Jan/Feb 2004 BMX News

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Cory signs on with Hurricane-Staats Bicycles 2004 National Team (February 27, 2004)
Florida is known for it's hurricanes due to the fact it sits right in hurricane alley. In 2004, the BMX world will get blown away by another hurricane, the all new Hurricane-Staats Bicycles National Team, and Cory will be a part! "We are proud to join some of the nations best riders and some of the top-notch team management on Team Hurricane-Staats! We are honored to be a small part of what is sure to become a real "force of nature" on the BMX tracks in '04." Watch for them (you won't be able to miss 'em, they'll be the ones in front of you) at a National near you! Cory is back with Team Manager and good friend Pat Stella and some old teammates from Pedal Militia. The entire roster includes:
Pat Stella (Team Management)
Jack Bontorno (Team Management)
Taylor Bambury: 11 Novice, Middleton, MA
Victor Behm: 10 Expert & Cruiser, Mays Landing, NJ
Carl Risley: 19 Rookie, Mays Landing, NJ
Chris Bickford: 13 Expert & Cruiser, Fryeburg, ME
A J Bontorno: 14 Expert & Cruiser, Georgetown, MA
Tiffany Bontorno: 9 Girl & 10 & Under Cruiser, Georgetown, MA
Adam Bourque: Merrimac, MA
David Burdin: 12 Rookie, Dracut, MA
Amanda Burdin: 14 Girl, Dracut, MA
Orlando Cheatham: 14 Expert, Pleasantville, NJ
Keith Chagon: 36 Cruiser, Seabrook, NH
Adrianna Chagon: 13 Girl, Seabrook, NH
Tommy Daigle: 9 Rookie, Dover, NH
Shane Fanning: 5 Rookie, Wenonah, NJ
Ian Fanning: 8 Novice, Wenonah, NJ
Chris Feltch: 12 Novice, Hampton, NH
Courtney Foote: 6 Girl, Hampton, NH
Ray (Mike) Green: 54 Cruiser, North Berwick, ME
Justin Hellwinkell: 14 Expert & Cruiser, North Salem, NY
Brendon McKenna: 7 Rookie, Madbury, NH
Seamus McKenna: 9 Rookie, Madbury, NH
Connor McKenna: 12 Rookie, Madbury, NH
Mariah Prescott: 12 Girl, Seabrook, NH
Cory House: 8 Novice & 9 & Under Cruiser, Tampa, FL
Angelina Stella: 14 Girl, Albrightsville, PA
Brandon Stella: 12 Expert & Cruiser, Albrightsville, PA
Stone Walsh: 7 Novice, Egg Harbor, NJ
Shannon Walsh: 12 Girl, Egg Harbor, NJ
Patrick Walsh: 15 Novice, Egg Harbor, NJ
Jim Will: 17 Novice, Methuen, MA
Eric Williams Sr: 35 Expert, Deptford, NJ
Eric Williams Jr.: 9 Novice, Deptford, NJ
Frank Young: 37 Expert & Cruiser, Irvington, NJ
Richard (Pee Wee) Pannell: 6 Rookie, Irvington, NJ
We look forward to racing with our new teammates in '04!


Dothan Alabama Regional results (February 21 & 22, 2004)
Cory traveled up to Dothan AL February 21 & 22 for the NBL Regional event and left those 'Bama riders wondering - who was that FL kid on that #8 bike?! He didn't know very many of the other riders from FL, GA or AL, but he made a ton of friends this weekend and opened a few eyes. Cory started the weekend off on Saturday with a 3rd, 2nd and 2nd in his motos and a 3rd in his Main. On Sunday he improved and finished 1st, 2nd, 1st in his motos and 4th in his Main. Cory had a pretty stacked class that included such power riders as Taylor Tillman from GA, Bradley Carter from Orlando, FL and hometown favorite Cody Corbelli from AL. There were 9 riders total in the 8 Novice class and there was not a slow rider in the bunch. The weather held out to be beautiful with warm temps in the 70s and sunny skys. We made it just in time as the Monday after we left brought in thunderstorms to the entire southeast. It was a great weekend for Cory and an awesome start to what is sure to be a fast and looooong 2004 season!
Stay tuned at www.coryhouse.com for more 2004 results!!!

See Ya On The Track - REAL soon!


Orlando State Qualifier results (January 24 & 25, 2004)
The first FL State Qualifier for Cory was in a familiar place......Orlando! For 8 years old, Cory has traveled to Orlando more then many kids we know! Most of his travels involved visiting Disney, but this weekend was business as Cory raced in the first FL State Qualifier (which doubled as an NBL Regional) at the Orlando BMX track. Saturday Cory got off to a slow start finishing 4th in his first moto but ending up 1st in the 2nd and 3rd motos. Unfortunately, a misque in the first turn of the Semi allowed the pack around him and sent him home for the day without making his main. Sunday Cory struggled as he only could muster a 4th, 4th and 5th missing an opportunity to get into the Semi or main. For the first big weekend for Cory in 2004 in FL, he is adjusting quite well and performed well, but he wants more..........and with the hard work and dedication that he puts into his training..........I wouldn't bet against him in future races!!
See Ya On The Track - REAL soon!