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First Veteran Amateur in the for gas was #V4. Scott Anderson was the first Amateur C rider, while Trudy Beck once again led the gals, with Trail Expert Bill Mattox directly behind her. First Amateur Trailbike, piloted by Bobby Charters, was another two bikes back. First Amateur Senior was Lawrence Micholson (Open) with first 250cc Amateur Senior Phil Hendry right behind. The first Novice, Thomas Willis had a. nice lead. Senior Peter Kapko (250cc) was second with #480 (Heavy· weight) third, followed by two 250c piloted by Roy Norris (Nov) and Murray Kapko. First Novice Veteran was IVl04 with Veteran IV20 pushing him hard. Ross Termin, Jr. was the first Novice C pilot. Bobby Charters took a handlebar in his chest only a couple of miles from the -finish, ending his ride for the day with cracked ribs and a trip to the hospital. Past the checkered it was Balentine coming down the chute first. He had built up a good lead over the number two rider' who was Ed Pierce, followed by Ken Upp. Pie plater Clark was next followed by Scott Smith, Dan Smith, Howard McCasland, Ed Zarp, Tom Schell, and Jeff Matthews. Richard Varner earned first Amateur C honors with Richard Jackson taking the first Vet spot. Russ Jenkins took over the first Expen C position, while Gary Charters had the first overall Senior slot again. Bill Mattox was first Trail Expert and Duane Summers took the Amateur Trail honors. . First Novice honors were earned by Thomas Willis (Open) followed by Geoffrey Niles (250cc), Rod Hawkins (Open) and Murray Kapco (250). Pie plater Ed Bickel was next with three Os piloted by Byron Van, Scott Crawford and Frank Chamerlin close behind. Tim Sauerissig (Open Vets) was ninth overall with Steve _ Mive1az (Open) rounding out the top 10. First gal honors went to Trudy Beck, followed by Diane Holman, Debbie Hopkins, Lorrie Vincent, Tricia Farmer, and Dianna Jenkins. Top 10 Beginners are as follows: Mike Sorenson (Open), Matt Evangelisto (250cc), Dave Allen (C), Tom Courtney (Open), Rob Murray (250cc), Dean Criske (Open), Wayne Morgan (Open), Jerry Kerr (C), Dave Schneider (C) and Steve Palmer (C). Phil Mendoza, Jr. was first Novice Trail, while Mike Morison earned first Beginner Trail honors. Gary Charters earned the "Most award and Determined Rider" received a $10 gift certificate from the Apple Valley Cycle Alley. He not only finished the race after being on fire, but finished first Senior with a fiat tire, which he had ridden from the first check on the second loop. By the time he reached the finish the tire was off the rim. Note 11: Rich Schumaker was the rider identified only by number in the Brush Busters race article. When a rider does as well as he did in that race, it's a bummer not to be identified. My apologies. Note #2: Philip Hendry (I061x) is another rider who has been slighted in recent race coverage. 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