The Bulldog picked up by BMX HEX for 2006

[Curtis Newkirk]

Its official. The Newkirks are happy to say that Bennett is now the third Utah rider to join BMX HEX's National Team. We are very grateful to Dan and Kim Blackwell for giving Bennett a shot in the 7X slot for this year with BMX HEX.

The Newkirks would like to express thier sincere gratitude to Jason Melton and the rest of the Staats/Lizard Skinz Team. 2005 was an incredible year and we are very glad Bennett had the opportunity to race on the team. The encouragement, confidence, and support was unbeatable for a local team and I know his participation means a lot to him.

Now for the funny part: Bennett does not know yet. He has wanted to get on with BMX HEX (or another big national team) for some time. We are putting the contract and some pics of the uniform in an envelope on the tree and making it a present from the Blackwells.

Merry Christmas!

[mackdaddy]

I wanted to be the first to say Congrats to Bennett, he has been working soooooooo hard!!!!
Great Job!

[Punk-Biker940]

That is SOOOO cool, great job bennet

[Heather Allred]

Congrats Bennett, all the hard work has paid off.
Merry Christmas everyone
Heather

[sspencer]

Atta boy Bennett! Keep on having fun.

Congratulations,
Steve

[JORDAN]

HEY NICE JOB LOOKS LIKE THAT WE ARE ON THE SAME TEAM AGIN. CONGRATS LOOKING ON SEEING YOU IN RENO
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
JORDAN SMITH

[Curtis Newkirk]

Thanks for all of the kind words my friends!

On Sunday morning when Bennett finds out I will make sure he logs on and reads all of your responses. He is going to flip when he open this present!

[Heather Allred]

Curtis

What did Bennett think of his BMX HEX present?

I also want to say thanks again to Jason, Ron and Nancy Melton for bringing me on to the staats/lizard skins team three years ago. I know it has made me a better rider and I am sure other team members could say the same thing. I also want to say thanks to all of my team mates for all of there encouragement over these years. For the 2006 season I was picked up by Fly and will be running there awesome gear. Thanks to Ray Hudson and Terry Baisley for there support also.
Heather

[Curtis Newkirk]

Bennett was, well...lets just say PUMPED! His eyes nearly popped out of his head. All he has wanted to do is ride since. Which is a good thing because he, Anna, and myself will be going to Reno on the 6th. I think I have talked Anna into doing a practice lap there, but we will see.

Heather, that is so cool you were picked up by FLY. They really are making some awesome gear right now and thier 2006 stuff looks nop-notch. CONGRATS!!!

Also, I share your words to the Meltons. Staats/Lizard Skins has been an amazing team and I am sure they will continue to be. We are very grateful to have the opportunity to race for them.

[Dave W]

I haven't been on the forums for awhile. What great news to come back to. Bennett you rock and I admire your focus and determination especially at your age.

Heather, congrats are in order for you to. Thanks for all of your help and your example as well.

Dave