ABA Spring Nationals Lancaster, California

Race number 12 of the ABA's 2003 National Pro series was held in Southern California, in Lancaster, CA. One of the biggest events and best race tracks of the year awaited all the riders when they arrived on Friday. From the plentiful grandstand area, the track was a work of art, with a the addition of a very technical Pro section. With all the top teams, manufacturers, and riders in attendance, the ABA Spring Nationals was by far the best BMX race of 2003. Unfortunately, the Pro section had been build without racers in mind, as it was not possible by any of the Pro riders to ride through the section. Even the best trail riders could not go through the entire section, and it was not used by any racer the entire race weekend. Here is how the Double A Marketing riders finished up at the event.

Randy Stumpfhauser has been amazing the past few months, and once again Stumpy opened up the speed and skill at the Spring Nationals, taking home another impressive win in the incredibly hard AA Pro class on Saturday, along with another win in Pro Cruiser. On Sunday, Randy was close to another win, but just missed out in both AA and Cruiser, scoring 3rd's in both classes. With these impressive finished, Randy has moved up another few spots in the ABA overall Pro Points chase, getting closer to the top spot, which he holds in the NBL at this time. Randy's sponsors include Huffy Bicycles, Fox Racing, AC Components, IRC Tires, Smith Eyewear, Alex Rims, Thompson Seatposts, S & M Forks and Bars, ODI Grips, BMXpros.com, Champion Nutrition, Shimano, Vans, and CTI Knee Braces.

Dale Holmes was undecided about the Spring Nationals a few days before it, as his hectic schedule left him without a lot of time, as he was getting ready for the first of a 2 week tour in Europe for the UCI world Cup MTB races. Dale did make the venture out to Lancaster for Saturday, where a 2nd in Pro Cruiser was enough for him in the weekend, as he decided not to race on Sunday. Dale still sits in the top 5 in AA points and now looks to add some on the MTB side. Dale's sponsors include Free Agent, O'Neal, Smith Eyewear, Kenda Tires, Bombshell Forks, UGP, Sun Ringle, Profile, S & M, ODI Grips, Vans, Shimano, BMXpros.com, Champion Nutrition, and Daleholmes.com.

Christophe Leveque made another impressive weekend showing, by first Holeshotting the Pro Open main event and then making the tough AA semi on Saturday, just missing out of being in the main. Doesn't sound too tough? Try not racing for 12 months, and then jumping back into the AA Pro Class after a few surgeries. This guy is unbelievable. Christophe's sponsors include GT Bicycles, Hyundai Motors USA, Fox Racing, Marazochi Forks, Tangent, Smith Eyewear, Tioga, BMXpros.com, ODI, Profile, Easton, Champion Nutrition, and Powerbar.

Jamie Staff made the long trip from Australia to come on over and fly the Hyundai / GT colors into the Pro Open main both days. Jamie has been concentrating on the UCI World Cup Track scene, where he has impressed the cycling world by winning the World Championships last year, and this year winning a World Cup event. Jamie's back off to England for a few weeks of intensive training before the track worlds, but then he will be back in full BMX racer mode. Jamie's sponsors include GT Bicycles, Hyundai Motors USA, Oakley, Alpine Stars, Answer Forks, Adidas, Troy Lee Designs, Thompson Seat Posts, Sun Ringle, Tioga Tires, Profile Hubs and Cranks, ODI, Tangent Plates and Pads, Shimano, BMXcoaching.com, and BMXPros.com.