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60 Seconds at the Kimmann Indoor BMX Track with Justin Kimmann 

Here are Friday's Pro Open results of the BUCKEYE NATIONALS, in Toledo, OH, USA held at the Speedway BMX track.

Pro Open results:
1) JEREMY SMITH 25 1 DAYTON OH STAY STRONG/CORSA RACEWEAR 13480508 259 UCI
2) BRANDON ROHARIK 25 2 AKRON OH 18860156 109 NAT
3) JUSTIN RICHMOND 22 3 COUNTRYSIDE IL RIVAL RACING 19210116 112 NAT
4) AUSTIN MCKAN 23 4 WILLARD MO 11950396 160 NAT

Name: Jay Schippers
Sponsors:
-Personal: Berma Sheet Metal Creations, Pro Gate, Crowe Foederer, MetaalFlex, SportsLounge1988, Vision Car Lease, Duisenburgh, BW Rijkers, Lommers tuinbouwmachines, Berkvens
-Team: Meybo, Box, Tioga, HT, Nederlandse Loterij, WLM Design
Mechanic: Willie Meijer

Who picks the frame colours each year? And are you happy with the current colours?
Jay Schippers: The guys at Meybo decide which colour we ride each year. I think the new 2021 colours are looking great!

What's the purpose of the chain device that you guys are running?
Jay Schippers: Because we have a fixed rear end and no real chain tensioners at the back of the frame. They have built a special tensioner that is mounted/integrated to the side of the frame. It is really easy to use if you have to change your gearing, you just slide it up or down.

Do you use the same bike for pump track / trail / jump sessions?
Jay Schippers: Yes I do. I used to have a special trail jump bike. But haven’t used it for a while now.

GB BMX Game of B.I.K.E by Quillan Isidore

Name: Twan van Gendt
Sponsors: Redbull, N.Adriaanse transport, Team Oegema TVE, Meybo bikes, Shimano, HT components, Tubolito, Vee tire, Van Tilburg Bastianen group, LSKD.

How does it feel to have a special paint job on your bike?
Twan van Gendt: It feels amazing when a long term sponsor who already tries to be ahead of the field by giving us custom fixed rear end bikes comes up with the idea to paint a bike with a gold-plated logo and surprise me with it at Eurobike. Thanks again guys!

Do you always run the same gearing?
Twan van Gendt: I think these days, I'm not the only one anymore who tries some different setups on different tracks. Mostly I'm changing my my gear cause it's too big to get 4.5 cranks in before getting compressed at the bottom of the ramp.

What is the geometry and length of your frame?
Twan van Gendt: Honestly, no clue what the sizes are of my Meybo XXXL. I only know my back end of the bike: 15.5", the other dimensions I looked up for you: Top tube is 22.24" and down tube is 22.77".

Do you think you're missing out not riding a carbon frame?

DIXIELAND NATIONALS #3, Sunday 19 July 2020
Pro Open (on flat pedals):

1 JEREMY SMITH, STAY STRONG/CORSA RACEWEAR, DAYTON, OH
2 JOSHUA MCLEAN, FULL TILT/RADIO, HIGHLAND PARK, QLD
3 ANDERSON SOUZA, J&R/SPEEDCO/AVIAN/PROFILE, OCOEE, FL
4 JHOLMAN SIVIRA, M&M RACING PRODUCTS, HOLLYWOOD, FL
5 TOMAS CORREA, YESS FACTORY, ORLANDO, FL
6 TYLER KLUMPER, CORSACREW, TARPON SPRINGS, FL
7 CAMERON MOORE, YESS BMX, CHAPEL HILL, NC
8 COLE TESAR, HUNTERSVILLE, NC

Female Pro Open:

1 MCKENZIE GAYHEART, FULL TILT/RADIO, FORT WHITE, FL
2 CARLY KANE, GUILFORD, IN
3 VALENTINA DAVALOS, TRUE BMX PRO SHOP, WAXHAW, NC
4 PAIGE ZACHARY, FACTORY SSQUARED, CHAPARRAL, NM

Pro Open results DIXIELAND NATIONALS #2. Saturday 18 July 2020. Powder Springs, Georgia, USA.

Men:
1 ANDERSON SOUZA, J&R/SPEEDCO/AVIAN/PROFILE, OCOEE, FL
2 JOSHUA MCLEAN, FULL TILT/RADIO, HIGHLAND PARK, QLD
3 COLE TESAR, HUNTERSVILLE, NC
4 MATTHEW WILCOX, THRODWN, DENVER, CO
5 JEREMY SMITH, STAY STRONG/CORSA RACEWEAR, DAYTON, OH
6 CAMERON MOORE, YESS BMX, CHAPEL HILL, NC
7 TYLER KLUMPER, CORSACREW, TARPON SPRINGS, FL

Name: Payton “P-Nut” Ridenour
Sponsors: Mongoose, WD-40 Bike, USA BMX Foundation, E6, Shimano BMX, EVS Sports, Answer BMX, HRP Designs, Potter Racing, FLY Racing, Socksmith, Onyx Racing.
Mechanic: Dad

How long have you been riding for Mongoose now?
Payton Ridenour: This is my first year riding for Mongoose and I’m loving it! Since everything’s on hold I haven’t gotten to do too much stuff with the team yet, but hopefully I can sometime soon!

How do you like the feel and look of your bike?

DIXIELAND NATIONALS Pro Open results
Men:
1) ANDERSON SOUZA 24 1 J&R/SPEEDCO/AVIAN/PROFILE 18310504 380 UCI
2) JEREMY SMITH 25 2 STAY STRONG/CORSA RACEWEAR 13480508 259 UCI
3) CAMERON MOORE 22 3 YESS BMX 12960703 250 NC
4) BRANDON ROHARIK 25 4 18860156 109 NAT
5) TYLER SMITH 25 5 12820289 104 NAT
6) JOSHUA MCLEAN 22 6 FULL TILT/RADIO 90001468 215 UCI
7) MATT WILCOX 33 7 THRODWN 12820370 126 NC

Name: Jeff Upshaw (Big Jeff)
Age: 32
Hometown: Dayton, Ohio
Sponsors: Driven Cycling Academy, Ride 100%, Chase, Avian, Profile, Blot out, Lead, CIrcle E clothing, ODI, Tioga, Nirvana, Shady Rays

You've been on the BMX bike since you were 7 years old. What's your current status within BMX?
Jeff Upshaw: Correct, I started in BMX shortly after my 7th B-day. Currently competing in the Elite men class. With a lot of the events canceling, I am enjoying the extra time having fun with new gym work