2014 Texas Pro Challenge **$25K** Oct 3-4-5

9/29/2014 1:12pm
Swan MX in it's morning glory...
The Texas Pro Challenge is only 5 days away!! Plus, plenty of amateur racing going on all weekend long! Visit http://swanmx.com for all of the details!


YOTMXDAD
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9/29/2014 1:14pm
Anybody in the Ft. Worth area willing to loan a National ranked pro from California a 250/450 for the weekend?
me_da_racer
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9/29/2014 1:34pm
YOTMXDAD wrote:
Anybody in the Ft. Worth area willing to loan a National ranked pro from California a 250/450 for the weekend?
I have an RM250 you could ride. I live 15-20mins from swan and I have a place you could come test and set up the bike if you like.

O and I went to the track today and holy cow the new double is the biggest jump I think I've ever seen on a motocross track.
cmunn
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9/29/2014 1:50pm
Who is the rider YOTMXDAD?

The Shop

Thelen20
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9/29/2014 3:06pm
I keep looking at those pics, that big double is straight out of a video game! I will post a video as soon as someone hits it on saturday! I can't wait!
9/29/2014 4:07pm
This Year's Sebastian Milan Ostoin Award will be going to...the winner of the SUPERMINI 2 class at the Texas Pro Challenge! They will also receive a trophy cup, a pair of riding boots, and will have their name engraved into the annual winner's plaque!

This will be the 3rd Annual award given by Milan & Theodora Ostoin, in memory of their son, Sebastian, who tragically passed away in a car accident. We hope to keep his love of riding motocross alive by doing this in his honor.

9/29/2014 4:58pm
One of my favorite races of the year. Looking forward to it...!
me_da_racer
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9/29/2014 9:04pm
Thelen20 wrote:
I keep looking at those pics, that big double is straight out of a video game! I will post a video as soon as someone hits...
I keep looking at those pics, that big double is straight out of a video game! I will post a video as soon as someone hits it on saturday! I can't wait!
You should post a GoPro video of you hitting it. Just sign up in the pro class and make a few bucks. Smile
9/30/2014 6:45am
Plenty of FREE parking for everyone!!
We will have the ENTIRE pit area around the complete racetrack open for parking & camping at this event! You will be able to park TRACKSIDE around the complete racetrack! Swan MX has 25+ acres of premium shaded grassy parking so there is plenty of shaded parking to choose from! There is no charge for parking or camping- they are both FREE!!

Additional amenities available at Swan MX Raceway Park
* Commercial restrooms with air conditioning and hot showers
* Grand stand seating for 3000+ people
* 3rd story observation deck above the scoring tower
* Covered starting gates and staging
* Great food concessions and picnic tables
* Shaded children's playground
* Water will be available to fill up your RV/trailer tanks







Thelen20
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9/30/2014 7:13am
Thelen20 wrote:
I keep looking at those pics, that big double is straight out of a video game! I will post a video as soon as someone hits...
I keep looking at those pics, that big double is straight out of a video game! I will post a video as soon as someone hits it on saturday! I can't wait!
You should post a GoPro video of you hitting it. Just sign up in the pro class and make a few bucks. :)
You should post a GoPro video of you hitting it. Just sign up in the pro class and make a few bucks. Smile
Bike is down, needs top and bottom end.



But even if it was running i dont think that a dead last place pro has the skills to hit that monster! Haha
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9/30/2014 10:24am
Here's some video that Swan just posted on their facebook. A lot of you have already seen it, but I still get a charge out of it.

"We are very excited to have BardDesigns coming to film this year's Texas Pro Challenge! They did an amazing job in 2012 and were selected as a Semi-Finalist in the "GoPro/Racer X Amateur Film Festival" for their video from the race!!
This year's Texas Pro Challenge will be the kickstarting event of the revamp of BardDesigns, and we couldn't be more pleased! Be on the lookout for their new and improved style & designs!"

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10/1/2014 10:39am
Pretty strong rumor has Mike Alessi racing the Pro Challenge this weekend.
Thelen20
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10/1/2014 11:53pm
Pretty strong rumor has Mike Alessi racing the Pro Challenge this weekend.
He has raced it before iirc, should be a front runner!
10/2/2014 3:42pm
And the countdown begins...

With less than 24 hours until the front gates open, we are putting the final finishing touches on everything. The entire park has been manicured and trimmed and is ready for all of the excited race fans that will be arriving in the morning! And we couldn't have asked for a better weather forecast for this weekend!

The gates will be opening at 9am on Friday morning and we will have Organized Practice at 12 noon.

We are filled with extreme anticipation as we eagerly await seeing who will come and take on this year's Texas Pro Challenge!! We look forward to seeing you there!!!


More race info at swanmx.com
Grizz
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10/2/2014 3:49pm
I'm there next year! Found out about it with too late of notice to drive from Maryland this year.
me_da_racer
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10/2/2014 8:32pm
Pretty strong rumor has Mike Alessi racing the Pro Challenge this weekend.
Jeff has been racing in Texas off and on all summer. So not hard to believe mike would come race.
10/6/2014 3:13pm
What a fantastic weekend of racing!!
Thank you to all of the racers that came out and participated! Riders represented 13 states and Ecuador, with some traveling over 16 hours to be here! We hope that each one of you had a wonderful time!

Reflecting on this weekend, it is very evident that God's hand was on the weather. Thursday's predicted storm passed us by and left us with only 1" of rain. We were really blessed to have wonderful weather ALL WEEKEND LONG!!! This morning we woke up to rain and severe thunderstorms. We are thanking God for holding back the rain until Monday after the races!

The pros put on some awesome races to watch as they battled to claim their share of the $25,000.00 pro purse! The new pro section and new monster jump was a real sight to behold! It had never been jumped until Saturday and so everyone was anxiously awaiting the first brave pro to attempt it!

The highlighted racer of this year's event was the "Holeshot King" himself, Mike Alessi #800. He won both holeshot awards and ran away with the lead in Saturday's race. We were glad to have Jimmy Albertson #77 come back to Swan MX this year. He did really well, finishing in 2nd place right behind Alessi.

Sunday's race was pretty exciting to watch as well! The lead changed several times and kept everyone on the edge of their seats! The winner, Zack Williams, who was previously the 2012 125-250cc Pro Class Champion, reclaimed that title yet again in 2014!!

We really appreciate you supporting Swan MX. We would not be here without you!

Here are the top 15 winners of each class:
125-650 Open Pro Class
1. Mike Alessi
2. Jimmy Albertson
3. John Short
4. Vann Martin
5. Sean Hackley, Jr.
6. Travis Sewell
7. Martin Castello
8. Josh Cartwright
9. Andrew Pierce
10. Jaden Weisenberger
11. Zack Williams
12. Blake Neiheiser
13. Scotty Wennerstrom
14. Blake Keeton
15. James Milson

125-250cc Pro Class
1. Zack Williams
2. Martin Castello
3. Mitchell Oldenburg
4. Travis Sewell
5. Ben Lamay
6. Josh Cartwright
7. Tyler Livesay
8. Blake Neiheiser
9. Andrew Pierce
10. Hunter Hilton
11. Jeremy Huddleston
12. Sean Hackley, Jr
13. Brandon Slang
14. John Short
15. Russell Hale

For the complete results, click HERE!

Photo courtesy of Jess Brinn
rosebud441
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10/6/2014 3:20pm
Holly Shizzle, that track has some beautiful soil..

I rode a rock infested, bombed out hard pack joint jarring crap hole of a track this weekend....
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10/6/2014 4:12pm
Not only is it great soil, but Trey knows just how to get it prepped no matter what the weather has to offer.

Paw Paw
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10/6/2014 5:44pm
[b]What a fantastic weekend of racing!! [/b] Thank you to all of the racers that came out and participated! Riders represented 13 states and Ecuador, with...
What a fantastic weekend of racing!!
Thank you to all of the racers that came out and participated! Riders represented 13 states and Ecuador, with some traveling over 16 hours to be here! We hope that each one of you had a wonderful time!

Reflecting on this weekend, it is very evident that God's hand was on the weather. Thursday's predicted storm passed us by and left us with only 1" of rain. We were really blessed to have wonderful weather ALL WEEKEND LONG!!! This morning we woke up to rain and severe thunderstorms. We are thanking God for holding back the rain until Monday after the races!

The pros put on some awesome races to watch as they battled to claim their share of the $25,000.00 pro purse! The new pro section and new monster jump was a real sight to behold! It had never been jumped until Saturday and so everyone was anxiously awaiting the first brave pro to attempt it!

The highlighted racer of this year's event was the "Holeshot King" himself, Mike Alessi #800. He won both holeshot awards and ran away with the lead in Saturday's race. We were glad to have Jimmy Albertson #77 come back to Swan MX this year. He did really well, finishing in 2nd place right behind Alessi.

Sunday's race was pretty exciting to watch as well! The lead changed several times and kept everyone on the edge of their seats! The winner, Zack Williams, who was previously the 2012 125-250cc Pro Class Champion, reclaimed that title yet again in 2014!!

We really appreciate you supporting Swan MX. We would not be here without you!

Here are the top 15 winners of each class:
125-650 Open Pro Class
1. Mike Alessi
2. Jimmy Albertson
3. John Short
4. Vann Martin
5. Sean Hackley, Jr.
6. Travis Sewell
7. Martin Castello
8. Josh Cartwright
9. Andrew Pierce
10. Jaden Weisenberger
11. Zack Williams
12. Blake Neiheiser
13. Scotty Wennerstrom
14. Blake Keeton
15. James Milson

125-250cc Pro Class
1. Zack Williams
2. Martin Castello
3. Mitchell Oldenburg
4. Travis Sewell
5. Ben Lamay
6. Josh Cartwright
7. Tyler Livesay
8. Blake Neiheiser
9. Andrew Pierce
10. Hunter Hilton
11. Jeremy Huddleston
12. Sean Hackley, Jr
13. Brandon Slang
14. John Short
15. Russell Hale

For the complete results, click HERE!

Photo courtesy of Jess Brinn
Damn. What a great photo. I wonder who took it. Tongue Tongue Tongue Tongue Tongue Tongue Tongue
me_da_racer
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10/6/2014 10:09pm
Sean Hackley was the first to jump the big pro jump. Did it on the first lap without even rolling it. Crazy

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