(Lett) Andy Anaya (99) finished
second to Colin Cout!l in the
250cc Intermediate class at
round four of the Dunestown
MX Series in Palmdale,
California.
(Above) Bob Babcock (1 s)
battled with Bob Sweeten (82)
and Jim Hollister (1) before
taking the win in the Over 30
class at the Trail-Way Short
Track In Hanover, Pennsylvania.
Couto conquers .
Dunestown Motocross
By Greg Robertson
PALMDALE, CA, MAY 25
Colin Couto split moto wins with rival Andy
Anaya to top a fierce 250cc Intermediate-class
battle at Los Angeles County Raceway during
round four of California Racing Club's 20th
annual Duneslown MX Series.
Quick-starter Nick Mairose shot his Noleen
Yamaha out to lead the first moto. Anaya
teamed up with Couto and the two got around
Mairose on the first lap. RM-mounted Dan Berg
was also on the move, pushing Mairose back to
fourth, then went under Couto at the bottom of
the over·and·under jump section to take over
second place. Anaya built a slight lead, as Berg
did his best to hold off a charging Couto.
Mairose stayed within striking distance while
keeping Jason Dubin at bay.
The Berg/Couto battle over second carried
them to the rear wheel of Anaya with a couple
of laps remaining. Couto kept the throttle
pinned down a long. choppy straight to finally
get around Berg, but couldn't find the little
extra to make the pass on Anaya, alld had to
settle for a close second at the checkered flag.
Berg held on for third over Mairose and Dubin.
Couto grabbed the all-important secondmoto start, with Anaya and Berg in his shadow.
Anaya was all over Couto, showing him his
front fender at every opportunity. Berg slid out
in the sand, handing Mairose third place. At
one point, Anaya outjumped Couto for the lead,
but Couto quickly retaliated in a whoop section
to regain control.
The intense battle for the lead lasted the
entire moto, with Couto first to the checkers by
a bike length. "1 knew 1 had to beat Andy so J
wouldn't have to ride too hard tomorrow (the
final race of the series)," Couto said. ul was
tired by the second lap. I was just lucky to beat
him. He was faster than me, but [ just held my
own."
Runner-up Anaya seemed pleased with his
performance. III got behind Colin and was too
busy following him: Anaya said. 'Td make a
pass and pull away a little bit, and then he'd
come right back and get me back as quick as I
passed him. The track was so wide open and
fast, it was kind of follow-the-leader."
Results
r/w
52
(0-6):
1. Lee Saul Jr. (Yam); 2. Jacob Buc1na (Yam); J.
Chris rJouffe (Yam); 4. logan Russell (Yam); 5. Shawn Rhinehart
(Yam).
P/W (7·9): I. Nicholas Evans (Yam); 2. Ken Slater (Yam); 3.
Preston Lundin (Yl\mJ.
S/STK «().6): 1, Andrew Couto (Lcm); 2. Logan RuS!lcl1 (KTM).
S/STK (7-9): 1. BIUy BaIlt.'Stero (KTM); 2. ShaM RhInehart
(Lem); 3. Timmy Ritder (urn).
MOD (0-6): 1. Jacob Buclna (Lcm).
MOD (7-9): 1. David Medina.
60 BEG: 1. Steven Hall (Kaw); 2. Jonathan Arana (Kaw): 3.
Douglall urter (!Caw): 4. Shana Rhinehart (Kaw).
60 (9-11): 1. Nicholas Burson (Kaw); 2. Randall Hall (Kaw); 3.
TImothy McDaniel (Kaw); 4. Tylor Pineda (Kawl.
80 BEG: 1. Matt Gomez (Sut); 2. Jeff Brodsley (Yam); 3.
Jimmy Sout (Yam); 4. Brian Melsheimer ('Yam); S. Kyle Kelly
(Yam).
80 (7-11): 1. Chns Nihan (Suz); 2. Scott SUnon (Suz.); 3. Vin·
4. Anthony BarbacoYi (Yam); S. JOllhua Grant
crnt Rhoads (Yam}j
(Han).
80 02·16): 1. Lrv1 Rad (Yam); 2. Scott }-fo.o.-e (Yam); 3. Todd
GoMeIaar (Hon,); 0(. Shane Smith ; 3.
Scott Pnputm (Y~); 4. Brent Gilliam (Su%); S. Terry wtoun0b5
(Yam).
125 INT: I. hawn O'Brien (Suz); 2. Mark Tilley (Suz); 3.
Andy Anaya cYam); 4. Colin Couto (Yam); S. Ryan Orr (Yam).
PRO: 1. Ty Kady (Suz); 2. Lex Malan (Su%); 3. Jiri Dostal
(Suz); 4. Tim Telford (Hon).
2SO BEG: I. Ryan Baxendale (Sut): 2. Paul Smith (Sul.); 3.
DauUs WagtIt!' Oion}.
250 N9V= 1. BryiUl umbom (Hon); 2. jason Simmons CSuz);
3. Tim Konkol (Yam); 4. Graham Howcll (Suz).
2SO lNT: 1. Colin Couto (Yam); 2. Andy Anaya (Yam); 3. Nick
Ml1irose (Yam); 4. Dan Berg (Suz); 5. Jason Dubin (5u.z:).
JR VET BEG: I. Mark Faclds (yllm); 2. Shy MO&he (Hon); 3.
Craig M;5. John Henderson (RIX).
SPTSMN: t. At::e Phillips (Rtx); 2. Don Mullen II (Rtx,).
65: 1. Shawn s.er (Kaw); 2. Nick Henderson (!Caw); 3. Lttoy
BWl8eY (Kawl.
250 B: 1. Raun Wood (Yam); 2. Dave Smith (Kaw); 3. Ken
GodWin ; 2. Nathan Davis (Yam); 3. Dave
Smith (Kaw); 4. Richard Loc:hner (Rtx).
Behrle bags
Lawrenceburg Short Track
By John Spurrier
LAWRENCEBURG, IN, MAY 30
Pat Behrle won the premier 600cc Pro-Am class
at the Lawrenceburg Short Track races, ignoring
the wet conditions from the day before and the
threat "of more rain on race day that took its toll
on rider turnou t.
Belule got the holeshot in the 600cc Pro-Am
Feature event and went wire to wire to win the
race. Tommy Hennsler came off the line in second place, but went into turn three too hot on
the second lap and slid off the groove, allowing
Ben Bellman to take over the second place. Bellman held the position to the finish, followed by
Hennsler and Joe Seyfferle.
Joel Brown got the early lead in the Open A
class, only to see it disappear when Damon Stapleton and Phil Wolf tangled in tum two. Nicky
Sterling slid dawn trying to avoid running over
Wolf, and the red flag came out for a restart. On
the restart, Brown got another good start and led
the pack onto the back stretch. Brown then
opened up a substantial lead and came home a
winner for the second week in a row. Wolf took
second, followed by Stapleton and Sterling in
that order.
Seyfferle rode a flawless race to capture the
Over 30 feature. Wolf held the second spot from
start to finish, while Curt Snelling and Barry
Benkert fought over third place, with Snelling
getting the spot with a last-lap pass.
Travis Burnettlumed in a good ride to win the
250cc feature. Behind Burnell, Damon Stapleton
finished a close second, followed by Wolf. Ron
Mounts came out to the starting line, but suffered the misfortu ne of ha ving his bike die
before the race started.
In the 125cc feature, David Wolf got the
holeshot and set a fast pace for his third
straight class win. Kris Williamson stayed fairly close, with Cody Shamblin finishing third.
Wolf also got the holeshot in the BOcc feature
and went wire to wire for his win. Kris
Williamso,n came home in second place, followed by Justis Land. The fU'St three riders put
a lot of race track between themselves and
fourth-place rider Chad Means. Nathan Buttery
and Krista Slayback finished out the field, in
that order.
The Over 50 class sa w Lou Kramer take the
win in spite of race-long pressure from Herschel
Benkert. Behind them, Alan Zuehlke ran third
until his bike died, giving the position to Craig
Bracken.
Results
600 PRO-AM: I. Pat Behrle (Hon); 2. Ben Be.llman (Rtx); 3.
Tommy HennsJer (Hon); 4. Joe Seyfferle (Rtx).
OPEN A AM: 1. Joel Drown (l-lon); 2. Phillip Wolf (Hon); 3.
Damon Stapleton (Hon); 4. Niclcy Sterling (Han).
250 AM: 1. Travis Burnett (Yam); 2. Damon Stl1pleton; 3.
Phillip Wolf (Kaw); 4. Ron Mounts (Yam).
125 AM: 1. David Wolf (Hon); 2. Krill Williamaon (Yam); 3.
Cody Shamblin (Yiillm).
80 AM: 1. David Wolf (Hon); 2. Kris Williamson (Yam); 3.
Justis Land (Hon); 4. Chad Means (Yam); 5. Nathan Buttery (Hon).
80 AUTO AM: 1. Ben Buchanan (Hon); 2. Elliot BuchaJU;n
(Yam).
50 AM: 1. Jacob Tolbert (l.em); 2. Kdth Maggard (Hon); 3.
Adam Carpenter (Yan\); 4.JOIih Bastin Oti).
30+ MA: 1. Joe Seyfferle (Rtx); 2. Phillip Wolf (Hon); 3. CU(t
~ CHon>; 4. Bany Benkert (Hon); 5. Ron Mounts (Yam).
5(}.l. AM: 1. Lou XBme!' (lion); 2. HerscheJ Benkert (Hon); 3.
Craig Br.den (Vel); 4. Alu\ Zuehlke (Hon).
SPOWY: 1. Biff Wascynsb; 2. Pat Reynokb; 3. Zad! Palmer.
Slack zaps Vet win
at KB Supercross
By Bret Eckert
SACRAMENTO, CA, MAY 23
Blind Pig Racing-sponsored Ed Slack topped a
full field of Vet Beginners at this week's round
of Friday ight Supercross, promoted by KB
Racing. Slack rode with two consistent top finishes on his KTM to claim the overall victory,
kicking off the Memorial Day weekend in fine
style.
Dave Spaulding grabbed the holeshot in
moto one, with the pack in pursult. Spaulding
was soon challenged by Brian Purcell of Citrus
Heights and the orange machine of Slack. Still
within striking distance this early in the moto
were Rockin B Ranch-backed Brian Ballard and
Jim Garcia out of Roseville. On lap two, Ballard
put on a charge and displaced Slack for third,
while Ross Robertson began pressuring Garcia
for !lfth. Purcell could not maintain the torrid
pace the front-runners had set and, on lap three,
both Balland and Slack overtook him. As the laps
piled on, Ballard also began tiring, and Slack
was ab1e to gain a position over him. At the
checkers, it was Spaulding taking the win, Slack
in second, and the CRa of Ballard and PurcelI in
third and fourth, respectively.
