FNL Summer Series Finale 2011
- Updated: August 26, 2011
Kory Ellis proved he still has it and can run with the young guns.
August 12th was the final round of the 2011 FNL ATV MX Summer presented by Triumph Motorsports, and sponsored by DWT, Moto Works, Elka, Leatt, ODI, Blingstar, FLY, Fasst Co, Dio Vonti, Bomb Squad, LSR, STI, GBC Motorsports, PEP Racing Suspension, H&M Motorsports, and ATV Scene.com.
Milestone MX Ranch in Riverside, CA has generously welcomed ATV racers with their successful FNL ATV Summer Series. Without such a great place to race FNL’s success would not be possible. To the approval of all that got to experience the inaugural Friday night series, the Milestone staff has done a phenomenal job prepping and maintaining the track and the facilities.
Several ATV racing amateurs were awarded series-ending awards and contingency prizes, making the series grand finale a big hit.
Below are highlights from the final round of the FNL Series…
With over $2000 worth of prizes up for grabs it was no wonder spectators and racers stuck around till the end of the night.
Vendor participation has been wonderful all season. Great Vendors like GBC, FLY, Fasst Co, Dio Vonti, Leatt, DWT, Motoworks and Triumph Motorsports were present at every round to help out with trackside needs.
Kory Ellis of GBC has been on hand at every round. He has been a huge asset to the series. “I am so exciting to see local racing at this level in California and GBC is happy to be a part of such a great series,” said Ellis.
The Pro class, in addition to the 100% payback for the night, has been getting $200 a night for the rider who gets the holeshot. Holeshot award money is presented by PEP and H&M Motorsports. Pros like Beau Baron, Jeremie Warnia, Kory Ellis, Davi Haagsma have been racing the series but Haagsma’s Sparks motors have been stealing all the holeshot loot.
Davi Haagsma claims yet another holeshot check from PEP Racing Suspensions and H&M Motorsports.
Pro racer Chase Thomas seen here airing it out.
The Pro Am races are exciting to watch.
Collin Webster, normally a Pro Am WORCS racer, came out to work on his short game. Collin rides for Team Can-Am / Motoworks, and with how that ATV performed you would say it was as fast as some factory ATVs.
GBC’s Kory Ellis and Can-Am / Motoworks’ Collin Webster doing battle for first place
Triumph’s Ed Franco, long time ATV racer is back in town! Ed made quick work of the Open class. See ya in Pro Am next series Ed!
Mini motos are always a blast to watch. The numbers for minis doubled from round one to the final round. The 90 class had kids battling for the number one spot all race long.
Zackary Furman beating up the track.
Jasmine Partain took her Apex to the number one spot.
Well known Pro racer, Brad Goodfellow.
Old School Yamaha’s Bradley Michel walked away with a 2012 FLY Helmet for his first place 50cc class win.
Ralph Rodriquez, beginner class winner, accepting his new LSR steering stem. This was Ralph’s first race series ever! Congrats Ralph!
Gabe Gueda, Novice class winner, receiving his Bling Star Pro Peg Nerf Bars.
Javier Palacios, getting 2nd place in the Open class, getting his 2012 FLY helmet.
Chris Kloster came out for one event and because of the classes points shifting he came away with second place in the Intermediate class and won four STI tires. Not bad for a $20 entry.
Chris Avery from Fasst Co came out to check out the scene and help service Flexx bars. Chris also talked about some of the new exciting Fasst Co products coming out soon.2011 FNL Quotes
“What a great way to spend a Friday night. The racing, the lights, the perfect weather, and the people. It just doesn’t get any better than that.” – Oscar Franco
“I just want to thank the riders, teams and families for supporting the series while we build for the future. I’m excited for the Fall Night Series picking up were the summer series left off and the Surprise finale!” – Scott Burns
“Really good racing on a really nice track! The Milestone facility is one of the nicest tracks I have ever been to. Night racing is the way to go in the summertime.” – Quad Tech’s Billy Pointer
“I think the FNL ATV series presented by Triumph Motorsports is going to be the next premier ATV series in SoCal. Great fans, great riders and great vendors makes this series a very nice night series to be a part of. I cannot wait for the next one!” – Tyson Coombs of Dio Vonti / STI
“This series has been a whirl-wind of excitement. To have this much support in an economy like this just shows what we are doing here is much needed. The summer series has just scratched the surface of what is to come. The Fall/Winter series will be even better with an ATV giveaway, and Pro/ Pro AM purses, there will be something for everyone to shoot for. I feel this is the exciting ATV racing that has been missing from the area. It was nice to hear at the last round from a racer that this isn’t just a local race, this is an event. That’s awesome to hear when you are just starting a series, and we’ve just begun!” – Anthony Martin of Triumph Motorsports
What’s next?
Winter dates have been set for Sept 30, Oct 7, Nov 18, Dec 2 and Dec 16, however, due to the growing numbers Milestone is considering a Quad Only Saturday Night series for the racers. Right now the dates are part of Friday Night Lights, but can soon change to the immediate Saturday following each date. Location for he first round may also be changed.
There is so much more in store for the Fall series. FNL promises to put on a great event for the racers with Pro purses and even more amateur prizes, but also promises not to leave out spectators. There will be some great racing in the Pro class and even a “Pro Class Lottery” Stay tuned for more details, and contact Scott Burns at 951-777-6144 for more information.
