Intense BMX Pro Team Race Report
ABA Super Nationals/USAC National Championships Desoto, TX March 19-21
Round 5 of the 2010 ABA Pro Series was held over the weekend of March 19-21 in Desoto, TX. Desoto is one of the premier BMX racing facilities in the USA and was once again not only host to the ABA Super Nationals, but and the USA Cycling National Championships as well. The ABA National was run on Friday and Sunday,with and the USAC Event on Saturday.
The Intense BMX Pro Team had a good weekend with some impressive results. Danny Caluag was the lone Factory Pro Team rider in attendance, as David Herman and Arielle Martin were preparing for the first round of the UCI SX Series that is to be held next week in Spain. Intense/Phantom/Ontrac sponsored Rider Nic Long was in Desoto as well, looking for some more stellar results. Here is how they finished up:
Danny Caluag had anstellar excellent weekend,;as he was in all 5 main events for all races he entered. On Friday, Danny placed 6th in the Elite Men's. In the Pro Cruiser Main event, he was fighting for the lead, but instead of a win, he crashed and finished up 8th. Beaten but not dejected, on Day 2, during the USAC event, Danny came back strong. Danny once again battled for a win, and this time, he didn't wind up on the ground, but up on the podium, with a 2nd place finish in Elite Men. Day 3 saw Danny take a win home in the Pro Cruiser Class and a 4th in AA Pro. Overall a great weekend for Danny.
Intense/Phantom/Ontrac Pro Nic Long has been one of the most consistent Pros on the tour in 2010, but Friday was a day that he wants to soon forget. 2 crashes in the qualifying heats ended his day early. On Saturday, he turned it all around and had the best day of his Pro Career, as he took the win taking the win and the USAC National Title in the Elite Pro Class with the win over Danny. This is a major win for Nic in his early Pro Career. On Sunday, Nic was once again in the main event, this time placing 5th overall in Elite Men. Nic now gets ready for the UCI SX Event, along with David and Arielle, that takes place next Saturday night in Madrid, Spain. You can catch all the action on the live webcast on www.Freecaster.tv
Intense BMX Team manager Pete Dylewski took to the track and made us proud with placing 6th place in the 30 and over Expert class at the USAC Championships!
The Intense BMX Pro Team is proudly sponsored by THE Products, Fly Racing, SINZ Racing, Shimano, Intense Tyre Systems, Skull Candy, OGIO, Thomson, and Group D DesignsTHE Products, Fly Racing, SINZ Racing, Shimano, Intense Tyre Systems, Skull Candy, OGIO, Thomson, and Group D Designs proudly sponsor the Intense BMX Pro Team.
Intense BMX offers the ultimate frame for BMX racing,; the Podium. Available in 15 different sizes in 4 color options.The the Podium has been voted #1 Bike the past 5 years by the members of the ABA and awarded the ABA Golden Crank. Intense BMX also offers a full range of complete bikes. For more information please visit www.IntenseBMX.com or visit your local bike shop.
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