MDK/Warthog Racing Miracle in Atlanta - Just Unbelievable 1

Newbury Park, CA.  The 2009 AMA Monster Energy Supercross series again
headed East, this time to the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia.  Without a
doubt, it was the single most successful outing ever for the MDK/Warthog
Racing Academy in particular as well as for the professional racing
community.  And this success was not based on results but instead a young
man with a lot of heart and the help of modern science.

MDK/Warthog Racing Academy rider #374 Cody Gilmore astounded everyone.
Over the past two years Cody has been fighting a rare and malignant form of
spinal cancer.  Most expected to never see Cody ride again, much less prove
that he is indeed still among the World's Best in the sport of Supercross.  

Cody Gilmore. Photo: Kardas.

Cody proceeded to place the 27th fastest lap time in practice, a benchmark
from which he kept improving; he finished a strong 7th in front of Blake
Wharton in his heat.  In the main, Cody's lack of track time caught up with
him, relegating him to a 19th place finish.  Still, for all those that know
Cody, he won.  He won our hearts and minds and he, for now, has beaten his
toughest competitor - CANCER.  Look for #374 to surprise the hell out of you
the rest of the year.  The kid is special.  And special thanks to Jeffery
Tomlinson, Warthog Racing's Chief of Logistics, for funding Cody's ride this
year with the Warthog Racing Academy.  

All of our other accomplishments in Atlanta pale in comparison to Cody's,
although they are worth noting anyway.

We are excited to announce the addition of Amateur sensations Tyler Wharton
and Justin Sipes to the Warthog Racing Sounder.  With the support of all
involved, we expect great things from them.

Tyler Wharton. Photo: Kardas.

All nine Warthog Racing Academy riders qualified for the night show,
including the backbone of the Warthog Nation, Mastercraft's Heath Voss.
Others making the cut included Eric Sorby, Tyler Wharton, Dennis Jonon,
Jacob Saylor, Ryan Smith, Spencer Dally, Cody Gillmore, and Logan Martin.

Jacob Saylor. Photo: Kardas.

The heats weren't as good to Heath Voss as they have been most of the year;
he finished 10th in his heat and went on to finish 3rd in the LCQ.
As Agent 86 Maxwell Smart used to say "He missed it by that much".
Heath will be back next week to reclaim his god given position in the main
and protect his "Top Privateer" status

Eric was under the weather and had a bit of an off night as did Jonon,
Smith, Dally, and Martin.  Look for all these boys to be in the main soon!

Eric Sorby. Photo: Kardas.

On the upside, the aforementioned Gillmore as well as Jacob Saylor, and
Tyler Wharton stormed the Lites main, finishing 19th, 14th, and 11th,
respectively.  Good showing boys.

This soliloquy would not be complete without mentioning the two riders who
graduated from the MDK/Warthog Racing Academy last week.  Based on their
outstanding performance to date, Tyler Bowers and Vince Friese were hired by
MotoConcepts Racing, a member of the Warthog Nation.  Both Tyler and Vince
easily qualified for their respective mains.  Tyler ran as high as 10th
after passing both Kevin Windham and Timmy Ferry!!  Good job boys and we
wish you the best of luck for the remainder of the season.

Tyler Bowers. Photo: Kardas.

Vince Friese. Photo: Kardas.

This season would not be possible without our committed and actively engaged
sponsor/partner group.  For 2009, we have teamed up with the following
entities: MDK Motorsports, MDK Speed, DeCal Works, Smooth Industries,
Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI), P-LoK, MotoConcepts, Transworld
Motocross, LocoMX.com, Vanquish MX, DT1 Air Filters, MXResultz.com, Devol
Engineering, Liquid Performance, LongShot Racing, CP Pistons, VP Fuel,
Dunlop, The Plumber Inc., MB2 Raceway, Edgile Consulting, MX Sports, Vortex,
MotionPro, Dana K Business Parks, The Whitaker Wellness Institute, Atlantic
Promotions, NXTAgency, Relentless Media, MotoTees, RacerX Illustrated, Dirt
Rider Magazine, Motocross Action Magazine, MartialMoto, Honolulu Hills
Raceway, L&M Racing, and Fire and Police MX.

With this fine group, anything is possible.  And special thanks to Feld
Motor Sports.  Because of their full support, dozens of privateers get the
opportunity to live their dreams.

Take care and we'll see you at the races!