November | 2009 | KHS Factory Racing

Photos by: Monique Spaulding

Report by: Quinton Spaulding

Scott Johnson on lap 2 of 4 looking calm and collected during his XC race Saturday morning – he finished in 3rd place. Later that day he raced the Super D and then went on to race DH on the Sunday… such a stud!

Johnson missed his XC podium whilst practicing for the Super D event (which followed directly after the XC event), hence no picture . However, he placed 3rd in the Pro Super D.

RL and Moe from MTNBikeRiders.com were in attendance as always. Moe recently underwent shoulder surgery and is on the “injury recovery list”… get well soon!

Jim De Haven attacking about mid track during his race run. He went on to finish 6th on the podium for KHS!

Chuck Valenzuela tying one on! Valenzuela took the Pro Vet win in the DH by 6 seconds.

During his race run, Johnson was unfortunately held up by another competitor who refused to give him the right of way. This effected his overall result but he was just too tired to protest for a rerun.

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Except for one minor mental error, I had a good DH final on Sunday morning. I stayed on the gas to the very end and finally got on the podium at Fontana for KHS.

PRO MEN DH RESULTS

Left to right: Quinton Spaulding (KHS Factory), Jon Buckell (Foes Racing), David K (ODI), Waylon Smith (Mongoose), Troy D’Elia (Foes Racing)

It has been a long time since I was on a podium in Fontana, but with the good track and continued training, it paid off!

Valenzuela takes the WIN for team KHS!

De Haven podiums for KHS.

Landy podiums for KHS.

Raffles… everybody’s favorite!

Everybody wins something at S.R.C.

Justin Wyche (seen on the far right), suffered a serious, almost career ending neck injury just a few weeks back. He is now on the road to recovery and doing really well. Steve Dulmage (in the middle) presented Justin with a custom painted helmet (which he painted himself) peppered with signatures and well wishes from everybody that knows him and along with that, Mom Sherri holding donations made towards his many medical bills.

Happy Birthday Jeremiah!! KIDS… please DO NOT try this at home, even if it’s your birthday!

Thanks to our esteemed sponsors for a fantastic 2009 season!!

KHS will be at Bootleg Canyon – Dec 19th-20th for the Screamin Santa DH and Super D.

Please stay tuned for more pictures and updates, as they become available.

All the best,

KHS Headquarters – Rancho Dominguez, California

For Immediate Release:

KHS Factory Racing is proud to confirm the addition of the inaugural winner of USA Cycling’s Pro GRT Tour – Chris Heath (Durango, CO) along with Junior 4x Specialist – Blake Carney (Camarillo, CA)

CHRIS HEATH

When asked how he felt about teaming up with KHS, Heath’s response was, “I feel privileged to be joining such a successful team, which has been a permanent fixture on the U.S. scene for a long time. I cant wait to add to KHS’s winning ways!”

Age: 26

Chris is currently on a hiatus from a 2 year college stint. He is focusing on racing and aspires to be a Champion.

Years Racing

DH - 5 years

Racing Disciplines

Downhill, Dual Slalom & 4X

My objective is to defend my Pro GRT Tour Title and capture a Top 5 at National Champs. I also want to be in contention to win every race I enter!

DH Race Results for 2009

9/2009 Sol Survivor – MSC#7 – PRO DH – 2ND

8/2009 Whiteface 4th Annual 5K Downhill Pro GRT – PRO DH – 6th

8/2009 Kenda Cup / Yankee Clipper Pro GRT – PRO DH - 4th

8/2009 Blast the Mass MSC#5 – Pro 4x – 15th

8/2009 Sugarbush Gravity East – PRO DH – 1st

7/2009 U.S. National Championships, CO - PRO DH – 64th

6/2009 Wildflower Rush – MSC#4 - PRO DH – 7th

5/2009 MSC Angel Fire, NM - UCI DH – 1st

5/2009 Fluidride Cup #2 -Pro GRT # 1 – PRO DH – 14th

2/2009 Mob N Mojave Downhill – PRO DH – 9th

BLAKE CARNEY

When asked the same question, Carney also responded positively with… “Joining such an amazing and established team is an honor. I am stoked to become a part of this family, and ready to step it up and show everyone what I can accomplish with great support!”

Age: 18

Graduated as an Honors Student with a 4.22 GPA. Currently a Freshman at California Lutheran University majoring in Exercise Science and Sports medicine on an academic scholarship.

Years Racing

BMX – 14 years

4x - 5 years

Racing Disciplines

4X, Dual Slalom and Downhill

My objective is to become a dominant 4X competitor in the National and World Cup Series. Throughout the series of domestic races, I want to become faster and stronger and a more seasoned rider (which will bring the USA back into the forefront of international 4X racing). I am looking forward to resuming Downhill racing after a leg injury in 2007, which will also be good cross training for 4X and Dual Slalom.

4X Race Results for 2009

Current UCI World Ranking – 4x – 23rd

9/2009 Australia World Championships – Pro/Elite 4x – 8th

8/2009 Bromont World Cup – Pro 4x – 15th

7/2009 Mont Sainte-Anne World Cup – Pro 4x – 13th

7/2009 U.S. National Championships Sol Vista, CO - Pro 4x – 6th

5/2009 MSC Angel Fire, NM - UCI 4x – 18th

3/2009 Fontana City National – Pro 4x – 2nd

1/2009 – 3/2009 Southridge Winter Series – 4x overall - 2nd

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2010 KHS Factory Team Roster

Pro / ELITE DH

Melissa Buhl

Chris Heath

Logan Binggeli

Naish Ulmer

Quinton Spaulding

Blake Carney

Pro/ ELITE 4X & DS

Melissa Buhl

Logan Binggeli

*Dale Holmes

Blake Carney

Pro / ELITE Super D

Scott Johnson

*Melissa Buhl

*Dale Holmes

*Logan Binggeli

*Naish Ulmer

* Select race events only

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In 2010, the KHS Factory Team will traverse North America as well as Europe chasing World Championship Titles, World Cup Wins, Pro GRT Tour Titles, and Mountain State Cup Titles!

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