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EDWARDS 1st - Suzuka 8-Hours 4th & 3rd - World Superbike, Brands Hatch 5th & 4th - World Superbike, Indonesia timing light, his 4.873 would be the fastest ride of the day. Gerencer's teammate Dent had a fantastic run, staying low off the critical last jump. However, Dent misjudged where the finish line was and shut off a fraction too soon, costing him valuable tenths of a second. Dent's 5.138 would be good enough for third overall at day's end. Reiser's teammate Bob Castledine from nearby Springfield, Massachusetts, had his best day of the season with a 5.391 on his first run. "IJ's great having the fans behind you when you race," Castledine said. Glen Petty Jr., last week's winner, was a tick behind Castledine with a 5.416 on his first attempt. It was an exciting ride as Petty got cross-rutted over the first jump, then swerved back and forth across the hill. He finally crashed just past the timing light but was still able to return in the second round. 10 round two, Price put in another good ride to drop down to a 4.930, edging closer to Gerencer and just missing his first national win. "The bike ran well all da y," Price said. "Hopefully we'll get that win next race." Reiser had a spectacular second ride, wheelying across the hill, then losing control at the top. Reiser was unhurt, but he wasn't able to improve his time and ended his day in sixth. Meanwhile, Gerencer watched the action, ready to ride if anyone beat his time, but he wasn't threatened. Dent was looking for the win, but he had a problem over the first jump when his bike developed a miss and he crashed before the last jump, forcing him to rely on his first time. Petty, too, continued to battle the hill, and though he stayed on the gas he couldn't improve on his first effort, settling for fifth. Castledine put in another fine ride to drop to 5.379 and a fourth-place finish. "The club did a real good job on the hill," Castledine sajd. Castiedine looked sharp all day and it appears as though he will be a contender for the rest of the season. Rodney Smith had his best career fin.ish at Monson in 1995, and he was hoping to improve on last year's third place. But today wasn't his day. As Smith rode across the finish line to close the day's competition, Gerencer had another victory. CN DOOHAN 2nd - 500cc Austrian GP 2nd - 500cc Czech GP SUGHT 3rd & 2nd - World Superbike, Indonesia LAMSON 1st - 125cc MX, Millville 1st - 125cc MX, Washougal DOWD 2nd - 125cc MX, Millville 3rd - 125cc MX, Washougal TEAM SUZUKI ENDURANCE 1st OA - WERA Nat'l Endurance, Mt. Meridian TKO RAYCE TEAM SUZUKI TOO 1st HW ISS· WERA Nat'l Endurance, Mt. Meridian KUNG 1st - Formula USA, Portland, Race Two BATEY 2nd & 3rd - Formula USA, Portland CHRIS ULRICH 1st - 125GP, WERA Mt. Meridian That's two! KEVIN VARNES 3rd - Grand Nat'l Dirt Track, Oklahoma 1st - 600cc Nat'l Dirt Track, Peoria 5th - Grand Nat'l Dirt Track, Peoria 5th - Grand Nat'l Dirt Track, Rapid City ATHERTON 1st - Grand Nat'l Dirt Track, Rapid City 3rd - Grand Nat'l Dirt Track, lincoln 2nd - Grand Nat'l Dirt Track, Indy 1st - Grand Nat'l Dirt Track, DuQuoin DAVIS 4th - Grand Nat'l Dirt Track, Rapid City 2nd - Grand Nat'l Dirt Track, lincoln 3rd - Grand Nat'l Dirt TraCk, Indy FOR YOUR NEAREST ARAI DEALER, CALL TOLL FREE: l-aOO-766-ARAI Dept. 696 (2-7-2-4) Quaboag Motorcycle Club Monson, Massachusetts Results: August lB, 1996 (ROUnd 6 0111) 540: 1. Paul Pinsonnault (Hon); 2. David Watson (Han); 3. Michael Templeton (Hol1l; 4. Teny Thompson (BSA); 5. Paul Lowe (Kaw); 6. Soott McNeely (Han); 7. James Zucco (Kaw) 8. Michael Pulver (Han); 9. Michael DeBusk (BSA); 10. Kevin Zucco (Kaw); 11. Ted Wilkins (Rotax); U. Ralph Kresger (Tri); 13. Ilcb Shreiner (BSA); 14. Charles Roberts (Kaw); IS. Walter Herrick (Suz). llOOo 1. Lou Gerencer (HoD); 2. Willie Price (H-D); 3. Mickey Denl (HoD); 4. Robert Castledine (HoD); S. Clen Petty, Jr. (H-D); 6. Tom ReIser (HoD); 7. Randy Cabriel (H-D); 8. Richard Carlson (H-D); 9. Robert Templeton (Kaw); 10. Tim Frazier (Yam);11. Rodney Smith (Yam); 12. Jason Petty (Tri). AMA S40cc NATIONAL C-SHIP SERIES POINT STANOlNGS (After 6 of 11 rounds): 1. Paul Pinsonnault (82/2 wins); 2. David Watson (78/2); 3. Scott McNeely (64); 4. Ted Wilkins (62); 5: Michael DeBusk (59); 6. MiJ1e Pulver (56/1); 7. Paul Lowe (51/1); 8. Teny Thompson (36); 9. James Zucco (35); 10. Michael Templeton (26); II. Roger McNeely (25); 12. Robert Shreiner (24); 13. (TIE) John Hamilton/Ralph Kreeger (20); IS. Kevin Zucco (17). .utA 800cc NATIONAL C'SHIP SERIES POINT STANDINGS (After 6 of 11 rounds): 1. Lou Gerencer Jr. (87/4 wins); 2. William Price (63); 3. Mickey Dent (62); 4. Tom Reiser (58/1); 5. Clen Petty (55/1); 6. Jason Petty (49); 7. Sieve Dn. ...r (43); 8 Harry Schreiber (38); . 9. (TIE) Robert Castledine/Tim Frazier/Randy Gabriel (37); 12. Rodney Smith (29); 13. (TIE) Wallace Fowler/Robert Templeton (26); 15. Russell Vanderveen (19). . Upcoming Rounds: Round 7- Freemansburg, PA, September 8 Round 8 - Middlebury, IN, September 15 For Aroi's new 1996 four-eolor brochure and Multi-Decal Pak, send $3.00 in cash or stamps 1$4.~0 U.S. Currency if outside U.S.) to: ArC! Helmets, ltd., Dept. 696, P.O. Box 9485, Daytona, Fl 32120. Maxima Dominates at Ponca City NMA Grand National Championships Ponca City, OK 7/30-8/31996 1st Place 1st Place 1st Place 1st Place 1st Place 1st Place 80 Stock (14-16) .Justin Buckelew YAM 80 Mod (14-16) .Justin Buckelew YAM Super Mini (Thru 16) .Justin Buckelew YAM Jr. Cycle Stock (6-8) Andrew M·atusek KAW 125 Open (Thr'u 16) Tyler Evans SUZ 125 Mod Pro (Open) Ryan Clark SUZ