The 2012 AMA National Hare and Hound series kicked off this weekend
with a bang and JCR/Honda racer David Kamo took home a podium spot. The
race series is spread over 10 rounds and the goal is to chase down the
championship for 2012.
The first round was held in Lucerne Valley, California and featured two
loops.The 1st loop was a 37 mile rocky, treacherous and technical loop.
The 2nd loop was a 42 mile sandy, high speed loop that made for some
dramatic racing action.
"David Kamo did great. This is the start of a long series and we want
to be racing for the championship come October." -- Johnny Campbell
“What a great way to start out the year on the podium! I had a lot of
help from Scott Dunlavey, & Hide Hanawa on bike prep before the
race. Four days after Johnny got back from Dakar, he was in the desert
with me, getting the bike set up for the National. I felt very focused
and ready to win on race morning! The banner dropped and I found myself
in the dust in 4th behind Caselli, Abbott, and Pearson on the 1st loop. I
came into the pits for gas-n-go and felt way more relaxed going into
the 2nd loop and was making up time. I made my pass on Abbott on the 2nd
to last valley for 3rd! My Honda CRF450X felt amazing from start to
finish. When I got to the finish I wanted more, but was satisfied to be
on the podium! It’s a long series and I want to be there in the end
focused on the Championship.” -- David Kamo
AMA National Hare and Hound 2012 Schedule
Round 1 - Jan. 22 Lucerne Valley, Calif
Round 2 - Feb. 12 Ridgecrest, Calif.
Round 3 - Feb 26 Reno, Nev.
Round 4 - March 25 Murphy, Idaho
Round 5 - April 22 Lucerne Valley, Calif.
Round 6 - May 5 Jericho, Utah
Round 7 - May 19 Jericho, Utah
Round 8 - Sept 8 Panaca, Nev.
Round 9 - Oct. 14 Lucerne Valley, Calif.
Round 10 - Oct. 28 Lucerne Valley, Calif.
Photo credit: Ryan sanders
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