Well, rounds 2 & 3 are in the books. What a great weekend and a great turn out. The weather was perfect both days. I hope everyone had half the fun I did. Thanks to everyone that came out to ride. And a very big “Thank You” to Wayne McMahon for opening up the ranch and shop for us. He made this the success it was. Thank you Wayno.

And thanks to Jeff “Pappa Wolf” George for helping me layout and tape most of the sections. I also want to thank Mike McLaughlin, Tom Willis, Jay Huffman, Mike Hill, Shawn Willis and James Wipff for putting the finishing touches of the remainder of the sections for Sundays round.

I would also like to thank Rene Huffman and Shirley Willis for taking care of sign up both days. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

And how about the Trials Rodeo that Tomas and Nora put on Saturday evening! That was a blast to watch. Not to mention the movies after dark on the side of the shop. “On AnySunday” never gets old.

And thanks to Ben and his boys for helping punch score cards, reading off scores and hauling off the trash after it was all over. Very much appreciated.

And lastly, all the riders who showed up, both vintage and modern. Without the support of the modern riders, it would be hard for us to stay a float.

Results: Round #2, Round #3. See y’all next month at Rio for rounds 4 & 5.
– Hetz

The big overnight winds calmed down a bit for the second day of the Comanche Cup at the Mauldin’s ranch in the Palo Duro Canyon and we enjoyed a beautiful day up on the canyon rim. Ray and Laura set another fun event for Round 8 of the 2014 Texas State Championship. If you missed the inaugural Comanche Cup you really should make the effort when the opportunity next presents itself as the ranch is an amazing riding area!

Results Round 8   (updated 4/15)

The first ever Comanche Cup on the edge of the Palo Duro Canyon is in the bag! Almost 50 riders enjoyed beautiful sunny weather, incredible views, a superb loop (fast and fun) and some kick butt sections at Round 7 of the Texas State MotoTrials Championship!

Here are the results from day one: Rookie, all other classes

What a weekend!!!  I would like to start by thanking BJ, Pam, Avari, and Meya Miller, Bobby Reece, Neil King, Stephen Hetzel, and Jon Penner.  These CTTA members took several extra steps for me for this event to happen. Chase McDonald took charge of Sat AM sections. At, 14, quite the feat. 

With an abundance of bluebonnets, coupled with many weekend BBQ fundraiser entrants, the air was filled with scents of pleasure that one could not inhale enough times. Saturdays loop led the riders through acres of bluebonnets and Indian paintbrush to some brand new sections for both segments of the day. A half inch of rain on Friday added some wetness to a few PM sections, splash splatters. The dreaded or loved gravel pit became tamed a little bit more with the moisture. Sunday turned into log day for the afternoon guys. Roughly 45 logs crossing for the Masters per loop x4, logged out.

Two Cadet riders made their debut this weekend as well. Sam and Parker will be two to watch in the near future. 

The CASA cookoff raised over $1400 for the Bastrop, Lee, and Fayette  county area. I apologize for the unknown of food availability. Next year (if allowed to again) will morph into food trailer courts Saturday night with a single charge to graze from grill to grill or ala carte pricing. I was approached by a hot air balloonist (Nick Stanko), so look for those next year, weather permitting. 

To finalize, thanks for the continued support of this event to both entrants and volunteers.

Wayne McMahan, SORTA.

Results Round 5
Results Round 6

Here’s a preview of the 2014 Texas State MotoTrials t-shirts! Get yours from Tom before they’re all gone! Here are thumbnails of the front & back (click for a larger view).

Results have been posted here. Congratulations to all of the 2013 Champions!

Results courtesy of Tom Batchelor.