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the smoothest and fastest 80cc Expert in the area, and he took first place in the 80cc main, ahead of second place finisher Chad McBride. Vet racing saw Francis Shine take the holeshot as the tapes went up, but lost his lead to Allen Yarrow, who is gradually learning what it takes to make his !i1.otocrosser work on a flat track. Yarrow got by Shine on lap four and the two riders went on to finish 1-2, respectively, at the check· ered (lag. Results PEE WEE: 1. Casey Varrow; 2. Man Schneider. 60 NOV JR. 1. John Mitchell: 2. Corey Varrow. BO NOV: 1. Vernon Dupree; 2. Herby Lallen. BO JR/EX: 1. Man Wei,e; 2. Chad McBride. VET: 1. Allen V.rrow; 2. Francis Shine. PRO·AM: 1. P.J. Sanchez; 2. Mark Key; 3. Robert Dameron. 250 JR: 1. Thomas Knight; 2. Steve Fischer. 250 NOV: ,. Joey Kopp; 2. Paul Polhemus. 500 NOV: ,. Sill Fabbri: 2. Bill Spear. 500 JR: ,. Thomas Knight; 2. Jaime Aguilar; 3. Roger Hamilton. 500 EX: , . P.J. Sanchez; 2. Sal Hoffman; 3. Bobby McDowell. Ricky Pfellsticker (8) leads the pack at the start of the 125cc Expert class at the Elko MX in Elko, Minnesota. Nelson nabs Elko MX win By Rolfe Otterness ELKO, MN, AUG. 17 Ruggles rails to Spearfish MX win By Mary Hanson SPEARFISH, SD, AUG. 17 The Borderline Racing Association's riders traveled to Spearfish Sunday to compete for round six of the points series, where Dal'e Rtggles won the 125cc Pro class. In round one of the I25cc Pro division, it was Glen Goodell first off the line, followed by Cliot Overman, Gene Montgomery, Scott jensen and Dave Molder. Overman quickJy made his move and darted past Goodell to take over the kad. Whi Ie th is was going on Dale Ruggles was moving up through the pack, already slipping past jensen and continuing his rapid move. As Goodell continued to pressure Overman the two pushed each other to the fullest extent possible. As the over-eager Goodell tried in a desperate attempt to pass Overman on one of the roughest areas of the track, he went down and appeared to leave Overman completely out in front and unchallenged until Overman went down too. The first-place position was temporarily handed over to Montgomery, until Ruggles permanently took over the position. jensen shot past Overman then Overman began gaining on Jensen. The tw.o flew off the jump together and Overman stormed right back around jensen. Trying desperately to regain his position, jensen overshot the berm and went off the track, leaving Overman sitting comfortably in third place behind Ruggles and Montgomery. During moto number two, Ruggles crui ed into the lead with Goodell, Overman, Molder and Montgomery close behind. As Ruggles pulled away, Molder worked his way up into second place. Overman then began challenging jensen, but jensen was once again unable to withstand the pressures of Overman. Overman motored by to set his sights on Momgomery. Ruggles went on to take the win. Molder, Overman and Montgomery rounded out the top four. Todd Schoen berner took the early lead in the 250cc Pro action followed by Danny Hanson and Edward Detavernier. In the second corner, Hanson slid out and Detavernier went by. Hanson quickly regained his position as he blasted past Detavernier and Schoen berner. Schoen berner fell back into third behind Hanson and ·Of'lavernier. In the second moLO, it was Hanson with the holeshot, followea by Detavernier and Schoen berner. Early in the moto, Hanson went down and gave Detavemier a slight chance.of winning the moLO. Hanson quickly passed Schoen berner and reeled Detavernier in for the block pass. After Han on made his pass. the rest of the moto con· tinued to remain exciting. as the two continued to dice. Detavernier would catch up and pressure Hanson and then Hanson would pull away. despite a flat tire. Finally in the last turn. Hanson almost slid out. Detavernier was right behind and ready to pass when suddenly hedid the arne. Hansen could rest easy - he had the win all wrapped up. Results PEE WEE 60: ,. Robbie Pfeil: 2. Merle Johnson; 3. Justin Johnson. MINI A: ,. John Nelson; 2. Scan Alden: 3. Beeu Bendigo. MINI B: , . Bobby Beckman; 2. Johnny Huntington. MINI C: 1. Les DeSavedo; 2. Jeson Dale; 3. Bran· don Seon. '25 A: ,. Da'e Ruggles; 2. Clint Overman: 3. Gene Montgomery. 125 B: 1. Richie Lundstrom; 2. Jay Will; 3. Steve Heil. 125 C: 1. Kriss Goodwin; 2. Bill Schacher; 3. Terry Vogel. 250 A: 1. Danny Hanson; 2. Edward Detavernier; 3. Todd Schoenberner. 250 B: , . Cody Bendigo: 2. Blaine Meyer; 3. Craig Philbrick. ENDURO: ,. Robert Bujdoso. :Sanchez doubles at Lodi ST By George Cooper LOD!, CA, AUG. 16 Despite dusty conditions and a narrow blue groove, P.]. Sanchez flew to the top spots in both the Pro·Am and Semi-Pro main event tonight at Lodi Cycle Bowl. Many regulars were 'thrown off guard by the unusually poor conditions, and did not have with them the soft compound tires that would have hooked up on tonight's track. Exci ti ng raci ng took place nonetheless, particularly in the Mini class ranks as Casey Yarrow stayed on the gas throughout the 50cc class final, taking ~op honors just ahead of Matt Schneider. Schneider has been im-' proving steadily and tonight was his best finish so far. Malt Waite returned LO form after a long- and tiring trip 10 New York where h(' conlt's('d the Amateur Nationals. Waite is wiLhout question Greg Nelson mastered the 250cc Expenclass at the latest edition of Moto Pro Racing, Incorporated's motocross. Piloting a Suzuki RM, Nelson traded moLO finishes with john Niemi, with Nelson's 2-1 'score topping Niemi's 1-2. Nelson turned in a 4-4 in the 125cc Expert class fOT fourth overall. Jarrod Fondie won that class with a 1-2 day. Overnight rain left the track a waterlogged mess and practice for the 281 riders was miserable. Bright sunshine dried the course rapidly in the afternoon and the Moto Pro watering system wa called into action by the second set of motos. Niemi's Kawasaki KX250 churned through the sandy starting chute to lead the 250cc Experts. Nelson moved in behind NiemI with Scott Cripps third. Throughout the race Nelson stayed within a few second of the leader but Niemi ran a mistake-free race and took the win. Cripps and Aaron K61b rounded out the frontrunners. Hungry for a win, Nelson jumped out front in the second moto and motored away from Niemi to take the overall victory. Russ Anthony pressured Niemi in the early going but dropped back slightly in the later stages of the moLO. Cripps took fourth which gave him third overall for the day. Rick Pfeilstic)<.er led the pack of 125cc Experts through the first tum on his Dale's Performance Centertuned bike. Fondieand Nelson trailed him lor the first two laps while sev· eral otlier riders closed in. By the lhird lap Fondie led a six-way scrap for the lead. Fondie .held on for the win with jammin' jim Scott closing in. Pfeilsticker and Nelson followed. David Tait scored the second moto win. Fondie fought off the late-race attack of Scott LO take second and secure the overal I. Nelson held fourth over Pfeilsticker. Results MINI PEE WEE: 1. Mike Atkinson (Han); 2. Jim Povolny (Kaw); 3. Tom Patersan (Hon). MINI UW:·': Mike Atkinson (Hon); 2. Jim Povolny (Kaw); 3. Casey Staige (Han). MINI' 2·13: 1. Chad Cunningham (Kaw); 2. Eric Metzger (Han); 3. Jerrod Fortune (Vam). MINI , 4-15: 1. Mike Wagner (Kaw); 2. Jimmy Theriault (Kaw); 3. Donnie Oreskovich (Kaw). SR B:,. Mike Bauer(M-S); 2. Paul Bloyer (Hus); 3. Richard Rue (Hon). SR A: 1. Rudy Stark (Yam); 2. Tommy McWhoner (Han); 3. Harry Gooch (Vam). SR OVER 40: ,. Roger Niedzielski (Han): 2. Richard Peterson (Hus); 3. Darrell Nolden (Mai). WOODS l/W: 1. Brian Bauer (yam); 2. Dean Schwalm (Vam); 3. Vietor Weger (Han). WOODS HIW: , . Mark Smilanich (Hon); 2. Ran· dall Bosma (Suz); 3. Mike Mowrey (Hon). '25 B DIV 1: ,. Jeff Rippentrop (Han): 2. Scott Reschke (Han); 3. Jack Elletson (SUl). • • - 125 B DIV 2: 1. Richard Johnson (Hon); 2. Mike Grayson (Hon); 3. WHlon Wehr (Suz). 125BDIV3: 1. Brian Teylor(Hon);2. SconMc:Kay (Kaw); 3. Pa'er McK_h (Kaw). 1251NT: 1. JimmyTheriault (Hon); 2. ScoltAtkin· son (yam); 3. Jeff Colbert (Kaw). '25 EX: 1. Jarrod Fondle (Kaw); 2. Jim SCOlt Jr. (Kaw); 3. David Tai' (Han). 250 NOV DlV , : , . Doug Troupe (Vam); 2. Richard Panon (Hon); 3. Brad Jenkins (Hon). 250 NOV DIV 2: 1. Jim Buscher (Han); 2. Dan Schell (Yam): 3. Mi. . Jank~i (Hon). 2501NT: 1. Don Robin (Hon); 2. Pat Riley (Vam); 3. John Courneya fKaw). I 250 EX: ,. Greg Nelson (Suz); 2. John Niemi (Kaw); 3. Scan Cripps (Kaw). OPEN NOV: 1. Earl Kimoey (Hon); 2. Glen Novotney (Hon); 3. Mark Smilanich (Hon). OPEN INT: 1. Jay Dougherty (Hon); 2. Larry Welch (KTM); 3. Dan Lacroix (Hon). OPEN EX: 1. Mike Nethe (Yam); 2. Kirk Anderson (M·S); 3. Lee Irvine (Han). Finkenh,usen tops Bland Benefit MX By Gwen Millan BUNNELL, FL, jULY 20 Jeff Finkenhousen bested a total of 70 riders to take top honors in the crowded l25cc C class LOday at the Florida Sportsman motocross, held in Bunnell. Proceeds from the race benefited local rider Keith Bland, who was injured during a recent spill at the Bunnell Lrack. Finkenhousen, a Yamaha rider from Seminole, LOok the lead in the first lap of the first moLO and never looked back. Suzuki·mounted Darren Vendetti and Bob McClelland on a Honda battled tire-to-tire for second spot, while john Noonate and Chris Ven· detti held down fourth and fifth, respectively. McClelland got around Darren Vendetti on lap two, and Chris Vendetti surrendered fifth to Kawasaki-mounted Bret Hartley on the same lap. Finkenhousen took an easy win, while McClelland, Darren Vendetti. oonan and Hartley round· ed out the top five, Finkenhousen didn't waste any time grabbing the lead in the second moto. Darren Vendetti came out of the gate in second, with McClelland right on his tail. Noonan was beingcballenged for fourth by Hunter Manfredi. McClelland fell before the first lap was complete and had LO work his way back from last place. Blaine Stillings moved up LO fifth place, only to fall on the white flag lap, leaving Chris Vendetti LO inherit fifth. Finkenhousen took the gold, followed by Darren Vendetti, Noonan, McClelland and Chris Vendetti. McClelland took the holeshot in the first moto of the 250cc C division, and was trailed into the first turn by Yamaha-mounted jon Grant. Mark Decrenza, on a Honda, was running third, followed by Todd Grinsded and Ronnie james. A hard-charging Louis Natricello moved into third place, bumping Decrenza to fourth, but soon dropped out of the picture when he bobbled badly and found himself in last place, Grant passed McClelland to take the win, Eugene Dancer moved up LO take fourth, and james finished fifth. McClelland came on strong at the stan of the second moLO, but dropped back when he had troubles on lap two. At the midway point. Grant led the race, Decrenza was second, Natricello held down third and Grinsded was running fourth. The LOp two positions held on the last lap, but Grinsded finished third after Natricello dropped to fifth; fourth went to Dancer. Results 60: 1. Noel Kitsch (Kaw): 2. Donny Mason IKaw): 3. Joe Holey (Kawl. MINI A: 1. Ernie'Millan (Hon); 2. Sean Shertzer (Vam). MINI C: 1. Pony Millan (Hon): 2. Chip Hacker (Hon); 3. John Gentilecore (Kaw). , 00: 1. Ernie Millan (Hon). 125 A: 1. Alan Andreu (Hon): 2. Gary Paul (Kaw): 3. Ray Stillings (Vam). '25 B: 1. Jay Mann (Kaw): 2. Mark Smith (Hon): 3. Todd Gardner (Hon). 125 C: 1. Jeff Finkenhousen (Vam); 2. Darren Vendeni (Suz); 3. John Noonan (VarnI.