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round by winning his second race, ahead of J.J. Martynse. After the third round, the Championship was still wide open. Greyson, Galvin, Laird, and Hollenbeck each had seven points, and Facchini, Starr and Gomez each had six points. Boyle started the fourth round, aiming to spoil the day for Galvin and Laird, when he was first off the line in race 25. Galvin motored around Boyle by using the outside line on the back straight, and Galvin pulled away for the win. Laird also used the outside to get by Boyle and finish second. Greyson kept himself on pace with Galvin by winning race 26, ahead of Ingalls and Dale Facchini. Gomez and Neil Facchini waged a classic battle during race 27. Gomez held the lead ahead of a determined Neil Facchini, but relinquished the lead the third time they went down the back straight. Gomez showed his mettle, however, and fought back to take the lead by diving under Neil Facchini to take the win. Starr finished off the fourth round with his third victory. With one round left, Greyson and Galvin were tied for first, with 10 points each, while Laird, Starr, and Gomez had nine points each, and Neil Facchini had eight. The final round began with Galvin running away to victory, ensuring at least a runoff for the title. Greyson came to the tapes in the next race with the pressure squarely on his shoulders. At the line, Greyson was surrounded by Starr on his left and Laird on his right, with both of them vying for podium spots, as well. Greyson was cool under the pressure though, and showed a champion's determination by making the start and cruising to the victory, which set up the dramatic runoff. Neil Facchini concluded his day with his third victory for a final tally of I I points and certainly with the thoughts of what could've been, had he not fallen in round three. Gomez entered the final scheduled race, needing a victory over Boyle and Ingalls to secure third overall. A second place would mean a three-rider runoff with Starr and Neil Facchini for the final spot on the podium. Gomez was first off the line and withstood all of Boyle's challenges to win the race, and took third overall. The California Youth Championship was also held during the event. The title battle featured a field of eight riders who competed in three rounds to determine the four riders in the California Youth Championship Final. Two-time Youth National Champion Ricky Wells entered the Championship Final with a perfect score, and with the first choice pick, he selected gate three. Ben Essary then chose gate two, defending California Champion Krystal Cramer picked gate four, leaVing Joey Holt with gate one. Wells exploded from the line and qUickly established a comfortable lead ahead of Cramer. Wells rode four perfect laps and ran away with the victory to reclaim the title that he won in 2003. Cramer was second, Holt finished third, and Essary was fourth. The California Pee Wee Championship featured six riders, who competed in four rounds to determine the champion. Braydan Galvin claimed the title for the second year in a row by winning three of the four races. Rocco Scopellite used two seconds and two thirds to finish second overall. Kurtis Hamill, home from Sweden less than a week, scored a race victory and claimed third overall. 01 ?t--rc' ,,' ,.. lIel \ .. _ -..d ¥DUCAn 'j -:~:a _~ RBTHANNUAL f3HJ':>

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