The second half of the 2012 AMA Arenacross Series season is set to kick off tomorrow night from one of the sport’s most treasured venues. For many years, Dayton, Ohio, and the Nutter Center have served as hosts to some of the most memorable races in series history. The state of Ohio is a hotbed for arenacross, with eight full-time competitors calling the state their home.The threat of rain in the Los Angeles area on Saturday afternoon caused a delayed schedule at Dodger Stadium—host of round 3 of the 2012 AMA Supercross Series—but as James headed out for track walk at 3:00pm sharp, the sun was shining and the track was dry as a bone. Here’s what JS7 had to say about the race tonight, but be sure to check back later for a full recap!The highest profile of those riders is current championship runner-up Jeff Gibson and his FMF Power/Poynt TUF Honda. The 2009 AMA Arenacross Series Champion lost control of the points lead last weekend, but with a return to his home state, one can bet he’ll be ready to battle back in front of his hometown crowd.
A Buckeye Battle is brewing, with Gibson and current series points leader Tyler Bowers, who rides for Babbitt’s Monster Energy/AMSOIL Kawasaki presented by Maxxis, leading the way. However, fellow Babbitt’s Monster Energy/AMSOIL Kawasaki rider Chad Johnson is looking for more success after capturing his second win of the 2012 season last weekend.
Moreover, the large contingent of Ohio natives – including Foremost Insurance/Spinechillers/Storm Lake Honda’s Nathan Skaggs, Bella’s Cupcakes/Club MX Kawasaki’s Zach Ames, and Foremost Insurance/Spinechillers/Storm Lake KTM’s Willy Browning – are all looking to turn their seasons around and get the ball rolling over the final six rounds of the season.
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