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special taking the lead and diving into turn one. Following very tightly were the karts of Peterson and Megenity. With these three karts stealing the show and selling the Baylands course on fire, the fans really took a look at what might be one of the fastest and growingest types of motors ports around. As Meyers entered turn one, his kart got hold of a berm which put him into the Baylands' infield. While he tried to get his kart straightened out, Peterson and Megenity went on by along with four other karts, Peterson seemed to have the advantage on the straights and with his horsepower it left only Megenity using his skills in the turns to stay within striking distance. One of the better pieces of driving skills in the race came as Meyers made a charge from the rear while trying to catch the lead pack. As the white flag fell , Peterson slid into turn one even with Megenity. The two came out of the turn with Peterson grabbing the lead and burstingdown the back straight. When the flag fell at the end, ir was Peterson nipping Meginity for the win and Murray beating out a hard-running Meyers for third. The overall title of the first annual Winter Nationals Open Pro Championship went to Peterson of Sacramento, CA, along with the $325 for first place. Second was Megenity of San Jose Cor the second place money of $225 and rack. ing up enough points Cor third was veteran sprint car driver SCOll Murray. taking home $100 third-place money. Comments from the Pros were all very positive, and all had . praise Cor the Baylands' crews which put on a flawless show. Other action saw Barry Price sweep everything in sight as he guided his kart to three brilliant wins on his way to the IOOcc Super Stock Heavyweight title. Other top finishers for the.nationals were Clif£ Maderia in the 100cc Stock Class, as he swept all the races to take the title, and J ef£ Gordon in the Roo kie Juniors class as he also swept through the field to take home the title as well as the huge trophy. . One of the most exciting' races oi the night came in the main event of the 100cc Novice Lights as a field of 20 karts crowded the Baylands course to see who would take home the title. As all karts came down the straight, it was a mad scramble into turn one. Some parts of the turn saw four and five cars abreast out of turn two. With half the laps gone, it was Rick Martin and Bill Dollamite turning up the dirt and hitting the turns with brute power. When the white flag Cell, two more drivers and their karts made up distance and got into contention. When the checkered flag fell it was Martin coming up with the win followed by Dollarnite and David Bratton. The comments from the track and the of£icials were nothing short of great as plans Cor next year 's Winter Nationals and some slight improvements will be put into action in the near future, m Results OPEN PROS: 1. Greg Peterson ; 2. A I Meg inity ; 3. Sc ott Mur ray. 100 SUPER STK HVY: 1. Barry Price ; 2. Rick W as· ina; 3 . Tom Sherida n. 100 SUPER STK LIG HT: 1. Tim McMillen; 2. Mike Wasina; 3. Brett Bell . 100 STK: 1. Cliff Mader ia; 2. Tim Meyers. Jr .; 3. Gordo n Tiltie. 200 DUALS: 1. M ike J ames; 2. Denn is Gointa; 3 . o WAYS GETSI The chassis, steering , and wheel stance are fully adjustable. ON THE PAVEMENT. 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