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Wow!
The State race this past
weekend, May 6th&7th, was
fantastic. Airtime had a 250
racer count and a wonderful
spectator turn-out. As I
pulled-up to the track on
Saturday morning it looked
as big as any National I've
been to.
R.V.s surrounding the track
area, people milling around
at 7:00am, the smell of racing
and breakfast....
Psykopath put on a great
clinic and the track was
manicured to perfection.
As with any big race the race
is only as good as the
volunteers. The people that
came to help and were
available to lend a hand were
the stars of the event second
only to the riders themselves.
The food was good, the
weather was gentle, the
motos ran without a hitch and
there were a minimal amount
of crashes with no major
injuries.
We're all looking forward to
the Prunedale National on
May 20th & 21rst.

Thanks everyone for
being there!

disclaimer: This board is completely the posting(s) of Marc Balucas and are not
necessarily shared or endorsed by Airtime BMX or it's partners and/or affiliates. I am
by no means an expert in regards to, but not limited to: B.M.X, the NBL, Airtime BMX,
or any of these association's, partners, or affiliated entities. Or for that fact, bicycle
racing in general.

About me: My son started racing in January of 2006. He loves it, I love him, I support him in
anyway he needs. I feel as far as clean family fun, this sport is America's "best kept secret".
I think I am extremely lucky to have been exposed to local AA Pro, Randy Stumpfhauser and
longtime BMX participant and Airtime Director, Paul Huebert as representatives of what the NBL
and BMX racing has to offer. I'd be negligent if I also didn't mention Randy and Lori Sumpter,
Richard Lundy, Steven and Penny Dee and Donna Huebert as people that have been patient
guides to this beginner Dad.

O.M.G.!!!! It's the end of August and the Grands are a week away. I'm
so excited and anxious..I can't even imagine how my son must feel.
No matter what, this trip to KY will be an experience he shall never
forget and I'm so proud of him and happy to be a part of this life's
experience. Huge wishes of success to all our friends that are
making the trip to the NBL Grands.

2006 grands
There were 2600 riders, 452
motos, weather to die for,
terrible food, a few idiots, more
than a few wonderful people and a
track that challenged riders like
it had personal vengeance.

The Nationals were an experience
I will have difficulties
forgetting. Everyone kept warning
about the heat & humidity.
Fortunately, the weather was cool
and perfect. Little bits of
wetness but Sunday was beautiful.

The most exciting moto for me
(besides my son winning his main)
was Steven Grote coming
unclipped out of the gate, falling
to last place, passing everyone
during the race, coming unclipped
again at the finish and crossing
the finish line balancing halfway
off his bike to win his third moto.
Needless to say his parents
promptly took him to a vendor's
tent and bought him a new set of
pedals.

Makynzee and I arrived in KY. on
Monday and went to see the track
Tuesday morning. While we were
there we decided to scope-out the
track for a place to set-up. We
were the first people to arrive
from out of town and felt lucky to
be there so early. Fortunately,
Brian from DerbyBMX had ideas
for us to make our first Grands
comfortable. We picked our spot,
rented a large tent, tables &
chairs, and rented our own
Porta-Pottie and wash station. I
am so happy we did because it
made the weekend great having the
best view of the track. It's also
nice having a restroom that isn't
shared with 2000 other people.

The races proved to be everything
I had been told to expect. LOTS
of people, great racing, upsets and
surprises, and a huge level of
excitement during my son's races.