Tehachapi BMX

Local BMX riders recently competed at Bakersfield Metro BMX race track May 11 and 13. On Friday night, racers were the Howard family of Dad, Nate and kids, Alex and Sydney and two newer riders from Tehachapi, Caleb and Cade Peterson, who are also part of Tehachapi wrestling. Caleb rides in the 13 Novice while Cade competes in 9 Novice. Caleb came home with a first-place trophy and Cade got second. Nate Howard competes in the 40 Novice and got 2nd. Alex has moved up to 9 Expert and Sidney rides in the 13 Girls Intermediate. On Sunday the 20th Caleb earned another first and Cade got put in with the Intermediates and got 4th. Mom, Sarah Peterson got talked into doing the "Mother's Day Race" and finished in 5th. Kayden Gonzales came out and placed 2nd in the 9 Intermediate. Bakersfield Metro was honored to host the Golden State Nationals on May 18-20. This is part of the National series and brings riders from through-out the U.S. as well as world level Pros.

For more info on how to be part of BMX racing contact Curtis Nelson (661) 557-1366.