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Cycle News 2019 Issue 24 June 18

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IN THE WIND P50 Gene Romero: Celebration Of Life S outhern California Triumph will host the Gene Romero Celebra- tion of Life event, June 22, in Brea, California. There will be an autograph sign- ing that starts at 1:00 p.m. Many legends are expected to attend, including Sammy Tanner, David Aldana and Bubba Shobert. In addi- tion, the Burrito Truck will be serv- ing Gene's favorite meal, and there will be guest speakers, live music, a video slide show of Gene Romero's career and memorabilia. A commemorative T-shirt reminis- cent of Gene's championship leath- ers he wore in 1970 will be for sale. Entry is $20, and all of the proceeds will go to Gene's family. Click here for more information. CN You can buy this T-shirt at the Gene Romero Celebration of Life event at Southern California Triumph. Devlin. "I rode well in the cross test, but I struggled in the enduro test. The course was hard and slick and I had problems finding traction. In the enduro test, I just didn't have enough confidence on the slick dirt to hang it out. But the bike worked great and I couldn't have asked for any more." Jesse Ansley (Trail Jesters KTM Racing KTM) was ninth overall and fourth in the Pro2 class, while Billy Schlag (KTM) was top-finishing Pro-Am rider in 10th overall. KTM riders Brewer Cawley and RJ Cook were second and third in the Pro-Am class. Tely Energy KTM's Steward Baylor won Sunday's round after not getting scored on Saturday after he changed bikes during the day. Steward started out on a KTM 500, which he is scheduled to ride at this year's ISDE in Por- tugal, however, it was Steward's first ride on the bike and he was not comfortable, so he switched back to his 450. On Sunday, Steward changed rear shocks and came away with four test wins to edge Duvall out for Sunday's win by four seconds. "This was just sort of a practice race for me, since I am riding the 500 in Portugal," said Baylor. "I just didn't feel comfortable on the bike Saturday, so I switched back to the 450, but we got it dialed in on Sunday and I felt pretty good." Husqvarna-backed Tayla Jones remained perfect in the Women's Pro class, adding her ninth and 10th wins of the season in Vir- ginia. Jones won four of the six tests on Saturday and five of the six tests on Sunday to beat Mack- enzie Tricker (MEP MX KTM) by 41 seconds for the win. Becca Sheets (Maxxis/KTM) was third overall another 12 seconds back. The Kenda Full Gas Sprint Enduro Series returns to action on July 13-14 at LL Raceway in Fairmount, Pennsylvania, for round six of the series. Shan Moore Overall 1. Kailub Russell (KTM) 2. Thad Duvall (Hus) 3. Josh Strang (Kaw) 4. Jordan Ashburn (Kaw) 5. Craig DeLong (Hus) 6. Mike Witkowski (Bet) 7. Cody Barnes (Bet) 8. Thorn Devlin (GG) 9. Jesse Ansley (KTM) 10. Billy Schlag (KTM)

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