Since 2004, employees of SCOTT USA have been making the annual trek to Boise Idaho for the "Turkey Race". This is an event held just prior to Thanksgiving, where the winners receive turkeys, rather than a traditional trophy. This event has become the proving ground for SCOTT employees and in most cases riders begin preparation up to six months in advance. This year the showdown will take place on November 16th, when at least 20 SCOTT employees line up for one of the most heated battles in motocross history. Pride, glory, and SCOTT division (Bike, Wintersport, or Motocross) bragging rights are at stake for the entire following year.
Nationality: USA
Date of Birth 02/28/76
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 190 lbs
Division: “Mx & Wintersport”
CARREER HIGHLIGHTS:
I have my own riding style, it is often duplicated but not to my level or perfection. My strength is starting and corners. I am crazy off the gate and typically out of control in the corners. Sometimes I start with my eyes closed really I have no business being in the race. Heads up I may send you to the hospital this weekend. In 2006 this unique riding style put me on the box and into the Turkeys.
SPECIAL TALENTS:
It only takes me 2 hours to change a tire. Oh, and I am wicked good at movie lines.
TURKEY RACE PREDICTIONS:
Reidar will arrive with enough duct tape and hand strength to make it through the day but not to the podium. Bob will focus more on beer than the race this year; coaching Fullerton all the way to skipping the industry race and driving back to Hailey without collecting any turkeys. Adam will pull the hole shot and not realize we are skipping the hill and unfortunately pull up right behind me and Fudellopoto in DFL. Stevens will be upfront but get distracted by track hoes cheering him on and accidentally run Kevin and himself off the track. This leaves Moses, Silas, and Dien to battle for the win. Unfortunately some dude from Fastway actually wins the race. However when the official results are posted Adrian will be the winner because he struck a “deal” with the scoring girl earlier in the day.
Nationality: Missouri Short white guy
1967 Cape Girardeau MO. Champion
Sears Rupp / 3.5 hp class
SPECIAL TALENTS:
Women want me ,, Men want to be me.
This year the pain will be dished out ,, not absorbed.
ATHLETE BIO: Richard White #17
Nationality: US of f---in A!!
Date of Birth: 10/22/89
Height: Like 5’8” I believe
Weight: 145
Division: Lites A – Mx A “moto”
CARREER HIGHLIGHTS:
Various championships throughout the 14 years or racing.
SPECIAL TALENTS:
CONCRETE STARTS! Sorry guys but the concrete belongs to me :-)
And I can make Bob feel uncomfortable
TURKEY RACE PREDICTIONS:
Well if I do get to ride (since I’m not “full time” bla bla bla) I believe it will be a wonderful and glorious victory upon my part. You guys may train a hell of a lot more BUT… age has its limits, sorry ;-) A Couple of laps in, and you’re looking for any “cold beer pit stops” Why is everyone putting Mr Bob at the top of their list for predictions? He’s running a 2-smoker haha.
But really I’m just stoked to ride with some of the Scott guys and see what they’re all about. SHOULD BE FUN!!
2006 Moto 1 Scott class win
SPECIAL TALENTS:
Date of Birth 5/31/1980
Winning a WA state title at the age of 16
Ironman finisher: you try it bitches…
Holshoting every co worker during the 2007 Turkey race. See photo below.
SPECIAL TALENTS:
Stepping it up during competition. Putting it on the line for the ‘W’. Really my natural ability combined with peak fitness makes up for my lack of riding. I’ve been doing this shit since I was a kid. Check the photos below…#348
TURKEY RACE PREDICTIONS:
I think Silas, Dien and I will be in front off the start. Moe will come on strong in the middle and be ready to react if one of us makes a mistake…which someone if not everyone will. B Lowry? No one will know he’s there until he passes you like you are standing still! He takes it all with authority.
Better watch out though…if I don’t crash you better be on it.
Bob #24
Moe #51
Dien #21
Silas #829
Adam #348
Adrian #808
Kevin #314
Nationality: US of motha Effin A. Idaho
Date of Birth 4/21/1978
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 165 lbs
Division: “MOTO”
CARREER HIGHLIGHTS:
SPECIAL TALENTS:
TURKEY RACE PREDICTIONS:
I really want to beat Mo and Silas but mostly I want to beat Adrian the hole-shot artist.
If anyone gets in my way…..there getting parked over a berm.
Date of Birth: 06/04/1981
Height: 5’7”
Weight: 150 lbs.
Division: “BIKE”
CARREER HIGHLIGHTS:
This was the last downhill mountain bike race we lined up for together, back in 2005. Enough said.
1. Silas Hesterberg
Ketchum, ID
5:27.721
2. Moses Mexia
Bellevue, ID
5:28.165
3. Adrian Montgomery
Ketchum, ID
6:29.632
These are the results from the same race, one year prior:
1. Silas Hesterberg
Meridian, ID
5:01
2. Moses Mexia
Bellevue, ID
5:08
3. Phil Vega
Boise, ID
5:12.307
4. Carl Marcum
Meridian, ID
5:12.734
5. Todd Byle
Hailey, ID
5:37
6. Darren Lightfield
Boise, ID
5:38
7. Denver Werre
Boise, ID
5:40
SPECIAL TALENTS:
TURKEY RACE PREDICTIONS:
Bob Lowry #24
Moses Mexia #51
Silas Hesterberg #829
Dien Toussaint #21
Adrian Montgomery #808
Nationality: Idaho/Beaner
Date of Birth: 3/25/1978
Height: 5’7
Weight: 150
Division: “BIKE”
CARREER HIGHLIGHTS:
Beating Silas’ ass at downhill races was always very satisfying. But in Moto, I would say last years 450 Jr class victory would be the zenith of my accomplishments.
SPECIAL TALENTS:
Crashing in Rivers. Bad starts and clean races. Keeping all the dog shit picked up in the yard.
TURKEY RACE PREDICTIONS:
In this sport, it’s difficult to predict what will happen. I am pretty sure the Moto division will have multiple problems finishing races without swaps, crashes or stalled bikes… They do however have formidable talent on hand. Bob, Adam, and Dangus (World Novice Runner Up) all have the ability to pull out good rides. I don’t even worry about Wintersport/Art dept.
If I really had to predict results, here are my top five choices for podium finishers:
Bob #24
Mo #51
Silas #829
Adam #348
Dangus #21
OMC ROUND 13:
Only four of us were dedicated enough to brave a torrential downpour on Sunday Nov 2nd. This was round 13, the final round of the Summer Series. Perfect wet conditions greeted us and it became clear that "Interns" would not be allowed to compete in this office challenge. Richard surprised us by kicking ass in open pro. Clearly this youngster needs to be on full time payroll to qualify for official SCOTT employee status.
Best reconize...
After a horrific wakeboarding accident this summer, Scotty Frans #81 returns to "Hold it Wide".
Scotty is a men among boys when it comes to enthusiasm and dedication to Motocross. After years of photoshoots and various events, he was published in the November issue of "Racer X" showing off his tats.
He will be holding an autograph signing next Wednesday at 4:30 at the SCOTT Office in Ketchum. Girls in bikinis and Coors light will be on hand for the occasion.
I’m heading to Glen Helen this weekend for the World Vet Championships to get my pre turkey race crashes out of the way. Gotta get the steed dirty before the National!
You know, it amazes me how quickly people write you off when you show up to work in a leg brace. Just last week, I was the “odds on favorite” for the Turkey Nationals victory. But after knocking myself out for 10 minutes and breaking my kneecap this weekend, people just assume I’ve given up. Oh, my, how wrong they are. Come on, a broken kneecap! This is sissy shit. I’ve had injuries that would have made you all cry to your mommies and sell your motos, and I’ve still kept on charging. Fellas, I will not give up my aspirations to become the fastest man in the SCOTT office just because of a silly little broken kneecap. And the concussion? Yeah, I don’t really remember this past Saturday, but what I do remember is that I was hauling ass before I KO’d myself. I get this brace off my leg three days before the Turkey Nationals. To me, that’s the same as getting it off three months before the race. I don’t need practice, I was born for this shit. See you all on the line.
BOB LOWRY SECRET TRAINING:
OMC ROUND 11 "WINTERTRACK":
The Winter Track truly turned out to be a "Winter" track. Boise's earliest measureable snowfall on record greeted us Friday night with a nice dusting of snow. The "Bike" division made the charge regardless.
Unfortunately the race was cancelled but solid action still prevailed.
Billy Rays mudhole lurked for hours.
Do you remember this Billy Ray? I didnt think so...
PRE SEASON GATE CHOICES: OMC FALL RACE SCHEDULE
September 27th & 28th - Round 9, 10
October 11th & 12th - Round 11, 12
November 2nd - Round 13
Annual Turkey Race -November 16th
TURKEYS BITCHES:
"Adrian is the second slowest guy in the office". Kruse'
Dyke
Joe
Shane
Gabe
Mike
Bob
Moses
Silas
Brian
And only Kevin behind me??? I don't think so...
Check the image bitches... Turkeys-
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A "handicap" points system was recently proposed to create more competitive results for the years biggest event. Adrian would like to address the points system with a comment.
"There is no "points system", this isn't some football fantasy league... Its fucking Motocross! Race your coworkers for division pride, don't try to stack the deck so that slow people (or handicapped as you call them) can still have a shred of that winning feeling. If you cross the line ahead of your coworkers you win, if you have some mathematical equation that may give you an edge, you still lose. "
INJURED LIST:
To state the obvious, this shit is completely dangerous...
Office competitors are stacking up injuries at an alarming rate.
STEVENS:
Prognosis- Broken arm and wrist.
MEXIACAN:
Prognosis-Fractured vertebrae, bruised kidney, bruised ribs.
BILLY RAY:Prognosis-Broken Ribs.
WATCHING THEM FALL:
"These guys are hitting the turf left and right. The "Bike" division will be lucky to line up at the gate on November 16th...
Spandex wearing pussies.
OMC! OMC! OMC!:
Dangus!
Dykester!
EATING SHIT:
Happens to the best of us...
BLACK BUTTE PHOTO SHOOT:
At last we find ourselves at the "Butte" for a group photoshoot. More co-workers turn up for the only Supercross training within a 3oo mile radius.
In this photo, we see Adam give Kevin his usual "Go get em tiger" ass slap which clearly catches Kruse off guard.
It is quickly becoming tradition to make an emergency room visit after riding at Black Butte. This weeks moto session turned out to be Mo's opportunity to get some Percocet.
FIRST TURKEY NATIONAL PRACTICE DAY:
This Saturday Sept 6th at OMC. 10am prepped, watered, SCOTT practice day.
http://www.omcracing.com/default.asp?pageName=Motocross
450 JR:
BOB LOWRY SEGMENT:
Turkey Race 2007 footage
THE ORIGINAL TURKEY RACE:
2004
#51
BIKE DIVISION TRAINING CAMP:
95 degrees, no rain in six weeks and mufuckin cheeseburgers.
Semi slicks.
Hiding
SILAS BEFORE AND AFTER:
Since leaving "Trailer Park Boys" to become a SCOTT motocross extraordinare, Silas has really cut the lbs. He still has a soft spot for cheeseburgers though.
NAME THE RIDER #2
This time one from the bike division.
STYLE CHECK:
Spandex and full face helmets.
"Dont"
To find out the identity of this fashion criminal, please visit:
http://racerxill.com/articles/detail/3610/racerhead-33.aspx
FULLERTON # 46 WEIGHS IN ON SO CAL MOTO SUB CULTURES:
When asked if this was a former So Cal posse, Fullerton gave us some info on "Flatbillers", which are a rare breed in Idaho. This particular specimen has been spotted at local tracks and was once employeed at SCOTT USA. If You have seen Josh aka "Bro Bra", please say hello for me.
"Bro’s,They are from the 909, LBC, way different crew then my SoCal bro’s I used to hang out with back when I was cool." --Fully46
See link for details. www.flatbiller.com/index.html
have a chance at 2nd this year seeins my starts are fine tuned..."
Getting "Dang"erous.
I’m not gonna come on here and talk shit about Ginger Snap Lara Bars(which I do enjoy), or stir up the proverbial pot as it were...I am just gonna keep grinding away on my training regimen of Mountain Biking, Lifting, Running(That’s new started last night) and Moto training with my 2 Favorite Mexicans(I hope that is politically correct) Billy Ray Silas, and the one and only Moses (I forgot to part the Kelly Creek earlier this year) Mexia. I also called in a favor after talking with Turkish, he put me in touch with Ricco and I’m on the sauce so look out. I had my first ever track experience last Friday night and it was quite humbling to say the least but I am taking things one double at a time till the turkey race.” Hopefully I am able to get the old suspension sent off before the race after riding Adrian(I make my bike look like Kevin’s) Steed, I like the Enzo...But in the words of the late Eazy E, “Throw it in the Gutter and Go Buy another” with that Girl Clutch. “SSHHHIIIITTZZZZ WWWEEEEEAAAAKKK”
BLACK BUTTE:
No threat to the Turkey inventory. Not a SCOTT employee.
DYKESTERS REBUTAL #393:
THE FIRST STONES ARE THROWN!
First quotes from the Bicycle Division.
Well, the first year I wasn’t expecting to do so well, what with all the moto heads in the building, but it turns out they are super weak when it comes to training, except Adam... So they were easy prey. By the second year I was racking up turkeys, which Gabe must have been really jealous of because he came with a possie and stole them from my freezer to fry up... I nearly whooped Dyke’s ass, and Fullerton last year but Dyke got all balled up and crashed right in front of me while I was going for a pass. Weak...
So now I have a new YZF450 08’, I have put the Z-Start Pro clutch (Not Girl) in it and Acerbis bark busters and Enzo suspension. I am ready to hand out some beat downs to Winter and Moto punks building wide...FYI- I think we need to set the stage for the winter showdown between Gabe and Kevin. Kevin just started riding and would smash Gabe who’s had a bike but no balls for years now...Adrian #808
88 DAYS TO GO: