Sad news

Quad harescramble racer Brent Foltz was killed in an auto accident Tuesday. Out of respect for Brent the Lincoln Trail team quad harescramble has been rescheduled for Sunday, Nov. 9th. The bike team harescrambles will go on as scheduled Nov. 2nd. IXCR is dedicating their race on Sunday at Lawrence County Recreational Park to Brent also. Donations will be collected for a gift to The Rider Down Foundation in his memory.

Our hearts and prayers go out to the Foltz family. Brent was an awesome racer and all around good guy. You will be missed.

Latest updates

All 2008 race pictures are slowly being put back online for your Christmas shopping pleasure. 45 race days and close to 47,000 pictures this year. That's about what the total will be after this weekend. No wonder I'm exhausted. I think it's time for a little break before I start in on award pictures. PBP will be closed Nov. 5 - 7. Have to get back to work on the 8th with MAORA fall meeting/fun run at Greene County Motorsports. (weather permitting)

NEW: Thank You cards. 5x7 folded photo cards with standard "Thank you for your support." inside or create your own message. 24 cards with envelopes for $80.

Rider: Lee Lankutis Inside text:
My season of tree ducking just wouldn't be the same without your support.
Thank You

Last Day to Order for Christmas Delivery:

Prints/Posters/Cards: Dec. 13th
Wall/Trailer Clings and banners: Dec. 5th

Year End Awards

Banquet time is fast approaching. All of this year's pictures will be back online within the next week. I will send pictures to the tracks for your year end awards. MX: I normally pick out the image to save time. HARE: Please let me know which picture you want as soon as possible. If you’ll pull up the single image you want and hit “email a friend” that would be great. Send to phyllis@phyllisblume.com along with the riders name, number, and class. If I do not have a picture for you the track will contact you to submit one. Those wanting to submit their own pictures please send to the appropriate track along with the rider’s information.

Archview MX

With CRMX having to reschedule their Appreciation Weekend I headed over to check out Archview MX. What an awesome track. Lots of spectator seating with a good view of the track. Best dirt I've seen in quite some time. Multiple lines formed up quickly during practice. No hard pack, slick jump faces or flat track corners. I love quads as much as the next gal, but I do see how differently a track takes shape without them.

Being stuck in the "spectator" section was tough, but I had a great time being able to watch the races for a change. Denny Dooley is just amazing to watch. So smoooth. (I do know how to spell, he just deserves and extra "O"). Todd Sheedy was looking good, but just couldn't quite catch Denny. Great watching Rob Long again too. Hadn't seen him in awhile. Chase Sexton was having a good day as was Logan Dagner. New riders to me that stood out were Talon Kobush, Nick Peterson, Tucker Thower, Gulley brothers, and all of the women's class. Some really good riders there. There are quite a few more, but I'm just not putting names to bikes yet.

It's a bit of a drive for me to make, but well worth the trip. I strongly advise anyone going to race to get there early. Parking is tight.

Season is almost over

Hard to believe the season is about to come to a close. Sure doesn't seem like it has been 7 months since I first hit the track this spring. Looks like it's going to end the way it started though; cold and wet. With a little luck we won't have any of that nasty white stuff just yet.

2008 has had it's ups and downs just like any other. Injuries are always a part of motorsports and I've seen too many it seems this year. We can only pray that those hurt this season will make full recoveries.

On the up side I have watched several racers improve tremendously this season. There are just too many to mention them all. And I'd probably leave someone out and think of it later. Quad 300 and 50cc Quad have been exciting to watch. The 50, 65, 85 and mini classes, both hare and mx, have made huge improvements. I feel privileged to watch these kids learn and grow as racers. I'm proud of all of you.

Good luck to everyone in the last races of the year in the midwest. Some will head indoors for the winter season while others travel south. Where ever the cold weather takes you be safe and we'll see you in April for another year of dust, mud, and great racing action.

LTM Appreciation Weekend

Perfect weekend for racing. Thanks to TJ and the crew for a great year of racing. LTM is my "home" track and seems like a home away from home sometimes with being there so much.

I got the best of both worlds with MX on Saturday and Hare on Sunday. Quad 300 MX has been hot all year. This race between Rex Goodwin, Jacob Lynch and Wyatt Halfhill. When we can add in Tyler Duvall, Skylar Goff, and Ryan Wade it's even better. Now with Kyle Dye moving up to the 300 I can't wait for next year! This is a must watch class with so much talent it's impossible to predict who will cross that finish line first. 50 shaft gave me probably the best shot of the day. Joshua Franklin giving up a little mini whip out of the whoops. He was flying as usual.

Hare scramble numbers were down on Sunday. Where was everyone? Getting ready for Ironman I'm sure. Jon Shaff and Parker Jones are always a treat to photograph. Some of the toughest racers for me to catch since Scott Flechhour. PBP's Jarred Hall fought a race long battle with Chance Farve. Chance got him last race and Jarred was determined not to let him by again. Chance sure made him work for it. Great race guys!! Zach Kirchoff got a bad start on the 65 Beginner, but worked his way back to I think 3rd. (I really need to write down results) Big bikes found me hugging a tree as Derek Toberman and another rider (can't remember who right now) picked the wrong line. Yep, I'm a tree hugger of a different sort. Derek went on to finish 2nd, so maybe it was the right line after all. Jay Hall was simply hauling out there. What was in your Wheaties Sunday morning Jay? I think I could use some.

The eyes have it

Capturing a racers eyes is something I strive for. They show the drive and emotion that the rest of us can only imagine.
And they're sometimes cute. Yea Matthew; it's you. Watch it or you'll bite it off one day!