“SATURDAY AT THE GLEN” RACE REPORT: 2ND IS THE SAME AS 1ST, BUT ONLY IF YOU WIN THE NEXT MOTO

On Sep 27, 2023 Last updated Sep 27, 2023

Randel Fout (13) leads a Conga Line that stretches back to the uphill and around the corner. Photo by Jon Ortner

PHOTOS BY DEBBI TAMIETTI, DAN ALAMANGOS & JON ORTNER

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Jon Ortner broke his femur and hip 5 monthS ago, but he decided to make a comeback after a successful adventure ride through Baja on a Triumph Bonneville. He did race at a safe and sane pace. Photo by Debbi Tamietti

As the 2023 World Vet Championship gets closer, more and more Vet riders show up at “Saturday at the Glen” to start tuning up for three days of racing against international competition in approximately one month. And when the “Saturday at the Glen” races move to the National track, where the World Vet will be held on November 3-5, the chance to get to practice on the long start, steep hills and deep ruts become important. Although the actual World Vet track will not be revealed until the big weekend approaches .

Marc Crosby (16) and Pete Vetrano (37) drag race down a long straight in the Over-65 Intermediate class.Photo by Debbi Tamietti

Luckily, “Saturday at the Glen” gives out-of-state or out of shape riders a chance to race against World Vet winners—This Saturday, Sean Lipanovich was in the 450 Pro class. Sean is the current Over-30 world Vet Champion. Gary Jones showed up to get a tune-up for the Over-70 World Vet Championships—where he is already a two-time Champion (and the only rider to have won World Vet titles in the Over-30, Over-40, Over-50, Over-60 and Over-70 classes. These riders were joined by Pete Murray, who owns four Over-60 World Championship to go with his Over-40 and Over-50 crowns.

Dave Eropkin (811) leads Bob Rutten (83) over a rise in the Over-65 Expert class. Bob Rutten was first, Ron Lawson second and Dave Eropkin third. Photo by Debbi Tamietti

Whether you make it out to Glen Helen to prep for the World Vet, the talent at the Saturday races in the Over-40, -50, -60 and -70 classes is among the best in the country. These are the photos that ace photographer Debbi Tamietti shot on Saturday with help from Aussie Dan Alamangos and Jon Ortner when they weren’t racing. It is a cross-section of the racers in attendance. Enjoy! And if you ever get the urge to race again—”Saturday at the Glen” is waiting for you with open arms. And, it is the least expensive race in Southern California with a $30 entry fee and a $10 gate fee

John Griffin (7) went 4-2 in the Over-50 Expert class. John works for Moto Morini. Photo by Debbi Tamietti.

Nick Luciano (129) broke the tie for third overall in the Over-50 Novice when his 3-3 edged out Mark Higham’s 1-5 . Photo by Debbi Tamietti

Richard Albach (378) was third in the Over-40 Intermediate class behind Ricky Richards and Stephen Moore. Photo by Debbi Tamietti

Dirt Bike’s Ron Lawson (32) almost won the second moto of the Over-65 Expert class, but he missed his line on the last lap and got passed by former desert ace Bob Rutten, but it wouldn’t have mattered anyway because Ron’s 3-2, even if it was a 3-1 would not have beat Rutten’s 1-2. Photo by Debbi TamiettI

Motocross Action’s Jody Weisel (86) switched to a 2024 Husqvarna FC250 on Saturday. Jody’s special matching white “Saturday Motocross” jersey shows a little dirt on the left arm and shoulder from a crash in practice. The jersey comes from RHMX (they make custom jerseys and can be found on Instagram at @rhmx100 ). Photo by Debbi Tamietti

This looks like a battle for the best bike with “111” on the number plates. Joe Sutter leads with Pete Anagnos in pursuit. Photo by Debbi Tamietti

THE WINNERS

Four-time 250 National Champion Gary Jones won the Over-70 class—which shouldn’t come as a surprise, since he is the reigning Over-70 World Vet Champion. Photo by Debbi Tamietti

Bob Rutten (83) won the Over-65 Expert class. Photo by Debbi Tamietti

450 EXPERT CLASS
1. Sean Lipanovich (KTM)…1-1
250 EXPERT CLASS
1. Cody Brownfield (Kaw)…1-1
125 EXPERT CLASS
1. Mike Monaghan (Yam)…1-1

Robert Reisinger (96) and Ed Guajardo (27) have battled each other for years. On Saturday, Ed’s 2-1 best Robert’s 3-2. Photo by Debbi Tamietti

Richard Ellis (34) took the Over-50 Expert win with a 2-1. Photo by Jon Ortner

OVER-65 EXPERT CLASS
1. Bob Rutten (KTM)…2-1
OVER-60 EXPERT CLASS
1. Ed Guajardo (Yam)…2-1
OVER-50 EXPERT CLASS
1. Richard Ellis (Yam)…2-1

Mark Tilley (95) comes out of the rolling sand section and jumps the wet spot on the other side. Mark has dominated the Over-40 class since focusing on motocross this summer. Photo by Dan Alamangos

Ricky Richards finally got his Suzuki RM250 fixed. How did it work? Ricky won both motos in the Over-40 Intermediate class. Photo by Debbi Tamietti

OVER-40 EXPERT CLASS
1. Mark Tilley (Kaw)…2-1
OVER-30 EXPERT CLASS
1. Kurt Samuelson (Kaw)…1-1
450 INTERMEDIATE CLASS
1. Tyler Nichols (Gas)…2-1

Robert Kuhry (33) won the Over-50 Intermediates class and finished 5th in the Over-40 Intermediates. Photo by Debbi Tamietti

Robot Rodgers (32) swept both moto of the Over-60 Intermediates on Ron Lawson’s 2024 Husky FC450. That is Pete Murray on the side of the track rooting Robot on. Photo by Debbi Tamietti

OVER-65 INTERMEDIATE CLASS
1. Randy Skinner (Gas)…1-1
OVER-60 INTERMEDIATE CLASS
1. Robot Rodgers (Hus)…1-1
OVER-50 INTERMEDIATE CLASS
1. Robert Kuhry (Yam)…1-1

Randy Skinner (383) took the Over-65 Intermediate victory over Pete Vetrano and Jim Hanson. Photo by Debbi Tamietti

OVER-40 INTERMEDIATE CLASS
1. Ricky Richards (Suz)…1-1
OVER-30 INTERMEDIATE CLASS
1. Blake Clark (KTM)…1-1
450 NOVICE CLASS
1. Casey Cromer (Yam)…2-1

Joe Wilson took the Over-50 Novice victory. Photo by Debbi Tamietti

450 NOVICE CLASS
1. Casey Cromer (Yam)…2-1
250 NOVICE CLASS
1. Jaden Still (Kaw)…1-1
125 NOVICE CLASS
1. Patrick Miranda (KTM)…2-1

Caden Hallahan swept the 250 Beginner class. Photo by Debbi Tamietti

OVER-60 NOVICE CLASS
1. Chuck Peterson (Hon)…1-1
OVER-50 NOVICE CLASS
1. Joe Wilson (KTM)…2-1
OVER-40 NOVICE CLASS
1. Pete Ferraro (Kaw)…2-1

Pete Murray’s (7) name was not on the winner’s list because after winning the first moto of the Over-50 and Over-60 Expert classes, he crashed coming out of the sand section in the second Over-50 Expert moto and hurt his left shoulder. He entertained himself by cheering on his buddy Robot Rodger with one arm. Photo by Debbi Tamietti

OVER-30 NOVICE CLASS
1. John Schlickenmeyer (Suz)…1-1
WOMEN CLASS
1. Taylor Herald (KTM)…1-1
450 BEGINNER CLASS
1. Curtis Craigmyle (Hus)…1-1

Alison Bushnell (13) navigates through the sand section by wheelying the rollers. Photo by Debbi Tamietti

250 BEGINNER CLASS
1. Caden Hallahan (Kaw)…1-1
125 BEGINNER CLASS
1. Grant Ordelman (Yam)…1-1
SUPERMINI CLASS
1. Quaid Edwards (KTM)…1-1

Jared Soqu (442) went 1-2 in the 450 Intermediate, but lost out to Tyler Nichols’ 2-1. Photo by Debbi Tamietti

85cc CLASS
1. Quaid Edwards (KTM)…1-1
85 BEGINNER
1. Luke Schlosser (KTM)…3-1
65 CLASS
1. Jackson Niles (KTM)…1-1

Richard Albach’s 2-3 was good enough for third in the Over-40 Intermediates. Photo by Debbi Tamietti

65cc BEGINNER CLASS
1. Ryder Paul (KTM)…1-1
PEE-WEE 7-TO-8 YEAR OLD CLASS
1. Garrett Kurth (Cob))..1-1
PEE-WEE 4-TO-6 YEAR OLD CLASS
1. Cannon Bogh (Cob)…1-1

Randel Fout (13) has found a way to cut down on CRF450 head shake, at least for as long as he keeps both wheels off the ground.. Photo by Debbi Tamietti

PEE-WEE FIRST TIMERS
1. Henry Gardiner (Gas)…1-1
PEE-WEE PW50 CLASS
1. Noah Rodriquez (Yam)…2-1

Logan Fout, Randel’s ten-year-old son, raced his first ever 65cc race on his Husqvarna TC65. He finished, but was looking for the white flag late in the moto. Photo by Jon Ortner

If you are looking for a racing organization that offers long motos, low cost and very consistent race schedule—this is it. “Saturday at the Glen” motocross is well past the halfway point of their 25-race 2023 season—with only six races left in 2023. Pre-entry is only $30 ($25 for minis). Post entry on the day of the race is $40 ($30 for minis). The Gate fee is $10 (per person). You can sign up on the internet for the next “Saturday at the Glen” motocross as late as the Friday before the race and save money (or just show up in person on race day). The next “Saturday at the Glen” race is on the National track this Saturday, September 30, followed by a race on October 7 on the National track.

2023 “SATURDAY THE GLEN” REMAINING SCHEDULE

Sept. 30…Fall Series #5 (National track)
Oct. 7…Winter Series #1 (National track)
Oct. 21…Winter Series #2 (Arroyo Vet track)
Nov. 3-5…World Vet Championship (National track)
Nov. 18…Winter Series #3 (Arroyo Vet track)
Dec. 9…Winter Series #4 (Arroyo Vet track)
Dec. 16…Winter Series #5 (National track)