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2020 Big Ripper Summer Series.

Postby bnd » Tue Jun 09, 2020 10:27 pm

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Here it is....

The 3rd Annual 36+ Open Wheels Challenge Summer Series, renamed the "Big Ripper Summer Series".

Iv'e had the name change in the planning stages since the beginning of the year, to honor the memory of Bryan Oblad.
I had not yet finalized the logo when Steve suddenly passed away. It really tore me up when Steve passed but he was in on this early on & gave his blessing, including the ladies.
So, as long as I'm involved holding this Series, it will stay the new name from here on out.

Iv'e got to thank a few people before I move on,
Jeff Clawson made the logo happen. He's been a friend now for 20 years & when I reached out to him to finalize the logo, he said sure. I couldn't believe the final proof, absolutely awesome. Thanks Jeff!

T.P. Todd Parry. After I reached out to him about a Grand Prize for this year, he also has made it happen. A new SE P.K. "DJ HD" 26" dirt jumper that is their top of the line bike. This is no Walmart bike, the thing is sweet & will be raffled off in the same way last years Redline bike was. Thanks Todd!

I'm looking into getting T-shirts & hoodies made.

So here is a recap of the Series rules & a few changes -
- The Big Ripper Summer Series will be held most Saturday nights at Legacy Raceway BMX in Farmington.
- *FREE* entry fee, you MUST be signed up in your respective 20" or cruiser class to race the Open.
- Flat pedal rule - I'm giving some love to the flats crowd. If you RUN flats for the night, in your motos & make your main, you will be awarded DOUBLE finishing points. No double rider points.
- Females making the main will be awarded TRIPLE finishing points.
- Every racer will get 1 point per rider (rider points) for the race.
- Points will go along the lines with USA BMX's expert/cruiser points table. 1st place - 100 points, 2nd place - 80 points, 3rd place - 60 points, 4th place - 50 points, 5th place - 40 points, 6th place - 30 points, 7th place - 20 points, 8th place - 10 points.
- 20", 24" & Mt. bikes are allowed.
- You have to be at least 36 yrs of age to enter the Series. The average ages of the racers last season was late 40's - 50's. If your a racer in your 20's or early 30's, sorry. I reserve the right to make a promoters exception (Me!)
- Any female over the age of 21 can enter.
-Lanes will be given out using the Ping-Pong bottle. If you get the "Red X" ball, you can pick any lane you want.
*Top 10 overall finishers in points will be eligible for a $200 gift certificate. 3 - best finishes + finals = eligibility*
*Grand Prize giveaway = race 70% of all races & your eligible to be entered into a raffle. *
* You must show up for your motos & your main if you make it. If I see that people are signing up & not racing just to get a race in for the Grand Prize, your in jeopardy of being DQ'ed for the night. Doing such a thing not only goes against the spirit of honest competition, it's just a dick move.

When does the season start?
We don't know yet, as soon as Legacy gets the green light to race, I'll look at their schedule & go from there. The season will be running a bit longer this year, I'd like to make it so you have to enter 70% of the posted races to be eligible for the raffle. Last year I believe 15 people made the cut. that was a 1-15 chance to win the bike. Pretty good odds.

The Series will again have an overall champion. T.P. won it in 2018, Jared Mitchell won it in 2019. There will be another cool trophy & bragging rights for the champion this year. I think I'm going to tweek the system this year. I took a racers best 5 races last year & that's what you could take with you into the finals with the hope it would come down to a main event that had the title on the line. It worked until Jared made the main. I'd like to see the main have a few more title contenders this year, similar to the Grands. Stay tuned on this one.
*3 - best finishes + the finals = title.*

The winner of the nights race still gets their picture taken with the BIG trophy.

Sooo, in closing, 3 years ago I started this series to give the older crowd a chance to all gate up in one big class, get to race others that you usually don't, get to meet new faces, hopefully get some racers off their butts & on their bikes & have a lot of fun. It's all happened! So if your on the fence about jumping in or it's been awhile since you raced, we are waiting for you. BMX is still cool as hell, trust me.

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Re: 2020 Big Ripper Summer Series.

Postby bnd » Tue Jun 23, 2020 11:09 pm

Race #1.
Saturday, June 27th.

Free entry for the Open but you must be registered for your 20” or cruiser class for the night.
Time to start a new beginning for this series, see you on the gate.

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Re: 2020 Big Ripper Summer Series.

Postby bnd » Sun Jun 28, 2020 11:54 am

Race #1 results.

13 riders.

Main.
1. Doc Alvey -(clips) - 100 pts + 13 = 113 pts.
2. Zach Randall - (clips) - 80 pts + 13 = 93 pts.
3. Bruce Ritter - (clips) - 60 pts + 13 = 73 pts.
4. Bob Silverthorne - (clips) - 50 pts + 13 = 63 pts.
5. Doug Cheney - (clips) - 40 pts + 13 = 53 pts.
6. Russ Biles - (clips) - 30 pts + 13 = 43 pts.
7. PJ Roubinet - (flats) - 20 x 2 = 40 +13 = 53 pts.
8. Gavin Weekley - (flats) - 10 x 2 = 20 + 13 = 33 pts.

DNQ.
Danita Ritter - 13 pts.
Steven Yager - 13 pts.
Kevin Tulin - 13 pts.
John Taylor - 13 pts.
Brad Farnsworth - 13 pts.

Overall standings after Race #1,

1. Doc Alvey. - 113.
2. Zach Randall. - 93.
3. Bruce Ritter. - 73.
4. Bob Silverthorne. - 63.
5. PJ Roubinet. - 53.
5. Doug Cheney. - 53.
7. Russ Biles. - 43.
8. Gavin Weekley. - 33.

9. Danita Ritter. - 13.
9. Steven Yager. - 13.
9. Kevin Tulin. - 13.
9. John Taylor. - 13.
9. Brad Farnsworth. - 13.

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Re: 2020 Big Ripper Summer Series.

Postby bnd » Wed Jul 08, 2020 4:00 pm

Race #2, Saturday, July 11th.
Legacy Raceway BMX. 6pm.

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Re: 2020 Big Ripper Summer Series.

Postby bnd » Sun Jul 12, 2020 7:11 pm

Race # 2 results.

13 riders.
Main.

1. Jared Mitchell. - (flats) - 100 x 2 + 13 = 213 pts.
2. Zach Randall. - (clips) - 80 + 13 = 93.
3. Doc Alvey. - (clips) - 60 + 13 = 73.
4. Brooke (Oblad) Medina. - (clips) - 50 x 3 + 13 = 163. *All female main makers earn triple points*
5. Doug Cheney. - (clips) - 40 + 13 = 53.
6. Danny Grube. - (flats) - 30 x 2 + 13 = 73.
7. Breanna (Oblad) Anderson. - (clips) - 20 x 3 + 13 = 73.
8. Kevin Tulin. - (clips) - 10 + 13 = 23.

DNQ.
Dustin Jennings.
Gavin Weekely.
Brad Farnsworth.
PJ Roubinet.
Bob Silverthorne.

Overall standings after Race # 2.

1. Jared Mitchell. - 213 pts.
2. Doc Alvey. - 186.
3. Zach Randall. - 186.
4. Brooke Oblad Medina. - 163.
5. Doug Cheney. - 106.
6. Bob Silverthorne. - 76.
7. Breanna Oblad Anderson. - 73.
8. Danny Grube. - 73.
9. Bruce Ritter. - 73.
10. PJ Roubinet. - 66.
11. Gavin Weekely. - 46.
12. Russ Biles. - 43.
13. Kevin Tulin. - 36.
14. Brad Farnsworth. - 26.
15. Danita Ritter. - 13.
16. Steven Yager. - 13.
17. John Taylor. - 13.
18. Dustin Jennings. - 13.

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Re: 2020 Big Ripper Summer Series.

Postby bnd » Mon Jul 20, 2020 8:02 am

Race # 3 results.

15 riders.
Main.

1. Zach Randall. - (clips) - 100 + 15 = 115 pts.
2. Justin Alvey. - (clips) - 80 + 15 = 95.
3. Bruce Ritter. - (clips) - 60 + 15 = 75.
4. Brooke (Oblad) Medina. - (clips) - 50 x 3 = 150 + 15 = 165. *All female main makers earn triple points*
5. Breanna (Oblad) Anderson. (clips) - 40 x 3 = 120 + 15 = 135.
6. Russ Biles. - (clips) - 30 + 15 = 45.
7. Kevin Tulin. - (clips) - 35.
8. Gavin Weekely. - (flats) - 35.

DNQ.
Steven Yeager. *Did not show up.*
Eric M. - 15.
Brad Farnsworth. - 15.
P.J. Roubinet. - 15.
Britt Thomas. - 15.
Danita Ritter. - 15.
Danny Grube. - 15.

Overall standings after race #3.

1. Brooke (Oblad) Medina. - 328.
2. Zach Randall. - 301.
3. Doc Alvey. - 281.
4. Jared Mitchell. - 213.
5. Breanna (Oblad) Anderson. - 208.
6. Bruce Ritter. - 148.
7. Doug Cheney. - 106.
8. Danny Grube. - 88.
9. Russ Biles. - 88.
10. P.J. Roubinet. - 81.
11. Gavin Weekely. - 81.
12. Bob Silverthorne. - 76.
13. Kevin Tulin. - 71.
14. Brad Farnsworth. - 41.
15. Danita Ritter. - 28.
16. Eric M. - 15.
17. Britt Thomas. - 15.
18. John Taylor. - 13.
19. Dustin Jennings. - 13.
20. Steven Yeager. - 13.

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Re: 2020 Big Ripper Summer Series.

Postby bnd » Tue Jul 28, 2020 8:08 pm

Race # 4 results.

16 riders.
Main.
1. Zach Randall. -(clips) - 100 + 16 = 116 points.
2. Justin Alvey. -(clips) - 80 + 16 = 96.
3. Chris Clift. - (clips) - 60 + 16 = 76.
4. Aaron Randolph. - (flats) - 50 x 2 = 100 + 16 = 116.
5. Breanna (Oblad) Anderson. - 40 x 3 = 120 + 16 = 136.
6. Brooke (Oblad) Medina. - 30 x 3 = 90 + 16 = 106.
7. Greg Baumgart. - (clips) - 20 +16 = 36.
8. Doug Cheney. - (clips) - 10 + 16 + 26.

DNQ.
PJ Roubinet. -16.
Gavin Weekely. - 16.
Steve-O. -16.
Brad Farnsworth. - 16.
Russ Biles. - 16.
Dustin Jennings. - 16.
Kevin Tulin. - 16.
John Taylor. - 16.

Overall standings after Race #4.

1. Brooke (Oblad) Medina. - 434 pts.
2. Zach Randall. - 417.
3. Doc Alvey. - 377.
4. Breanna (Oblad) Anderson. - 344.
5. Jared Mitchell. - 213.
6. Bruce Ritter. - 148.
7. Doug Cheney. - 132.
8. Aaron Randolph - 116.
9. Russ Biles. - 104.
10. PJ Roubinet. - 97.
10. Gavin Weekely. - 97.

12. Danny Grube. - 88.
13. Kevin Tulin. - 87.
14. Bob Silverthorne. - 76.
15. Chris Clift. - 76.
16. Brad Farnsworth. - 57.
17. Dustin Jennings. - 29.
18. John Taylor. - 29.
19. - Danita Ritter. - 28.
20. Steve - O. - 16.
21. Eric M. - 15.
22. Britt Thomas. - 15.
23. Steven Yeagar. - 15.

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Re: 2020 Big Ripper Summer Series.

Postby greg » Wed Jul 29, 2020 4:28 pm

Thanks for continuing to update the site with race reports, Bruce!
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Re: 2020 Big Ripper Summer Series.

Postby bnd » Sun Aug 02, 2020 4:48 pm

Race # 5 results.

14 riders.
Main.

1. Zach Randall. - (clips) - 100 + 14 = 114 pts.
2. Jared Mitchell. - (clips) - 80 + 14 = 94.
3. Brooke (Oblad) Medina. 60 x 3 = 180 + 14 = 194.
4. Doug Cheney. - (clips) - 50 + 14 = 64.
5. Breanna (Oblad) Anderson. 40 x 3 = 120 + 14 = 134.
6. Russ Biles. - (clips) - 30 + 14 = 44.
7. Kevin Tulin. - (clips) - 20 + 14 = 34.
8. Jason Melton. (clips) - 10 + 14 = 24.

DNQ.
Renate Red Baron. - 14.
Gavin Weekely. - 14.
Brad Farnsworth. - 14.
P.J. Roubinet. - 14.
Doc Alvey. - 14.
Bruce Ritter. - 14.

Overall standings after Race #5.

1. Brooke (Oblad) Medina. - 628 pts.
2. Zach Randall. - 531.
3. Breanna (Oblad) Anderson. - 478.
4. Doc Alvey. - 391.
5. Jared Mitchell. - 307.
6. Doug Cheney. - 196.
7. Bruce Ritter. - 162.
8. Russ Biles. - 148.
9. Kevin Tulin. - 121.
10. Aaron Randolph. - 116.

11. P.J. Roubinet. - 111.
12. Gavin Weekely. - 111.
13. Danny Grube. - 88.
14. Bob Silverthorne. - 76.
15. Chris Clift. - 76.
16. Brad Farnsworth. - 71.
17. Dustin Jennings. - 29.
18. John Taylor. - 28.
19. Danita Ritter. - 28.
20. Jason Melton. - 24.
21. Steve-O. - 16.
22. Eric M. - 15.
23. Britt Thomas. - 15.
24. Steven Yeagar. - 15.
25. Renate Red Baron. - 14.

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Re: 2020 Big Ripper Summer Series.

Postby bnd » Wed Aug 05, 2020 7:48 am

The next 2 Big Ripper races will be,

August 8th, race #6.
August 15th, race #7.

We will then be taking a 2-week Summer break from the series.
Legacy will be racing on Weds, the 19th & the 26th because of SQR's in St. George & Rad Canyon.
I'll look at the dates in Sept & figure out the rest of the Series schedule soon.
Thanks for your support, it's been an awesome Series so far!

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Re: 2020 Big Ripper Summer Series.

Postby bnd » Mon Aug 10, 2020 9:32 pm

Race #6 results.

15 riders. Main.

1. Jared Mitchell. - (clips) - 100 + 15 = 115 pts.
2. Zach Randall. - (clips) - 80 + 15 = 95.
3. Doug Cheney. - (clips) - 60 + 15 = 75.
4. Brooke (Oblad) Medina. - 50 x 3 = 150 +15 = 165.
5. Breanna (Oblad) Anderson. - 40 x 3 = 120 + 15 = 135.
6. Kevin Tulin. - (clips) - 30 + 15 = 45.
7. Steve Yeagar. - (clips) - 20 + 15 = 35.
8. Doc Alvey. - (clips) - 10 -15 = 25.

DNQ.
Renate Red Baron. - 15.
P.J. Roubinet. - 15.
Brad Farnsworth. - 15.
Gavin Weekely. - 15.
Dustin Jennings. - 15.
Dayna Koch. - 15.
Brian Koch. - 15.


Total points standings after Race #6.

1. Brooke (Oblad) Medina. - 793.
2. Zach Randall. - 626.
3. Breanna (Oblad) Anderson. - 613.
4. Jared Mtichell. - 522.
5. Doc Alvey. - 416.
6. Doug Cheney. - 271.
7. Kevin Tulin. - 166.
8. Bruce Ritter. - 162.
9. Russ Biles. - 148.
10. P.J. Roubinet. - 126.
10. Gavin Weekely. - 126.

12. Aaron Randolph. - 116.
13. Danny Grube. - 88.
14. Brad Farnsworth. - 86.
15. Bob Silverthorne. - 76.
16. Chris Clift. - 76.
17. Dustin Jennings - 44.
18. Steven Yeagar - 30.
19. Renate Red Baron. - 29.
20. John Taylor. - 28.
21. Danita Ritter. - 28.
22. Jason Melton. - 24.
23. Steve-O - 16.
24. Eric M. - 15.
25. Britt Thomas. - 15.
26. Dayna Koch. - 15.
27. Brian Koch. - 15.

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Re: 2020 Big Ripper Summer Series.

Postby bnd » Mon Aug 10, 2020 10:00 pm

Schedule update!

Race # 7 - August 15th.
Race # 8 - Sept 5th.
Race # 9 - Sept 12th.
Race # 10 - Sept 19th.
Race # 11.- Big Ripper Finals - Oct 3rd.

After race #7, I will break down the riders top- 3 finishes going into the break so everybody gunning for a top 10 standing will know where they stand. Remember, Top - 3 best finishes + Finals gets you an overall title shot PLUS eligibility for the $200 gift card.

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Re: 2020 Big Ripper Summer Series.

Postby bnd » Tue Aug 11, 2020 5:30 pm

Here's the 70% (or close to it) rule breakdown for the Grand prize.

7 races gets you into the raffle, you MUST BE PRESENT to win at the Finals (or have a damn good excuse) to claim your prize.

Here's where all the racers sit right now with 5 races to go.

Zach Randall - 6.
Doc Alvey - 6.
Kevin Tulin - 6.
P.J. Roubinet - 6.
Gavin Weekely - 6.
Brad Farnsworth - 6.

Brooke (Oblad) Medina - 5.
Breanna (Oblad) Anderson - 5.
Doug Cheney - 5.

Russ Biles - 4.
Jared Mitchell - 3.
Dustin Jennings - 3.
Bruce Ritter - 3.

On the bubble.
Danny Grube - 2.
Bob Silverthorne - 2.
John Taylor - 2.
Renate Red Baron - 2.

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Re: 2020 Big Ripper Summer Series.

Postby bnd » Sun Aug 16, 2020 8:06 pm

Race #7 results.
14 riders, main.

1. Jared Mitchell. - (flats) - 100 x 2 = 200 + 14 = 214.
2. Zach Randall. - (clips) - 80 + 14 = 94.
3. Brooke (Oblad) Medina. - 60 x 3 = 180 + 14 = 194.
4. Doc Alvey. - (clips) - 50 + 14 = 64.
5. Doug Cheney. - (clips) - 40 +14 = 54.
6. Russ Biles. (clips) - 30 + 14 = 44.
7. Steve Yeagar. - (clips) - 20 + 14 = 34.
8. Kent Demik. - (clips) - 10 + 14 = 24.

DNQ.
Greg Baumgart. - 14.
Brianna (Oblad) Anderson. - 14.
Dustin Jennings. - 14.
P.J. Roubinet. - 14.
Brad Farnsworth. - 14.
Kevin Tulin. 14.


Total points standings after Race #7.

1. Brooke Oblad Medina - 987.
2. Jared Mitchell - 736.
3. Zach Randall. - 720.
4. Breanna Oblad Anderson. - 627.
5. Doc Alvey. - 544.
6. Doug Cheney. - 325.
7. Russ Biles. - 192.
8. Kevin Tulin. - 180.
9. Bruce Ritter. - 162.
10. P.J. Roubinet. - 140.

11. Gavin Weekely. - 126.
12. Aaron Randolph. - 116.
13. Brad Farnsworth. - 100.
14. Danny Grube. - 88.
15. Bob Silverthorne. - 76.
16. Chris Clift. - 76.
17. Steve Yeagar. - 64.
18. Dustin Jennings. - 58.
19. Greg Baumgart. - 50.
20. Kent Demik. - 38.
21. Red Baron. - 29.
22. John Taylor. - 28.
23. Danita Ritter. - 28.
24. Jason Melton. - 24.
25. Steve-O. - 16.
26. Eric M. - 15.
27. Britt Thomas. - 15.
28. Dayna Koch. - 15.
29. Brian Koch. - 15.


7 races gets you into the raffle, you MUST BE PRESENT to win at the Finals (or have a damn good excuse) to claim your prize.

Here's where all the racers sit right now with 4 races to go.

Zach Randall - 7.
Doc Alvey - 7.
Kevin Tulin - 7.
P.J. Roubinet - 7.
Brad Farnsworth - 7.

Gavin Weekely - 6.
Brooke (Oblad) Medina - 6.
Breanna (Oblad) Anderson - 6.
Doug Cheney - 6.

Russ Biles - 5.
Jared Mitchell - 4.
Dustin Jennings - 4.

Bruce Ritter - 3.

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Re: 2020 Big Ripper Summer Series.

Postby bnd » Mon Aug 31, 2020 10:24 am

Remaining Big Ripper races, weather permitting.
The previous October 3rd date for the finals was changed because of the USABMX national in Grand Junction.



Race # 8 - Sept 5th.
Race # 9 - Sept 12th.
Race # 10 - Sept 19th.
Race # 11.- Big Ripper Finals - Oct 10th.

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