Cedar BMX racers rank top in state championship race

NEWTON TWP. — Jake Kadelak, of Drums, who races locally at Cedar BMX, claimed a Pennsylvania State Championship title for his class at the state championship race Saturday, Aug. 26 in Pittsburgh.

Kadelak rode off with a #2 plate from the championship race.

In addition, six other racers from Cedar BMX earned top state titles for their classes. Nick Brajuka, Jr., of Peckville; Jim Cook, of Tamaqua, and Devin Donadio, of Long Pond, each took second. Gavin Cook, of Tamaqua ,took third; Joey Hitchcock, of Madison Township, took fourth and Keenan Cook, of Tamaqua, earned the ninth-place spot.

Racers from Cedar BMX in Newton Township earned top rankings at the state championship BMX race Aug. 26 in Pittsburgh. From left, first row, are Joey Hitchcock, of Madison Township; Jim Cook, of Tamaqua; Devin Donadio, of Long Pond; and Jake Kadelak, of Drums. Second row, Nick Brajuka, of Peckville; Gavin Cook, of Tamaqua and Keenan Cook, of Tamaqua.

http://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/web1_ABJ-BMX-Champs.jpg.optimal.jpgRacers from Cedar BMX in Newton Township earned top rankings at the state championship BMX race Aug. 26 in Pittsburgh. From left, first row, are Joey Hitchcock, of Madison Township; Jim Cook, of Tamaqua; Devin Donadio, of Long Pond; and Jake Kadelak, of Drums. Second row, Nick Brajuka, of Peckville; Gavin Cook, of Tamaqua and Keenan Cook, of Tamaqua. Submitted photo