Both Rockstar Energy Suzuki’s #126 Hunter Hewitt and Rock River Powersports’ #370 Drew Yenerich said good bye to the west coast as they fulfilled personal goals at Anaheim 3.

Hewitt was on a tear all day; an 8th place start led to a 5th place finish in his heat race. Another top 5 start in the main led to great riding for the first 5 laps with Hewitt comfortably in 6th place. Josh Hansen was making his way through the field and as the track made its turn up the start straight, he inexplicably took Hewitt’s front wheel out putting #126 on the ground in the widest, most open part of the track. Hewitt rode as well as he could for the remainder of the race without use of his clutch as his lever was pointing straight down and unrepairable. Although disappointed at failing to make his top 10 results goal, Hewitt has confidence going into the break as he was definitely riding at top 10 pace.

Yenerich was on his last “warm up” round of riding the 450 class on his Rock River backed 250 machine. Yenerich struggled a bit on the most technical track of this west coast season to date but held on to qualify 40th for the night show! He rode to a 15th in his heat race and 12th in his LCQ as he battled the big bikes. Yenerich is satisfied with his two west coast warm up rounds and is headed to his true pro SX debut at Indy with the experience and confidence captured in his short stay in California.

Hewitt is slated to begin outdoor riding in Texas after his short break while Yenerich launches his pro career on the east coast. Stay tuned for more updates!

#126 Rockstar Energy Suzuki Lites rider Hunter Hewitt found his groove  and #370 Rock River Powersports Lites rider Drew Yenerich made his unofficial professional supercross debut at the 2010 edition of the San Diego Supercross.  Rain fell on and off all day resulting in a delayed and very shortened schedule. There would only be one 12 minute timed session to qualify everyone to the night program. Dirt Wurx once again did an incredible job of managing track conditions but it proved to be treacherous all night long claiming many riders throughout the event.

Hewitt and Yenerich both survived a very slippery track in qualifying to move on to the night show. Hewitt bounced back after a spectacular crash to post a qualifying time, while Yeneirch, who is riding Lites East Coast, was on his Rock River backed YZ250F in the Supercross Class just to get his feet wet in the pro supercross ranks.  Yenerich lost a gas cap, oddly resulting in swallowing fuel and vomiting,  but soldiered on to post a qualifying time.

Hewitt held 9th place throughout most of his heat race but got passed with two corners to go by #801 Jeff Alessi. Hewitt would miss by one and would be going to the LCQ. Yenerich failed to qualify on his Lites class ride in the Supercross Class heat race but rode well and accomplished his goal of gaining knowledge and experience in a professional supercross event.

Hewitt pulled a massive holeshot in the Lites LCQ and steadily pulled away for the win.

In the Lites main, Hewitt once again pulled an impressive start from the last gate choice and emerged in 6th place after the first turn melee. He remained in that position for a few laps until a fall relegated him to 9th. Hewitt would soldier on through 15 very difficult laps as the track continued to deteriorate and eventually finish 12th. Although short of his goal of achieving a top 10, he remains positive as his starts are now consistently putting him inside the top 10 in the first lap and 12th is a massive improvement over the last three very rough rounds.

Hunter Hewitt, Drew Yenerich and Coach Seiji look forward to a solid week of training and improved performance at Anaheim 3!

#126 Rockstar Energy Suzuki Lites rider Hunter Hewitt nailed his first professional holeshot in his heat race at the 2010 Monster Energy Supercross Series round in San Francisco. Hewitt continued to battle until to the end of the heat race, earning a career heat race best of 4th place.

Unfortunately the luck did not continue as his foot became entangled in a competitors bike off the start of the main. This, compounded by errors and mental issues resulted in a 17th place finish in the main.

Hunter and his trainer Coach Seiji are tackling the issues to put all the pieces together for a main event result. Both would like to improve on the 11th place main event finish Hunter earned at Anaheim 1. Onward!

#126 Rockstar Energy Suzuki Lites class rider Hunter Hewitt achieved an incredible milestone at the 2010 edition of Anaheim I. Hunter spent almost all of 2009 dealing with a broken femur suffered after one round of last year’s SX East Coast season. An original surgery followed by rehabilitation was unfortunately negated due to the wrong hardware being installed in his femur. Hunter once again had to have surgery and persevered through rehabilitation again.

The dedication paid off at the 2010 edition of Anaheim I as Hunter cruised to the main event with an 8th place in his heat race followed by an 11th place in the main.

Coach Seiji is very proud of Hunter and looks forward to a season building from this remarkable result!

Austin, TX – Motorsports fitness training company coachseiji.com is pleased to announce a newly inked agreement with Mellow Johnny’s of Austin, TX. The downtown cycling store belonging to 7 time Tours de France winner Lance Armstrong will become the exclusive supplier of bicycles, training goods and accessories for Coach Seiji and his group of athletes.

“I am totally excited for both me and my riders as the quality of products available at Mellow Johnny’s is second to none but more importantly, the staff there will be super helpful. A large portion of our aerobic training time is done on either a road bike or mountain bike and the large array of products available can be daunting. Mellow Johnny’s and their staff will ensure that both I and my riders will be using the best equipment and accessories possible which makes training much more enjoyable. Plus, of course, we are all huge supporters of Lance, Team Radio Shack, and Livestrong and it’s an honor to be associated in our small way!” says Seiji Ishii, head coach, coachseiji.com.

“We’re excited to help coachseiji.com athletes. We hope to help them reach their personal bests and season goals by taking care of their equipment and training needs so that they focus on being their best on the track,” says Ted Arnold, Sales Manager, Mellow Johnny’s.

Seiji Ishii is the head coach of www.coachseiji.com. Coachseiji.com provides online coaching and personal training services to motorsports athletes. Coach Seiji has worked with both pros and elite amateurs including: Heath Voss, Ryan Clark, Matt Lemoine,  Hunter Hewitt, Austin Stroupe, PJ Larsen, Drew Yenerich and Rusty Potter. Learn more at www.coachseiji.com or contact Coach Seiji directly at seiji@coachseiji.com.

In the heart of downtown Austin, Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop lives in an historic warehouse building on Nueces Street. More than a retail box, Lance and his friends aim to make the shop a hub of cycling life, commuting, social activity, fitness, and a temple of two wheeled living. To serve the bike community is our job, but to convert people to a bike life is our mission.

Successful athletes will tell you that at least part of their long term commitment to training is aided by a great training partner. A reliable and compatible training partner makes your training tasks more enjoyable and holds you accountable to one other person who shares in your goals.

Coachseiji.com would like to help you AND your training partner achieve training related resolutions for the New Year and beyond with a brand new promotion! Whether you are an existing online client or a new one, sign up with a training partner and both of you will receive a discount of $125/month on the Factory Team package, $75/month on the Support Team package or $30/month of the Privateer package for 3 months! New clients will also receive half off the start up fee! Details on coaching packages and contact information are available on www.coachseiji.com.

This offer only be available through January 30th, 2010 so don’t delay! Go to Athlete Start Up and Waiver Forms to get started on your new training program! Make 2010 your year to train smarter, achieve balance and GET FASTER!

Coach Seiji personal training clients Rusty Potter and Jamison Duclos made massive improvements in their major national performances during the 2009 edition of the Mini O’s.

#108 Rusty Potter posted rode impressively in the B class and posted an 8th in 250 Mod SX, 11th in Schoolboy MX, and a 15th in 250 Stock MX. These were the best results ever for Rusty at this national, traditionally a weaker event for the Midland, TX based rider.

“Last year I only made one main and I was just a gate filler and back marker,” says Rusty. “This year I feel really good inside about my ability and never once did I feel tired at all.”

#23 Jamison Duclos was also able to post his best result ever in a major amateur national by finishing 5th in the 65 Mod SX main under horrible conditions, let alone for a 65cc machine.

“I haven’t felt tired in any moto or practice,” says Jamison. “I just have to figure a few things out.” Look for Jamison to continue improving as he continues training at his Jefferson, WI home.

Coach Seiji would like to congratulate both riders on their gains made this past week in Florida and looks forward to continued progress during the 2010 season.

Austin, TX – Coachseiji.com, a motorsports specific fitness services provider has inked an agreement with the rapidly growing Rock River Powersports Team of Jefferson, WI. Head Coach Seiji Ishii will be providing personalized online fitness training programs at discounted rates as well fitness consulting services to Rock River Powersports team members. Coach Seiji will also make himself available to team members at the major amateur national events for consultations regarding training, mental issues, nutrition and other elements that effect riding performance.

Coach Seiji has already started working with team rider Jamsion DuClos. “Seiji’s on-line program is pretty amazing. He is in contact with Jamison daily via email and phone, and Jamison is really enjoying the program.”  - Mike DuClos, father and Rock River Powersports owner.

“Mike DuClos has engineered an impressive amateur motocross team and support presence in a very short time period, no doubt powered by his intense passion for the sport. I look forward to helping him and his team achieve their fitness and racing related goals. His passion for the sport and his team combined with my passion for training should prove to be a great combination that produces great performances out on the track.” – Seiji Ishii, head coach.

You can learn more about Rock River Powersports at www.rockriverpowersports.com. Learn more about Coach Seiji and his services at www.coachseiji.com.

The 7th annual Dodge Amateur Motocross National brought improved riding but mixed ultimate results for personal training client #108 Rusty Potter. Rusty went into his last third of his total motos in the three moto format sitting in the top 5 of the Collegeboy 250 Stock Intermediate and 250 Mod Intermediate classes. Unfortunately through no fault of his own Rusty went down in a pre first turn pileup that left him with a concussion which took him out of the rest of his motos. Rusty is now recovering and hopes to carry the momentum he had going up to that point into his training for the Mini Olympics later in the year.

Coachseiji.com online client #288 Tyson Derksen soldiered hard to earn a 4th overall in the 25+ Amateur class despite very limited training time due to job demands. Tyson hopes to push forward and continue smart training as his work demands decrease to climb to the next level in racing performance!

#23 Jamison DuClos of the Rock River Powersports Team duked it out at the 8th annual Baja Brawl over Labor Day weekend at the Baja Acres facility in Michigan. Jamison, Coach Seiji’s newest personal training/online client, posted a 5th place overall in the 65cc 7-11 class and a 16th and 18th overall in the 85cc Jr. and 85 Open classes. Jamison fought hard in these three moto format races, especially in the stacked 85cc classes. Congrats to Jamison and crew and a great event to build upon for the upcoming season!

#370 Rock River Powersports rider and Coachseiji.com client Drew Yenerich successfully scored pro points in his first ever AMA Pro National at Budd’s Creek. Drew was officially carded with a 17th place finish in the second moto of the 250 class and was awarded his first pro points! Way to go Drew!!! Getting that two digit number…..

#870 Rock River Yamaha rider Drew Yenerich made the trek north after his impressive Loretta’s performance to Walton, Ontario to ride his first ever pro event in the 9th round of the Monster Energy Canadian Motocross Nationals. Drew carded a 9 -13 for 12 overall in the super competitive MX2 class. Way to go Drew and good luck back here in the states at the rest of the outdoor pro nationals!

Coach Seiji personal training clients #70 Drew Yenerich and #95 Jesse Masterpool and online client #74 Daniel Corbin all impressed at the 2009 edition of the Loretta Lynn’s Amateur Motocross National Championship:

#70 Drew Yenerich, Rock River Yamaha

250A/Pro Sport class, arguably the fastest class at Loretta’s: 10th – 7th and a heartbreaking DNF due to a piston failire for 19th overall. Drew’s motor failed with a lap and a half to go; Drew was headed for a top 5 overall. I guess that’s why they call it racing and not winning.

4 Stroke: Often riding up through the pack; 5th -5th -2nd for 4th overall. Stellar rides by Drew in this class. Always moving forward and charging until the end.

This is the best Drew has ever done at Loretta’s by far! Way to go Drew, I am proud of you!

#95 Jesse Masterpool, RockStar Suzuki

85cc (12-13) Stock: 2nd – DNF – 2nd for 12th overall. Jesse crashed hard and injured his forearm in the DNF moto and soldiered on for the rest of his Loretta’s week.

85 cc (12-13) Mod: 1st- 2nd – 23rd for 8th overall. What a strange last moto. Jesse went in tied for 1st with Matt Biseglia only to run into Matt in a hairpin turn. Their bikes became strangely welded together and couldn’t be separated for minutes thus shattering both rider’s title chances. Anything can happen in motocross.

Way to tough it out Jesse! Your future is nothing but Rock Star!

#74 Daniel Corbin, sponsored by mom and dad

250A: 10th – 11th – 12th for 10th overall on a used 2 stroke. Daniel has one bike that is both his practice bike and his race bike and it’s 99% stock. He and his shoestring budget battled in the fastest classes at Loretta’s and he did his sponsors proud against “factory” riders. He may not think so but this to me is a breakthrough ride for him. Seriously. this was the guy living in the tent by the river at Whitney. Low budget but big heart.

250A/Pro Sport: 19th – 9th – 32nd for 22nd overall. Crashes. What can you say? All part of the sport.

Keep it up Daniel, your time will come! Money can’t buy heart and you have a wealth of that so stay positive and continue on your journey!

Well another edition of Loretta’s is in the books and I am proud of all my clients and thier support teams. On to Florida and the Pro ranks. I wish them the best and hope they continue to dream big!

Ponca is finally over and the Coach Seiji client overall scores look like this:

#70 Drew Yenerich, A class: 5, 5, 6, 9

#108 Rusty Potter, B and Schoolboy classes: 8, 11, 14, 15

#956 Jesse Masterpool, 85 and Supermini classes: 2, 2, 2, 3

Overall a great week for Coach Seiji clients. On to Loretta’s!

Coach Seiji’s personal training client #70 Drew Yenerich has earned a 5th overall in 450 A Stock and 6th overall in 250A stock so far at the Ponca City NMA National Championship. Two more classes to go for Drew!

Coachseiji.com client Jesse Masterpool consistently piloted his Rockstar Suzuki to the front of the field in 85cc and supermini classes at the 2009 edition of the Mammoth Mountain Motocross National. Jesse won two motos on his way to garnering two 2nds overall over the two mini days on Mammoth Mountain. Way to go Jesse and looking forward to continued success and improvements!

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