it's been held
at Reynolds Pasture. The race has a reputation
for being a tough enduro, and this year was no
exception. The course was close to 70 miles
long and very technical. There were many
sections of handlebar-width trees and supertight switchbacks. The terrain is rocky, rooty
and hilly. There were fast trails, jeep roads and
pastures, as well 8S the tight, rocky sections.
Gas Gas rider Russell Bobbitt had to be the
favorite going into the race, having won the
previous two rounds. Bobbitt is only 16 years
old and just seems to get faster with every
event. He didn't disappoint at this round,
claiming the win with 8 22.
"I had fun: said Bobbitt. "It was a good
race. "
With just one point more was SETRA veteran and former champ Allen Gravitt, with 23.
Gravitt had his best finish this season. riding a
KTM250.
"I had a pretty good day," Gravitt reported.
"I didn't fall any, but I had some trouble with
traffic, which clJused me to just miss a couple
of checks. It was a great enduro."
Husqvama rider Bradley Hodge also had a
great ride. He matched Gravitt in points but
came up shy on the tie breaker, but third ain't
bad.
The weather cooperated nicely for race
day, with highs In the 60s and no rain. It did
rain a few days prior to the event, ending any
chances of a dusty race. There was just good
traction.
The first section was 6.8 miles long. It
started out with short sections of tight, flowing
trail and brief jaunts on a power-line section. It
ended with supertight woods and switchbacks
that had riders complaining that their bikes
didn't turn tightly enough. Bobbitt, Gravitt,
Carsten Cagle and Michael Grizzle all posted a
four-point loss at the check-out.
After the reset, it was on to section two.
Shorter, at only 4.4 miles, the trail stayed
tight. No need to let the riders think the day
was going to be an easy one. Once again, the
fast four matched scores with two each at the
check-out. It was lIround this mark that Jason
Chancey, the defending SETRA series champ.
had a bit of trouble; he got tangled up in some
barbed wire, and by the time he unwrapped
his wheel, he was down four minutes. This
effectively put an end to any chance he had of
a top finish. He was on his new Neeley Racing
KTM 300 8nd felt he was riding well, and he
vowed revenge at the next round in South
Carolina.
In the third section, the club bumped the
length up, but the pace was faster. Bobbitt
cranked it up and was the only rider to manage a one through the section. The trail was
more flowing, with short up- and downhills,
some power-line sections and some serious
root/rock infested areas. Gravitt, Cagle and
Grizzle each dropped two. Then it was on to
the gas for a short break and refueling.
At the halfway point, Bobbitt, with a seven,
held a one-point lead over the other top three,
with eight apiece.
The first section of the second half was a
little over seven miles long and on the faster
side. Cagle, Bobbitt and Gravitt all dropped
just a point each at the section's end. Grizzle
just missed a one at the check-out by seconds
and had to settle for two.
It was the next section of trail that separated the men (and a few women as well) from
the boys. It was the one that took its toll on
the riders. The section was 13.6 miles long
and tough and tight. The trail was full of small
elevation changes. combined with lots of tight
turns; it was very difficult to get a rhythm
going and was the major points-taker for the
day. Gravitt, Grizzle, Bobbitt and C8gle all
made it through the section with a loss of 12
points - roughly a point per mile. After that
section was a much-needed reset, and then it
was on to the final 4.5 timed miles of the race.
A restart led to the trail, and right off the
bat, it was handlebar-tight. It did open up a bit
further into the section. Once ag!l:in the four
matched scores, with four points dropped
apiece. Stephen Reed, the defending SERA
champion, worked the event 8nd wrapped up
the SERA Enduro chl!ffipionship.
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Len
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II\cody (KT/>\).
S/SR .. ITony Perl<" (Hon): 2. Johnny
