Yamalube Schrader’s SMX Racing Breaks The Barrier!
Photo by James Lissimore
Yamalube Schrader’s SMX Raing Team’s, Shawn Maffenbeier # 23, broke the barrier of the top 10 this weekend in Kamloops with a 7th overall. With Kamloops producing the roughest track seen in the series, any mistakes were amplified. In moto one Shawn had some great battles dicing back and forth with Cole Siebler and Bobby Kinery. Shawn found some great lines for amazing passes that showed that this young 18 year old wants to make his mark this 2011 season. “ My goal for the first event this season was to prove to myself that I can run within the top 5 to ten,” said Shawn. “ The Yamalube Schrader’s 450F Yamaha had great power and the SSS Suspension was amazing on the treacherous track.”
The second MX 1 moto of the day saw Shawn barely get by a pile up off the start. Shawn quickly made up time and battled his way into the top 10. Even with a couple of nasty crashes in the moto Shawn managed to finish with an 8th for moto 2. “Jackie and I thought Shawn would have to settle for something outside the top 10 in moto 2,” said owner/manager Randy Maffenbeier. We were both amazed at his conditioning from PerformX and his simple determination. He never gave up and just continued to pick riders off. We’re very proud of him.”
Photo By James Lissimore
Denaye Giroux of the Yamalube Schrader’s SMX Racing Team had a great weekend with a 2nd overall. Moto 1 saw some great action between the women with positions changing back and forth several times. “Denaye was running in first and Sidney was challenging her hard for the pass,” said owner/manager Jackie Maffenbeier. “They did some bar banging and Denaye went down in the icredibly rough sand section. Denaye got up and managed to hold on for a third place finish. “
In moto 2 Denaye pulled off the hole shot but ended up getting pushed to the outside and had to make up some time. The racing between the women was again very exciting with passing going back and forth. With about 2 laps left Denaye again was leading the race but a tip over in a corner cost her the win and she had to settle for second. “I’m disappointed with the mistakes I made,” said Denaye. “ I’ve still positioned myself well and look forward to next weekend in Nanaimo. Kamloops is the hardest track for me and with Nanaimo and Calgary being more hard pack, I’m hoping my results are better. The Yamalube Schrader’s 250F Yamaha had lots of pull and the SSS suspension helped me get through that crazy sand section.”
The Yamalube Schrader’s SMX Racing Semi is a welcome addition to the Canadian Nationals this season. Make sure to come by the rig on race day and check out all the great swag, meet the riders and talk motox! Don’t forget to sign the “2011 Lube Tour” car as it makes it way across Canada. Rumor has it that the used Yamalube oil from the bikes is then used in the car!
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