Namura Technologies Member of the Week 10/3/22

Member of the Week: Ike Anderson

Written By: Jackie Riess

Ike Anderson began his motocross career on mini bikes three years ago. He then joined D23 ARMCA and competed in a handful of motocross races in 2021, and has competed nearly every weekend this summer. Ike now competes in two of the 85cc classes, and is proud of his progression on the track. Though he is new to racing, he is proud to no longer be in the back of the pack and often finds himself in the top ten. After his quick progression this year, Ike has hopes of qualifying for the Loretta Lynn’s Regional in 2023, and strives for podium finishes in local racing. Ike continues to race in D23 ARMCA because of the strong competition and the opportunities racing provide for growth on and off the track.

Fueled by dance parties, Mac ’n’ Cheese, and sugar-free blue Gatorade, Ike is always excited to hit the track. In addition to motocross, Ike enjoys jumping bicycles, building model moto tracks, going tubing on the lake, and playing football. Ike advises other D23 ARMCA members to ride at their own pace and stay within their comfort zone on the track.

Photos: June Anderson

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D23 ARMCA Hooligan Racers Set to Compete at Round 16 of the American Flat Track Series

On Saturday, September 24th, five D23 ARMCA members will compete in the Super Hooligan class at Round 16 of the 2022 American Flat Track Series. Saturday’s race will take place on Cedar Lake Speedway’s ⅜-mile, high-banked clay oval, and combines national talent with some of our top local racers. Randy Braulick, Lowell Bronstead, Mac McGrew, Adam Schmidt, and Ryan Schmidt will compete in Saturday’s program with local fans cheering them on. View the race day schedule below, and visit americanflattrack.com to pre-purchase tickets.

Schedule: https://www.americanflattrack.com/assets/view/28424/2022-AFT-Cedar-Lake-ST-Fan-Schedule.pdf 

Namura Technologies Member of the Week Rourke Hansen


Member of the Week: Rourke Hansen

Written By: Jackie Riess


Rourke Hansen received his first dirt bike, a KTM SX-E5, last fall, and began racing motocross in D23 ARMCA this spring. He now competes in the EBike 4-6 class, and has quite a few podium finishes so far this season. Motocross has taught Rourke how to be brave, strong, and persistent, which help him to achieve his goals within the sport. In the future, he wants to continue trying his hardest, regardless of results, make new friends, and someday take a trip to a formal training facility.

Rourke and his parents enjoy the friendships they’ve made so far in D23 ARMCA, and enjoy the family friendly sport that has gotten both he and his father on the track. Fueled by peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, crust cut off of course, Sour Patch Kids, and pep talks from dad, Rourke is always excited to hit the track in order to build strength in his persistent and competitive qualities. In addition to motocross, Rourke enjoys hockey, competitive gymnastics, and the many animals that call his family’s hobby farm home.

Rourke advises other D23 ARMCA members to go full throttle, finish every race, and know that others will be proud of you for doing your best.