Blown Gas Flats

28/05/2025

Some great shots by Mark Mclaughlin photography. 8 blown gas flats were on the property with Jeff Martin taking the win over Sean Giroux in the final round.  The teams had to battle wind all weekend, but they were able to finish the program. 

01/05/2025

Some great shots from Mark Mclaughlin photography at last weekend’s Bakersfield event. Blown gas flat is definitely one of the most competitive heads up classes in the country right now. Great side-by-side action all weekend. Congratulations to Sean Giroux on his victory. 

22/04/2025

Thinking of our buddy today!

06/02/2025

Great first weekend for the blown gas flat category. Seven boats were on the property at the season opener ADBA race. Shane Westerfield was the number one qualifier at 5.87 137 mph. Sunday eliminations though Jeff Martin found himself in the winner circle ripping off a 5.70 elapsed time over Cole Thurston’s 6.30. Cole made his way to the final by two hole shot wins over Ian Sirrs and Shane Westerfield.  Jeff Martin was consistently in the 5.70 range all day on Sunday. The next event where you can find the blown gas flats will be March 15 and 16th with the ADBA organization and then the following weekend March 22-23 in Bakersfield with the NJBA. Thank you once again Mark Mclaughlin photography for the excellent photos. 

20/01/2025

Jeff Donnel is ready for Parker ADBA race. 7 boats on the list right now.

17/01/2025

As the 2025 Season is set to begin, BGF would like to thank DoubleTree Hotel, Lori LaBare & staff for 5 years of continued support to the BGF/NJBA community.

For those seeking rooms for the year, please contact the hotel direct at (661) 323-7111 and reference "NJBA" and get your rooms booked for $99.00 a night.

Good luck and be safe.

29/12/2024

BGF roll call for the series opener. Who's coming🏁

Shane Westerfield
Jeff Martin
Ian Sirrs
Jeff Donnel
Fred hart
Cole Irick
Cole Thurston

02/10/2024

A little late but better than never race recap from the fall nationals in Bakersfield for the NJBA race. Congratulations to the butcher driven by Kelly Rhead on their comeback and Racing in memory for Dave Long . They were the number one qualifier and won the event. 10 boats on the property and there were some great side-by-side racing. Jim Shelton had a fast boat as well all weekend and was runner up. One race left for the run for the money points series and it will be October 19-20 at Lake Ming in Bakersfield once again. The points championship is not over and will be determined at this event. Thank you Mark McLaughlin for all of the pictures. Also a big thanks to our sponsors for the run for the money program L&H concrete doubletree hotel, and Kacie steakhouse, Southbay Mazda, and Oxnard Mazda, Doubletree hotel, and KCs steakhouse.

“Run for the money” points

Kelly Rhead 860
Jeff Martin 710
Shane Westerfield 680
Jason Silva 650
Franks Kuhs 650
Nick Childers 350
Joe Martin 300
Tony Scarlata 300
Craig Lucas 300
Jim Van Kampen 200
Ian Sirrs 200
Kyle cannon 100
Cole Irick 100

16/09/2024

Roll call for this weekend. Remember this the 2nd to last “Run for the money” race. Points are close between the top 3 boats Jeff Martin, Jason Silva and Kelly Rhead. An extra $500.00 has been added to purse from Steve hodge for best reaction time during qualifying. Once again thank you to our sponsors for the class, L&H concrete, Southbay Mazda, Oxnard Mazda, KC’s steakhouse and Doubletree hotels.

Winner $2,500
Runner up $1,000
Semi finals $500

Shane Westerfield
Jeff Martin
Nick Childers
Jason Silva
Kelly Rhead
Jim Shelton
Frank Kuhs
Ian Sirrs
Jim Van Kampen

Maybe
Mike Chadwick
Jeff Donnel
Tony Scarlata

30/07/2024

SCHEDULE CHANGE - The Blown Gas Flat Shootout was to race the last race on the schedule on November 8-10 at Phoenix as that will not take place. The last race will take place at Lake Ming, Bakersfield on October 19-20.

The next race will be at Lake Ming, Bakersfield, September 21-22.

Have a nice day and stay safe.

20/07/2024

20/07/2024

The Kyle Cannon Memorial event was an emotional event and one that Kyle would be proud of. From the 3rd round of BGF qualifying where Cheryl went out, placed a wreath and poured out a Coors Light and then each of the guys celebrated Kyle in their own way down the track, with Jason Silva being the last man down with a Coors Light in his hand, stopping at the finish line and raising a toast to a smiling man above.

Congratulations to Jason Silva and crew for winning their first BGF event and to Kelly Rhead who continues to keep going those rounds and just coming up a little short to take home the event win again. Great job to all.

Cheryl Cannon handed out a one of a kind trophy to both our Winner and Runner up along with all of the BGF participants of the event. They are a beautiful souvenir for your trophy case.

Thank you Wes Gray for continuing to create your beautiful prints as you knocked this one out of the park on your water colored design is just breath taking. To all of the BGF racers, thank you for your donation as it will be made in Kyle's name to the Palmdale animal shelter and caring note that you left on the print as we presented it to Cheryl and the family.

Kevin of Stith Printing, thank you for your generous donation of the gift certificate that was handed out to the boat number that was drawn by Cheryl. The winner going to Westerfield Motorsports/ Jeff Martin driven #517.

This event could not have taken place without the out pouring support of everyone that made this happen. CDBA, Cheryl Cannon, Doug Lindsay, Cole Billings, Shane Westerfield, Ashely Box, MJ Action Photography, Bass Lake Boat Show, Stith Printing, Grant Walding, CPA, LLC, Kevin Martindale, Precision Machining, Ohrberg Excavation, Brian Bergeron, Grose Racing Engines, L&H Concrete, South Bay Mazda, Oxnard Mazda, Dog & Andy's VDrive Run, Wes Gray, Juice Plus+, WaFd Bank and to those that asked to remain anonymous, WE THANK YOU!!

Thank you Steve Montgomery and Ashley Box for allowing me to use your photos for this post.

The BGF Shootout Points Standing after this event -
Jeff Martin - 560
Kelly Rhead - 550
Jason Silva - 550
Frank Kuhs - 500
Shane Westerfield - 480
Tony Scarlata - 300
Craig Lucas - 300
Nick Childers - 250
Joe Martin - 200
Cole Irick - 100
Ian Sirrs - 100
Kyle Cannon - 100
Jim Van Kampen - 100

The next event will take place on September 21-22, Lake Ming, Bakersfield.

Thank you.