July 19, 2005

Unadilla Underdogs

Well it’s Tuesday, three days after the Unadilla National, and the internet motoworld is finally starting to calm down. Yes, much was said… TOO much, in fact, about the Carmichael/Stewart incident in the first moto. But not nearly enough was said about some of the other prime players who put in sterling performances at the storied track. Well, that’s about to change right now.

Broc Hepler – going 1-1 on the day, this was the Broc Hepler that started this outdoor season off with a resounding first moto win at Hangtown. Where’s he been? Check out his interview over at Racer X Online.

Kevin Windham – fought through a bad stomach illness to get second overall (he was certainly aided somewhat by James Stewart’s untimely DNF/DNS), and took over second place in the points.

Ivan Tedesco – his third place podium finish puts him within challenging distance of current points leader Mike Brown. Smart money USED to say that Langston was the Pro Circuit title contender… smart money may be changing it’s mind right about now.

Matt Walker – came out of hiding to score a top 5 finisher. “Sky” Walker might not be in the running for the title, but if he continues to improve there’s no reason he can’t finish the season in the top 5.

Michael Byrne – his 6th place was about as well as could be expected, and he did the two-stroke contingent proud. He might have been beaten by Ernesto Fonseca, but he held off Travis Preston in the second moto.

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