Johnny Lewis GNC # 10 TRIUMPH

What great news it was to hear Johnny Lewis would be back in the GNC, riding a Triumph !

And, with Joe Kopp as Team Manager of the Portland, Oregon based Latus Triumph Racing.

The Latus team arrived at Stockton and immediately made their presence know with, get this, SECOND QUICK ! When was the last time Triumph have been at the top of any list in the GNC. Prayers have been answered. 

 Here is something to be happy about. Johnny Lewis back in the AMA GNC.

 It gets better. Joe Kopp is back too as Team Manager.

Watching Lewis throw the #10 Triumph around is a real pleasure.

The Stockton Main had some unusually goings on with rubbin' is racin' contact, near crashes ,incredible saves and intense bar to bar battles that relegated a good number of the big dogs to the back of the pack, including Johnny. I think the Triumph may be wheezing a little at Springfield but should be dynamite on the half miles. Go Johnny !

Bryan Smith GNC # 42

The Crosley 42 Team showed up at Stockton expecting a 1/2 mile and were surprised to see a 7 degree banked 3/8 mile. We know the 42 is super competitive on a Mile and after the last race of the year at Pomona in 2012, we know they have a really good 1/2 mile set-up. Stockton caught them out and through no lack of effort, struggled to run up front. I am sure they are aching to get to Springfield and open a can of whoop ass.

Stevie Bonsey # 80 GNC

I thought Bonsey might have some good luck and win this Stockton 1/2 Mile. After all, he won his first two Nationals at brand new tracks, Calistoga and Tucson and I thought he just might do it again. Stockton was tougher than it looked, and quite a few riders had a hard time adapting. Look at the results and see all those familiar #'s that make up the back of the pack. Stevie did alright with a mid pack finish, from the back row and looked good doing it in his fancy road race leathers.

Mikey Martin GNC # 91

Martin always puts in a solid effort on his Bonneville Performance Triumph.

With another Triumph team in contention, it will be interesting to see how they work together to get both bikes to the front of the pack. Mikey hasn't won a National on a Triumph yet but he does win Best Hair in Flat Track everytime.

Jeff Carver Jr. GNC #23 Stockton 1/2 Mile 9th

Jeffery has obviously taken to the Twins. He looks completely at home on the Kiesow Harley.

He is nipping at the heels of the established stars and I don't think it will be very long at all before he is mixing it up with his old rival Brad Baker at the front of the pack.

Jeffery earned this Pole Position in his heat race by dominating qualifying and setting Fast Time. That is a fair indication of his talent and desire.

Doug Lawrence GNC # 73 eighth at Stockton

Doug is a real gentleman and one hell of a racer. He should feel good about 8th place knowing he beat, among others, Carver, Bonsey, Smith, Lewis and Mees.

Kenny Coolbeth Jr Seventh at Stockton 1/2 Mile

Kenny battled every inch of the way at Stockton and got out of there with some decent points and in good shape.