a good size vintage bike display and guests were invited to participate in a raffle sponsored by Porkchop BMX to benefit the Mike Vincent Fight for Sight Fund, with Mike present, and Porkchop was able to raise nearly $350 for the cause.
The day, however, belonged to Jared Ward, the Charlotte home-town boy and winner of the Park Pro competition. Although competing with some very worthy rivals, Ward managed to clench the top spot with a triple whip off of a quarter, a front flip, and a 3-triple whip over the box. Alex Johann captured to second spot with a 720, 3-whip on the spine, and a flair transfer from quarter to quarter. Russell Summerville, from Georgia, snagged third with a no-handed 360 and a straight run of multiple flairs from the sub box to the spine.
The first stop of the Trans Jam BMX Contest Series was dubbed a success, and riders are expectant for what the second stop in Greenville, NC on November 12 will have to offer.
Below are the results for 2011 TJ: CLT-
*Flat Pro:
1st- Dane Beardsley
2nd- Michael Moore
3rd- Jon Dowker
4th- Keith King
5th- Isaiah Jordan
*Park Pro:
1st- Jared Ward
2nd- Alex Johann
3rd- Russell Summerville
4th-Johnny Deadwyler
5th- Dalton Smith
6th- Austin Stevens
7th-TK Billups
Other Classes:
*Park Veteran:
1st- Steve Nowak
2nd-Juon Cortiz
3rd-Brett Clark
4th-Don Wigent
5th-Marty Stancil
6th- Hector Balmaceda
*Park Amateur:
1st- Brian Beal
2nd- Patrick Evans
3rd- Mick Malik
4th- Robert Mabe
5th- Kevin Grimes
*Park Beginner:
1st- Bradley Gwyn
2nd- Damon Floyd
3rd- Austin Phipps
4th- Jackson Hameline
*Flatland Amateur:
1st- Anthony Brogden
2nd- Lee Mejia
3rd- Bryan Ledbetter
4th- Mark Coates
*Flatland Beginner:
1st- Anthony Nelson
2nd- Danny Harrison
3rd- Tracey Crevlens
4th- Steven Tubiolo
The 2nd Annual Trans Jam BMX Contest presented by Maxxis Tires & Hickory Tavern took place in Charlotte, NC yesterday in the middle of downtown. Although riders battled the heat of 101 degree weather, the battle was far more evident in the competitions. Trans Jam hosted both Flatland and Park competitions for Beginner, Amateur, and Professional classes, and added a new Veteran Class to the Park contest for 2011. In addition, competitors and guests alike were pleased to find 
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