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speed to stop the.challenges of Seguy, with Camerlengo taking fifth and Puzar sixth. Several riders were nursing injuries after the first moto, including Puzar. "I collided with Camerlengo on the last lap coming over a jump," Puzar explained. "I have hurt my right leg, but it should be okay for the second moto." Dobb was holding a bruised hand. "It's nothing too bad. I just tape it and hope it's okay," Dobb said. American Bader Manneh, another Yamaha rider, had his Brazilian tale, as he cruised into 32nd place. "Customs would not let me bring my suspension in (to the country); it was really trick," Manneh said. "I had to borrow suspension parts from a guy here. I'm a lot of seconds off the pace, and I can't race with this setup." In the second moto, this time it was Camerlengo who pulled the holeshot, taking the early· lead ahead of Dobb, Via lie, Federici, Seguy and Phillipe Dupasquier. Chiodi committed the mistake of pushing wide in the first turn and held 15th place, but he was charging through the field like a wild bull. puzar was also a long way back. "This is hopeless - my bike is very slow," puzar said. "TM better do something with this thing, because I can't." Malin attempted another wild passing mOlle and paid the price. "In the same place as in the first moto - I should be shot," aid Malin of the site of his crash. "That's the way racing goes." d.i came up on me, I just did my own thing. He was really riding hard, so I let him go. It would have beeri dumb to try and race with him. This is the best start to the GP season ever for me, so I'm more than happy." Manneh, meanwhile, struggled on with his suspension problems, finishing in 24th place. f:\' Brazil 125cc GP Indaiatuba, Brazil Results: April 5, 1998 (Round 1 of 16) MOTO .1: 1. Alessio Chiodi (Hus); 2. David Vui1lemin (Yam); 3. Brian Jorgensen (Suz); 4. Luigi Seguy (Hon); 5. Eric Camerlengo (Yam); 6. Alex Puzar Malin wou ld again return to last place. . Vuillemin had blown any chance of the overall with a shocking opening lap. "I think at one stage I was 30th or something; then I passed many riders, but I'm not happy," VuilIemin said. '''Where is Chiodi?' I thought to myself." If Vuillemin really wanted to know, Chiodi was showing his rivals how to pass on the narrow, fast course. "I felt smooth," Chiodi said. "It (the moto) turned out better than I had hoped. I would look ahead and see Seguy - no problem. Then I saw Vialle no problem. Finally, I got Dobb." Federici, who had struggled with his injured foot while holding a strong third place, was suddenly in deep despair. Yamaha's Eric Camerlengo won the second moto and took second overall, "I crashed. It was because of my foot," Federici said. "I could not ride properly." The young Italian dropped to 26th and his race was all but over. Up front, Camerlengo had run away and hidden, finally winning the moto with nearly 10 seconds over Chiodi, followed by Dobb, Seguy and Puzar. "This is very good for the team," said the winner. "I never felt too troubled just a couple of minor errors; otherwise, it was one of the best races I have done." . Dobb, who finished in third place, was also confident with his ride. "I'm older now," said Dobb. '1t's all about racing my own pace. When Chio- (TM); 7. AJessandro BeUometti (Yam); 8. Frederic Vialle (Yam); 9. Johnny Aubert (Kaw); 10. James Dobb (Hon); 11. Claudio Federici (Yam); 12. Phillipe Dupasquier (TM); 13. Carl Nunn (Yam); ]4. Petri Jarvela (Yam); 15. Christian Ravaglia (TM). MOTO 2: 1. Eric Camerlengo (Yam); 2. Alessio Chiodi (Hus); 3. James Dobb (Hon); 4. Luigi Seguy (Hon); 5. Alex Puzar ITM); 6. Philtipe Dupasquier (TM); 7. Carl Nunn (Yam); 8. Alessandro Bellometti (Yam); 9. Michael Fanton (Kaw); 10. Frederick ViaLie (Yam); 11. Cedric Melone (Yam); 12. Luea PrNto (KTM); 13. Nicolas Charlier (Kaw); 14. David Vuillemin (Yam); 15. Seb Trottier (Hon). O/A: 1. Alessio Chiodj (Hus); 2. Eric Camerlengo (Yam); 3. Luigi Seguy (Hon); 4. James Dobb (Hon); 5. Alex Puzar (TM); 6. Qavid Vuillemin (Yam); 7. Alessandro Bellometti (Yam); 8. Brian Jorgensen (Suzuki); 9. Phillipe Dupasquier (TM); 10. Frederic Vialle (Yam); 11. Carl Nunn (Yam); 12. Michael Fanton (Kaw); 13. Johnny Aubert (Kaw); 14. Cedric Melotte (Yam); 15. Claudio Federici (Yam). FlM WORLD CHAMPIO SHIP 125« MX SERIES POlNT STANDINGS (Aller 1 of U rounds); I. Alessio Chiodi (37);·2. Eric Camerlengo (31); 3. Luigi Seguy (26); 4. James Dobb (21); 5. Alex Puzar (21); 6. David Vui1lemin (19); 7. Alessand,ro Bellometti (17); 8. Brian Jorgensen (15); 9. Phillipe Dupasquier (14); 10. Frederick Vialle (14); 11. Carl Nunn (12); 12 Michael Fanton (7); 13. (TIE) Johnny Aubert/Cedric Melotte/Claudio Federici (5). Upcoming Rounds; Round 2 - Bellpuig, Spain, April 19 Round 3 - Orehova Vas, Slovakia, May 17 prehensiYe II1Dovatire ami pioneering sporttiikes that offer a unique and total riding experience. Choose tlte 911iiJ. l203cc 51 Lightning or the 101 hp, 1203cc White Ughtlling and ThufIde~ series. ..... l-< P-.

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