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Pineda picks up CRC
Motocross Vet Win
By Greg Robertson
Joel Tokarsky (53) leads Lars Lindstrom
on the way to the overall win In the 125cc
Novice class during california Racing
Club's Saturday night motocross at Los
Angeles County Raceway.
PALMDALE, CA, JUNE 8
Frank Pineda came from out of the pack in both
motos to top the Vet Beginner class with a 3-1
score during California Racing Oubs' Saturday
night motocross Radng at Los Angeles County
Raceway.
John Casdo had the quickest reaction time to
lead the pack through the first turn as moto one
began. Within a lap John Stich was all over Cascio and looking for a place to pass. Stich overtook Casdo for the lead but Casdo wasn't letting him get away and the duo quickly pulled
away from the field.
Jeff Reese held down third from the start, but
by the midway point was being hounded by
Matt Arant and Pineda. Pineda proved to be the
fastest of the trio and took command of third, 10
seconds behind Cascio. Up front, vision problems must have been hampering Stich because
once he tossed his goggles with a little over a lap
remaining he was able to pull away from Cascio
for the win. Pineda claimed third over Arant
and Raphi Kassab.
Reese and Stich battled for the second-moto
holeshot until Stich slid out coming out of the
first turn. Reese maintained the lead for a lap
before Arant shot past. ·Casdo got a good start
and was soon pressuring Arant for the top spot.
Pineda reeled in the two front-runners by the
halfway point, making it a three-rider dice for
the lead.
Pineda used an inside tine on Arant while
passing through the over-and-under jump to
move into second. With the white flag Qut,
Pineda put the move on Cascio to grab the
lead. Cascio chased Pineda all the way to the
checkers for a close finish. Stich put in a great
ride, fighting back for a fourth-place finish
after his first tum incident to claim third <>verall.
Results
P /W (0-6): 1. William Balleslero (Yam); 2. ShaWTl Butler
(Yam); 3. David Medina (Yam); 4. A.j. Schahrw (Yam), 5. Shana
Rhinehart (Yam).
S/STK (0-6): 1. Tyler McComb (KTM); 2. Trent Pugmire
(LEM); 3. Cole Pugmi~ (KTM).
5/STK (7-9): 1. Bobby Cobb (KTM); 2.. Doug Carter (KTM); 3.
Timmy Ritzier (KTM); 4. Seth Jeffers (LEM); 5. Sharon Asco (Suz).
P/W MOO: 1.Jimmy WilIia01$(Yam).
60 BEG: 1. Timmy McDaniel (Kaw).
60 (0-8): 1. Edward Herring (Kaw): 2. Dave Carter (Kaw).
60 (9-11): I. Anthony Barbacovi (Kaw): 2. Andrew Nason
(Kaw)J 3. COl")' Redenius (Kaw).
80 BEG: I. Anthony Barbacovi (Yam): 2. Richard EnbankJ
(Yam); 3. Blake Marghein (Yam); 4. Brad Howe (Suz): 5. Dave
Carter (Kaw).
80 (7-11): 1. Shane Smith CHon); 2. Blake Mitchell (Hon).
80 (12-13): I. Chris Tocco (Suz); 2. 'Jonathan Shimp (Hon); 3.
Christopher Ban'lCtt (Han).
80 (14-16): I. }.1. Bonanno (Yam); 2. jason Beauchesne (Yam);
3. Donnie Elmer (Kaw).
125 BEG: I. Justin Komoff (Han); 2. Robby Hammond (Yam);
3. J.J. Bonanno (Kaw); 4. Brent Cain (Suz); 5. Ryan Perez (Suz).
125 NOV: 1. Joel Tokarsky (}