Montezuma Republican - week of Nov. 19, 2006

Local Riders BARNSTORM LaOtto Indiana's Moto Plex

Five local Arenacross Riders made the 1000 mile round-trip to LaOtto Indiana (just outside Fort Wayne)
to ride a three race format Saturday and Sunday.

Despite a demanding track and 356 total entries over the weekend, the local riders fared well.  The weekend kicked off with a short practice session on Friday afternoon giving riders the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the tight confines of the indoor facility.

Included in the opening ceremonies Saturday morning was a track interview with Deep Rivers Johnson Racing National Arenacross 250cc and 125cc Pro/A Rider Zach Johnson from Manchester.  Zach learned quickly that it's tough going into a small mid-west town and compete on an unfamiliar track with the local club riders.  It was apparent from the start that Zach had a target on his back, and all the local riders had him squarely in their sights.  Once the dust cleared and the banging was over Sunday evening, Zach ended his weekend with one 1st and two 2nd place finishes in the 250A, and a 2nd and two 3rds in the 125A classes.

Four others competing at LaOtto was amateur riders Dalton (Bubba) Hicks from Montezuma in the Quad Jr. Class, Drew Buckley and Casey Johnson in the 125cc C Class, and Konner Johnson in 85cc Senior - all three from Deep River.  The four riders had a combined five 1st, four 2nd, five 3rd, three 4th, and one 5th place finish for the weekend.

Johnson Racing will travel to Sherburn Minn. December 8-10 to race at the I-90 Expo Center, and resume their National Arenacross schedule in Grand Rapids MI., January 5-7.

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