Monster Army Bakersfield Report

In today’s “Better Late Than Never File,” we proffer the Monster Army’s machinations from the ABA US Nationals in Bakersfield a few weeks back. Though the calendar says we are woefully behind in getting this one posted, the performance of this Dream Team of stars is news at any time prior to the end of days. Here’s the report, filed by Team Leader, Jeff Glynn.

Three of the Monster Army BMX Racing Team made their way to Bakersfield, California for the ABA US Nationals. Team Riders attending the event included Rusty Nesvig, Jordan Miranda, and Shay Glynn.

Saturday’s Main events started off with a battle between Rusty and Jordan in the USA Cycling Jr. Devo Series. Rusty would lead Jordan all the way around the track only to be passed at the line. Jordan wins, Rusty second, in a classic race.

Shay Glynn was next up. Shay entered turn one leading the pack. Exiting the turn, she tangled with another rider and ended up in a three-rider pile up. The crash would end Shay’s weekend. Look for her to be back strong at the Spring Nationals in Albuquerque later this month.

In the 16 expert class it would be Rusty and Jordan battling down the first straight again. Unfortunately for Jordan, he would run into some trouble in turn one, and never come out (well, eventually he did). Rusty would roll on to take the win.

Sunday’s Main events, once again pitted Rusty and Jordan against each other, leaving everyone else behind. The two would challenge each other the whole way for the win, in both USAC Jr. Devo and 16 expert. It was close, but Rusty climbed to the top of the podium in both. The 16x title will likely be decided in the final inches of the Grands main in Tulsa.

The Monster Army BMX Race Team is supported by Intense BMX, Profile Racing, Clayborn Bicycles, Intense Phantom OnTrac, Hyper Bicycles and Fly Racing.

Photos by Dan Mooney, ABA BMX.

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