Press Release-
TEAM ARCTIC RULES RED LAKE USCC CROSS-COUNTRY
20 Class Wins, 10 Podium Sweeps and Twice the Usual Beatings
Team Arctic cross-country racers took advantage of a two-race USCC weekend in Red Lake, Minn., notching 20 class victories and 10 podium sweeps while inflicting twice the usual beating upon the competition.
For the second weekend in a row, Team Arctic’s D.J. Ekre and Ryan Greening captained the corps, with Ekre winning Pro Stock and Pro Open while Greening snatched 3-of-4 Semi Pro wins. Ekre’s Arctic/Christian Bros. Racing teammates Garth Kaufman, Ryan Simons and Zach Pattyn occupied plenty of Pro podium real estate, while Chad Kyllo and Spencer Kadlec did the same in the Semi Pro class.
Jon Arneson, Bryce Buchanan and Luke Perreault also scored double-wins during the weekend, adding to their hefty hardware haul this season.
“Ekre has definitely found his sweet spot for speed these past couple weeks,” said Mike Kloety, Team Arctic Race Manager. “After bad luck plagued the start of his race season, he’s hungry for more wins while Ryan Simons is riding to maintain his lead in the championship points race.
“Plus Ryan Greening has been literally unbeatable in the Semi Pro 600 class so far this season, and we’ve seen a slew of Expert and Sport racers take turns winning the 85-hp classes. With two races remaining, Team Arctic racers appear ready to top most of the USCC class championships.”
The next race in the USCC circuit is March 12 in Warroad, Minn. Go to www.usccracing.com for more information.
Team Arctic Race Results from Red Lake 100 USCC Cross-Country
Pro 600
1. D.J. Ekre
3. Garth Kaufman
4. Zach Pattyn
5. Ryan Simons
Pro Open
1. D.J. Ekre
3. Ryan Simons
5. Garth Kaufman
Semi Pro 600
1. Ryan Greening
3. Spencer Kadlec
Semi Pro Improved
2. Ryan Greening
3. Chad Kyllo
Expert 85
1. Travis Bach
2. Regan Delaloye
3. Tyler Johnsrud
Expert 85 Improved
1. Regan Delaloye
3. Tyler Johnsrud
Vet 30 Plus
2. Chad Lian
3. Chris Hoff
Masters 40
1. Jon Arneson
2. Brian Perreault
3. Steve Arneson
Masters 50
3. Mark Huber
Sport 85
1. Cole Lian
2. Michael Isaak
3. Mayson Croaker
Sport 600
3. Brandon Langaas
Sport 600 Improved
3. Brandon Langaas
Trail
1. Luke Perreault
2. Brandon Gerszewski
3. Dustin Grausam
Women’s
1. Jolene Bute
3. Kelsey Pladson
Jr. 10-13
2. Jay Lura
3. Ross Illstrup
Jr. 14-17
1. Benjamin Langaas
3. Zach Thoma
120 Stock
1. Sean Clement
2. Noah Arneson
3. Alex Gudajtes
120 Improved
1. Noah Arneson
2. Alex Gudajtes
3. Josh King
Team Arctic Race Results from Red Lake 75 USCC Cross-Country
Pro 600
2. Garth Kaufman
3. Zach Pattyn
4. Ryan Simons
Pro Open
2. Ryan Simons
3. Garth Kaufman
Semi Pro 600
1. Ryan Greening
3. Chad Kyllo
Semi Pro Improved
1. Ryan Greening
2. Chad Kyllo
3. Spencer Kadlec
Expert 85
1. Bryce Buchanan
2. Tyler Johnsrud
3. Jon Arneson
Expert 85 Improved
1. Bryce Buchanan
2. Tyler Johnsrud
Vet 30
1. Chad Lian
Masters 40
1. Jon Arneson
3. Steve Arneson
Masters 50
3. Mark Huber
Sport 85
1. Zach Thoma
2. Mayson Croaker
3. Cole Lian
Trail
1. Luke Perreault
2. Brandon Gerszewski
3. Casey Clement
Women’s
2. Jolene Bute
Jr. 10-13
2. Jay Lura
3. Ross Ilstrup
Jr. 14-17
2. Cole Lian
3. Cody Cook