Updates from Steve Gray

Check out this video on Coach G's websight, you mi...

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:50:34 GMT

Check out this video on Coach G's websight, you might recognize someone. Then get yourself a training program, you won't regret it!
http://www.bmxtraining.com/bmxtraining.com/bmx_training.html

It's been 12 years since you left this place dad. ...

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:33:52 GMT

It's been 12 years since you left this place dad. Yet I still feel your influence every day. Thanks for watching over me this weekend! 5th place at nationals Saturday and 4th on Sunday. Not a bad weekend at all!

3rd place at State finals, #2 overall for the seri...

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:18:14 GMT

3rd place at State finals, #2 overall for the series title.

Getting ready to compete for a State Championship ...

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:42:56 GMT

Getting ready to compete for a State Championship title.

Thanks to all my 2008 Sponsors!

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 10:24:45 GMT

Just wanted to take a minute to express my thanks to all my sponsors during the 2008 season. I've had a great year and I owe a great deal of it all to you guys for your support. Your superior parts and gear were instrumental in helping me achieve my goals this year. For those who are carrying on with me in 2009, this year is gonna be ALOT of fun and I look forward to representing you throughout the year. But to all of you I just want to let you know that I really appreciate your support and a big THANKS goes out to you all. Happy New Year to you all, have a great season!

-Steve Gray

Check it out! I'm one of the September featured AB...

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:55:59 GMT

Check it out! I'm one of the featured ABA racers of the month!

Not only got featured online here: http://ababmxracers.loopd.com/Members/ABA/Default.aspx , I also got on the back page of the BMXer magazine.

Thanks to all my friends and Sponsors for all of your support!

-Steve

2008 Southwest Nationals

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:49:56 GMT

I knew going into the weekend that it was going to be a long, tiring, adventure. With 4 days of racing, including a single points race, a double points pre-race and 2 Nationals, who wouldn't be tired. Thursday kicked off things with a race at the local track. I raced a combined class and used the evening to work on my gate starts and track speed. Rode well and ended up with a 1st place finish. Friday was the pre-race for the Southwest Nationals and we had our own pit space inside the convention center. Maggie Maye's Tucson Tattoo helped sponsor the booth and we had temporary tattoos and stickers to give away all weekend. While a noble attempt was taken by a rider to bump me out of the lead on Friday, it was not meant to be for him. 1st place finish in the pre-race for me. Saturday was day 1 of the Nationals and as expected, the heavier competition was in town. I hit the gate in the first moto, but still had enough pull down the first straight and with the help of an inside lane, qualified for the main. A decent gate start from the outside in the main had me in contention for top 3 until "the accordian effect" by other riders left me un-clipped and off the back of the pack. 7th place finish on day 1 of the Nationals. Sunday was the last day of Nationals and I wanted to have a strong showing. Again, had a enough pull down the first straight to qualify first moto. And again, end up with an outside lane in the main. Not the best gate leaves me [playing catch-up going into the first turn. I avoid the crash in the first turn and take over 4th to the finsh line. All in all, a great weekend of racing! I can't wait for Reno!

-Steve

You can check out pics at this link:
http://www.loopd.com/Applications/Default.aspx?incmd=1%2c14%2c142#%7B%22__s%22%3A%7B%22history%22%3A%221%2C14%2C143%3FresourceCategoryId%3D22ca65e1-cde4-4d74-a5ce-54156bb5a8ca%26resourceCategoryName%3D2008%2BSouthwest%2BNationals%26__sysArgPage%3D0%22%7D%7D

And I have a video of the main on day 2 of Nationals here:
http://www.loopd.com/members/stevegray/Videos.aspx?resourceId=eb28ae8c-79e4-462c-aedc-2897129fe728

Made 1/4 mains at the World Championships! Top 32 ...

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:47:12 GMT

Made 1/4 mains at the World Championships! Top 32 in the world! I'll take it!

Great video!

Thu, 29 May 2008 14:07:25 GMT

Two more for the sponsor list

Thu, 08 May 2008 18:33:40 GMT

Fluid Recovery and Ciari Parts have offered me some support for the rest of the season and I have gladly accepted. With many thanks, I look forward to representing these companies to the best of my abilities.

Check out their websights!

http://www.livefluid.com/

http://www.siriusbikes.com/126/ciari-parts/

Now go buy some of their stuff!!!

Thanks again!

First vid with the GoPro camera!

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 17:05:30 GMT

Got a camera through one of my newest sponsors GoPro. This was my first race using the setup, still got some adjusting to do. Still, I thought the shadow work was pretty cool. That, and finishing in first place.

Just copy and paste the link:

http://s151.photobucket.com/albums/s154/smplygroovy/2008%20Desert%20Sunset%20State%20Race/?action=view&current=GoProWin1.flv

BIG Weekend!

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 06:56:48 GMT

Had a couple nice events go down over the weekend at Manzanita BMX Raceway here in Tucson. There was a Redline Cup Qualifier on Saturday night and a State Championship Series race on Sunday morning. It was my first race in Tucson and I had several of my friends come to watch, so I really wanted to do well. So what do I do? I proceeded to win every moto of the weekend and win both of my mains. 2 first place finishes for the weekend and a nice boost in points. Plus I cleared the big doubles down the second straight! Not bad for an old man. LOL

Cross country move

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:09:08 GMT

Well, I'm finally starting to get settled in down here in Tucson, AZ. Despite what everybody here considers cold weather, it's still better than the Indiana weather. The place I am staying at is only 10 minutes from one of the local tracks and there are trails within 2 minutes bike ride from the house. All in all, I believe I have made the right decision to move for my training and racing. Going up to Phoenix this weekend for a state race, there is a Redline Cup qualifier in 2 weeks and the ABA Winternationals are in Phoenix next month. Next blog, I should have lots of race results to post. Until then, be sure to keep the rubber on the ground. Good Luck everybody with whatever events you have coming up!

-Steve

NBL Midwest National #1 and MW Regional Championsh...

Sun, 07 Oct 2007 15:22:55 GMT

Midwest National #1

Moto #70

Lanes:

Results: moto 1- 3^rd, moto 2- 3^rd

Felt good in my motos despite not having the best of gates. Good pull down the first straight and ran consistant thirds.

Semi # 5?

Result: 4^thBest Gate of the day! Third place going into the first turn but got passed at the finish line. 4^th at the line.

Main event#?

Lane # 3

Result: 5^th

Worst gate of the day! Picked up speed going into the first turn. 2 leaders (Moses Tillmon and ?) get tied up 3^rd place guy(Keith Miller) brake checks in front of me. 6^th place coming out of turn 1, I follow Ed Combs past 3^rd place rider. 5^th at the line.

MW Regional Championship Final

Moto #51

Lanes: 4 & 8

Results: moto 1- 1^st, moto 2- 1^st

Strong consistant gates in both motos. Start to finish wins with multiple bike length leads.

Main #139

Lane: 5

Result: 1^st

Got a good gate but so did Tim Strange on the inside. Over the step up and down I told myself I needed two more pedals than he got to the first turn. I get the two more pedal cranks and stretched my lead to four bike lengths by the finish.

^{Check out my photos for a couple pics from the weekend.}

New Sponsor Update

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 13:42:56 GMT

I want to give a big THANKS! to Osiris Shoes and Sinz Racing for their support. I am honored to represent you!

My new race rig

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 16:48:17 GMT

Finally got my new race bike together. Nice and shiny! I can't wait to get it all dirty.

Check it out in my pics or follow the link below.

First race of my season, last race for crossroads ...

Sat, 24 Mar 2007 14:20:27 GMT

Started off my race season today at the Indianapolis indoor track, Crossroads BMX. While it was only the second time I have raced there it will unfortunatly be my last. With the building being sold, for whatever reason, the track will be no more. Hopefully, by next season they can find another location to rebuild. As for my day there, it went pretty well. I learned that I DEFINITELY need to work some more on my sprint intervals. With a low moto count, the races were run back to back and not alot of time to rest in between. Despite the rubber legs, I was still able to run consistant motos for 1st place in class with a 2nd overall.

O'neal/Azonic for 2007

Thu, 22 Mar 2007 14:03:54 GMT

It is with great pleasure that I announce that O'neal/Azonic has joined my sponsor list for 2007. I have ridden for their support team for a number of years and have never been dissappointed with their equipment.

EVIL BRAND CLOTHES joins sponsor list for 2007!

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 14:56:18 GMT

Out of the blue I recieved an offer from Evil Brand Clothes and I graciously accepted. ( Yeah, I know, I'm using the big words today.)

Thanks guys for your support!

1st Place in Indy!

Tue, 19 Dec 2006 16:33:57 GMT

A little slow in posting this up, but better late than never. Raced at the indoor track in Indianapolis last week and came home with a win. Still not quite used to the NBL starting gate cadence yet, but still was able to put together 3 strong placings to take the overall win.

New Sponsors for '07

Tue, 19 Dec 2006 16:26:33 GMT

I am proud to add Vintage BMX/ Supercross and

ODI grips to my support family for 2007!