The final thoughts on some vet classes.
The 25+ should be a showdown between two former national number holders, Jacob Hayes and Ben Lemay. I thought Lance Vincent would join that party, but his AQ/RQ results were disappointing for some one that had a very good amateur career. I am going with Jacob on this one, he is running with Julien Beaumer at the qualifiers and Julien is a contender for the Pro Sport title….does that make Jacob a contender also? Wouldn’t it be great to see a double winner in Plus 25 & 450 P/S? The list of racers to compete for the final podium and fill out the top five include Heath Harrison, Kris Keefer, Broc Peterson, and Luke Vonlinger.
I am taking the easy way out for Plus 30 and just going with the local guys. Broc Peterson, Mike Mercer, and (formerly local) Kenny Henry. Others to watch are Jeff Loop, Chad Wages, Dustin Jenson, Alex Hidebrand, Alex Woskob, Nicholas Neys, Devin Adair, and Jered Trepanier. I guess that is what make this class exciting, there are 11 racers that have a legitimate chance of being on the podium. I an willing to bet a beer (or a hot fudge sundae if you don’t drink) that the winner of this class will not sweep and it is possible to have a champion that does not win a moto.
40+. Welcome back to the Jeff Emig and Mike Brown show. The battle for 3rd should be between Ben Riddle, Barry Carsten, Kris Keefer, Dennis Stapleton, and Scott Metz.