2005 ReCap for Jimmy
We are looking forward to our continued relationship for the 2006 season! We feel we have the best sponsors in the motorcycle industry! Some of our relationships are entering our 8th year, and without your assistance, Jimmy would not be able to compete at the top level of amateur motocross. Thanks to all of you!
Here is a quick wrap up of the 2005 season. The season started off well with three championships at Branson USA. The Winter Olympics Jimmy achieved an MX championship, while also beating out Jason Lawrence and Matt Boni for the 250 “B” Olympiad Award. Jimmy claimed two more titles at the Lake Whitney Spring national. While leading Viilopoto at the Oak Hill GNC National, Jimmy was hit by Villopoto’s mechanics pitboard, which ended his chances of more titles. Traveling back to Whitney Jimmy swept nine straight motos at the Loretta Lynn regional and would enter the 250 “B” stock and mod classes at Lorettas.
After being shut out at Vegas, Jimmy took home four more titles at the Ponca City Grand National, and nearly won all 7 classes he entered. Next stop Loretta Lynns. Going into the last motos with a 1-2 and a 2-1 in the 250 classes, Jimmy went down in the first corner to end his title hopes in the mod class. Riding very beat up the following day, Jimmy struggled to 3rd place to tie with points for championship. Tickle who had shown some of the greatest speed in the intermediate class, allowed fellow Honda rider Lewis to take the win for the championship. There is nothing Jimmy wanted more than another {won “C” class in 2002} Loretta championship and you can guarantee he will be back to get the title he lost last year.
Jimmy has been warming up the 2006 season with both Pro class championships at Branson USA. This last weekend at the Pro Challenge after going down in 5th position in the 1st moto, he came back in the 2nd moto with a 4th place. Brown, Reynard, and Villemiun were some of the top pros competing in the 250 Pro class that had a full 40 man gate.
Jimmy will be racing the amateur nationals for 2006 with a tentative plan to race Millville as his National debut. We look forward to seeing you in Florida this month!
The latest MotoPlayground has Jimmy on the cover. Amateur MX issue also has a full page about Jimmy since he won the intermediate rider of the year award with their points system. Motocross Action had a nice photo and paragraph about Jimmy also. We will do our best to keep your company on the top step of the podium for 2006!
Thanks again!
Team Albee #100 Yamaha