Mt.View MX opener

Hey every one! We had amazing opening round at Mt. View MX on sunday, what a beautifull day it was.The track was preped very well. After a great practice I knew it was going to be a fast paced day. Accompanied by Sarah who was sitting at the edge of her seat clinching her jaw at her very first motocross experience. I head to the first moto of the day.

Heat#1 450: I staled it on the line, two corners behind I left the gate working half the field in the first lap, second half the field in lap 2. In second place charging hard it took me 3 1/2 laps to chase down the leader #106 of Nick Mancuso(shout out). After catching him he picked it a notch, making it harder to find away around him. Battling in the roost of Mancuso's Kawasaki 250F it felt like I was being shot by a thousand frozen paint balls. Coming out of the whoops with the presser on, Nick hits the inside hard and washes out his front end going down giving up the lead to conclude the race.

Heat#1 BTH: The gate was a little sticky on all the starts, I found my self in second place with a fellow Moxie MX rider. Battling for a couple laps another rider got him self in the mix. making a pass putting me in 3rd it became a 3 way battle for 1st place. Not one of the 3 of us got more than a bike length away from the other, some corners as close as 6 inches off the other. It was a very fun race for me.

Heat #2 450: Catching a square edge some where in the previous moto left me with a flat and a DNF.

Heat#2 BTH: By this time the track was getting a little dry slick, making it harder to as fast as we were in the earlier part of the day. With a 4th place start i did what ever i could to make my passes as early in the race as possible. I knew if I didn't it would be harder later do to the only fast line that had developed in the track. I quickly got into 2nd place. With the leader checking out on me I knew i could not catch him. So i settled in my line and paced myself to finish the race.

Conclusion: 450class 1st-DNF=last, BTH 3rd-2nd=2nd overall.

I would have to say this Sunday was some of the funnest racing I have done in my 13 years. With the support of Moxie MX, Pinnicle Suspension, Judy at Attitude Motorsports, all the intense racing and coming back to my pit to see a BIG smile on Sarah's face(with a sore jaw) it was a extremely fun day thank you to every one from COSMIC ricing!

new 2011 team COSMIC racing

Well after being of the bike for a while, we had practice at woodland. Also a race a few weeks ago in Richland, WA. Winning the +25 class and a top 10 finnish in the 450cc class, it was a ok weekend. I feel alright, have a little arm pump but the more time on the bike the better it will get. We are currently working on a new look for the 2011 out door season, including new sponsors and a long time friend and now teammate Danny Costa. Together we put together COSMIC racing (get it costa/mickelson=cosmic). We are not sure exactly what we are going to do with it, but as of now the bikes and graphics look sick, thanks to Scott Baseal (FB me if you want a set of graphics or connections on your own custom set). Plans for 2011 are the Washougal series as well as Pacific NW Nationals. Round one is next weekend, If it rains out i may end up in Madras. Thanks for all the support and fallows keep watch for more up dates.

PASCO 2011

OK! Really? I don't know what it is about Pasco Arenacross but I love it!!! Too bad it doesn't have the same love for me. Last year the whoops were big, well this year they were bigger! Even the pros were having a hard time.

I show up at the Track Friday after working all night. My amazing girlfriend driving me 3.5 hours to the track so I can sleep. Excited to be under the Pinnacle Suspension tent with their new 27 foot semi/box truck we line up for practice. All went well until I fell over in the whoops you can hardly ride threw. My bike dies, could not get it to start. After cleaning my carb and doing a bunch of other stuff to hopefully fix the problem. My bike later left me pushing it off the track with a embarrassing DNF (did not finish). After talking over options with the boys at Pinnacle they offer once again to let me ride their spare bike. Being an '06 RM 250 (2stroke) I hesitated. The bike has a violent power and rides NOTHING like the CRF450 (4stroke) that I'm used to. Still thinking of what I should do my girlfriend tells me to "man up and grow a pair" thus I make the decision to ride the 2 stroke. I used my LCQ (last chance qualifier) as a practice for the next day.

SATURDAY: Getting comfortable with the 2 stroke I rode practice really well, and did alright in qualifying races. Until I crashed in the whoops and sprained my wrist. 7PM rolls around the stands fill up and it is race time. With back to back motos I line up for the 450 class with a dead last start and no chance to win, I focus on my timing and not wear myself out for the +25 class. With a good start in the plus 25 i was in second. going threw the whoops I clipped a hay bail with my foot peg sending it into the middle of my line. Next lap taking the same line, not knowing the hay bail was in my line i hit it, stopping my bike dead in my tracks I go over the bars and face first into the dirt.

Over all I feel like I let my friends, sponsors at Wrenegade's Bar and Grill and my self down. I am taking some time to myself to regroup. My bike is with Pinnacle being reworked, and I WILL be in Redmond Arenacross to WIN!!!

BAIL ME OUT

Ok, I know my whole blog is designed for me to keep you informed on my racing career. However, this year I am going to switch up a few things. As a starter, I will be donating my time and efforts to charities and organizations in my local and surrounding communities. Ones that my local motocross sponsors, such as MoxieMX and Wrenegades Bar and Grill, have brought to my attention.

An anonymous person has nominated me to be ARRESTED and placed in Lock-up!

WHO: ME - Jeremy Mickelson
WHAT: I am a "bail-raising Jailbird"
WHEN: February 24th
WHERE: Old Chicago in Gresham

WHY: Over 80 local kids, living with neuromuscular diseases. All funds raised will contribute to the MDA Summer Camp this July (and they will have the experience of a lifetime).

HOW: I am a “bail-raising Jailbird” that has set up a web sight where you can make a simple donation to set me free. Donate Online Here! Every penny really matters. You will also receive a tax deductible gift receipt upon donating. Your donation is my key to freedom! Be proud of the fact that together we're providing help and hope to kids and adults suffering from MDA in our community.

Please watch this video and help make a difference!

I hope to see everyone at The Old Chicago to help raise money to set me free!

Muscular Dystrophy Association Inc.

FIRST ARENACROSS of 2010-11

Hey!

I just had my first Arenacross race this year at Clark County Fair grounds. I had raced in two classes, the 450 C and Before the Hill B/C. My bike problems hindered me from placing in any of my races. I had good starts all night and was really impressed with how I rode when my bike wasn't acting up. I just could not put together a solid moto.

MoxieMx had picked up 36 children and asked all the MoxieMX riders to sponsor a child for Christmas. I sponsored an 11 year old boy named Bobby. He arrived with his mother bright eyed and eager for the night of racing. It was his first race and he seemed to really enjoy it. They wanted to know when and where I would be racing in the future so they would be able to watch again. I'm sure next time they will be a little more prepared for the cold(lol), as everyone that came with me seemed to be a little on the chilly side ;)

My plans as of now are to go to the second event in Pasco, WA which will be held on Jan. 7th and 8th you can find the schedule at whrmotorsports.com. I have a lot of work to do to get my bike ready and prepare myself. I feel more than capable of being a top competitor in the classes I plan to enter this year so wish me luck!

I want to say thanks to MoxieMX for organizing this event and helping our community in a positive way. Even with the bad moto turn out it was still (in 12 years of racing) one of the funnest and most memorable to me. I also want to say thanks to Wrenegads Bar and Grill for helping me with my entry fees and with the family food basket I sponsored as well. I can not leave out Carrie, thanks for your support and all your help you are great.