2013 Sponsor: Works Enduro Rider

I am happy to announce a continued partnership with Drew Smith and Mike at Works Enduro Rider for 2013.  Two years ago, Drew Smith approached me about doing some media type things for him and we have hit it off ever since.  He has brought my confidence on the bike to another level and has always been there to assist me with advice.  Suspension is such a tricky thing to get right and Drew does an amazing job at getting his riders comfortable.  I was lucky enough to get the opportunity to test at his house this summer, and it is remarkable at the things Drew notices about bike set-up and suspension.  Thanks WER for the continued support!

2013 Sponsor: Powerseal USA

I am excited to announce a continued partnership with PowerSeal USA for the 2013 season.  PowerSeal USA will continue to take care of my cylinders for the 2013 season.  They have provided excellent support over the years and I can't thank them enough.  The 2013 season will be a lot of fun and I look forward to attending different kinds of races.  For more info check out PowerSeal USA for your cylinder needs. http://www.powersealusa.com/

2013 Sponsors

Photo by Joann Hauser

Hello Everyone,

I am almost fully ready for the 2013 season.  I've spent hours this year writing cover letters, sending emails, and replying to companies.  I am happy to have a lot of returning sponsors this year along with some new ones.  I am working on a few last touches before I announce the 2013 sponsors.  Thanks for all of the support along the way.

Zack Huberty

2012 ECEA A-200 Enduro Champion

Photo by Kevin Novello

A Season in Review: ECEA A-200 Enduro Champion

Rider: Zack Huberty

Class Finish: 1^st A-200

The 2012 season has been one of the biggest learning experiences.  I started the year off with a lack luster finish at the opening round of the enduro series.  After getting beat, I was determined to turn the season around in order to go for the A-200 Championship.  Early on in the season, my confidence for being able to win was pretty low but things started to turn around when I raced the DER Enduro.  At the DER enduro, I finished one minute behind my biggest competitor in my class who I’ve struggled to challenge for the past year.  Then, at the RORR enduro, I was able to take my first A-200 win on a Vee Rubber Trials Tire at a muddy, technical event.  This started to build my confidence as I knew that I could win.  After buying a Specialized Hardrock mountain bike from Lee Rogers at Bicycle Therapy, another fire was lit within as Lee stressed the importance of fueling your body correctly.  With the help of my dad, I got set-up with a nutritionist at CCH, and I also started using Hammer Nutrition products with the help of Lee Rogers.  I started to dedicate my time to eating right, fueling my body correctly on race day, and fine-tuning bike set-up.  Before I knew it, I had five straight wins in the A200 class and started reeling in the possibility of the A200 championship.

            By the end of the season, I was able to win (7) races along with having (8) top 20 finishes with a 9^th overall finish at the GMER Enduro.  Going into the season, I had never won a race in the A-200 class so this year I have made big steps towards the possibility of AA.  Although my last two races of the season don’t show the same fire as in the summer, the speed is still there.  The last two races were unfortunate as I had two bike problems but you have to learn from your mistakes in order to build for next year.  Now that the season is over, I am happy to announce that I am the 2012 ECEA A-200 Enduro Champion.  It has been a long time coming and has required dedication in order to juggle college and school. 

            This year went fairly well, but I am already looking forward to seeing what I can do in 2013.  I will continue to follow the program I started in the summer along with some other additions in order to hopefully qualify for AA next year.  It is also my goal to win another championship.  As with every champion, there are a lot of people behind them.  I’d first like to thank my dad for all of his help this year as he pitted for me at most of the enduros (which isn’t the most exciting thing, but minimizes my stress on race day).  My dad was also the reason I got set-up with a nutritionist and when all others doubt me, he encourages me to keep going.  Additionally, I would like to thank Johnny Limp at Torc1Racing, Drew Smith at WER suspension for help with set-up and advice, Tech Tube, PowerSeal USA, Unabiker, FMF, Jerod Stoner at JS Designs for Jersey Lettering, Lee Rogers at Bicycle Therapy, EKS Brand Goggles, P3, MotoFIT, All Balls Racing, Sixsixone, Mika Metals, N-Style, Vertex Pistons, Fly Racing and Dale Spangler, Michelle at CCH, DT-1 Filters, Motorex, Hinson Clutch Components, Acerbis,  Clockwork KTM, Matto Cycle for frequent encouragement, The Kulp Family, my competitors, and all of my friends that have provided encouragement along the way.

For more information:
Check WER Suspension out on Facebook “Works Enduro Rider (WER)”

Check Zack Huberty out on Facebook “Zack Huberty”
Check Zack Huberty’s Blog http://zackhuberty323racing.blogspot.com/

Unabiker Family!

While browsing the internet the other day, I saw that one of my sponsor's updated their website.  I quickly clicked on the link and checked out their new website.  Unabiker has been helping me out most of this year with trick radiator guards that have saved me more than once.  Check out the new site, and see how they nicely added me to their page! http://www.unabiker.com/?page_id=45

Stump Jumper Enduro Photos

Photos by Rick Cornelius