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EVENTS best race of the weekend. Eleven riders roared into turn one with Bultaco 360-mounted 'Jim Ferguson taking the lead; Ferguson's freshJy broken collarbone didn't allow him to make his usual getaway, and he found himself involved in a three-to-five-rider war for the entire race. At the end of lap one, Ferguson held a slim lead over BSA rider Damon Lengle, Blake Wilson on a Honda and the Bultaco rider Dennis Borroughs. But the man on the move wits BSA pilot Eddie Tumlin. Dead last on the first lap, Tumlin was coming on strong and held fourth position by lap three. With six laps to go, Tumlin had to work fast. He slipped past Wilson for third on lap four and then blew past Ferguson and Lengle together to take the lead one lap later. Tumlin then held on for a well-deserved firstplace trophy. Results Motocrosll SP'TSMN 125 EX: 1. Enc510ckwell (Yam). INT: 1. Randall Nash (1-100.). SPTSMN 250 EX: 1: Benny Dorrough (Mai); 2. Eric Stockwell (Yam). Flrst-dlvlslon winner Frank Crane leads Robin Nicolaides at Clark County Fairgrounds' first indoQr speedway race of the season. P/W 9-11: 1. Tyler Fkk (Kaw); 2. Joey Mancu50 (Kaw); 3. Joel Ard (Ka .....); 4. Casey Huddleston (Kow); S. Greg Peters/BergNm (Hon). 80 BEG: 1. Brial:' Sullivan (Kaw); 2. Tad Osborne (Yam); 3. Jason Gilcrease (Kaw); 4. Dale IVle (Yam). 80 JR: I.jody Dell (Yam); 2. Joel Ard (Hon); 3. Marty Cleva· her (Suz); 4. Brynn Hibed~au (Hon); S. Joey Mancuso (Hem). 80 INT: I. Mike Stonn (Yam); 2. Steve Sullivan (Kaw)j 3. Ryan Anderson (Kaw); 4. Tyler F'ck (5\Iz); 5. Kelvin S~ (Hon). S/MINI: l. Gnrhctt Carte.r (yam); 2. Mike Storm (Yam); 3. Ryan Anderson (Kaw); 4. Steve Sullivan (Kaw); 5. Marty Chevnlier (5\1%). 125 BEG: 1. Trnvj~ Goff (Hon); 2. Ron Wooding (Hon); 3. Blake Painler CHon); 4. Aaron Diemert (Hon); 5. Matt Sullivan (Suz). • 125 JR: 1. Mik~ Corder (Kaw); 2. Travis Markell (Hon); 3. Rusty Gill (Hon); 4. Frank Catlin (Hon); 5. Mike Scheel (Kaw). 125 !NT: 1. Tim Holas (Hon); 2. Mike Storm (Hon); 3. Travis Cage (Suz); 4. Jeramy Sahnow (Hon);5. Russell Chace (Suz). 125 PRO: 1. Ryan Huffman (Hon)'; 2. Shawn Waring (Kaw); 3. Ryan Terlekl (Suz); 4. Jason McO>mllck (Hon). 250 DEC: 1. Doe Teasdale (Yam); 2. Tim Mdiu$ (Hon); 3, Chet Newton (Hon); 4, Mark MClnopoli (Yam); 5. Craig Herzog (Kaw), 250 jR: 1. Jon NietTll (Yam.); 3. Craig Bowman (Yam); 3. Line Linebeu~h (Hon);·t RUloty Gill (Han); 5. ~c FOSler (HOI'l). 250 I'\JT' 1. Tim Halas (5uz); 2. Travis Gage (Suz); 3. Joel Mourrr (Hon); 4. Steve Copher (Hon); 5. Chad Gilbert (Hon). 2S0 PRO: I. Ryan Huffman (Han); 2. Ryan Leech (Han); 3, TerT)!. Hamness (Kaw).; 4 Robb Leech tHon); 5. Robb Flath (KTM). OPEN BEG: I. Tim Melius (Hof\}; 2. Buck Shoemaker (Hon); 3. Mike Pen.nick (Hon); 4. David Lett (HOJl); 5. Nick Peterson (Kaw). OPEN JR: 1. Troy Wolf (Hon); 2. Rick. DaSUva (Hon); 3. Trad Fleming (Hon). OPEN IJ\,'T; 1. Chuck Sun (KTM); 2. Marlow Mou.rer (Hon); 3. Tom Nel50n (Hon); 4. Marvin Cullin~ (Hon). OPEN PRO: 1. Robby Leech (Hon); 2. Terry Hamness (Kaw). WMN: 1. Susun Smith CHon'; 2. Traci Fleming (Han): 3. Rhonda Sun {Hon~ OTH C: 1. Chnfi Miller (Kaw); 2. Mike Farmer (Hon); 3. Troy Folck (Han); 4. Chns lynn (Hon); 5. Mar.k JonelJ (Hon). OTH B: 1. Craig Bowman (Yam); 2. Joe Casey (Yam); 3. Rob Burkhart (Yam); 4. Steven Iiills (ynm);5. Ted Skipper (Kaw). OTII A: 1. Sbcy Thornton (Hon); 2. Chuck Sun (KTM); 3. Jay Jaclc50n (Yam); 4. Reid Goldman (Hon); 5. M.ibi Chttse (Hon). BTH: 1. Travi Gage'(Suz); 2. Jeramy Sahnow (Hon); 3. Chad Cilbert (Hon); 4. Russell Chace (Sw.:); 5. Mike Corder (Kaw). UTH: 1. Jon Niemi (Yam); 2. Line Linebaugh (Hon); J. Dean Hartman (Hon);4. Troy Wolf (Hon); 5. Jeff Rands (Hon). UTH EX: 1. Terry Hamne'ls (Kaw); 2. Don Bisceglia (Hon); J. Marvin Culllngs (Hon): 4. George Classen (Suz): S. Reid Goldman (Hon). OIT AM: 1. Ron Hudson (Yam); 2. Roger Night (Hon); 3. Jam('S Peterson (Kaw); 4, Gary Backstrom (Ron), OIT EX: 1. Dav(' Eakm (Hon); 2. Mike Perry (Suz); 3. jim Lamkin (Hon); 4. Gene Clad: (Hon); 5. George Smith (Yam). Indoor Speedway heats up Clark County By Pat Hafey Photo by Karin Lang Lf) cr-cr-,...., -..0 l-< (J) S u (J) (J) o 24 BAffiEGROUND, WA. NaY. 5 The Northwest Speedway Racers Association ran its first indoor race of the winter season at Oark County Fairgrounds, just north of Vancouver. In the first Second Division scratch heat, Chris Nicolaides nabbed the holeshot, while Terry Wolbert and Chuck Halsey tangled untiJ Wolbert took himself out on the back of Halsey's Jawa, Nicolaides took the win, Hal.sey gained second, and Wolbert came back in last. For the first scratch heat in the First Division, Robin Nicolaides, Frank Crane a~d Craig Farnsworth left the line together. In the first lap, Farnsworth's motor went outh, while Nicolaides and Crane swapped the lead comer after corner.. At the checkered flag, Crane held the' lead, Nicolaides made second and Farnsworth finished third. For the Second Division's second scratch heat, Chris Nicolaides pulled another h.oleshot. Wolbert came alive, leaving Halsey in his dust and overtaking Nicolaides for the lead. Wolbert took the checkered flag. Nicolaides got second, and Halsey third. First Division scratch heat two began with Robin Nicolaides taking the holeshot. Crane stuffed a wheel in, sending Nicolaides up the track into an out-of-eontrollow- ide. Hitting the wall hard, Nicolaides was out of the race. Crane easily gained another win and Farnsworth got second. The final Second Division heat had Halsey quickly overtaken by Nicolaides, who was then passed by Wotbert. Nicolaides never did regain the lead. With WolberYs win, the overaU firstplace position for Second Division was a tie between Chris Nicolaides and Terry Wolbert. Due to time constraints, there was nO runoff for first, so Chuck Halsey got second overaU. The First Division final heat saw Crane opt out to allow Veri Smith, a reserve rider, to race. Farnsworth's tired machine couldn't answer the call for the heat. With Nicolaides on the pole, and Smith on the wall, the two-man race was an easy victory for Nicolaides. The final points spread for First Division put Crane in first, Robin Nicola,ides in second, Farnsworth in thi.rd and Smith in fourth. Holiday Downs hosts Vintage Grand Finale By John Blackstock PALMEITO, GA, OCT. 2B-29 The AHRMA southeastern clirt bike.season came to a roaring finish at Holiday Downs as Beno Rodi and the Atlanta Motorcycle Club put on six different events over two days. Saturday's action got underway with the motocross, which was followed immediately by an observed trials. As the sun set, a few brave souls saddled up for a night enduro. Three exciting events followed on Sunday. First off was a one-hour cross country GP. Then came some fast racing on the short track and fjnally the IT scrambles. Action was hot right away with Maico ace Benny Dorrough putting together six fine motos, which resulted in overall wins'in the Sportsman 250cc, Sportsman 500cc and Over 30 Expert races. Also making some noise was AHRMA newcomer Michael Barkerashe guided his beastly Husky to first overall in the Over 30 Intermediate division as well as second in' the Sportsman 500 Intennediate class. Ray Brooks showed everyone a few tricks during the observed trials by carding only five points to win the Classic Expert division on a Hodaka. Dan Brown also had a fine ride on his Suzuki dropping six for first in the Advanced class. One of the more interesting machjnes was the 1965 Hodaka 90 engine mounted in a BeneUi frame. It wasn't just for show as Charlie Roberts rode it to a first in the Classic Masters cUvision. Evidently three class wins weren't enough For Benny Dorrough and his Maico. The Georgia speedster returned Sunday and took firat overall ahead of Chuck Peavy on a Husky and the Penton of Howard Bennett, who also took a first in the Over 40 class. The short track riders were greeted by a smoother-than-usuaJ surface, which led to a fine afternoon of racing. The day's Hrst race was a . dogfight between Rodi riding a Royal Enfield and Triw:nph rider Blake Ross. Rodi took a nice lead off the start but was soon reeled in by the charger Ross. Rodi wicked it up just enough to take the win over Ross and James Hiter. The Modern 600cc class proved to be the SPTSMN 250 INT: 1. Blake Wilson (Hon); 2. jllmes Hiter (Yam). . SPTSMN 250 NOV: 1, Chuck Morris (Hon). SPTSMN 500 EX: 1. Benny Dorrough (Mai); 2. Beno Rodi (BSA). SPTSMN 500 INT: I, John Feit (CZl; 2. Michael Barker (Hus). SPTSMN 500 NOV: 1. Robert Croves (Hus). OPEN TW: 1. Beno Rodi (Nor). PREM L/W: 1. Dan Ambrecht (Oss); 2. Michael Kovula (NS), 30+ EX: 1. Benny Dorrough (Mai). 30+ INT: 1. Michael Barker (Hus) 30+ NOV: 1. Robert Groves (Hus). 40+ INT: I. James Hiler (Yam). 40+ NOV: 1. Thomas Loyd (Hus); 2. Bob Hovden (eZ); 3. Chucie Morns (Hon), 50+ 1NT: I. James Hiler (Yam); 2. M~I Kavula (AJS). NOV: I. Charles Coman (Os!!). 60+: I. Gene Patton (Yam). PREM 500: l. Chris Tanner (Tri). ULTRA .L/W: 1. Dexter Cardenhire (CZl. Trials MORN cLSSC MSTR: 1. Harry Heilemann (Han). MORN CLSSC EX: 1. Garry Smith (Hon). ADV: I. Dan Brown (Suz); 2. Kirk Johnson (Hon); 3. Blnke Wilscm (Bul); 4. Dan Ambercht (Moo). MORN ClSSC BEG: I. Will Suhcr (Yam); 2. Tom Hopkins (y",,). Cl5SC MSTR: 1. Charlie Roberts (Hod). EX: 1. Ray Brooks (Hod). PREM H/W: 1.l3cno Rodi (Mai), NON-AHRMA: 1. Frank Hamilton (Ka ..... ); 2. joe Wil.kin, (Kaw) 3. Jeff Fierce (Kaw); 4. Paul Crowder (Fan). CC/GP 01 A: I. Benny Durrough (Mai); 2. enuch Peavy (Hus); 3. Howard Bennett (Pen); 4, Blake Wilson (Yam). PREM l/W: 1. Beno Rodl (BSA); 2. Wayne Allen (Mat). PREM H/W: 1. Gram Fosl£'T (BMW); 2. Bob Petty (Nor). PREM 30+: 1. Joon Rodi (BSA); 51)+: 1. James Hiler (Yam); 2. Charles Coman (Qlls). EnduJ'O 0/ A: 1. Nathan Bryant (Hon); 2. Darrell Bryant (Yam); 3. Eddie Tumlin (Hon). FliJtTr"ck oINO: 1. Beno'Rodi (R·E); 2. Oulrles Coman (Tri); 3. James +liter (Mai), CLSSC 250: 1. John Blnck5tock (0s5); 2. Charles Coman (0511); 3. Jack Joyner (Bul). CLSSC SOO: 1. Beno Rodi (R-E); 2. Blake Ross (Tn); 3. Gene Panen(Tri). MORN 250: 1. Darrell Bryant (Yam); 2. Chris Hemphill (Yam); 3. Curl Comer (Ossa); 4. David Light (Yam); 5. Gary Weaver (Bul~ MORN 600: 1. Eddie Tumlin (BSA); 2. Tim Ferguson (Bul); 3. Damon Lengle (BSA); 4. Blake Wilson (Hon); 5. Dennis Burroughs (Bul). 1T CI.SSC500: 1. Beno Rodl (R-E); 2. Blake RO!is (Tn). MORN 250: I. David Ught (Bul); 2. bonnie Warf (Hon). MORN 600: 1. Joseph Light (Bul); 2. Hnrry Norman (Mal~ MORN OPEN: 1. Tony Faircloth (Tn); 2. Beno RocH (Nor); 3: Scott Fluck (Yam). Cajun Madness invades CAT Florence Trial By Dana Cline FLORENCE, AZ, NaY. 12 "Cajun Madness" was-the theme for CAT trials in historic Florence as trialsm.aster, Sheldon Hefler,' transplanted from the south, worked his magic in laying out very challenging sections. Hefler's section layout at the Prescott, Arizona Nationals were voted second in the 1995 National series at the NATC convention. The Beginner through lnterm.edjate riders tackled the morning sections and were treated to a lot of variety in terrain. The winning ride in the' Senior; Novice class was posted by T'erry Sterrett with zero points on his 64 Triumph Cub. Elite-class winner Mike Klatt was impressive after a long layoff. Ad vanced, Sportsman, Expert and Championship riders' started their action in the after~ noon. Expert-class winner Bob Penn.ington put his National experience to good use in the sections. Bob placed second in the nation for 35year-old riders. Flagstaff residents Tim Hillsamer and Bob Grant won the Advanced and Sportsman classes respectively. Championship class riders were required to use a lot of trick riding to make their way in and out of sections. Andy Saum, National number 11.. won the trick-riding competition in the Champ class. Results BEG: 1. Chris Livelli (Yam): 2. Mike Sutton (Bet); 3. Matt BaT- ton (Yam). NOV: 1. Gerald McCarson (Apr); 2. John Earl (Bet); 3. Mitch Hachenburg (C-C). SR NOV: 1. Terry Sterett(Tri); 2. Ron Barton (Be1). ELITE: I. Mike Klatt (Yam); 2. Pat P.ddock ~lon). TW SHK: 1. Jared &.ales (MOll); 2.Jirn Walsh (Hon). VINT: 1. Brad TayJor (0:111); 2. Robtort Cline (Ric). INT: L Robert Stanley (Betl; 2. Rick Hillsamer (Yam); 3. Pal Pl"OS5er (Bet). SR II\TT: 1. Robert Reese (Yam). ADV: 1. Tim Hillsamer (G-C); 2. Jeremy Patrick: (C.q. SPTSMN: 1. Bob Grant (c.c); 2. Creg Compagenone (e.G), EX 1. Bob Plmnington (Bet); 2. Dnve Dobbins (Apr). CSHIP: 1. Andy Saum (C-G); 2. Greg Jonel (Apr). Schewe shakes up Dutch Sport Motocross By Larry Witmer BLOOMINGDALE, MI, NaY. 5 Eric Schewe held off all challenges by his rivals in the 250cc C class to claim a well-dese.rved win as Dutch Sport Park closed its racing season with great racing under beautihtl weather conditions. Racing got underway with the highly competitive 2S0cc C class coming off the gate. Jeff Cupp grabbing the holeshot over Eric Schewe, Bob Thomas, Joe Sullivan, and Dean Duncan. Cupp continued to hold the point, while Sullivan made the stadium rockers work for him, passing Thomas for third on the opening lap. The front-running pack stayed close for the next two laps in the same running order. SulJivan'made ..move going into a tight 1BOdegree corner to take the runner-up slot from Schewe. He took the line away from Schewe and had the pass made but couldn't keep the fire going in his Kawasaki, stalling his motor. Schewe retook the second spot. Quick action by Sullivan got the KX refired before Thomas could take advantage of Sullivan's miscue. Cupp went on to win the opening moto, with Schewe second. Sullivan held off Thomas' chaJlenges to card third. Cupp again showed his holeshot skills on the second-moto st¥rt. Schewe tan second,. while Duncan was third and Sullivan fourth. Schewe eventually had enough of Cupp's roost, and he made the challenge going through the stadium rockers by the woods line. He made the move stick and took over the lead. Then things turned ugly for Dean Duncan. The Suzuki-mounted rider came up short and sideways on a double jump, hitting the ground hard. The impact rang his bell hard and knocked the wind out of him, but he walked away from the crash. Meanwhile, Schewe pulled out to a lead pace that Cupp couldn't answer. Schewe came home the winner, and took the overall for the day, going 2-1 on his Honda. Cupp had to deal with Sullivan in the closing stages of the moto. Cupp tried to protect his line going through the sand rocker area, but Sullivan had the outside sweeper line dialed in, overtaking Cupp on the white-flag lap. Cupp still got the nod for second overall with his ]-3 motos over Sullivan's 3-2 moto finishes. Results 80 c: 1. Matt Mason (Yam); 2. Mike Bukowski (Yam); 3. Keegan Myers (Kaw); 4. Kyle Kearcher (Kaw); 5. Andrew Jones (Yam). 65 (7-1]): 1. Brandon Bonine (Kaw); 2. Adam Cole (Kaw); 3. Matt Haag (Kaw), AUTO (7-8): I. Wayne Dennill (Cob); 2. Josh Radi (LEM); 3. Matt Haag (LEM); 4. Matt Walsworth (KTM). AUTO (4-6): 1. Larry Partin CLEM); 2. Brett Wagmr (yam); 3. Mike Chapman (Suz); 4, Brittany Partin (Yam). 2.50 C: t. Eric Schewe (Hon); 2. Jeff Cupp (Hon); 3. Joe Sullivan (Kaw); 4. Bob Thomas (Kaw); 5. Ben Rebey (Hon). 250 B: 1. Kevin Dewey (Hon); 2. Mark Laughlin (Yam); 3. Brian Edlc (lion); 4, Frank Crowley (Hon); 5. Tony Cl'e6po (Kaw). 2SO A: 1. Mike Cole (Kaw); 2. Bogdan Somog (Hon~ 16-24: 1. Milce Cole (Kaw); 2. Jeff Vernon (Kaw); 3. Toby Hiatt (Yam); 4. Gregg Wal50n (Hon); 5.l.e:roy Magoon (Kaw). 125 C: 1. Matt Myers (Hon); 2. Daria Stevl'mS (Yam); 3. Mike N..drasik (Hon); 4. fUy. Charlet (Han); 5. Josh Jones (Kaw). 115 B: 1. Toby Hilltt (Yam); 2, Damon Marsh (Yam); 3. John Carlsen (Hon). 125 A: 1. Derek Gayheart CHon); t. Kirt DeBour (Sw.:), 125 (12-15): 1. Jeff Vernon (Kaw); 2. Ryan Dewey (Kaw); 3. Mike Ely (Suz); 4. Matt Myel'5 (Hon). 40+: Alan Bowman (Hon); 2. Bob Chapman (Hon); 3. Dale Peebles (Suz); 4. Tom Cole (Kaw); 5. Dave Redmond (Hon). 30+: 1. Larry Witmer (Suz); ~ Todd Riclcftlger (Kaw); 3. Rick Walsworth (Yam); 4. Rick Gomey (Hon); 5. Bogdan Skomog (Mon). 25+: Larry Witmer (Sw.:); 2. Todd Flickcnger (Kaw); 3. Bob Thomas (Kaw); 4. Mike Weisner (Hon). N/C: 1. Steve Smith (Hon); 2. Matt Popp (KTM); 3. john Carlsen (Hon). Many crowned at OTHG National By Kyle C. Parsons TURLOCI<, CA, NOY.Il-J2 The fifth and final round of the Over The Hill Gang National Championship Series was held at the Oatfield Motocross track in Turlock, California. For the first time in the Over The Hill Gang's 21-year history, racerS froin Southern

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