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GDIRTTRACK AMA Grand National Championship_/C_am_e_1P_r_oS_en_'e_s:_R_ou_nd_I_2 e _ 7. Dave Hebb (H- D); 8. Dave Camlin (H -D); 9. Steve Rasmussen (H -D); 10. Kurt Rehmert (H -D); I I. Ted T aylo r (Ho n ); 12. Gordon Schosira y (H· D); 13. Dan Ken ch t (H -D); 14. Brian Ath erton (H -D). Time: 6;05.958. SEMI I: I. Day; 2. Farris; 3. H ale ; 4. Davis; 5. Roeder; 6. Ca rolin; 7. Darling; 8. Rehm ert : 9. Clark : 10. Saunder s; 11. Estell e: 12. Pritch ard. Time: 6;10.372. SEMI 2: I. Pegram; 2. Morehead; 3. Ingram; 4. Hebb: 5. Sim s; 6. TOler; 7. Hill; 8. Stump: 9. T ayl or; 10. Rasmussen; II. Burkholder. Time: 6;09.854. . ' 25-LAP NATIONAL: I. Sc o tt Park er (H -D); 2. David Dur elle (H- D); 3. Chris Carr (H -D); 4. Larry Pegram (Han ); 5. Ronnie J ones (Han ); 6. Rodney Far ris (H- O); 7. Kevin Ather ton (H -D); 8. William Herndon . J r. (Han); 9. Garth Brow (Ha n) ; 10. Rick y G ra ha m (Ho n); I I. Steve Morehead (H·D); 12. Will iam Davis (H· D); 13. Mike Hale (H -D); 14. Dan Ingram (Han ); 15. Kei th Day (Ho n); 16. Dave Hebb (H -D). Time: 15;05.052 AMA/CAMEL PRO SERIES POINT STANDINGS: I. Chris Carr (3 wins) (165); 2. Scott Parker (4) (153); 3. Ronnie Jones (3) (140); 4. Larry Pegr am (I) (92); 5. Kevin Ath erton (9 1); 6. Ricky Graham (I) (80); 7. Steve Morehead (78); 8. Rodney Farris (77); 9. Dave Durell e (68); 10. Will Davis (63); II. Mike Hal e (50); 12. Bily Herndon (49); 13. (T IE) T erry Poovey/jay Springsteen (45); 15. Dan Ingram (31); 16. Keith Day (24); 17. (TIE) George Roeder II /Rusty Rog ers (22); 19. (TIE) Aaron Hill/Rich King (17). The road to a'record S Parker's path to becoming the all-time AMA Grand National win leader was not paved in gold. Parker paid his dues the hard way, coming up through the ranks steadily for nine years before winning his first Grand National Championship. "It wasn't any kind of overnight success by any means," said Parker. One of the things about Parker that endears him to many, is the fact that he always likes to give credit to the people who have helped him achieve his great success. Never will you see Parker win a National without crediting his tuner Bill Werner . ' After conquering the record .4lst win at Indianapolis, Parker, like he has many times before, gave the credit to the people around him. One of the first people Parker acknowledged on the winner's podium was the man whose record he had just broken, Jay Springsteen. "Jay is very much a part of my success as a racer," said Parker. "When I was a dumb kid learning the ropes, Jay never shied away from giving me help and advice. Jay was the type of guy that wasn 't worried about his record being broken. He was always encouraging me along the way." . Spri ngsteen seemed genuinely happy to see Parker set a new mark. "I knew the record wouldn't hold forever," said Springsteen. "I'm just glad it was somebody that I had helped learn to ride. I remember when we used to travel to the races together. One time he had to fly back from California to get back to school and we were calling him and giving him grief about all the good times he was missing out there. " Parker continues the great legacy of dirt track riders from the state of Michigan, " I think Bart Markel was the guy who started it all,' said Parker. It was the legendary Bart Markel who held the record for the most AMA Grand National wins at 28 when he broke Joe Leonard's record of 27 in 1971. Kenny Roberts held the win record briefly from 1980 to 1982, but in April of 1982, Springsteen eclipsed Roberts with a win at the Sacramento Mile. So it was just a little over nine years that Springsteen held the record for the most AMA Grand National victories before Parker's 41st at Indy. Springsteen hopes his time isn't quite up for winning Grand National races. "I've had some bad luck here lately, but I'm going to Springfield to try and tie Scotty's record," said Springsteen. Besides Springsteen, there isn't anyone who could possibly surpass Parker's mark in the immediate future. Of active riders, Ricky Graham is the closest with • 25 Grand National wins. And just because Parker has set a monumental record, he isn't going to sit: back and rest on his laurels. "I 'd like to have about 45 wins I;>y the time this season's over" said Parker. "Right now, winning the Camel Pro title is the most important thing to me, and I'm going to need that kind of performance to have a chance." . COlt Scott Parker crosses the Indy Mile finish line for his record-setting 41st win. Parker took long time supporter Rick Toldo along on his victory lap. Tuner Bill Werner sports an ear-to-ear smile as he congratulates Parker. Parker's wins '12 side in their race for thi rd, an d Carr was credited with the sho w. posi tion. "I though t I go t hi m on the draft but I guess the officia ls didn't see it that way," said Pegram. Alth o ug h P egram moved into four th in the point sta ndings, J on es padded his third p lace points total by finishing fifth ahead of Farris. A large crowd gathered on the front straight to greet Parker after the cooldown lap. Rick Toldo, who helped Parker get hi s start in racing, was honored by rid ing with Parker on hi s victory lap . , Park er then threw hi shelmet, gloves and th e jacket portion of his leathers into the crowd. Hundreds of wellwishers surro unded the " King of th e Miles." It was a story book way to break the record. " I want to thank J ay Springsteen who encouraged me all the way," said an appreciative Parker. Springsteen joined Pa rker on the winner 's podium in a great sho w of sportsmanship. " I know exactly what he feels like," said Springsteen. " I had the same feeling about 10 years ago when I passed Kenny Roberts III National wins." 0: Results TIME TRIALS: I. Kevi n Ath erto n (35 .940 second s); 2. Chris Carr (36.494); 3. Dave Durelle (36.501); 4. Terry Poov ey (36.558): 5. Sco u Park er (36.753); 6. Ricky Graham (36.788); 7. Lar ry Pegra m (36.885); 8. Mike H ale (36.886); 9. Steve Morehead (36.969); 10. Ro nn ie Jo nes (37. I IB); 1I. William Herndon (37. 16 1); 12. Garth Brow (37.193); 13. J ay Springsteen (37.200); 14. Keith Day (37.201); 15. Brian Athert on (37.2 15); 16. Rod ney Farr is (37.253); 17. Dan In gram (37.370); l B. George Roeder (37.393); 19. Greg Si ms (37.417); 20. Ch a nce Dar ling (37.438); 21. Will Davis (37.516); 22. Dave Hebb (37.526); 23. Kris Kiser (37.630); 24. Mark Gr uber (37.632); 25. Rusty Rogers (37.685); 26. Randy T exter (37.687); 27. Kurt Rehmert (37.729); 28. Gordon Schos iray (37.788); 29. Crai g Estelle (37.838); 30. Don nie Estep (37.839); 31. Devon Pritch ard (37.845); 32. Steve Bur khold er (37.856); 33. Dan Knecht (37.862); 34. Dave Ca m lin (37.872); 35. Scon Stump (37.924); 36. Ch ris Evan s (37.951); 37. Geollrey Clark (37.970); 38. Mike Scc u (38.027); 39. Ted Taylor (38.027); 40. Steve Rasmussen (38.115); 41. Joh n Ho lmes (38.145); 42. Sco u Saunders (38. 146). HEAT I: 1. Kevin Atherton (H · D); 2. Garth Brow (H on ); 3. Rich y Graham (Hen): 4. Larry Pegram (Ha n); 5. J oe Roed er (H · D); 6. Greg Sims (H -D); 7. Scott Sa unders (H- D); 8. Aaro n H ill (H- D); 9. Geo ll rey Clark (H -D); 10. Ch ris Evans (H on ); I I. Devon Pritch ard (H · D); 12. Mark Gruber (H·D); 13. Donnie Estep (H -D); 14. Ja y Sp ri ngs teen (H -D). Time: 6 minutes, 8.262 seconds. HEAT 2: l. Sccu Park er (H -D); 2. Will iam H erndon (Han) ; 3. Chris Can ( H ~ D); 4. Mike Hale (H- D); 5. Dan In gram (H on); 6. Keith Day (Hon) : 7. Ra nd y T exter (H-D); 8. .Crai g Estelle (H -D); 9. Steve Burkholder (H -D); 10. Chance Darling (H -D); II. Sco tt Stum p {Hon): 12. Willi e McCo y (H -D); 13. Kris Kiser (Hon); 14. John Holmes (H on). Time: 6:08.576. HEAT 3: I. Dave Durelle (H -D); 2. T erry Poovey (Ho n); 3. Ronnie J ones (Hon ); 4. Rod Farris (HD); 5. Steve Morehead (H-D); 6. Will Davis (H -D); J ul y 29. 1979 Aug. 25. 1979 Aug. I. 1980 May 8, 1982 May 12, 1981 Ju ndO.1 981 F,·h. 8, 198" ·Au g. 25, 1985 Sept. 29. 1985 April 12. 1986 May 31. 1986 May 24. 1987 May 30, 1987 June 27. 1987 Oct. 3, 1987 July 3, 1988 Aug. 28. 1988 Sept. 1, 1988 Sept. 24. 1988 Oct. 8,1988 April 8. 1989 May 21, 1989 Ju ly I, 1989 J uly 16, 1989 July 23, 1989 Aug. 6,1989 Aug. 26, 1989 Sept. 3. 1989 Oct. I, 1989 Oct. 7, 1989 May 20,1990 MayZ1.1990 June 30. 1990 Aug . 25, 1990 Sept. 2. 1990 Sept. 16, 1990 Oct. 6.1990 May 11. 1991 May 19, 1991 JuneB,I99I Aug. 25, 1991 25·lap Mile 25·1ap Mile 2Q.lap Short Track 2O-Iap Half Mile 2O-1ap Half Mile 2O-Iap Half Mile ' 2O-iapIT 25-lap Mile 25-lap Mil, 25·lap Mile 2O-Iap Hall Mile 25-lap Mile 2O-Iap Half Mile 2Q-lap Half Mile 25-lap Mile 2O-Iap Half Mile 25-lap Mile 25-1ap Mile 2O-Iap Half Mile 2!\-lapMile 2!\-lap Mile 25-lapMile 2O-Iap Half Mile 25-lap Mile 25· lap Mile 25-lap Mile " 25-lapMile 2!\-lap Mile 25·1ap Mile • 25-lap Mile 25·lapMile 25-lap Mile 2O-Iap Half Mile 25-lap Mile 25-lap Mile 25·lapMile 25-IapMiIe Springsteen's wins DuQuoin,IL Indianapolis, IN Hinsdale, IL Gardena. CA 'Gardena, CA Lima,OH H ou ston. TX Indianapolis. IN Sacramento, C ....A Sacramento, CA Louisville, KY Springfield, II. Louisville, KY Lima.OH Sacramento. CA Middletown, NY Iodianapolis, IN Springfield, IL Gardena. CA Sacramento, CA Sacramento, CA SaoJose.CA Hagerstown, MD Springfield, II. DuQuoin. a Albuquerque, NM Indianapolis. IN Springfield, IL SanJose . CA Sacramento, CA San Jose. CA Springfield, IL Lima.OH Indianapolis. IN Springfield, a SanJose.CA Sacramenlo. CA Pomona.CA San :Jooe, CA June 4. 1975 June' 11. 1975 June 27. 1976 July 4. 1976 Aug . 29, 1976 Sept. 12, 1976 Sept. 18. 1976 Sept. 26. 1976 Oct. 9. 1976 Jan. 29, 1977 May 22. 1977 June 24, 1977 July 31, 1977 Aug. 27, 1977 Sept. 17. 1977 May 27. 1978 June 3. 1978 June 10, 1978 July B I97B .• Sept. 10. 1978 Sept.30, 1978 May 12. 1979 May 28. 1979 June 2, 1979 Aug. 5. 1979 Feb. 7. 1981 May 3, 1981 Sept. 13. 1981 Feb. 6, 1982 April J7 , 1982 June 12. 1982 Aug. 28. 1982 Sept . 19. 1982 May 7, 1983 June 4. 1983 June I I, 1983 June 25. 1983 Aug. 21. 1983 May 4,1985 ~B, 2O.1apHalf Mile :">O·laP Half Mile 2O-Iap Hall Mile 16-lap Mile Louisvill e. KY Harringto n, DE Ol1ulllbu<.OH Albuquerque, NM 25--lap Mile Indianapol is, IN 2O-Iap Mile Syracuse. NY Tolerlc>.OH 2O -lap Hall Mile 25-),1' Mile San Jose. CA 2O-Iap Hart Mile Gard ena . CA 2O-Iap Short Track Houston. TX 2O-IapHall Mile Okla. City, OK 25-lap IT Hinsdale. II. 25-lap Mile DuQuoin.IL 25-lap Mile Indianapolis, IN . Louisville, KY 2O-Iap Hall Mile 2O-Iap Hall Mile Denver. GO 2O-Iap Hall Mile Louisville. KY 2O-IapHall Mile Harrington. DE 25-lap IT Castle Rock . WA 25-lap Mile Syracuse, NY Gardena. CA 2O-Iap Hall Mile 2O-1ap Hall Mile Gardena. CA 2O-Iap Half Mile Laurel, MD 2O-1ap Hall Mile Louisville, KY 25-lap TT Peoria,IL 2O-Iap.short Track Houston. TX 25·lap Mile San Jose , CA 25-1ap Mile Svracuse. NY 25-1"" Short Track Houston. TX 25-lap Mile Sacramento, CA 2O-Iap Hall Mile Harrington. DE 25-lap Mile Indianapolis, IN 25-1ap Mile' San Jose, CA 2O-IapHalf Mile Gardena. CA 2O-1ap Hall Mile Louisville. KY 2O-IapHalf Mile Harrington. DE 2O-IapHalf WN 25-lap

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