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Show Sun Advocate Wednesday, August 11, 19BS Section B Motocross racer takes a tight corner on the Carbon Motocross Track. Many bikers said this was one of the most challenging tracks on the circuit. With bikes and drivers lined up for the start, many drivers were considering how to gain an edge on the "tight" track. Motocross pits man against machine Yamaha Yellow and Honda Red filled the tight comers at the Carbon Motocross Track last weekend as over 200 bikers from the Intermountain West pitted man against machine in the second annual Carbon-Emer- y Motorcycle Association Motocross. Motocross racers traveled from Wyoming, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho and Utah to participate in the event sanctioned by the Sportsman Rider Association. The make-shipit area was busy with hustling racers trying to get an edge on the large field of ft Bikers donned competitors. to football similar gear protective equipment for the treacherous track, while the more outfitted biker boasted his name on the back of his leather pants. The CEMA recently revamped the track in anticipation of the annual motocross and installed a new sprinkler system. According to Brad Jensen, the track is considered one of the best in the state. With 180 riders competing 205 Sunday, Jensen peting with these kids. said CEMA was pleased with the Racing the increased participation. machines is an excitement hard to In the past we had only about describe by bikers. Forsberg said 140 riders, he said. This was a its almost a natural high. real good turnout this time. As temperatures peaked near The field of riders ranged in age 100 degrees, many bikers could be to over 40. found dousing themselves with from Derrald Davis, 48, Helper, owner water and carrying large jugs of of Davis Motor and Service, has Gatorade to quench their dusty been a Yamaha dealer for 20 throats. While many drivers were excited years. He had three generations of y event, by the racing, some drivers like family racing in the including himself. Davis has been Craig Smith, 22, Salt Lake City, competing for several years in arent too sure about continuing motocross wearing the popular the hazardous sport. Yamaha Yellow uniform. My brother broke his back Racing is a challenge for Davis, racing at the beginning of the but, You just give it all you got, year, Smith said. Ill probably he said. quit this year. There are a lot of Dave Forsberg, 29, Huntington, people getting hurt. has been racing only one year. He Despite Smiths decision to get was entered in the 250 cc Novice out of the sport he has been pardivision. Forsberg said the track ticipating in for four years, he was very challenging for a found the track to be a challenge. motocross racer. Its hard to pass on this track, These guys are really good he said. Its a real tight track. drivers, he said. I like the track Theres a lot of nice people though better, but its really hard com and its a challenge. Saturday and two-wheel- ed two-da- Story by Angie Hyre Photos by Rick Egan bikers weren't overlooked in the competition as Wells Wakefield, left, and Jennifer Madsen wait for their practice run. Tiny and Angie Hyre |