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Senior 45+
JOHN GREWE
KILPATRICK
When viewing this class from the race order, one may think, “Why would anyone that age want to endure the technicality
of Supercross?” That’s a solid question,
for the majority of the United States, and rider’s in surrounding countries. However, you have to remember whom you’re dealing with. Many of these guys, were groomed during Supercross’ inauguration so to speak; they were being developed, as the series was beginning to find its identity. So, actually knowing all about
this genre of sport you might ask, look no further than guys like John Grewe, or Barry Carsten. They’ve been there, and seen the likes of the L.A. Coliseum; they’re familiar with the Camel Cigarette sponsorship of the early days, and the logo’s being etched into every tuff block lining the circuit. So ask that question again, and you’ll see why the aforementioned Grewe and Carsten, are willing to go at it, as they did in moto one. It was Grewe who bolted off to an early lead, pushing the number 70 Kawa- saki to it’s edge. Seat hopping certain sec- tions with ease, Carsten meanwhile had to play catch-up, running a tad behind in the second position. He would push, every lap sliding the read end into every bowl turn he could. However, it was too little too late, crossing the line eight seconds behind the lead. Matt Powers would follow up the run- ning order in third. Father time seems to be a test to all, that is, except John Grewe. Over the age of 45, he’s seen his fair of race tracks, jumps, and styles of layout. This man never seems to slow down, or deter from his original form, that’s brought him title, after title. He again led in the early going, even skying through the air, throwing a tad bit of a whip for old times sake. Many in attendance mistook him for someone in the wrong class, but if you know racing, you definitely recognize and can attest to the true grit of the number
70. No matter how technical the rhythm section, nor how large the gap, John was hucking it. Blasting his Kawasaki’s rear tread through the sand sections, there was no mistaking who was king of the castle. Grewe, setting the fastest lap time over Barry Carsten in second, would put the ole’ Cadillac on cruise control, and caress his way to a win; with the New Jersey native of Carsten taking a strong ride of second.
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