2022 D14 ATV XC Series

[bushwesl]

I competed in my first ever racing experience as part of the D14 ATV XC series here in MI last Saturday. I made a post on TRX250R grown up owners FB page, but for those that don’t have FB, I figured I’d share here as well.

Being this was my first time, I entered into the C class. I ended up taking the holeshot and 2nd in C class, and 7th overall of ~35 riders.

It was an absolute blast! I’ve always wanted to try racing, but it took until 36 to make it happen. I wish I had tried sooner… I’ll definitely be back, showing that a guy from 85 and a 250R from 86 can still be competitive😁

https://vimeo.com/713878783

[croat1]

Congratulations and thanks for sharing!  Please keep us posted on future races.

Joe

[The norm]

Awesome job!

[2ndmoto]

Very nice. Looks like a well prepped track. A bit of MX and xc.

[bholzgen]

Pumped for you Wes.  Congrats again!!

[bushwesl]

Thank you all for the kind words!

2ndmoto, the course was at The Fredneck Ranch in Frederic, MI. It was the coolest terrain I’ve ever ridden - a mini MX track (the one you see in the video), a national MX track, and then a mix of trails and tight wood sections across their 300+ acres. It was an absolute riot and tested all of a rider’s skills. I’m not sure the length of the course, but our races are 90 minutes + 1 lap. I ended up with 5 laps whereas the A riders were at 6. The A riders amazed me. Once they lapped me I tried to keep up. No freaking way. The speed that they were able to bomb through the trails and tight woods was unreal. I can only imagine the ability of the pro level GNCC guys.

[bushwesl]

These next few posts are a bit delayed...

Here’s some pics from the 2nd race at Bundy Hill Off-Road Park. There were polar opposite riding conditions on this course - where it was dry it was so dusty to the point you couldn’t see and where it was wet in the woods there were quad engulfing sized water holes. Thankfully I was able to avoid submarining the R in the water holes. Others weren’t as fortunate. I was able to get the holeshot and hold the lead the entire race.

[bushwesl]

My third race was back at the Fredneck Ranch. I didn’t get the holeshot, but I blame that on poor line positioning. We initially lined up, where I was positioned where I wanted to be, then we had to move everyone back where I was squeezed to the furthest outside location. Oh well, I still finished 3rd for the day.

[bushwesl]

The D14 XC 5th round (my 4th race) was yet again at the Fredneck Ranch. It’s the last one there for the year. I took the holeshot and 2nd place. I personally felt better than I ever have - stamina, strength, fatigue, etc. Apparently working out and eating better is helping🤷🏼‍♂️ That said, I’m still slower than the guy that consistently beats me…😏 The R ran great, but my skid plate broke and one of my pipe springs popped off. Easy fixes. I think the engine is starting to get a little tired, unfortunately. I need to run a compression test to know for sure. I’d really, really like to make it through this season without having to rebuild as there are only 2 more races left.

[croat1]

Wes, great job.  Thanks again for sharing

Joe

[The norm]

Great stuff Wes!

[Tbone07]

Well done! XC racing is fun as hell. Haven't raced a GNCC since 2018. Gotta get back into it!

[bushwesl]

Well, I’m dropping off the engine this week to DBC Racing for a rebuild. It’s really hard to start and get/keep running, and I can roll it over with my hand. I hope it’s a quick turnaround and I can be back in the game for the next race.

[havinnoj]

That's a great looking R and congrats!

[Tbone07]

Well, I’m dropping off the engine this week to DBC Racing for a rebuild. It’s really hard to start and get/keep running, and I can roll it over with my hand. I hope it’s a quick turnaround and I can be back in the game for the next race.

DBC racing is a good shop. They'll do it right for ya