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Sunday July 16, 2017
I can't seem to find the invitation to this Motocross event today at the Honda track so I can't give credit for the proper name of it.
I gassed up at the Primax in Capulisbamba and the guy refused to give me a proper factura, even when I told him that it was illegal and he would be denounced... And I will..
However, at the track I touched base with the Benenaula family of champions as usual and had a small chat with Andres, the local guy to beat.
I got to see one race with Cristina and two with Andres before taking my leave. Andres is so head-and-shoulders above the field that he just leaves everybody in his dust, of which I happened to inhale a lot as well. It was a gorgeous day for riding. Getting close enough for good action shots means getting some debris thrown our way, an occupational hazard.
One good thing is that the Benenaula clan all wear the Number 5 so it is usually fairly easy to find them.
I hope you enjoy the photos. That was the day’s excitement.
Cheers, Al
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| Some early action as I try to locate Cristina B. in this field. |
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| Even the girls can get some pretty good air |
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| A fairly dry and sunny day makes it easier to ride aggressively |
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| Look Ma, I can touch the sign |
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| Early leaders in this race |
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| Going for some serious distance |
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| Here is Cristina |
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| She is usually in the top 5 finishers |
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| They do many turns around the track |
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| I just sit and wait near the biggest jump |
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| Giving it all |
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| Andres is lined up under those yellow banners |
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| Coming around to my area. Like the shadow.. |
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| He is already way ahead of the pack |
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| He asked me to get some corner shots |
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| They really do roar into the corners |
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| Coming around again |
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| The men clear a huge distance on this jump |
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| Higher and farther |
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| Heading to land on the downslope and brake for a tight curve |
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| Fearlessness is the name of the game |
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| The air-time is incredible on this jump |
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| Headed for another win |
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| To the victor go the fans |
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| It is such a hard life |
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| 450cc group heading into the first corner after the start |
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| Coming back on the 450 to the big jump area |
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| Andres shows them all how it is to be done |
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| Balancing to land to go into the curve |
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| Concentration on the task at hand |
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| The tight curve heading into the big jump |
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| The leg out helps for stability |
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| And off he goes to complete another lap |
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| Lots of dust and dirt thrown today |
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| Keeping a tight line for the big jump |
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| Cranking on the throttle for speed |
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| This corner is tough when it is wet |
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| Heading for another first place finish |
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| This is the best that the pack can hope to see. |
