Friday - 7:30 PM
A near capacity crowd saw some of the craziest freestyle to date with IFMA. The riders were having fun during the finals and the Green Bay crowd got loud. Darin Connet flipped his way to a win in the Air Force Final and with the noise from the fans you could have sworn Bret Favre just tossed a game winning touchdown.
The Air Force Final saw Greg Hartman come out first and get in to the hotseat with a 89.9. Next out was J.J. Romans who was gooning it up for the fans and just having a good time. Even though he popped a flip in- it was not enough for the judges to award him the hotseat much to the crowd's disapproval. Jack Rowe was the third rider with a chance to knock Hartman off the seat and his run started off strong enough to do it, but mechanical failure of the gas cap vent spilled gas into his lap and washed off his run order. He had to pull off early but will be a favorite for the win tomorrow night. Darin Connet came out last with a score of 91.3 to win the prize in the Air Force Final.
The Torco Team FMX was a barn burner with the Rowe brothers (Jack and Jason) being judged the winners by the crowd. Keith Wineland from Extreme Riding Entertainment showed Green Bay just what extreme moto trials is with a breathtaking run of stunts on his mobile playground. The Hell on Wheels BMX stunt crew came out twice to wow the fans with Vinnie Vasquez flying a 360 air while Mike sat in a chair on top of the sub-box.
Tickets are available but going fast for Saturday's show and don't forget about the pit party where you can meet all the riders up close!
Cory Stem
Saturday - 7:30 PM
Tonights show was even better than last night if you can believe that! Jack Rowe had an early exit in yesterdays show due to mechanical failure and he came out with a vengance tonight to win the Air Force Final with a score of 93. Running first in the final was Slade Waltman who holds his tricks so long his feet are not even hitting the pegs before the rear wheel nails the ramp! He scored a 89 which put him in second and kept him in the hotseat for awhile. Finishing third was older brother Jason Rowe who put his well built physique on the line in front of his parents and pulled a 88.7. Home town hero Cody Cavanaugh had the local fans on thier feet but he could only grab 88.5 points to finish in the final spot. Young Jack Rowe's run was spectacular and breathtaking and even included an impromptu strip show! His belt came undone in his third trick and the large belt buckle was slamming him in the gut so he ripped the belt off and threw it to the ground in a heartbeat and continued his run. This kid is all business when he hits the ramps and is one name you should remember because you will see him again.
The Torco Team FMX was judged by the Green Bay crowd and this time local boy Cody Cavanaugh and his teammate Clint Esposito pulled off the win besting the Rowe brothers, and the team of Greg Hartman and Slade Waltman. When Extreme Ride Entertainments Keith Wineland came out the fans did not know what to expect and he kept them on thier feet for his show while hitting all the obstacles on his mobile playground and even riding an entire lap of the floor with no forks or front wheel attached to the bike! The Hell On Wheels BMX stunt team came out twice and finished the amazed crowd off with a back flip from Jorge Jovel over the top of Mike the BMX announcer! Vinnie Vasquez came over top with a 360 air and Brian Cunningham lived up to his nickname "Ladies Choice". This crowd tonight was so stoked that they didn't want to leave the building after the final encore the riders gave in appreciation for all thier support.
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Cory Stem
