BBMX pit area, Southwick. Photo: Jmarsh

With two rounds left, the AMA Outdoor series heads to the infamous MX338 track, much better known as Southwick.  With it's close proximity to the Atlantic coast, Southwick is a true sand track.  The type of power robbing sand that will suck a rider in if he is not on his game 100%.  The BBMX crew of Shaun Skinner, Jason Thomas and Kyle Keylon are ready to tackle the sandy track this weekend.


Tires for Southwick look more like paddles than regular knobbies.

Shaun Skinner had an up and down return to racing last weekend at Budds Creek.  Shaun had a great first moto where he would run in the top twenty.  He would finish the first 450 moto in 15th spot.  The second moto did not go as well as the first when he would get a flat tire about half way into the moto and finish 35th.  Not the type of moto Skin-dog wanted after that impressive first moto, but a good first race back after sitting out most of the Outdoors to let his injuries from SX heal.  Skinner would get 19th overall on the day.

Jason Thomas had the opposite day from Skinner.  JT would get caught up in a first turn pile up in the first 450 moto.  His bike was too bent up to continue and had to settle for the 39th spot.  In the second moto, JT rocketed out of the gate to get through the first turn and battle in the tope twenty all moto.  He would eventually finish 16th in the second moto and grab the 20th spot overall.

Kyle Keylon tried to make his return at Budds, but problems prevented him from the motos.

Our lone 250 rider, Lucas Crespi had a day at Budds Creek he would like to forget.  Lucas did not have a great practice session, and had to race a qulifier.  Lucas would run off the track and get his race bike stuck in the mud, ending his day.
Lucas will be out the remainder of the series due to a broken foot sustained at Budds Creek.  He underwent surgery earlier this week, but will be out until Supercross.  Get well soon Lucas.

Be sure to watch the first motos on http://www.allisports.com and then tune into SPEED for both the 250 and 450 motos live. 

Budds Creek, MD- The DNA Energy Drink/BTO Sports.com/BBMX team has been tackling the outdoors with only two, sometimes three, riders but this weekend at round ten of the AMA Motocross the team finally had a full stable. Missing riders Kyle “The missing” Keylon and Shaun “Mr” Skinner both came back to join our rookie sensation, Lucas “George” Crespi and veteran Jason “Doubting” Thomas.

Skinner did real well all things considered when he came from a first turn crash all the way to fifteenth in the first race. The second moto, in the gooey mud, Skinner was running tenth before suffering a front flat. Thomas had some mechanical gremlins strike (we poured water on it but the gremlin got all bumpy and mad) in the first moto but when everything got real crappy, that was when JT shone through. His sixteenth in the second moto was a true testament to his ability to persevere.

But just when we think everything’s going our way, Crespi crashed in practice and broke some bones in his foot and Kyle saw a reoccurrence of his medical mystery problem. “We think things are going to turn around for us this weekend because our mechanic, Dan Truman, found $250 on the floor at a restaurant and ended up giving it to the unsuspecting lady that dropped it” remarked team manager Forrest Butler “So hopefully, the karma gods will be with us in the sand this weekend.”

This weekend the race is in Southwick, Massachusetts, and if you’re at the race, swing by the semi for a DNA Energy drink or an autograph.

For more team updates, sponsor news and race updates go to:

 dnaenergydrink.com   btosports.com and butlerbrothersmx.com

 There's no way that DNA Energy Drink/BTO Sports.com/BBMX can go racing without the help of their sponsors and would like to thank the following companies:

DNA Energy Drink, BTOSports.com,  Honda, Fly Racing, Bel-Ray, WMI motors, Vortex, FMF, Wiseco, Smith, FLY Formula helmet , Stellar Mx, Factory Connection Suspension, ASMF, ICW, Dunlop, QTM / Talon, RK, Applied, CV4, Twin-Air, MX Press, Sponsorhouse, Polisport, Devol, ASV, Pit Posse, Ogio, Leatt Brace, Alpinestars, Engine Ice, Kinetic Animation, Group D, Seminole Tribe Mx, FLmx, VP Racing fuels

The Budds Creek pit area is a swamp this weekend. Photo: Josh Marsh

With 3 rounds left in the AMA Outdoor Motocross series, the stage this weekend is Beautiful Budds Creek, MD.  Well, almost beautiful.  The weather has been anything but beautiful for the teams since arriving yesterday.  The weather is very wet, and with Hurricane Bill coming up from the Atlantic has the weather very ugly.  The pit areas are wet with puddles all over and from the looks of things, everyone is setting up for a mudder tomorrow.  One thing is for sure, if it is a mud race, the BBMX boys will be running strong.


Shaun Skinner is set to race this weekend. Photo: Josh Marsh

This weekend marks the return of BBMX team rider Shaun Skinner to racing action.  Shaun has suffered through the 2009 season after an altercation at San Francisco left him with head issues.  He has come back a few times this year, but has been on the sidelines since the end of Supercross season to let his head issues heal up.  "Skin-dog" is feeling ready to tackle the Budds Creek track and get some seat time in for the team.

Jason Thomas is ready to go for this weekend's race. After his good 18th place second moto last weekend, JT has shown to come on strong at the end of the motos.  Watch for JT$ to use his wealth of experience to run up front this weekend.

Team newcommer Lucas Crespi will again take on the stacked 250 class here at Budds this weekend.  Crespi rode his Josh Marsh tuned CRF250R, walked away with the Hard Charger award!  Good job Lucas! Lucas has proven that he has the determination and drive to run up front and is looking to continue is good runs this weekend here in Budds Creek.

Be sure to catch the live broadcast of Budds Creek this Sat. on NBC at 3pm est, rain or shine.  No matter what the weather will be like, the racing will be nothing short of spectacular. The Johnathan Beasly prepared track is one of the more scenic tracks on the tour with some dramatic elevation changes.  You can still catch all the first moto action at www.allisports.com for the live stream.


The weather report for tomorrow at Budds Creek. It's going to get interesting...

-BBMX

DNA Energy Drink/BTO Sports.com/BBMX Take Unadilla by Storm

New Berlin, NY- As the racers and teams got near the end of the Lucas Oil AMA Motocross Championships, DNA Energy Drink/BTO Sports.com/BBMX's young hot rookie, Lucas “The Mask” Crespi, was just getting started in his career. Crespi just jumped into the pro ranks two races ago and had yet to finish outside the top twenty which was very impressive. The streak was broken in the first moto when the kid from Florida didn’t get the start he wanted and managed a 25^th. That bummer was off-set in the second moto when Crespi scored a career best 16^th. So far after only six motos, the rook has 14 points and is 24^th in the series.

The DNA Energy Drink that we force feed our other rider, Jason “Solar Radar” Thomas, doesn’t seem to take effect until well into the moto. Thomas, a wily veteran of the series, was able to finish a credible 18^th in the second moto but we’re mystified by his lap times starting so slow and then picking up to the point where his fastest laps are at the end. If JT$ can only go as fast in the beginning as he does in the end, we’d be onto something folks. No matter, we’re on to Budds Creek this weekend where JT has scored his best motocross finishes of his career.

Come out this weekend to Budds Creek, MD and grab an autograph, a DNA Energy and try not to step on JT while you’re there!

For more team updates, sponsor news and race updates go to:

 dnaenergydrink.com   btosports.com and butlerbrothersmx.com

 There's no way that DNA Energy Drink/BTO Sports.com/BBMX can go racing without the help of their sponsors and would like to thank the following companies:

Well the Outdoor motocross series starts down the final stretch, with 4 more rounds to go starting here at Unadilla.  Unadilla is very special track, as it is only used once a year for the AMA outdoor motocross series.  BBMX riders Jason Thomas, Kyle Keylon and Lucas Crespi are ready to tackle the "Gravity Cavity" of this famed track.


Unadilla Pre-Race Show. Click on the photo above.

Be sure to join us for the live stream of the first moto by clicking on the link below:
http://www.allisports.com/motocross-live-stream

The AMA outdoor motocross series picks back up after being off and is at the famed Unadilla motocross facility in upstate New York.  The BBMX crew arrived early Thursday morning and got to work right away preparing the bikes for this weekend's race at Unadilla.  The three DNA Energy Drink/BTOsports.com/BBMX riders Jason Thomas, Kyle Keylon and Lucas Crespi are ready to tackle the famous track. 

Check out a few pitside photos from Mechanic Josh Marsh's iPhone and be sure to log into www.butlerbrothersmx.com for more reports from Unadilla.

 
BBMX bikes of JT and Lucas Crespi unloaded and ready for the weekend.


Mechanics unload the team Semi.

Washougal, Washington- In the beautiful Pacific Northwest there lays a motocross track like no other, the historic and scenic Washougal Raceway. And it was site of round eight of the Lucas Oil AMA National Motocross Championships. Your favorite race team, the DNA Energy Drink/BTO Sports.com/BBMX squad felt pretty good when they left the track as their riders, Jason “Hi-center” Thomas and Lucas “Nice and“ Crespi both had races they should be proud of.

Thomas, from Tampa FL, had one of his best days this year as he went 19-14 against the factory stars. His second moto was great as he went down when he was just outside of the top ten, got going and caught back up to fourteenth. JT$ is coming on right now and we’d like to think that it’s because he’s finally realizing that good starts is key in a good finish.

Crespi, from Melbourne FL, just turned pro last week in Minnesota and he has yet to finish outside the top twenty so far. The kid has solidified his place as someone to watch in 2010 and has already earned himself a two-digit number for next year. The rook went 19-19 in Washougal and he was higher at one point before tiring a bit.

“I’m happy with our race” said team manager Forrest “gump” Butler “Lucas is turning into a real solid pro and JT, well he’s been a pro since Jesus was in diapers.”

For more team updates, sponsor news and race updates go to:

 dnaenergydrink.com   btosports.com and butlerbrothersmx.com

 There's no way that DNA Energy Drink/BTO Sports.com/BBMX can go racing without the help of their sponsors and would like to thank the following companies:

DNA Energy Drink, BTOSports.com,  Honda, Fly Racing, Bel-Ray, WMI motors, Vortex, FMF, Wiseco, Smith, FLY Formula helmet , Stellar Mx, Factory Connection Suspension, ASMF, ICW, Dunlop, QTM / Talon, RK, Applied, CV4, Twin-Air, MX Press, Sponsorhouse, Polisport, Devol, ASV, Pit Posse, Ogio, Leatt Brace, Alpinestars, Engine Ice, Kinetic Animation, Group D, Seminole Tribe Mx, FLmx, VP Racing fuels

Millville, Minnesota- The DNA Energy Drink/BTO Sports.com/BBMX motocross team arrived at round seven of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championships with a new kid in tow. Lucas Crespi, from Melbourne, Florida saved up enough paper money and returned enough DNA Energy drink cans to make it the pro leagues.

The BBMX boys had spotted young Crespi years ago when he was still on 80’s and decided that this kid had the right stuff and then started giving him stuff to help him out. All the hard work by Crespi and his family paid off as he finished an impressive 19-18 in his first pro race. The youngster qualified twenty-eighth and worked his way through the pack on the rough and sandy track.

The teams other riders, Jason “Doubting” Thomas and Kyle “Tall-boy” Keylon both had days they would rather forget. Thomas, after an absolutely horrid start, finished just outside the points in the first moto and then got taken out in the second moto. Keylon was forced to pull out only 10 minutes into the first practice session, as he is battling an illness right now.  He will most likely be on the sidelines for the next few weeks while the team figures out what is ailing him.

“I’m real happy about Luke’s ride” said team manager Forrest Butler “He showed me something out there and as far as the other guys, well they really need to stop running over black cats during the week in their monster trucks, so for now let’s just talk about Crespi!”

For more team updates, sponsor news and race updates go to:

 dnaenergydrink.com   btosports.com and butlerbrothersmx.com

 There's no way that DNA Energy Drink/BTO Sports.com/BBMX can go racing without the help of their sponsors and would like to thank the following companies:

DNA Energy Drink, BTOSports.com,  Honda, Fly Racing, Bel-Ray, WMI motors, Vortex, FMF, Wiseco, Smith, FLY Formula helmet , Stellar Mx, Factory Connection Suspension, ASMF, ICW, Dunlop, QTM / Talon, RK, Applied, CV4, Twin-Air, MX Press, Sponsorhouse, Polisport, Devol, ASV, Pit Posse, Ogio, Leatt Brace, Alpinestars, Engine Ice, Kinetic Animation, Group D, Seminole Tribe Mx, FLmx, VP Racing fuels

Kenny Keylon wrenched for son Kyle Keylon this year in SX. Photo: Chris Weedon

Here is a little article on Racerxonline.com about our very own Kenny Keylon, father of DNA Energy Drink/BTOsports.com/BBMX team rider Kyle Keylon.  If you don't know, Kenny was once a front runner and factory Honda rider back in the day.  Click on the link below to read more about Kenny and his "Factory" days.

Racerxonline.com: Kenny Keylon article: http://www.racerxonline.com/article/racer-x-files-kenny-keylon.aspx