WEEK 9

Week 9 of SCCX deals a crippling blow to Deeters. With six to go, he's out, done, finished! He went out with some hot legs and showed everyone good final charge on the leadout laps. Deathblow and Biscuit were willing to let him go and react if a situation developed later in the race. The attack really strung out the 7 rider field, with Deathblow and Biscuit marking each others wheel for stage victory. The mud pit forming at the bottom of the Comly Curve is becoming the Achilles heel. Pick a good line, keep your speed. Go into it with doubt, die in the mud, grind it all the way to the barriers. This is where Deathblow would make his first pivotal move on lap 12. Biscuit was able to respond, but didn't have anything for the second small charge. Those vegan legs carry Deathblow to another stage victory.

Rounding out the SCCX Week 9 recap. The beers, just like the barriers and rebar, went missing, so no extra points for the racers rolling the dice with their digestive system. Jflats gets awarded with the jump of the week, now tied with Ivy Meister for fifth! The battle for the last SCCX podium spot could get hot. Legal Tender also crawling his way up there with solid race participation and on course attack points. 50 points for putting in a surge and getting back on the front after the leaders lapped him. Love it. All of the racers are starting to fatigue, especially with the lack of dry racing conditions that really haven't made their return from the earlier weeks. This is the point in the season where true grit will have a role in the final stamp on the standings. Keep in mind, it only takes 4 people to have the race, the SCCX golden rule. 6 more races to go, let's see it through to the end!

WEEK 9 Preview

Week 9. Who knew we would make it this far. Good news, the barriers have been resurrected, the flyover is bigger, and there is a special treat out there tonight for the truly bold. While cutting in the short punch climb before the flyover drop in, the SCCX grounds crew uncovered a hidden stash of unopened Blue Moon fizzy bubs. While we are unsure of their origins or quality, what we are sure of is that they are marked with 500 point bonus cyan dots. Drink one during the race, present empty bottle at finish, points are all yours. Jury will rule on extra style point for throwing up, crashing, and the usual clumsiness that accompanies alcohol and racer depletion. Deeter's is gonna hammer it!!!!!

WEEK 8

I'll make this recap as short as the list of riders in attendance. Deathblow 1st, Biscuit 2nd, Ivy Meister 3rd, Celery Stalks, 4th. Holy shit jump of the week goes to Ivy Meister, moving all the way up to 4th from 12th with a solid ride in the post monsoon sludge. Way to grind it out!

Mixed emotions in the SCCX camp. The course is the most dialed it has ever been, using every feature of the hillside of Smuggler's Run, but attendance is low. The Screamin' Flyover is a great new edition, but somebody stole our barriers. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrggggggggggghhhhhhhhhh!!!

WEEK 8 Preview

Energy not spent racing has to be dumped into something worthwhile. SCCX racers, Deathblow and I present the screaming flyover. Making it's debut tonight!! This guy will be there, shredding it with style, will you? Word has it that the worker bees are not quite satisfied with their work. Bring out the SUPER PALETTE!!!

WEEK 7

Week 7. Deathblow continues to tighten his stranglehold on the Cyan Jawn. Another stage victory for our vunderboy (German accent). Closing in the half lap lead Deeter's and Biscuit had on him for 11 laps. After his hot sprint warm ups, Deeter's was feeling spicy and ready to rip some legs off. He kept it running hot for about 8 laps with Biscuit on his heels and Deathblow nowhere to be found. Was he caught up in the new course feature The Birdnest / The Crunchies / The Mosh Pit? It did gain a bit of a chameleon reputation with the tall reeds re-orienting themselves on every lap as riders came to terms with riding it at race pace. While this obstacle was shaking everyone up, an old friend was back in town and was staying around the pit area just outside the Green Tunnel. That's right, the Pallets of Pain were back, helping Biscuit in his quest for Deeter separation and Deathblow hold-off. It somewhat worked, but 2 to go did what he does best, putting in the hard work and making his presence know around lap 11. After an attempt Deeters and Biscuit made to box him in after the Comly Curve, he broke though right after the barriers. It seemed he would ride clear from there on out until the familiar crackle of rider distress in the Birdnest rang throughout the SCCX realm. Seems like there was a little tangle up with the reeds and Celery Stalks, who caught a bar end and got pitched sideways. Biscuit, fast approaching, only saw two sideways bikes and hoped the boys would right the situation in time. Deathblow managed to break free at the last minute, maintain his lead, and work to open the gap on the switchbacks. Biscuit had no response to the attack on the Comly Curve and Deeters was dead in the ditch. Wrap him up in Cyan, Deathblow is the man to beat right now.

Word from the grass arena news wire reports that Legal Tender and Fashion Sweater traded dukes for 4th position. Fashion Sweater rode free and gets awarded with jump of the week in the standings, 12th up to 8th! More shake up in the standings with the mid-packers taking the week off. Hopefully you'll get charged up and make your presence felt next week. Be sure to vote on the racer poll over there in the sidebar, our new baby needs a name. Bleed Cyan!!! Bitches.

WEEK 7 Preview

Apologies for the SCCX postponement, but we made it worth the wait. We are running the OG course but with a slight twist. We like to call it the Mosh Pit. It should really spice things up on what would normally be an Excitebike power stripe. Just look for the Four Loco can on a stick and keep it loose in there. Word through the perennial vine is that the Pallets of Pain could make a showing too. Going hard might not be the answer, tenacity might escort somebody to stage victory!