Round 5 (back to bithlo)

Dustmx Academy arrived early to bithlo motorsports to check out the track and the changes that are made every race.
Dustmx Academy has got one more rider Racso Bartra who rides in the 250 and 450C classes welcome Racso to Dustmx Academy.

Racso getting some air

For Racso's 1st race under Dustmx Academy he was very relaxed and always listening for the slightest bit of advise he could get.

In his 1st moto of the 450 C class he had made a few mistakes and was charging through the field on the last lap he closed right up on Mike Mike Morgan in the final sharp right hand turn Racso opting for the wide outside line Mike made a little bobble on the inside and for a second it looked like Racso Would snatch 4th place on the last corner but he was not able to get the drive to the finish he had to settle for 5th.

Moto 2 saw a completely different rider Racso got out to the holeshot, but Shane Kehoe would quickly pass him for the lead Racso hot on his tail Shane would crash handing the lead to Racso, he would push and get a big gap with Robert Vogel coming through the pack getting into 2nd place. Racso was starting to ride tense trying not to make any mistakes but this would slow his pace and Robert was able to pass Racso just before the finish. Although finishing 2nd Racso showed he has potential just needs a bit of fine tuning

250C Racso having a poor 1st moto filled with crashes and silly mistakes he was only able to finish in 10th,

Moto 2 would be better he came out with a decent start and made a few good passes midway through the race however time would run out for the young rider and he finished a respectable 5th place

Racso Bartra 450c 5th-2nd, 250c 10th-5th

Dustin "Thanks David for the Bike"

Dustin's Day would be very eventful. In his 1st moto he got of to a decent start once again on borrowed wheels this time from fellow African rider David Seitz, the bike had a few problems after a lap the rear shock would almost lock up and was so stiff. Dustin however is able to get on any machine and try make it work "if its got wheels and runs i'll ride it" as he says. Anyway he was able to close up to second place and on the final lap he mad a pass with the other rider going off the track he would re enter with more speed in the turn Dustin Deciding to give him the inside line to avoid contact Dustin would then make an aggressive pass up the inside on the final turn with no contact at anytime to take the chequers. However this pass would stir up some animosity though it seemed to be a fair racing move.

In moto 2 Dustin would use a kx 450 from new member Racso (thanks) Dust would grab the lead early on settle into a good pace and ride smooth for an easy win

16-24 class Dustin had a bad start pulled through into 3rd place and with on going problems with the yz 250 just rode it in for 3rd. Moto 2 saw him on the 450 kx and coming out the gate in second forcing the leader into a mistake for another easy win.

Dust 450A 1st-1st 16-24 3rd-1st

Kyle Bangerter on the top step 1st place

Kyle fired his day off with a great start in his 1st moto after his previous performance at thundercross he brought that momentum to this race he rode very smooth improving his style every week he was able to control the 450 D class and was able to win in both motos proving to everyone that he can be up front and limit the mistakes in 2 races. 

In the 250 D he rode well some bad starts and  a few mistakes kept him back, in moto 1 he pulled through to a 5th place finish. In the 2nd moto Kyle got his game on on wanted to prove he was a force to be reckoned with in the 250 D class he pushed  and he was chasing down 3rd place keeping with the top runners as he tried to make a move for third he fell and dropped back to 5th once again Kyle put everything he had and his performance does not show in the results.

Well we have a 2 week break till the final at thundercross and with a purse of $2000 up for grabs it should be a good one, Dustmx Academy is going to be training in the gym and on the track to make a big push and show for the final round

round 4

Round 4 took place at Thundercross, with Dustmx Academy riders having a good practice day on Saturday fine tuning the bikes and lines.

Kyle Bangerter taking a turn on his way to a strong finish

Kyle Bangerter was back for some action putting in effort and really putting down some good laps.
 In the 1st moto after a bad start he was almost last he and with a tremendous effort after 2 laps he found a good pace and good passing lines he was able to push through to a 4th place finish in the 450D
Moto 2 was a new game with his efforts in the 1st moto brought a whole new found confidence and it showed with some real smooth riding and little mistakes pulling through to a 2nd place finish just behind Jhoser Dois Ries who was out classed in the 450D see him moving in the C class next time

In the 250D Kyle B, had to work harder as the class had much more riders he battled the whole way through the moto and was edged out of the 3rd place by Ricardo Souza. In the 2nd moto Kyle B had put all his effort in the last 3 motos he had a big push for the last race but mistakes would keep him back for a 7th place finish, Dustmx Academy gives a 10 for effort just need the endurance.  Dustin just ahead of Zack Freeberg early in moto 2 Dustin Whitehead, was happy to be on the 2 stroke he had put in a bit more testing fine tuned the jetting and had a bit more training.In his 1st moto Zack Freeberg took the holeshot followed by enduro expert Garret Edmisten, Dustin quickly dived to the inside of Garret and set his sights on a very rapid Freeberg, Dustin with yet more mistakes this season would loose 2nd to Edmisten and fall back. Edmisten would later have bike problems handing the win to Freeberg with Dustin in 2nd. Moto 2 of the A class Dustin pulled the holeshot from the very 1st gate everyone else choosing middle to outside gates, Dustin put his head down and charged as hard as he could however with the pressure from Freeburg, Dustin would make a mistake in the whoops and go over the berm. Freeberg took the lead set his sites on the 1-1 finish, Dustin would  stay with Freeberg keeping him honest for a few laps even forcing Freeberg into a few mistakes but Freeberg took control for an easy win in the last half of the moto. In the 16-24 class Dustin Would take the lead on the opening lap of the race finding some good lines for a good confidence boosting win. Moto 2 saw him lined up right next to the young sensation Adam Cianiarulo, Dustin got to the turn 1st but blew the corner Adam would take the lead followed by Randy Deoliviera, Dustin quickly got by Randy and went after Adam however just before the 1st lap was completed Dustin's bike would give up on him handing the win over

Bithlo round 3

Dustmx Academy rolled into Bithlo for the 3rd round of the South florida mx series with high expectations.
With Kyle Smorenburg out , the Academy teamed up with another Kyle, Kyle Bangerter, we had no high expectations for Kyle B at this round. But he had plans of his own i'm sure trying to prove his worth.


Kyle B entered the 250 d and 450 D classes, in the 1st 250 D class he had a good start but was unable to keep it on 2 wheels, little mistakes causing him to crash, though he was able to pull through  to 4th and 5th for a 4th overall,
In the 450 D he got his 1st moto over with and was alot more relaxed, Kyle got a good start got into the lead early and did enough to control the race for a race 1 victory. In the 2nd moto Kyle was up for a strong finish he put all his effort in the other three motos he raced and all the little mistakes kept him from the top of the podium. He was narrowly edged of the top step 2nd overall was a good result as its only his second race back in a long time.
Watch for his results to improve as he trains hard for the up comming races


Dustin Had set his mind on the top step after just recently getting his bike back and a good ride at thundercross practicing.
He was able to go 1-1 in the 450A class finishing 3rd in the race to hotshot Adam Cianciarulo and team mate Zack Freeburg.
Adam pulled two consecutive holeshots in the 1st moto, Dustin chased AC and started to close the gap with Freeburg realling in both Dustin and Adam ahead. AC and Freeburg were so smooth and consitant with there laps and Dustin just making too many mistakes was no match for the two factory kawasaki riders.


In the 16-24 class Dustin was left to chase Freeburg again with Freeburg crashing dustin was able to take the win. Another southflorida rider Jordan Swingle put in some huge efforts to finish 3-2 he is showing some real speed lately and should be a force to be reckoned with in the future.