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UPDATE
10-14-09
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UPDATE 3-12-09 So we went to ECMX for the North East Loretta Lynn Qualifier. Tyler had a great weekend , he qualified for 4 classes. Schoolboy1 he had 2nd overall, Schoolboy2 he had 3rd overall, 250b mod he had 6th overall, 250 b stock he had 4th overall. He pulled the holeshot in schoolboy 1 second moto but another rider got by him on the last lap. We will be at Lake Sugartree next weekend for a South East Loretta Lynn Qualifier. Check out the new video we had made of Tyler, Interlaced Films shot it last year, its a 2008 highlight. |
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UPDATE 2-15-09 Update! Tyler headed to Florida for the last 2 rounds of the Florida Winter series, it was a mixed bag, he could run top 5 but was having really bad arm pump and would fade at the end. The tracks were really rough. But we came home healthy! The second weekend @ Reddick He pulled the holeshot in the 250 open non-pro class and ran third until the last lap. In between races we went to Georgia and stayed @ Georgia Practice Facility (GPF) and had Josh Woods work with Tyler for a while. They have a great facility and we'll probably go back more once Josh finishes up with his arenacross team that he manages. Feb 8th we went to ECMX and posted a 1-3 for 1 overall in lites B, a 1-1 in schoolboy2, and a 3-5 in college boy. We will be in Texas for Lake Whitney and Oakhill, then back home to catch some North East and South East LLQs.
[12-26-08] Tyler received an early Christmas present on Dec 22nd when the doctor released Tyler to ride. He will make his racing comeback on Jan 11th @ Cowbranch MX, and then ECMX on the 18th of Jan.
[11-21-08] Tyler went to the doctor on Monday the 17th and everything looks good, he will start back on the bike December 21st. Tyler is spending the week at Mini O's with the Hodges from Liquid Performance. We appreciate them taking him.
[10-28-08] Tyler had x-rays today, they will take out the pins on Monday, Nov. 3. So hopefully he can soon start rehab, right now were hoping be able to race some of the winter ams in Florida. He also got his new contracts from Pro Circuit and Liquid Performance, he also got a very nice support deal from MSR so he'll be switching gear when he gets back. Tyler and his family would like to thank everyone who called and checked on Tyler while he has been out.
[10-9-08] Update ... Tyler was injured on 10/05. A flag pole caught his handlebar on a jump and another rider landed on him. He had surgery on Wed. 10/08, he'll be out about 8-10 weeks, they will take out the pins in 3-4 weeks, the brake was on his upper arm near the shoulder. He is disappointed about missing mini o's and so forth but hopefully he'll get catch some of the winter amateurs. So that pretty much does the year, its really been a rollercoaster this year. March he crashed hard @ Budds Creek, broke his foot in Ponca and now this, but it has not deterred him, we would like to thank everyone who has helped us this year, our sponsors have really been a big help!!vide os. take care, Joey [8-4-08] June and July were really hectic. We got back from Ponca on Thursday July 24th where Tyler had some tough luck. Two riders fell in front of him causing him to fall and someone ran over him and broke his foot. This was his first moto of the first day. The good news is that the surgery went well and he will be back in 3-4 weeks. Tyler is headed to the Millsaps Training Facility in September for a week. After MTF Tyler will prepare for the Branson MX National Championship and then Mini Os in November.
[6-26-08] Tyler took 12th at the Birch Creek Regional Qualifier in the Schoolboy 1 and 2 classes. He will be attending the Ponca City Grand Nationals and we will be going to stopping into Loretta’s in hopes that he can get in as an alternate. He went to Jim Nesse Riding Development class at Rolling Hills this past week and will be attending again July 8-10. He is going to be at Rolling Hills MX Park for an Ultra Series Race July 5th and 6th.
[6-12-08] Tyler is proud to announce that he picked up a Pro Circuit sponsorship and looks forward to capitalizing on the advantage Pro Circuit brings to the track.
[5-23-08] Tyler has a busy May riding in Loretta Lynn area and regional events. He brought home some good finishes including three top 15 finishes. Check out the results for full details.
[4-2-08] Check out a few recent photos from CMX on the photo page.
[3-18-08] Tyler just picked up a new sponsorship from Liquid Performance who makes cycle wash and a host of other products. We really appreciate their support. Tyler raced this weekend @ the Northeast LL qualifier @ ECMX, HE TOOK 4TH IN 125C STK. But his back was really bothering him so he did not race on Sun. Our next race is the 1st weekend of April @ rolling Hills for the N C State Championship and then April 12th @ Lake Sugartree for a SE area LL qualifier. Thanks to all our sponsors!
[3-9-08] We did not go to Texas because 4 days before leaving we were notified from our district that they had advanced him to B class. We chose to go to Budds Creek qualifier. He practiced with the B class and supermini. He crashed during the supermini class and had to be air lifted to Prince George County Hospital for a partial collapsed lung, lacerated lung and concussion. He stayed in the hospital for 24 hours. Once released, we went back to the track and he watched the rest of the qualifier. He will be on light duty for about a month. He then plans to go to the qualifiers in April. We will keep you updated.
[2-25-08] Tyler placed 1st in the schoolboy 2 and unlimited am class at ECMX this past weekend. He rode on 02/04 @ ECMX and placed 3rd schoolboy 2 class, first in 125c and unlimited am. We leave 3/08/08 for Texas .
[1-10-08] Tyler will be racing at Cowbranch race track this weekend in Crisp NC
[12-20-07] Tyler will be going to the National races in Texas in March. He is training right now and will be racing next 01/12/08.
[12-2-07] Tyler swept both motos of the Schoolboy Class and went 2/1 in the unlimited class for two overall wins at ECMX this weekend.
[11-30-07] Tyler is racing at ECMX this weekend. Good luck Tyler!
[11-29-07] Tyler finished 7th in the stock 125cc class, 19th in the mod 125cc, and 23rd in the 12-15mod class. We were very pleased with his first national race. Check back for photos from the race!
Tyler is at the 36th Winter National Olympics this week!! Check back for race results!
[11-4-07] District 13 Grand Championship at Birch Creek in Danville, VA. Tyler went 2/2 for an overall 2nd in the 125 C and Schoolboy classes.
[10-24-07] Tyler finished 1st in the 125 Class and unlimited amateur this past weekend at ECMX.
[10-17-07] Welcome to Tyler Coppersmith's new website! Tyler is the latest member of 488 Web Design Race Team! |
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