Nate Alering's Saddleback Race Report (2007)

Race Report: Kentucky Off Road Hare Scrambles Series (KORHS) - Round 7
Rider: Nate Alering - 2nd Heavy A - 3rd Overall
Bike: MSR YZ250 2-Smoker

Round eight of the series was held at Saddleback under ideal conditions (110 degree heat index and no rain for weeks).The race still drew a large crowd. I give props to everyone that raced in the heat rather than stay home in the air conditioning. As I looked around I knew I had my work cut out. To the left was Marty Michels, to the right was Brian Garrahan and Andy Shea. On the second row was John Maschino (the fastest farmer I know). I felt up to the challenge though since I just returned from riding in Colorado. If anyone has a chance to go ride in Colorado they should do it.

With the dust I knew the start would be important so I put the hammer down on my Lexington Motorsports, MSR YZ250 2-smoker, smoked the holeshot and was gone (keepin the 2-stroke alive). I looked back in like the third field and could see no one. Checked out. I was on the g’zas.

About the 7 mile mark I came over a hill and was on the gas going down it 3rd gear whicked when I realized halfway down it turned 90 degrees to the right. I locked up my brakes and realized I wasn’t makin the turn. Past the turn was some logs and rocks so I got back on the gas, wheelied the obstacles but still went over the bars down the hill. I got up took off then stopped to straighten levers and such. I took off and still had the lead. I was the first one to pop out of the woods so that was cool. I probably had about 25 seconds on everyone before I crashed. Brian caught up after I crashed and I was keeping him behind me. About 1 mile from the end of the first lap I overshot another 90 degree turn giving him the lead and the $100 fast lap. Dope. I came in right behind Brian the first lap and I could see he had a rear flat. This made me think I might have a chance. I passed him back on lap two and was leading. He got me back and I rode with him till I got gas then never saw him again but at that point I was wondering if you could cook an egg on my head I was so hot.

Then on lap four John Maschino (aka the farmer) caught me. I tried to race with him but he was “haulin the mail” and I was done. I started getting cold chills and doing stupid things so I cruised the rest of the race and ended up 2nd in class behind Brian (who rode the whole race with a flat) and third overall. I will take getting beat by John and Brian though since they are some bad dudes. I’ll see everyone at Big Hill. Hopefully we’ll get some rain. Dirtbikes are COOL. Later.

Nate Alering

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