With a few weeks off, Brandon was ready to try his hand at something different; Supercross. He had never raced this style of track with 90 degree turns, high banked berms and peaked jumps with no room for error. Brandon raced in the 90 modified class; The gate dropped and he took the field by surprise getting the holeshot and leading 2 laps before blowing through a berm and off the track. He got restarted and salvaged 2nd place in moto 1.Again in moto 2 he took the holeshot and led 2 laps before getting passed and finished 2nd again taking 2nd overall. Not bad for his first run at both supercross and the 90 mod class.
The final race of the season at the legendary Loretta Lynn Ranch was in full swing with valuable points on the line.
Brandon hoped to make the top 10 at this epic facility with his first ever visit. In moto 1 Brandon was 15th into the first turn and was able to work his way to 10th. Moto 2 came with another full gate of 20 riders and he was able to take 9th in moto 2 giving him a 7th overall finish. His successful first national season came to a close and he was able to finish inside the top 10 taking an 8th overall finish in the 90cc production class.
Brandon took on some of the best riders on the country and one of the best motocross tracks in the world this weekend and earned a top 10 finish.
Suzuki Sunday Creek - 6/30/2011 - Millfield, Ohio
Brandon ran hard at Sunday Creek resulting in a 10th place overall in the very tough 90 Production (8-15) class.
Amsoil Spring Creek Motocross - 6/2/2011 - Millville, MN
Brandon finished 9th in moto 1 and 6th in moto 2 resulting in a 7th overall, his best finish of the year. He has progressed from 11th to 8th and now 7th. He is really gaining ground in a very challenging 90 Production (8-15) class.
Can - Am Steel City - 5/19/2011 Delmont, PA
Brandon finished 6th in moto 1 and 10th in moto 2 to earn an 8th overall finish in the very tough 90 Production (8-15) class at this weekend's National event.
ITP SUNSET RIDGE,Walnut,IL-ATVA National Round #5-5/6/11
Brandon traveled west to Walnut ,IL for round #5 of the ATVA Nationals. Sunny weather and bright hopes of a top 10 finish were in line for a fast paced track in which he loves. On Friday during practice, Brandon blew his motor and we quickly changed to a backup engine. Saturday would be just as tough; a bad start put him 16th into the first turn, but he quickly moved up to 10th before he would break his rear shock and he would finish 13th. More repairs, a twisted rear frame section, he would hope for the best on Sunday. Again, a slow start put him 16th into the first turn; he wasted no time and would move as far up as 6th place but settled into 8th,a few turns before the checkers he would battle for 8th and would get passed to finish 9th and take 11th overall for the weekend. A great effort by Brandon and not focusing on the bad put him near the front in his second ATVA National appearance. He will head to round #6 in Delmont, Pa on 5/21 with hopes of a top 10 finish as he currently sits 15th in points.
Motoworks Budds Creek Mud-Fest; ATVA National-4/14/11
Brandon headed to his hometrack; Budds Creek for round #4 of the ATVA National series on 4/14 with big expectations. Lots of rain forced AMA to cancel the youth races on Saturday and to have 1 moto on Sunday. The gate dropped and Brandon charged towards the front and cut to the inside corner and found himself suddenly in a 9 bike pile up. When the mud settled, Brandon was pulled out last and started up the track in 14th place. He worked his way to 11th postion; but the field was long gone for him to even get his eyes on them. Total disappointment for Brandon where he was sure to be inside the top 10 with home track advantage. Brandon chalked it up to simply "racing" and will head to round #5 in Walnut, IL on 5/5 with hopes of a better outcome. He currently sits 22nd in points in the ATVA National series.
District
7 Awards Banquet12/4/10 Brandon headed to the district 7 awards banquet in Hunt Valley, MD where he received his award for the 2010 district champion in the 90cc production class.
Pictured with Brandon is his racing buddy Haeden Wilburn who finished 3rd in points, way to go guys.
We would also like to congratulate all the quad mx riders as well who raced a hard fought season.
TRAINING
WITH THE CHAMP!Brandon attended training 10/10 with 2 time AMA pro champion Dustin Wimmer to prepare for next season, as he will be racing the 2011 ATVA national tour in the 90cc production class
2010
ATV MX CHAMPIONSHIPFinal Round 15-10/30-31 2 day racing @ budds creek, md state championship for 2010,went 2,2,2 taking 2nd overall, but a last minute decision by the race officials realized the 1st place rider had been scored in both the 70cc and 90cc class on a combined gate drop, confusing the officials, and after the dust settled, Brandon was awarded 1,1,1 taking 1st overall @ md state championship.
Brandon finished the season winning the 90cc production class championship by 187 points over 2nd place.