CDR was formed in 1999 by a couple of pinoy that were passionate about motocross.
The group started to grow as the sport of motocross became more popular. It started with 2 and currently have 48 members
and more coming.The last 2 years
had been exciting due to the diversification of the group into different divisions; mostly extreme sports that were applicable
and adaptive to the 4 seasons that Chicago offers. We have motocross and watersports in the late spring and summer, then we
have paintball in the fall and early spring and snowboarding in the winter.Anyone that loves adrenaline hunting
is welcome to join us.We have so many activities whole year round.
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The Results are in !
May 17,2008.Oregon,Illinois- A very beautiful
Saturday morning greeted everyone who came today for the opening of the 2008 CDR Tigbakay Series.The rain had just missed
the area by a few miles making it a very good day for racing.Four heads short of a century mark attended the event.56 guests
and 40 riders to be exact came to register including the 6 pee wee riders .
The track was exclusively reserved for the CDR,
a rare oppurtunity given to us by Ed and Justine of Ki tracks.The track has a new layout including the wide starting line
which made for a very awesome throttle''wide open" starts.The track is very technical with a lot of off camber corners and
kickers and the infamous Loch Ness monster step up which claimed the day of the up and coming rider Veinsten Icao who suffered
multiple injuries.He is now in stable condition awaiting surgery.We wish him a fast and speedy recovery.
The bikes of the year contest was on and the
majority of the votes went to bike no.9 Alpinestar yz250f of Alvin Ang for the overall looks,bike maintenance and upgrades.1st
runner up went to bike no.16 yz250f of Jaemar Andrada,the voters must have had a taste for the yoshimura exhaust since these
2 bikes had been upgraded to the famous exhaust system.Bike no.1 monster energy replica kx250f garnered the 2nd runner
up honors owned by Neil Velasco.All 3 bikes will be displayed @the Zanorte hudyaka festival on August 2nd.
The results of the tigbakay series are listed below.
EXPERT CLASS
1ST CARLO RODRIGUEZ
2ND JAEMAR ANDRADA
3RD BOB BRISLOAB
4TH GUTSY BAYAWA
5TH BOBBY MAYOR
NOVICE CLASS
1ST ZOY DACUA
2ND DAX TIU
3RD IVAN ICAO
4TH ALPROFEL TIU
5TH ORLY RUBIO
EXECUTIVE CLASS
1ST CLESTER RUEDAS
2ND IMMAN ICAO
3RD RONNIE BONJOC
4TH NIKOLAI NADELA
5TH ROMEO ICAO
PIT BIKE CLASS
1ST CARLO MELGAR
2ND JAMES ANDRADA
3RD LITO EGUIA
4TH TOMMY LIRA
5TH LAKE ICAO
PEE WEE CLASS
1ST KEN EGUIA
2ND KIARA EGUIA
3RD YAN YAN LIRA
4TH LLOYD VELASCO
5TH MICHAEL ANG
6TH NICHOLAS ANG
The REDBUD Experience
April 27,2007 Buchanan, Michigan-We just arrived here @ the Redbud
track and trail entrance.They were grooming the LaRocco's leap as we drove in to register.We left Chicago around 8:30am
central time and its already 11:30 eastern time.We just signed up for the open ride and we are going to miss the first
practice @12noon.its okay!
Ten Chicago Dirt riders made it here. Everyone is thrilled
to experience Redbud today
and who would not be?We had witnessed RC and Bubba tore this track
in a dominating fashion.Its a chance of a lifetime to ride this track.Its a dream come true .
By 1:30pm we had our first crack of the famous track.Let me tell
you, this track is AWESOME!!!!The very wide starting line,the very deep first jump,the Kawasaki table top, the ski jump,the
LaRocco's leap,the finish line.What else?the sandy loam dirt and not to mention the size of this track.We learned that the
average pro lap time is between 2.25 to 2.5 minutes.We average 5 laps for the 15 minute allocated time.you do the math.Not
too shabby huh?
We packed up and loaded our bikes around 6pm after four tiring outings.But
we are all smiles.till the next open ride.
2007 INAUGURAL BANQUET
The inaugural banquet was a huge success and well attended.
88 guests came out to celebrate with the CDR awarding and induction of officers as well as to celebrate christmas. The
event was hosted by Ms. Sheryl Andrada. The guests were welcomed by the 1st president of the CDR: Mr. Lake Icao. He gave
a very witty speech about the humble beginnings of the group. The occassion was graced by the ZAMNAI president
Mr. Remchile Sienes. Mr. Sienes inducted the new set of officers for the year 2008-2010. The awarding ceremony that
followed was officiated by Sandy Sangcap who handed out the overall trophy winners of the 2007 Tigbakay series. The awards
were given to the following CDR members: Mr. Lake Icao for his contribution as the web master; Mr. Sandie Sangcap for information
dessimination and Mr. Alvin Ang for his contribution as a sports writer. Awards were also given to the other
nominess for their contribution to the group: Mr. Paul Tiu, Mr. James Andrada, Mr. Jaemar Andrada, Mr. Orlando Rubio
and Mr. Lito Eguia. A presidential cup was also presented to the departing president. The current president Mr.
Alvin Ang made an inspirational speech that included future plans for the group. The founder, Mr. Neil Velasco,
made the closing remarks. Music was provided by Jaemar's DJing expertise which punctuated the evening. We
hope to see everyone back next year for the 2nd annual banquet. Same attire, more members!
2007 Tigbakay Overall results
EXPERT CLASS
CHAMPION:
JAEMAR ANDRADA
SECOND PLACE: ROBERT MAYOR
THIRD PLACE : JAMES ANDRADA
NOVICE CLASS
CHAMPION:
RONEL SAILE
SECOND PLACE: LITO EGUIA
THIRD PLACE: TOMMY
LIRA
EXECUTIVE CLASS
CHAMPION:
IVAN ICAO
SECOND PLACE: ALPROFEL TIU
THIRD PLACE: ALVIN ANG
PIT BIKE CLASS
CHAMPION:
LITO EGUIA
SECOND PLACE: LAKE ICAO
THIRD PLACE: DAKS TIU
PEE WEE CLASS
CHAMPION:
KEN EGUIA
SECOND PLACE: GOLDIE EGUIA
THIRD PLACE: CHERYL ANDRADA
Tigbakay Finals
Just as the AMA Nationals wrapped up in San Bernardino,California.,the CDR tigbakay series wrapped up its 2nd series on
September 18,2007 @our favorite track @KI tracks in Oregon, Illinois.At 87degrees,it could not get any better than any of
the first two races.The first in May was a mudfest and the one in July was too hot.With championship points on the line
,everyone was pumped up and maybe nervous to say the least.The track was redesigned with some technical step ups and
sharper off camber corners.
At 2pm the final race was underway with the Pee Wee Class dominated by Dodoy Ken getting the first place and the overall
championship.Mark got second and Cheryl,the first woman to garner a trophy for third place and the overall as well.Inday did
not place today but got the second overall for the year.Congratulations kids and gals.
The Executive Class was an all out battle with the thumpers leading the pack but the two stroke is still alive.Orly Rubio
got the first place trophy aboard his white thumper and surprisingly Al Tiu got second place with his new thumper,what
a difference it made with the last minute switch to 4 stroke.However,as mentioned above,the tiddler or the 2 stroke
is still alive and kicking, Alvin Ang garnered third place aboard his YZ125 which is a proven machine @Red Bud.Ivan Icao
met some tough luck in the last heat but had enough points to get the overall championship, Al Tiu got second overall
and again Alvin Ang for the third overall.Its all about consistency fellows.
The Novice Class was a surprise upset of the ever fast Lito Eguia who got beat by Ronel Saile who got first place and
the overall championship.Lloyd Bayawa got second place with the last ditch effort in the final heat but did not get the overall
instead Lito Eguia got the second overall.Tommy Lira who is on the big 450 thumper got third and the overall.Again consistency
and practice,practice,practice...
The Expert Class was without the import Carlo Rodriguez.Jaemar Andrada thought he got the championship in the bag but
not without a hard fought challenge from Bobby Mayor who got second and the second overall with two first place finishes
today.James Andrada garnered third and the overall.
And finally,the new class this year ,The Pit Bike Class.James dominated it today who placed first but did not have enough
points to get the overall.Lake Icao did a late charge but got second and the overall.Lito got third but with a ton of points
saved got the overall championship.Dax Tiu who encountered a lot of bike problems with his Chinese bike but thanks to Mikee's
bike he had enough points to get the third overall for the year.Congrats!
The Championship banquet will be held on Halloween Night with the venue to be determined.
A beautiful day in a well attended event would best describe the
July 24th Tigbakay at Ki Tracks. There were kids and ladies who participated for the first time in the series.
The media was there in the person of Rome Nichols of ABS-CBN who put emphasis on the above people mentioned. Check
out the video clip of Balitang America.
The race results were mixed. There were surprises and
upsets. And there were riders who were expected to dominate their classes. The expert class for instance, Carlo Rodriguez,
who was a favorite was beaten by Jaemar Andrada on the last turn. Domination was the theme for the novice
and executive classes with Lito Eguia and Ivan Icao respectively won their classes. The pee wee class was fun to watch
with the participation of the kids and women drew different winners. Last but not the least, the pit bike class was
a free for all due to China made bikes breaking down parts by parts.
The event was a success with the presence of ABS-CBN, the countless
members and fans of CDR and the ZAMNAI President Rem Sienes who brought his daughter Erika to get a taste of extreme
sports.
2007 Tigbakay Series 2
Everyone is gearing up for the second installment of the tigbakay series in its second season.The
venue is @KI tracks in Oregon,Illinois on July 24,2007.With
more or less forty members strong, the
race should be an exciting one.Women and kids alike are showing interest in the sport
of motocross thus making CDR diversified and interesting which
caught the attention of ABS-CBN.
They will cover the race from start to finish.So, TFC customers check the race coverage anytime
soon on BALITA AMERIKA.See you at the race.!
RedBud National Racing!
Hey folks we finally got some hardware on the famous race @ Red
Bud in Buchanan, Michigan.Jaemar attempted in 2004 but failed miserably with very little time left before the gate dropped.This
time CDR was more prepared to go to war with 3 capable riders namely the vet,Jaemar Andrada,The import,Carlo Rodriguez
and the Rookie Ronil Saile.Before the night was over,Carlo and Jaemar garnered 5th places in 125c and 250c categories
respectively.Not too shabby,being in a National stage and the only Filipinos battlig it out with the american boys.Congratulations!
The most awaited part of summer came rolling
as the motocross season rushed sooner than expected. It started with a big bang considering the success of CDR's Tigbakay
2006 Series. Let us take step back to fully understand how the series started. CDR was formed in 1999 two Filipino motocross
enthusiast. The group accepted new members throughout the years as it grew bigger and better. For a while, the members go
out to ride at a lower competitive level doingpractice runs or most of the time joyriding which is also one of the reasons
as to why Chicago Dirt Riders was conceptualized. Last year, few members came up to an idea of making a step further and thus
pushing the group to a higher level of competition and that's how the CDR Tigbakay Series was born.
This year's series is expected to be better than
the last. CDR decided to hold 3 races throughout 2007. Everyone's getting ready as early as February considering the first
part of the series in not until May 15.
Then came May 15. All the participating riders
and guestswere unexpectedly early doing practice runs and fine tuning their racing machines. The squeeky sound of the 2 stroke
dirt bikes were not standing out very well over the roaring 4 stroke bikes. Over the past couple of years, there has been
a transition from 2 stroke to 4 stroke bikes in the professional racing arena and of course within the CDR as well. The weather
was not quite ideal for racing but what the hell and who cares, everyone decided to let the competition begin. Just like in
2006, the categories include Expert, Novice and Beginner but added something more this time, the adult Pit Bike category
and the pee wee cathegory for kids .
In the Expert category, it was a duel between
Jaemar Andrada and Carlo Rodriguez for the first place, and a war among James "Bata" Andrada, Bobby 'the police" Mayor and
Gutsy Bayawa for the third place. In the Novice category, it was a clash between Tommy Lira and Lito Eguia for the first place
and a pool of riders for the third spot. The Beginner category was also chaotic considering the muddy the track and knee deep
ruts. If the track was tough enough for the big bikes, it would probably be worse for the pit bikes. There were a lot of entries
for the pitbike category including Lake Icao who got the 1st place,Lito Eguia second place, Dax Tiu for the third
place, Alvin Ang, Jaemar Andrada, Paul Tiu, and Cheng Vailoces. While in the Pee wee cathegory Dodoy Eguia wins
the first place Inday Eguia second place and Clint Patangan for the third place.
The first part of the 2007 series ended up with
successful conclusion. No injuries and a good experience for everyone. But wait, it's not over until it's over. There are
still upcoming races to complete the 2007 series. The next race is scheduled in July 24 and the final part of the series will
be in September.
Clester Ruedas ,Edwin Rajabante ,Luisa
Carreon ,Arceli De ,Meriam Suiza,Hermie and Marilou,
HARMONY MOME CARE,Ryan
Dietrich,Johanna
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