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MAKE In the Junior final, Chad Felicia's opening lead was erased by a red [Jag. Chris Carr led the 'restart with Don Estep, Mike Arthur and Dominic Michaud in the hunt. Estep put his Shoemaker/Best Machine Shop/Castrol/Wood-sponsored Rotax past Carr in turn one to take over the lead at the midway point in the 10-lap race and hold it for the win. Orient, Ohio's Estep, after receiving the champagne and a Carlisle tire from Sure-Fire, said, "My bike hooked up beller in turn one and I had the drive on Carr off turn two." Four-time Indoor Pro Ice Race Series Champion Garth BTow collected $100 from Cycle Accessories' Doyle Carter for the fastest Expert qualifying lap. A disappointed Brow later explained why he was watching the main and not riding it. "I got a good start in the semi," said Brow, "but got boxed in and decided to slide down rather than high-side in front of the pack. At least I can ride again tomorrow. In the Expert main, Tim Mertens held an advantage over Farris with Gary SCOll and Ted Boody close behind. Separate ballies raged for first and third. Farris, aboard the Sure-Fire/Cycle Expens/Castrol/PJJ1Harley-Davidson of Mary land-sponsored XR750 finally found the key. "Tim was messing up in turn three. He hit some holes and bobbled," said Farris. "I moved around on the outside and held the lead from there to the finish. Gary SCOll hung onto third despite the best efforts of Ted Boody. • lt Coming to you with a total new line of the finest in Race Gear!! Results EXP: 1. Rodnev Farris (H-O); 2. Tim Mertens (H· D); 3. Gary Scott (H-DI; 4. red Boody (H-D); 5. Steve Morehead (H-D); 6. Dan Ingram (H-D); 7. Matt Rozowicl (H-O); 8. Sammy Sweet (H·D); 9. Eric Rausch (H-D); 10. Hank Scott IH-D). JR: 1. Donald Estep IRotl: 2. Chris Carr (Rot); 3. Michael Arthur (C-A); 4. Chad Felicia (Rol); 5. Dominic Michaud (C-Al: 6. Greg Tysor (Yam); 7. Jim Oliver (H-D); 8. Phillip Yigneri (e-AI: 9. Tim Skov (Rot); 10. Robert Lewis (H-DI. NOV; 1. Rusty Rogers IH-D); 2. Brad Furlong ICA); 3. Greg Gatliff IC-A); 4. Mike Stauffer (Hon); 5. Jeff Jenkins (Rot); 6. Les Washbon (Hen); 7. Paul Fortunato (Han); 8. Jon Gladwill; 9. Recil Hart (C-A): 10. Rick Levine (C-A). Dayjona Dirt Track Series: Round 2 Boody scores at Tampa ST ALSO A COMPLETE NEW MINI LINE OF RACE GEAR!!! See your Hi-Point Dealer for the Complete New Lineup and Availability ... UnaYOidabte delays in our boot.shipments have been experienced. Shipments are naw, however. beginning 10 larrive. We apok>giZ8 for this inconvenience and hope you can be patient III1d bear with us. (East) 3709 West Erie Ave., Lo,ain, OH 44053 (WesQ 2650H Mercantile Dr.. Rancho Cordova. CA 95670 (Canada) Box 849. RR 1. _dey, Ontario NOP 2PO By Mike &. Anne Adair TAMPA, FL, MAR. 3 Ted Boody repeated his 1983 Tampa Short Track victory in the second leg of the 1984 series, edging Camel Pro Series Champion Randy Goss, Tim Mertens and Hank SCOll in the combined Expert/ Junior main event. "I guess we ought to make some notes," said tuner/ sponsor Tex Peel, "because the bike worked right tonight." East Bay and SuperS ports Promotions hosted 145 riders and an enthusiastic crowd at the Skoal Bandit/ Wiseco-sponsored event. In the Novice final, semi winners Jason Carter and Greg Gatliff had Jeff Jenkins and Jacksonville winner Rusty Rogers for company. Gatliff lost his front end in turn one, crashed hard and brought out the red flag. , " (Continued to page 27) ·. ··. · · ...................·. . .. . .. .. ..... .... . . . . ..... 25