TROY ESTABROOK  #25U

AGE: 13
WEIGHT: LIGHT
HEIGHT: STILL GROWING
HOME TOWN: MANCHESTER, NH
DIRT TRACK - SUPERMOTO - ROAD RACE

ARTICLE   SCHEDULE

STATISTICS - TROY ESTABROOK

THE BUZZ...

At 13-years old Troy Estabrook of Manchester, NH seems to be driven. Driven that is to capture the New England Dirt Track Series 125 and 250 Amateur championships. Since he started motorcycle racing eight years ago, at the tender age of five, he's already taken 6 NEDTS titles in the 1-50cc, 2-60cc and 3-80cc championships. In all, Troy will be going for 125 and 250 NEDTS classes. He's already clinched the Open title in his age category for 2004. Brockton is the second last race on the NEDTS 2004 schedule with the season winding up in early October at Jolly Roger Motor Sports Park in E. Lempster, NH. That's where he's also in contention for the 125 and 250 track titles.

Estabrook, while focused on motorcycle titles, is still a well-rounded individual who plays hockey during the winter holding down center position for the Manchester (NH) Youth Hockey League. He's done that now for four years. In the hockey off-season, when he's not practicing on his 125 and 250 racing motorcycles, he keeps in shape by roller blading and is a frequent attendee at the local skate park (skateboarding). His quick speeds on the dirt tracks have earned the moniker of "The Mongoose".

Do all of those athletic endeavors take Troy's focus off his schoolwork? Not at all because the South Side (Manchester, NH) Middle School student studies just like he plays-hard. He's also been a high honors student since kindergarten. And his favorite subject, of all things, is math! While his dad Brent is his mechanic, Troy's efforts on the dirt tracks are also supported by his mom and an Amazing list of local sponsors!

2005 SCHEDULE

ESTABROOK CLEANS UP AT A.M.A
WINTER NATIONALS

  14-year-old Troy (The Mongoose) Estabrook of Manchester N.H.
Traveled to Florida to participate in the second annual Winter Short Track Nationals.  This was Estabrooks second year riding his Honda cr 125 in this competition and his first year ever riding his Honda crf 250 and his Honda crf 450.

After the first three rounds of racing Estabrook had the second place spot in the 125 class locked up and was a few points ahead of Kyle Wyman for second place in the 250 class.   He had failed to make the main event on his 450 in the first round at the Daytona Municipal stadium, but had a much better time in rounds three and four in Ocala. On The first day there in the 450 mod qualifier, Estabrook was sure he would make it to the main this time and without hesitation he was off.   Estabrook rode his butt off and finished the qualifier in second place,

  He did it, and He was in the main event!! Troy was so happy you could see his smile a mile away. In the main event that night Estabrook had an awesome start and was riding in third place when the first and second place riders crashed, this would call for a single file restart. In the restart the rider lined up behind Estabrook tried to cut underneath him in the first turn, sliding his tire along the side of Troy's swing arm causing that rider to crash.   There would be another single file restart. This time Troy came out of turn one in fifth place and with only two laps left that's where he remained. Not bad for his first main event against the big boys!!

  Day two at Ocala was a little more dangerous, there had been severe down pours through out the evening and early morning hours. Steve Nace and his crew along with Ken and the AMA crew worked endlessly to keep the track in safe riding conditions. When it was time for the 450 qualifier, Troy didn't let that bother him.  He took off from that line straight to the hole shot,  rode  smart and fast all the way to the checkered flag!!  

The main events took place under the lights because we started so late. By the time the 450 main was up we all were concerned with the racetrack and hoped for a safe race above all. Troy had a pretty good start but was hit hard in the first turn. Although he was hurt he continued to fight his way through the pain and finished in sixth place completely satisfied with himself for staying out there and finishing the race. This left him tied in points with Justin Hannah in eigth place. This was not where Estabrook was hoping to be at this point, However he knew that this class would be very tough considering that the majority of the riders have been racing in this class for a few years and he was only a rookie.

The last round of racing took place at Bithlo. Unlike Ocala and the Municipal Stadium which have distinct grooves and heaven help you if you come off the groove. This was a cushioned racetrack, with no groove, and lots of space for racing. A lot of the riders that like the grooved racetracks were all whining about this track but riders like Estabrook and Hanna were pretty happy! This was their kind of track. It didn't matter who got the hole shot here because there was plenty of room for passing, unlike the grooved tracks where if you come off the groove to try and pass your pretty much done for.

Estabrook was definitely on a mission. He started the day by winning the qualifier for the 125 class. He then went out and crashed in the 250 qualifier. Estabrook shook off the dirt and then in what was said to be the most exciting race thus far that day. Estabrook won the 450 qualifier again and was on his way to the main for the third time! The mains started with the 250 first, Troy battled tooth and nail all the way to the checkered flags finishing in second place.  This second place finish left him tied with Wyman for the second place overall plate in the 250cc 4 stroke premier class. Due to the rules of the tiebreaker, Estabrook would get the third place plate. 

Next up was the 125 race, this time Troy was determined to win. He had finished in second place too many times now and he was finally at a track he liked. When the green flag dropped Estabrook went straight to the front and then dominated the entire race, finally a 125 win. He finished the 125 series with a second place plate!!!

Now it was time for the last race with the big boys. The 450's. Troy was so pumped from his previous races that he could hardly wait to get out there. The green flag dropped and he was on his way. He started out in second place and by the time they were on lap three Troy was making his move on the leader. Troy made an awesome pass on the outside and then proceeded to pull away. By the time they reached the checkered flags Troy was at least three bikes lengths ahead of second place. He Won!!! Finally he showed everyone that he could not only run with the big boys, but he could beat them as well. I have never in the eight years he's been racing seen him happier about a win than he was that night. I think he will remember it forever. So after all was said and done Estabrook finished the 450 mod series in fourth place, just nine points behind the third place finisher. (Imagine if he had only qualified that first day in Daytona, he would have only needed a ninth place finish or better there and he could have been in the top three just like he had hoped for). Awesome Job!! Now Troy will get ready for the New England Dirt Track Series, The Jolly Roger Series, and The AMA Grand Nationals in Springfield in July!!