From Novice to Girls - October 2009

Race Update: Week of Sept. 28th to Oct. 2nd.

 

She did it! McKenna Dean took her 8th and final win as a novice, and earned her upgrade to the Girls category.

 

 

Monday night's racing was held at Cactus Park in Lakeside, and McKenna transferred into the main event in her first moto. She got a good start in the main, and was able to hold off her competitors to take the win. She went to Kearney Moto Park on Wednesday night, and with a smaller rider turn-out, she was put into a moto with 2 intermediate boys and an expert boy. Though she battled valiantly, she was unable to make the main. Friday night saw McKenna return to Kearney, determined to exact revenge for Wednesday's performance. She quickly transferred to the main from her first moto, and rode a flawless race in the main to take the victory. With eight wins, she now upgrades to the next category, and on Monday night, she will race for the first time as a '7 girl'. The pace will be faster and the competition stiffer, but McKenna is eager to face these new challenges. She plans on racing the Golden State Nationals in Lancaster, CA on October 16th, 17th and 18th. Stay tuned to this channel for complete coverage and results. Again, McKenna wants to thank all her family, friends and fans for your ongoing interest and support.

U.S. Open Nationals - Chula Vista, CA. - Sept 18-20, 2009

U.S. Open Nationals, Chula Vista, CA. Sept. 18, 19 and 20, 2009.

What some people are describing as "the biggest race of the year" on "the best track in the nation", got underway this past Friday. Located on the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, CA , this newly built ABA BMX race track was the site of three straight days of competition. Friday started of with a full day of practice, followed by an evening Pre-Race (not considered a National). Saturday was National #1, and Sunday being National #2.

With a little bit of hesitation and apparent nervousness, McKenna started practicing the track under the scorching sun. She soon got comfortable with the length and steepness of the track, and was ready for Friday evenings Pre-Race.

The Pre-Race started at 6:00 pm, and thankfully the temperature had started to cool down. She transferred into the main event in her first round, and finished in third in the main.

Saturdays racing proved to be a little more difficult, with McKenna finishing fourth. The heat of the day seemed to take its toll on all the young racers. Sundays racing was much better, even though temperatures were even higher. McKenna got a great start in her main, and battled to finish third.

McKenna was very satisfied and proud of her accomplishments in her first ever National. She followed up her weekend performance with another win at Cactus Park on Monday night. This puts her total wins at 6, just 2 away from upgrading.

Race Update - August 2009 - 5 wins until "Girl" status!

Race Report Update - August 2009

McKenna scored her second win monday night at Cactus Park BMX track. She followed this up with another victory Wednesday night at Kearny Moto Park. This gives her a total of 3 wins as a 6 Novice, only 5 more to upgrade to Expert. This Saturday, McKenna will be racing the state qualifyer at Cactus Park in the hopes of getting some points in order to race the State Championships in September.

7-13-09 Cactus Park BMX - McKenna's 1st BMX Win!

Race Report 

7-13-2009

Cactus Park BMX

 

 

McKenna advanced through her motos to get into to the main event of the evening.

 

 

She finished 1st in the main, getting he first win of her BMX racing career.

 

 

McKenna would like to thank all her sponsors, Soul Cycles (Mom and Dad), Free Agent (Mom and Dad), 661 and Royal (mom and dad and Bobby Acuna), and everyone else who has helped her get this far (mom and dad).