Race Results OTB "Sand Blast" Desert Scrambles, Sunday, January 22, 2012 This year, the Sand Blast was held at Plaster City West, and as advertised it was both fast and had no real shortage of sand. Dust created quite a problem, as the wind did a week's worth of blowing on Saturday and then left Sunday almost dead calm. There were plenty of no-shows, maybe because of the threat of wind and rain, but those who came out were treated to a great day in the desert on a fast course.
Jared Spencer (5v) was the club's top finisher this time at 17th OA and 5th Vet. Scott Plunkett (1k) and Gabe Rascon (5Q) followed, winning the the Quad Vet and Quad classes. All three got the full 5 laps in. Oh, yeah, did we mention that? The race was 5 laps.
Topping the list of 4 lap finishers was David Valley (3Q) at 3rd Quad, and Weishin Woltz once again showing how she won her slick new #1 plate in the Ladies class. Not far behind that was Craig Estrada (6v) starting from the back line to finish 6th vet OA and first in Vet C. Then came Eric Hartell (1Q) at 6th quad, Wes Feeler at 2nd Quad Vet, and Mark Budke (20s) at second in Senior C.
Following that, we saw Kevin Palmer (2Q) collect a 2nd in Quad B. Cory Hemphill (98Q) won the Quad beginner division just ahead of Ryan Root (65Q), who took 2nd in Quad C. Renee Plunkett (3w), on a comeback from last year's string of injuries rode to 3rd in the Women's Quad class, and Rich Ribley (2R) came out on top of the Masters. Eric Burnworth (8) had troubles and had to fold early.
Last, but not least (or last, for that matter), was Geri Spencer (45L) riding her first ever desert race and officially placing 3rd in the Ladies class. Nice job.
2011 Championships: Full Throttle Riders Win 4 Classes! Full Throttle riders won 2 quad classes, 2 bike classes, 17 High Point Awards, placed 26 riders in the top ten, and won a second place in the National Hare & Hound Championship.
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