The Womens Fitness Celebration

Another great experience! The Smokefree83 Team set up the Project Filter booth at the Women's Fitness Celebration. We supported the event, in the Boise Center Grove, both Thursday and Friday evening. This gave us a chance to meet some awesome people which included many of the celebration participants.

The Women's Fitness Celebration is an outstanding event and I applaud all of the participants (11 thousand. Unbelievable)! The positive , healthy energy was contagious at this event and the interest in Project Filter and the fight against tobacco was overwhelming.

Thank You to all that stopped by to say Hi and to all of you that signed the bike. I consider all of you a part of the team and it is a good feeling to know that you are all riding with me in this fight for a Smoke Free Idaho.

The Big Nasty Hill Climb 2009

The Smokefree83 Team and the Project Filter crew was on site for the 2009 Big Nasty Hill Climb. What a cool experience! An estimated fifteen thousand fans and several hundred riders were brought together for the three day event which was sponsored by Project Filter.

I climbed the hill for the first time ever on Friday night. I will have to admit I was a little worried as I sat against the start block for the first run. My first run wasn't quite what I had hoped for but it got the butterflies out so that I could get down to business. I made a total of four runs for the two classes that I competed in. I improved on each run and ended up with a trophy for third place overall in my class. I didn't make it clear over the top, in fact, there was only one rider that did make it on a 250cc machine (the reigning champion Shane Donaka). Although I was happy with my results I was wishing for one more run.

I spent the rest of the weekend working in the Project Filter booth and supporting Matt who competed in Saturdays events. Matt had a great weekend but I wont steal his thunder , you'll have to read his blog...

I had the chance to sign some autographs and talk to several of you about the Project Filter Program. It is always fun to get the chance to meet and greet. I enjoy helping people understand and being able to share the benefits available to them through Project Filter. Thank You for coming out.

This event wraps up the 2009 racing season for me. I want to thank all of you who came out and supported us, Project Filter and the Smokefree83 Racing Team.

Thank you Project Filter for offering this excellent program for the State of Idaho and for your sponsorship support this season. It was incredible!

I may ride in the Annual Turkey Race at Owyhee Motorcyle Club in November, Ill keep you posted.

Other than that, "See ya next season"...

Idaho State Motocross Series Final Round

The eighth and final round of the Idaho State Championship Series is officially over. I am proud to announce that I am the 2009 Idaho State Champion in the Over 40B Class that I participated in throughout this season.
This final round was held at Owyhee Motorcycle Club in Boise. It was a one day event to seat all the qualified riders for their final awards and allow some participants that were still battleing for points to have it out.

It was a great turn out of riders and spectators to watch some great racing come to an end. It was an awesome finish to an excellent season of motocross racing.

I would like to thank all of you who came out to the races and all who were pulling for the Smokefree83 team throughout this season. We could not have done it without you.

I would also like to thank my wife Ann and our children for coming out to the races with me. They endured the dust and dirt, rain and wind and even a little sunshine from time to time with no complaints. Motocross is a family sport and it is alot more fun and rewarding having your family involved. I wouldn't do it any other way. Thank You Ann, Nate, Emily, Lindsay, Elyssa, and Mallory. You are awesome!

Thank You "Project Filter" for sponsoring me. Project Filter is an outstanding program and is a huge asset to the State of Idaho in a widespread battle to be Smoke Free. The program is amazing and the people within the organization are very professional and easy to work with. I am proud to represent Project Filter and I look forward to next season with you...

So, Big Nasty Anyone? Yes, the Project Filter Smokefree83 Team is headed to the Big Nasty Hill Climb this weekend. Matt is the defending Champion from 2008 in the 450 Class. He's back and I will be contesting in the 250 Class. Come out and say Hello...