Kealoha Estrella had the honor of surviving the mudfest, Dec. 12 in Oma‘o. Estrella topped the Adult “A” Class of off-road motorcycle enthusiasts during the Holiday Charity Poker Run, which took place under heavy rains and muddy conditions at the
Kealoha Estrella had the honor of surviving the mudfest, Dec. 12 in Oma‘o.
Estrella topped the Adult “A” Class of off-road motorcycle enthusiasts during the Holiday Charity Poker Run, which took place under heavy rains and muddy conditions at the Oma‘o off-road course to benefit the Kaua‘i Independent Food Bank.
“Riders were asked to donate a minimum of two food items as the registration fee for the event,” said Ron Victorino, president of the Kaua‘i Moto-X Association. “Between the combined efforts of the Garden Island Motorcycle Club, the Kaua‘i Motocross Association, and the Kaua‘i Motocross Riders Association, 275 riders took part in the event despite the rain.”
Kelvin Moniz, the Operations Manager at the KIFB, said there was more than 1,300 pounds of food collected and $130 which helped KIFB surpass its Holiday Food and Fund Drive.
“It was alright when I got there with the van, early in the morning,” Moniz said. “But as the morning wore on, the rains kept coming down, and with the weight of the food in the van, it was sliding sideways when I was ready to leave.”
But Moniz was appreciative, noting that it was the combined efforts of contributions by the Elsie Wilcox Elementary School, the Student Council of King Kaumuali‘i Elementary School, and the rainy motocross event that pushed KIFB past its 40,000-pound weight goal in the annual drive.
Following Estrella in the Adult “A” Class, Casey Satterfield, Chris Bonilla, Travis Talbo, Daniel Hurtado, Kawika Stillwell, Chris Satterfield, Kevin Norton, Makali‘i Andrade and Clyde Rogers rounded out the leaderboard.
“We had participants of varying ages and skill levels,” Victorino said in an e-mail. “There were keiki to kupuna, beginner to expert, and with the rain, it became a fun mudfest, causing the course levels to increase in difficulty.”
James Ornellas topped the Adult “B” Class followed by Acey Soares, Koa Fuller, Randall Osakoda, Jensen Badanguio, Robby Silva, Isaac Fiero and Chris Silva in the leader slots.
Kawai Peahu topped the Adult “C” Class followed by Mark Nakamura, Kyle Ruiz, Ken Toda, Mele Huddy, Keani Andrade, Neil Marugame, Michelle Alimboyoguen, Eli Brainerd, Kayhla Huddy, Ikaika Cabral, Shawn Marugame, Falcon Johnson, Clifton Gomes, Koby Kashima-Gomayo, David Medeiros, Kenton Gomes, Ryan Cabral, Chaz Dabin and Keli‘i Dabin.
Gabriel Silva headed up the Adult “D” Class followed by Jeff Kelekoma Sr., Wayne Matsushima, Irwin Santiago, Joann Kelekoma, Diane Ritter, Clyde Souza, Ryan Rutt, Dwight Matsushima, Wayne Pacheco Jr., Penny Matsushima, Brandie Matsushima, Quinton Natividad, Leimomi Schimmelfennig and Jamilyn Kelekoma.
“The Keiki and Beginner riders deserve a special mention for braving the difficult course,” Victorino said.
Isaiah Brainerd topped the Keiki “C” Class followed by Bailey Bernabe, Dallas Moku, Kaya Ramirez, Kawelo Huddy, Donaven Gomes, Teagan Amorin, Kamali‘i Andrade, Jacob Huddy and Keanu Kia-Kinzie rounding out the leaderboard for that class.
Bailey Ritter topped the Keiki “D” Class followed by Keana Silva, Bryzen Cadiz, Harley Ragasa, Jenessa Maghanoy, Carlei Rutt, Emma Simmons, Cole Frye, Ryleah Torres, Hunter Ragasa, Blaze Silva, Lanakila Gushiken, Kamaile Packard, Clancy Doorish Jr., Kamalei Baptiste, Adam Martin, Clyde Souza Jr., Kaiwa Sherman, Brennan Perreira and Channyn Moke rounding out the leaders in that division.
