Round 1 Gets the Season Started
Puyallup Flat Track opened its indoor racing season on Saturday, Oct. 17, at Arena G at the Washington State Fairgrounds. The series is heading into its 9th season, and another stellar year of indoor flat track racing in the PNW is underway. Riders, from the youngest to the most experienced, were excited to be back on the oval for the season’s first points.
The evening offered spills and thrills as fans cheered on the action from the stands. With 68 races spread out over two hours, the stage was set for some serious action leading into the finals.
Indoor flat track is hard to beat for a night out this time of year. The oval is tight, the noise fills the arena, and riders pitch their bikes sideways into the corners with only inches between them. Fans sit close enough to feel every pass, and Saturday’s crowd got plenty to cheer about.
A Full Night of Racing
The program covered motorcycle and quad racing for all ages, from the Stacyc and Strider classes for the youngest riders up to the more experienced 250, 450, and ProAM classes.
That range is part of what makes Puyallup Flat Track special. A first-time racer on a Stacyc shares the same pits as riders on the biggest bikes, and the younger riders get to see where the sport can take them. Families, volunteers, and fans fill out the picture, and the result is a welcoming atmosphere that keeps people coming back.
Every race brought out the riders’ best, and each one proved that nothing was decided until the checkered flag. Opening night is when the points battles begin, and with Round 1 in the books, every rider now has a number to chase.
Main Event Winners
Winning a main event on opening night is a strong way to start the season. Congratulations to the main event winners of the night:
L Tretyak, R Bailey, E McClelland, K Whisnant, D Fox, M Kenward, A Riverman, R Bell, K Hiles, S Munsch, C Reed, C Kenward, H Ceccanti, K McAtee, B Brodi, P Hayes, O Inman, A Beltz, K Harlan, A Oboy, K Sharbono, M Fay Jr., K Betschart, E Mash, A Fosness, J Ceccanti, J Rodriguez, H Germaine, M Smith, I Griffin, C Holmes, L Reimers, M Thomas, and S Munsch.
Looking forward to Round 2
With the opening round complete, the points chase is on in every class. Consistency will matter as the series moves through the winter, and riders who finish races and stay out of trouble will be in good position. Round 2 gives everyone a chance to build on what they started Saturday.
Puyallup Flat Track races continue at Arena G at the Washington State Fairgrounds on November 7. Thank you to the riders, families, volunteers, and fans who made opening night happen.
Event Information:
- Location: Washington State Fairgrounds, Arena G, 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup, WA (enter through the Green Gate)
- Schedule: Gates open at 4 pm, racing from 4 pm to 10 pm
- Admission: $10 (ages 6 and under free)
Check out all the photos from Round 1 at CRAWMedia.
See you at the track!
