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Mark Barnett autographed th~ gas tank of Lisa Powell's 1973 Yamaha 250MX after
borrowing the bike to win the Master's class at the Orlando Vintage Motocross.
Todd Hoy raced to an eighth overall
finish at the Barbenders Hare Scrambles.
the holeshot, followed closely by Barnett and
Garlin. A bobble by Barnett in turn two allowed
Garlin to sneak by on the inside to claim second. Both Garlin and Barnell then passed
Burrows on the first set of double jumps, '!Vith
Garlin fighting gamely to maintain his slight
lead. Barnett soon gut by Garlin in the back
sand section, only to lose his lead by falling
before the start-finish tabletop. Garlin's moment
of glory was short-lived, however, as Barnett
regained the lead for good on lap two and was
neve.r again challenged. Garlin finished a
respectable second ahead of Burrows. Pentonmounted AI Gardner and Villacaro rounded out
the top four.
First-moto Sportsman division action saw
Dorsey Bennett on an Ossa Phantom claim the
holeshot, followed closely by Montesa VRmounted Eric Kraft and the Honda Elsinore
250cc of Steve Binegar. Binegar slipped to fifth
during lap one after being passed by Usa Powell
and Yamaha·mounted Jimmy Harner.
Meanwhile, a slight miscue by Bennett on lap
three allowed Kraft 10 gain the lead and go on to
win the moto. Binegar worked his way back up
to third, and Powell finished a fine fourth as her
little 125cc Honda Elsinore screamed its way
through the deep sand.
Moto two was a repeat of the first moto, with
the exception of Binegar, whose temperamental
Honda refused to start in time for the drop of
the gate. Bennett's second holeshot of the day
allowed him to cross the green nag with a slight
edge over Kraft, who passed Bennett in the air
on the first set of double jumps, only to be
repassed by Bennett at the next comer. After
trading the point position back and forth several
limes, Kraft finally was able to regain the lead
on lap two and go on to win the moto, followed
by Bennett, Suzuki-mounted Steve Neu and
Powell
In the highly competitive "Super Vintage"
(Bomber) class, Maieo-mounted Dorsey Bennett
led the field past the green flag. followed closely
by Husqvarna-mounted Bill Burton, Russ
McAlister and jimmy Hamer. Following a dismal start, Maieo-mounted Kim Burrows charged
his way through the pack to gain the lead for
good by the end of the first lap. Bennett and
Burton had a real battle going for second, with
Burton finally prevailing on the last lap.
Molo two saw Burrows lead from flag to flag
ahead of Peter Villacaro.
Results
12>200: 1. William Short (Hon); 2. Phillip M.1yers (yilm); 1
Danny Lain (lion); 4. Brandon McMayhon (Kaw); S. Travis
Cnrld(Han~
201.QPEN: 1. Ken Joyce (Yam): 2. Jeny Pope (Hon); 3. Kelly
Anderson (Suz); 4. Brad Wtlkenon (Yam); S. Muk Hosbach (Hus).
0.51: 1. Rob Muon Utj); 2. Josh Waynich (YAm); 3. ~I
BUer(Yam);" c.J. Simons (Yam);S. Austin Kennedy (Yam).
0-85: 1. CJ.le Swinger (Hon); 2. Andy Howell (Hon); 3. Jay
c.... (Yam); . . . . . . Hayden (Y"'I);5. w..Jey 5tiIa (50%).
12S-2S0 PRO: 1. Duryl Howen (lc.w); 2. Johnny Shields
(Hon); 3. Bryandon POWft'S (K.aw); 4. Shane Bet:ryhill (Hon); S.
T"l' Phillip' (Hon).
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201-QPEN PRO: 1. Johnny Shields (Ron): 2. Trey PhiJUps
(Han~ 3. Eddie 5mlIley (1<..); .. Tommy MY"" (Han); 5. g,.,."
Ilenyhill (Han).
Barnett bombs Orlando
Vrntage Motocross
By Eric Kraft
ORLANDO, FL, FEB. 1
Former Pro motocrosser Mark "The Bomber"
Barnett made a guest appearance at round two
of the Vintage Iron Florida MX Series at
Orlando Motocross Park, riding Lisa Powell's
.1973 Yamaha 250 MX to the win in the Masters
class.
Perfect weather and great track conditions
greeted a fuJI field of Vintage and Super Vintage
competitors for the competition.
Though Barnett's borrowed Yamaha could
not be described as the most pristine of vintage
mounts, he nonetheless grabbed the holeshol in
mota one and roosted away from the rest of the
field to take the win, lapping all but seven of
the 16 riders in the process! Honda Elsinoremounted Ed Garlin was second, followed by
Kim Burrows on one of his beautifully restored
Makos. Peter Villacaro was fourth on a CZ.
Yamaha YZ-mounted joel Nicholson showed
signs of speed early on, running as high as second, but seized his bike solid on lap four when
the deep central Florida sand took its toll
Moto two saw Burrows and his Maico grab
Results
MSTR: 1. Mark Sundt (Suz); 2. Ed Carlin (Hon); 3. IGm
""'""" (Mal); 4. AlGudno< (Pm~ 5. r- V"Ioa", (CZ).
5PRTSMN; I. Eric Knoh (Mon~ 2. Don