Black Star Taking to the Dirt!
Black Star Taking to the Dirt!
The Team
Three enthusiastic brothers and one friend from along the way make up the race team. Trey and Cameron Frame bring with them the Black Star Racing team and years of wildly successful endeavors in the UWP-IJSBA Watercross National Tour. Stephen Frame has been a critical team-mate during those times as a crew member and team promoter.
Stephen Frame and Andy Moss are the founders of Blackrock SxS and have been OHV enthusiasts for decades. Together their experiences include motocross racing, ATVs, rock crawling, off-road expeditions, and of course side by sides. They are both members of Mountaineer Off-road, Inc. and have been instrumental over the years in planning the clubs annual West Virginia Childrens’ Charities Off Road Jamboree; an event that has contributed countless donations of toys, clothes, and dollars to Secret Santa of West Virginia and other charities.
Through this combination of riders the team will be rich in experience in areas ranging from competitive motorsports competition to recreational riding to event organization and promotion. And after many years of success they are now looking to add to that list with competitive off-road racing.
The Plan
The team will race in the UTVRR and GNCC series throughout 2012 mainly as good practice and shakedown for the vehicles. Neither of these series are desert racing but they are generally in east coast locations and won’t require extensive travel. And besides that, they’re all part of the fun. The season will finale at the famous “BAJA 1000”. So buckle up and fasten your helmets. Jump in and ride along with us as we travel through the stages of building the next big thing for Black Star Racing and Blackrock SxS. It’s going to be one helluva ride.
Yamaha FZR and VXR Riders Win National Titles
FromFZWaverunner.com
CHARLESTON, WV – The last checkered flag of the 2011 UWP-IJSBA Watercross National Tour dropped Sunday with Yamaha racers filling up the podium and leaving town with a truck load of national titles.
Highlighting the weekend was multi-time world and national champion Chris MacClugage who led the Yamaha contingent; winning the premier Pro Stock Runabout class aboard his Macc Racing, Dean’s Team Yamaha FZR. Mac dominated the class all summer long and is the man to beat at the IJSBA World Finals in October. Also winning a national title on a Yamaha FZR is Dean’s Team’s Jordan McLean who finished the tour undefeated. McLean rode his Yamaha FZR flawlessly all summer long and also looks tough to beat at the World Finals.
Speaking of undefeated, the Yamaha VXR won the national title in in the new Normally Aspirated class, driven by Yamaha Black Star Racing rider Trey Frame. Brother and teammate Cameron Frame finished second in the class. Although the brothers are tight off the closed course, the two battled all summer long trading wins on their Yamaha VXR and VXS. This is the first year of competition for the Yamaha VXR and VXS.
“We are thrilled with the results this year. Chris on the FZR showed how strong this boat is straight out the box. The Frame brothers started an entirely new racing experience aboard the VXR in the N/A class, and Jordan McLean scored a victory in the Limited class,” said Yamaha product manager and IJSBA Hall of Fame inductee Scott Watkins. “There’s a reason why you are seeing more and more Yamaha’s on the starting line every year.”
Yamaha FZR and VXR Invade Canada with 25 Podium Finishes
From FZWaverunner.com
BELLS RIVER, Ontario — Yamaha racers invaded Bells River, Ontario on July16-17, dominating the UWP-IJSBA Canadian National with 25 podium finishes led by Macc Racing/Riva Racing/Dean’s Team rider Chris MacClugage.
MacClugage continued his stranglehold on the Pro Runabout Stock class aboard his Yamaha FZR. Macc has won nearly every moto in this premier class this season with just three rounds left in the season.
MacClugage wasn’t the only Yamaha FZR rider on a tear in Ontario with Jordan McLean winning the Pro Runabout Limited class, finishing 2-1-2 for the day. McLean has won every round this season with no signs of letting up. Joining McLean on the podium was FZR rider Aero Aswer. Riva Racing/Dean’s Team rider Trey Frame continued his breakout season finishing 1-2-2 in the Pro Runabout Open class aboard his FZR for a second place finish overall.
Some of the best news from Bells River is that the Yamaha VXR looks like a lock for the Normally Aspirated class championship in its first season of racing. Yamaha VXR riders Cameron Frame and brother Trey Frame finished 1-2 overall. The two brothers have been swapping wins all season long and continue to put on the one of the best shows on the tour. The Yamaha VXR has won every round this season in dominating fashion.
Other notable performances include Nathan McLean who won Novice Runabout Limited also aboard a Yamaha FZR.
Round 6 of the UWP-IJSBA Watercross National Tour comes to Colonial Beach, VA on July 30-31.
Yamaha Racers Continue Winning Streak, Sunday Red Flagged Due to Fog
From FZWaverunner.com
Round 3 of the UWP-IJSBA National Tour in Racine, WI. will go down in history as one of the wildest weekends of racing in some time with heavy fog wreaking havoc on Sunday.
Saturday started out strong with Macc Racing/Riva Yamaha/Dean’s Team rider Chris MacClugage taking the moto 1 victory in Pro Runabout Stock abord his Yamaha FZR. Teammate Cameron Frame put in a hard charging effort to round off the top three in the class.
Cameron’s brother and teammate Trey Frame continued his domination of the Normally Aspirated class aboard his VXR finishing first in both motos on Saturday. Jordan McLean once again proved he is the man to beat in the Pro-Am Runabout Limited class earning 2 moto victories. And in the Pro Runabout Open class, Riva Yamaha/Dean’s Team rider Dustin Charrier pulled off a moto 1 podium finish, which was phenomenal because of the injuries he suffered at Round 2.
Mother Nature was the toughest competitor the next day with heavy fog rolling in midway of the first race of the morning and did not lift for the remainder of the day. The promoters were forced to red flag the race and the remainder of Sunday racing. Still, Yamaha racer proved that they own the closed course when Mother Natures allows.
Yamaha Wins Every Major Pro Race Class at Round 2 of National Tour
From FZWaverunner.com
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — It was all Yamaha at the second round of the UWP-IJSBA Watercross National Tour held in Montgomery, Ala. on May 28-29; with Yamaha FZR and VXR racers sweeping the Pro Runabout Stock, Pro Runabout Limited, Pro Runabout Open, and the newly formed Normally Aspirated class.
Leading the Yamaha FZR charge was Macc Racing’s Chris MacClugage with another sweep of the Pro Runabout Stock class; winning all three motos aboard his Dean’s Team Riva Racing FZR WaveRunner. With the two rounds complete, Macc has won all six motos in this premier class.
In Pro Runabout Limited action, Riva Racing Dean’s Team FZR rider Jordon McLean swept all three motos for the round 2 overall win beating out Sea-Doo racer Michael Geoge. McLean also won round 1 in Panama City Beach in dominating fashion.
The Pro Runabout Open class was a battle of the last man standing with Riva Racing Dean’s Team FZR rider Trey Frame taking the overall win. Frame rode hard and
consistently finishing the weekend 2-3-1 in the Open class. Also of note was Riva Racing Dean’s Team rider Dustin Charier who won moto 2 for his first moto win of the season.
And in the new Normally Aspirated class, Yamaha VXR racers swept the class 1-2-3 with Riva Racing Dean’s Team rider Trey Frame winning the overall. Trey Frame won moto 1 and moto 2 aboard his Yamaha VXR WaveRunner and finished second in moto 3. Privateer Rob Greenwald put together a solid ride to finish the weekend 3-2-1 to place second overall. Riva Racing Dean’s Team rider Cameron Frame finished third overall.
The third round of the eight stop UWP-IJSBA Watercross National Tour will be held in Racine, WI on June 18-19.
PANAMA BEACH CITY, Fla.
PANAMA BEACH CITY, Fla. — The first round of the UWP-IJSBA Watercross National Tour is in the record books with Yamaha riders writing a new chapter for the FZR, VXR, and VXS WaveRunners, which dominated the Panama City Beach opener held May 14-15.
Multi-time world and national champion Chris MacClugage led the Yamaha contingent by sweeping all three motos of the weekend in the Pro Runabout Stock class aboard his Riva Racing Dean’s Team Yamaha FZR. Although course conditions were rough, Macc put on an epic display for the race fans in Pro Runabout Stock moto 3 when he lapped the field that included some of the best racers in the sport.
Adding to the excitement of the weekend was the much anticipated debut of the new Normally Aspirated class and the Yamaha VXR and VXS. Riva Racing Dean’s Team racers Trey and Cameron Frame finished 1-2 overall aboard the new Yamaha WaveRunners with privateer Rob Greenwald finishing third. In all, the Yamaha VXR and VXS swept all three motos — an auspicious beginning for Yamaha’s VX Performance Series models.
Not to be outdone, Riva Racing Dean’s Team rider Jordan McLean won the Pro Runabout Limited class abroad his Yamaha FZR. A native of the Cayman Islands, McLean braved deteriorating course conditions to muscle his way into the winner’s circle.
The second round of the eight stop UWP-IJSBA Watercross National Tour will be held Memorial Weekend in Montgomery, AL.
Yamaha, RIVA Racing, Dean’s Team Join Forces for 2011 PWC Racing Tour
From FSWaverunner.com
Yamaha and RIVA Racing today announced they will join forces with Orlando based Dean’s Team for the 2011 UWP-IJSBA Watercross National Tour of personal watercraft racing.
Dean’s Team’s 2011 riders are a who’s who of professional personal watercraft racing, including several world and national champions including Dustin Charrier and Chris MacClugage as well as support riders Tim Neff, Trey and Cameron Frame, Jordan McLean and John Hecox. Leading the team is owner and master tuner Dean Charrier.
“Dean has proven to be one of the top mechanics in the industry, and he has successfully helped his riders bring Yamaha to the winner’s circle every year since he’s been working on them,” said Scott Watkins, product manager for Yamaha’s WaterCraft Group. “We are thrilled to see more riders switch to Yamaha and work with Dean to maximize their potential on the closed course.”
In addition to the Yamaha FZR, which took home multiple national titles last year, Dean’s Team riders will be racing the all new Yamaha VXR in a new normally aspirated stock class that was created this year. The addition of this class ushers in a new era of low cost high performance racing where the $10,899 Yamaha VXR is expected to dominate.
Dean’s Team racecraft will be using RIVA Performance Products to power the 2011 racing effort. RIVA racing products were also used in Dean’s Team’s 2010 championship wins.
“We are proud to support Dean’s Team with our racing products for the Yamaha FZR & VXR,” said Dave Bamdas, head of RIVA Racing. “Dean is a great tuner and runs a professional racing effort. RIVA works closely with Dean to provide cutting edge parts that keep his riders in the winner’s circle. We look forward to another successful race season with Deans Team!”
Notable RIVA Racing components that are being used by Dean’s Team include the RIVA/ViPEC Engine Control Systems, RIVA handling components, RIVA Air Intake Systems and RIVA Steering Systems. In addition, Yamaha is supporting Dean’s Team with high performance Yamalube oils, which are formulated with anti-wear and anti-corrosion additives to protect watercraft under the demanding conditions and high RPMs of racing.
The 2011 UWP-IJSBA Watercross National Tour begins May 14 in Panama City, FL and concludes with the National Championship August 20 in Charleston, WV.
Trey Frame Overcomes Broken Leg to Win IJSBA Round 3 on Yamaha FZR
From FZWaverunner.com
Just three weeks after suffering a broken fibula at Round 2 of the IJSBA Tour in Syracuse, NY; Trey Frame of the National Guard/Black Star Motorsports team pulled off an unbelievable overall win in the premier Pro-Am Runabout Open class aboard his team’s limited-spec Yamaha FZR.”The decision was made to run the Limited FZR due to the skis great handling and smooth power delivery. I felt with my leg injury my Ultra and 15F would beat me to death on the track”, Trey said.
The decision paid off by Trey, finishing 3 – 1 – 1 in the 3 moto format giving him the overall win for the weekend.
“My plan was to go out and run practice, see how the leg felt and just go from there, the FZR just handles so smooth it really made it easy on my leg” Trey said. Moto 2 and 3 saw Frame take wire to wire victories aboard the FZR.
“We are so impressed with the FZR. It really has everything you could want in a race boat, a monster engine in a light weight race inspired NanoXcell hull, what more could you want? Our team has tried every ski on the market, and after this weekend, don’t be suprised to see our entire team running Yamaha’s next season. We couldn’t be happier!” Trey said.
Not only did the National Guard/Black Star Motorsports team win the premier class, one of its other team riders, and Trey’s brother, Cameron Frame continued his dominance of the Pro-Am Runabout Limited class.
Cameron is undefeated this season in the Limited class on the IJSBA Tour and has taken a commanding lead in the points in that series. “Yamaha has really done their homework on the FZR. With help from guys like Dean Charrier and support from Riva and Hot Products, my FZR is just flying out there!” Cameron said.
Round 4 of the IJSBA Tour is slated for July 10-11 in Rochester, NY.
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