2011 AMA Racing ATV Extreme Dirt Track Nationals Round #7 - Sioux Falls, SD Sioux Valley Cycle Club August 20, 2011

On top of all of the fun and activities that the Coburn family set up for round seven, they also put in a lot of hours to prep the track and facility for the weekend’s races. “I really have to thank all of my family and friends who came out and helped get the track ready. We spent about two weeks working on the track to get it ready and everyone worked really hard and put in a lot of time to make this happen and we couldn’t have done it without their help,” said Michael Coburn.

Michael Coburn jumps off the line with Chuckie Creech right beside him	Current points leader Harold Goodman makes his way around the track

With round seven being hosted at his home track, Michael Coburn had extra incentive and inspiration going for him as he charged off the starting line in the Pro class main event in the number two spot. Coburn was right behind Harold Goodman when Goodman missed a gear allowing Coburn to take over the lead. Goodman fought back, but Coburn was able to hold on and take the lead all the way to the checkered flag for the Pro class win. “Harold was really close, but toward the end, I was able to pull away a little,” said Coburn.

Extreme Dirt Track Pro ATV Racing Podium (left to right) Harold Goodman (2nd), Michael Coburn (1st), Brad Riley (3rd)

Harold Goodman had taken the win in the Pro heat race earlier in the day, and grabbed the Pro main holeshot, but a missed shift cost him the lead early in the race. Goodman pressured Coburn, but soon had his hands full as well, when Brad Riley began to challenge for the number two spot. Goodman stayed the course and held off Riley, but was unable to make a move for the lead and settled in for a second place finish. “I missed a shift and Michael got by. I tried to take back the lead, but Michael was riding really well and didn’t make any mistakes,” said Goodman, who is still the Pro class points leader.

#27 Brad Riley challenged Goodman for second but Riley was still feeling the effects from his shoulder injury & was unable to make the pass

Brad Riley, who recently separated his shoulder and was still feeling the effects, was consistent in his efforts as he took a solid third in his heat race and followed it up with another third place finish in the Pro main. Riley moved through the pack and was looking good as he challenged Goodman for second, but the narrow track was tough to pass on and Riley would connect with Goodman and backed off a bit. “My shoulder was starting to hurt and after connecting with Harold I decided to back off a bit. Overall I’m pretty happy with how the weekend went. I finished on the podium in all three classes so I’m pleased with that,” said Riley.