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Darryl Kuenzer (left) and Ed Lojak (right) led the pack in the start of the 250cc and Open Expert classes. Kevin Hines (center) relaxes afterward with two of his major supporters, girt friend Donna and fllther Paul. Barry Avery and father discuss starting strategies. tial disaster struck Hines again. "When my chain broke a second time, I thought omebody doesn't want me to win," said Hines. While Hines was repairing the chain, Kuenzer slowed and then went on. Hines caught and berserked past Kuenzer before the finish. "This was some of the closest racing I've ever done," aid Hines. "I would really like to thank the people and companies who have helped make winning thi eason possible - my girl friend. Donna, Paul Hines Racing, Hi-Point Racing, Malcolm Smith, Jones Goggles, and Morel' Husqvarna in North Attleboro, Massach usetts." "I loved this course," said Kuenzer, "It was challenging because of all the hills, tight woods and rocks." Kuenzer concluded by aying, "My bike was running great-I'm looking forward to next year." Avery said, "I made a big miscake today-I was trying to avoid [(at tire so 1 ran 18 pounds of air in my tires and that was way too much. I was getting bounced all over, butl knew I could go faster. This wasn't a normal Dave ~oombs run - there wasn't any mud. Stonev Mitchell won the 200cc clas alter Peri ton dropped out. "I punched a bole in the side case and all the oil ran out, bUI that' rider error," aid Penton. Mitchell, who was mounted on a Kawasaki KDX200, aid, "In the last four laps 1 wa really starting to pour it on." Kevi n Foley. the Open and 250cc A Amateur MX National Champion, took second on his Yamaha IT175. Altbough unable to make the final round, Team Husky's Mark Hyde won the 200cc class championship. "It's not my fault I'm thi old," said enior class winner John Fero. "I missed starting with the Experts," said the Malcolm Smith/Moto Racesponsored Fero. "Whoever that was that beat me today was going bloody fast'" said Can-Am' Jeff mith. Emmett Cox, the Super Senior class winner, was who mith was referring to. Smith earned the cla S title. Richard "Doc" Martin, John's father, said, "I wish they wouldn't let those 45-year-old kids in our Super Senior class." Manin is 57. Gary DeBock came from his home in Ontario, Canada, to win the Fourstroke clas on his Honda XR200R. DeBock also wrapped up the Fourstroke title. "This wa a fun eries. 1 couldn't have done thi without the help my dad has given me." Davidson Honda in Norwich, Ontario, also helps DeBock. For winning the event, Lojak was awarded a beautiful guitar auto· graphed by "the coal miner's daughter," Loretta Lynn. In addition, Lojak, Hines and Avery were presented with (]ower wreath and champagne. John Penton awarded wooden plaque, shaped like guitars, to all winners.• Results 14 the chain as it broke in the middle of "My whole season flashed before a link." Lojak went by, but help for my eyes when my chain broke on the Hines arrived in the form of Dr. last lap while I was leading," said Hines. "There was no way I could £U: _ _£harlesHy.de,. who w.as competing in l the Super enior class. He stopped and took the chain off his bike and gave it to Hines. Less than two miles later, a poten- OVERAtl: Ed Lojak (Hus). OPEN A: 1. KeVin Hines (Hus); 2. Tom Buckles (Hus); 3. Tom Harris (Hus); 4. Keith Rodgers (Hus); 5. Joseph lojak (Husl. 25OCcA; 1. Edward Lojak (Hus); 2. Darryl Kuenzer (C·A): 3. Barry Avery (KTM): 4. John Martin {C-AI: 5. Tony Mitchell (Husl. 200cc: 1. Stoney Mitchell (Kaw); 2. Kevin Foley (Yam); 3. Tony Hendon (Yam); 4. Geor,ge Waller Jr. (Kaw); 5. Richard Dunn (Kaw). 125cc: 1. Bobby Thomas {KTMI: 2. Edward Norra (Honl: 3:Rick Rueske (Yaml; 4. Tim Howell {KTMI: 5. Chris Burk (Yam). OPEN B: ,. Paul lemon (Kaw): 2. Willie Wolfe (Hus); 3. Buster Cox (Hon); 4. Fletcher Lambert (Hus); 5. Steve Mosely (Husl. 250Cc B: 1. DaVId Johnson (Hus): 2. Randall Henderson (Hon); 3. Robert Quiglev (Hon): 4. Roger Ford (Yaml: 5. Gary Jones (Mai). 5R: 1. John Fero (Hus); 2. Allan Zilta {KTMI: 3. Jim Ford (Honl: 4. Dave Coombs (Yam); 5. Ralph Siebe (Mail. SUPER SR: 1. Emmell Cox (KTMI: 2. Jeff Smith (C-AI: 3. Donald Harless{Hon); 4. Johnny lee (Mai); 5. Jerry Massev (Mai). 4-STROKE: 1. Gary DeBock {Honl: 2. Allen Barker {C·AI: 3. James lIggett (Hon); 4. Vince Pearry (Hon): -5. Don Carqueville (Han).