Peoria, AZ - #522X
Make: Husky Model: 501 Engine: KTM Engine Builder: Husky Chassis: Husky Transmission: Husky
Dominating the SCORE Pro Moto 50 class with surgical precision, this Arizona desert racing veteran has established himself as the premier competitor in his division through a remarkable combination of tactical racing and unwavering consistency. His 2022 SCORE Baja 1000 victory marked his second class championship, cementing a rivalry with Giovanni Spinali that SCORE Magazine called "one of the best SCORE Pro Moto battles all season."
The Peoria-based racer's championship credentials span multiple years, including his 2020 SCORE Baja 500 class victory and 2020 SCORE Baja 1000 championship. His racing philosophy centers on calculated risk management and mechanical reliability, as evidenced during his 2022 Baja 1000 triumph when he noted, "We didn't have any bike problems or rider problems. We had a few get-offs but Baja treated us very nicely this time."
Beyond pure speed, he exemplifies the sport's camaraderie and sportsmanship. During that same 2022 Baja 1000, he stopped to assist injured competitor Spinali until help arrived, demonstrating the character that defines elite SCORE competition. His consistent podium finishes, including second-place efforts in 2021 and 2022, showcase the sustained excellence that separates champions from competitors in desert racing's most demanding arena.
Put a bunch of riders together who have won more SCORE Baja races in their
careers, and you have an awesome race of champions on your hands. This
scenario presented itself at the 55th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000
Presented by 4 Wheel Parts and was the culmination of a season’s worth of
top riders challenging each other for the class win. Read More
On the early morning start of the 3rd SCORE Baja 400 Presented by VP Racing Fuels, a line nearly 1/8-mile-long of moto and quad racers prepare themselves for the long 393.8-mile journey ahead of them. The dark is only illuminated by the large SCORE LED board that counts down the seconds for racers to begin the race off the Boulevard Costero, in front of the Riveria Pacifico Cultural Center in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico. Their minds are all focused on getting to their next stop along the course in good time, avoiding the rocks, deep silt, ruts, and other competitors that may prevent them from getting there in the fastest time possible. Read More
The Pro Moto 50 class brought back two of the toughest competitors in the class. 2020 Class Champion Vance Kennedy and 2021 Class Champion Giovanni Spinali once again battled it out in the Baja desert. Each had a team of great riders with Dennis Belingheri and Dave Mayer riding Kennedy's 522x Husqvarna FX450, and John Griffin, Troy Pierce, Earl Roberts, and Champion Jim O'Neal riding Spinali's 500x Yamaha YZ450X. Read More
Many of the Pro Moto 30 racers were also competing in Pro Moto 40 and other classes. As a result, some of the teams had well-experienced riders assisting to maximize their efforts to get on the podium. Among the Pro Moto 40 racers, the 408x team of Ryan Liebelt got to the finish first with the help of co-riders Jason Trubey and Brandon Wright. Read More
The 308x team of Greg Bardonexx, James Justin Shultz, Ryan Liebelt, and Shane Esposito have been on winning teams and showed their riding talents in Pro Moto 30. They rode their Yamaha WR450F to their second victory this season, but the 325x team of Jano Montoya has not made it easy. Read More
Ryan Liebelt, who was on the 308x team also had his own Pro Moto 40 team on the 408x Yamaha WR450F. Liebelt pulled double duty and managed to win the class with co-riders Steve Tichner, and Brenden Wright. The team had a commanding lead, almost two hours ahead of second-place finisher William St. Laurent on the 424x bike. St. Laurent had co-riders Shelby Dunson and Kirk Russell. Finishing third in class was the 441x team of Alirio Amado from Woodlands, Texas, who rode the course solo. Read More
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DNF in Pro Moto 50
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