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Pinnsonault blasted his nitro-burning Honda to a 6.25-second ride to capture his first win of the year. 800cc Pro USA Hillclimb Te~m captain Tom Reiser has won the York event many times, and when he started off the 800cc-class runs, he was going for the kill . Reiser put in a perfect ride, stopping the timer at 5.73 seconds. The end of the run, however, wasn't so perfect. "I didn't shut off quick enough and I fell when I went over the top : ' Reiser said. The crash damaged the fuel-pump housing on his Harley-Davidson, ending h is da y befo re he wo u ld ge t a chance to make a second run. Reiser's teamm a te Ra ndy Ga briel came up next an d got a little sideways off the start. Gabriel go t it stra ightened out for a 6.16-second ride. The HarleyDavidson Pro Hillclimb Tea m of Lou Gerence r, Harry Schreiber Jr. an d Mickey Den t all had problems at the bo ttom of the hill, though Dent's 6.00 run would grab him third for the day . Steve Dresser, the defending 800cc National Champion, also got sideways off the line and had to fight off a wheelie right afte r the first jump, but he still put toge ther a 6.04. With his bike broken an d fast time so far, Reiser could only watch helplessly as the 800cc class tried to shoot him down. Gabriel couldn't better his first run and ended the day fifth. Schreibe r had to let off the throttle to avoid looping out, but he rode great at the upper part of the hill for a sixth-place finish. Den t ha d another good ride , but his first time was 0.19 faster and netted him third overall. Dresser also turned in a time a tick behind his first run's time and would settle for fourth overall. "I missed the timing on the sta rting line jump:' Dresser said. "But it was a good day for the Pro USA Team with three riders in the top five." The 800cc-c1ass riders were having a hard time improving their times before Lou Gerencer Jr. came to the line. His first run had him weaving up the hill for a 6.28, but Gerencer had his eyes on the win. A good la u nch" had him on his way, but his bike fishtailed at the midd le of the hill. Gerencer didn't let off, fighting his motorcycle, trying to keep it straight and ho ld the front end down while holding the throttle wide open. It wasn't good enough. Gerencer turned in a 5.85, to finish second. The last rider of the day was Rodney Smith, third in the points coming into Jefferson . Smith had a tough ride in his first run after overriding the hill. Things would get worse as he then broke his throttle while on the line for his second run. Smith thought he had it repaired, but it broke again before he could start his run, and the event was over. With only one run to his credit, Reise r had won another for the veterans. C'i White Rose Motorcycle Club Jeffers on, Pennsylvania Results: J une 2,1996 (Round 2 of 11) METZELER WINS 3RD AMA ATIONAL I AROW! HOMESTEAD AMA H-D Supertwi ns 6 out of the top 10! 1st - Ben Bostrom, Bartels' H-D 3rd - Eric Bostrom, Bartels' H- D 4th - Dave Estok, Barte ls' H-D MID OHIO AMA H-D Supertwins 5 out ofthe top 10! 1 st - Ben Bost rom, Bartels' H-D 3rd - Eric Bostrom, Barte ls' H-D 5th - Bria n Gibbs, Hal's H-D AND 3RD WERA HEAVYWEIGHT SUPERSTOCK IN AROW! Su m m it Point, Ro u n d #3 National En d u ran ce Ser ies First and Second again! 1st - Arclight Rac ing 2nd · TKO Rayce Team Suzuki Too For inform ation and brochure: phone: (6 101 458-9662 I fax: (6 10) 458-9663 . 41 0 Eagleview Blvd ., Suite 106, Exton, PA 19341 /\lew fur 1996 J....;;;D~~ with !iaddle&eI™ @fJ1f Saddle&eI™ • Absorbs ruts & bumps • Ride farther •. Ride comfortable . 0 Call for information or a free brochure • Lower.seat height optional • Choice of colors • Features Spandura®, tougher than leather 540: 1. Paul Pinsonnault (Hon); 2. Mike DeBusk (BSA); 3. Scott McNce ly (Hon); 4. David Watson (Hon); 5: Terry Thompson (BSA); 6. Michael Pulver (Hon); 7. Robert Shreiner CBSAl; 8. James Zucco (Kaw ); 9. Ted Willcins (Rtx); 10. Paul Lowe (Kaw); 11. Roger McN cel y (Yam); 12. Ralph Kreege r (Tri); 13. Pa ul Garrety (!

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