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(Far left) Barry Mayo raced to the Over 30, Over 35 and Over 40 wins at the opening round of the MRA MX Series in Tiffin, Ohio. (Left) Mark Burkhart (695) won the 250cc A class over Greg Rand (163) at the Easter Sunday Motocross held at Frankfort's Old Town Motocross in Ohio. (Below) Mikey Garcia won the 60Cc Beginner class at the opening round .of the CRC Dunestown MX Series, held at LACR in Palmdale, California. Dixon and Mayo muck up SVR MX opener B~ Carl Davis TIFFIN, OH, APR. 19 The Sandusky Valley Riders MC hosted the opening motocross race ofthe 1998 MRA racing season, which traditionally kicks off after the Pontiac SX every year. After a long winter of wanting to ride and then watching the Supercross, everyone was pumped to g t out on the track. Mother Nature spoiled what would have been a perfect track and turned it into a quagmire as a light rain fell throughout th .. day. Despite the conditions, more tha." 160 riders took to the track to ride on opening day. Brad Dixon sloshed his way to overall wins in the combined Pro class and the 16-24 class to record a perfect sweep of the m tos. The Canadian Kawasaki rider motored through the mud with only a couple of minor mishaps. 111 moto one of the 16-24 class, Dixon went down after tangling with someone over the tabletop sections, but quickly remounted to charge through the pack and take the win, over Jon Suman in second and Neil Carlson in third. Dixon took both Pro-class moto wins despite pressure from Suzuki rider "Radn'" Jason Foldesi. Foldesi led for a bit in moto one on his 125cc machine but took a smaU spill, which let Dixon by.. Chris Lowell took third overall. Barry M.ayo scored six moto wins on the day, as the "Silver Fox" put his newly acquired Yamaha YZ400F through a serious workout around the hilly SVR circuit. Mayo glided to victory, winning the Over 35, Over 40 and Over 45 classes. Tn the Over 35 class, Mayo won over Anthony Gotts and Kevin Mousseau. Mayo roosted in the Over 40 class over Bob Bollenbaugh and Phil Peyton, and he bested Eric Carlson and John "Stumpy" Wirick in the Over 4S class. The micros proved to be tough as a good crop of SOcc bikes battled in the mud on an abbreviated track that had been laid out for them. Kyle McConnell continued his winning ways by faking the win on his Cobra over with Logan Gillen (KIM) and Allen jones (Lem). Results 50 (4-6): I. Robert Coupill (Yam); 2. jordan Cannon (Yam). 5/50 (4-6): 1. Garrett Daugherty (Kaw). 50 (7-8): 1. Nicholas McCarthy (Yam); 2. Ryan Grvenbcrg (Yam); 3. Logan Gillen (KTM). • 5/50 (7·8): 1. Kyle McConnell (ClOlb); 2.l.ogan Gil1en (J(TM); 3. Allen jones CLem). 60 (7-11): l. Kelin Ferguson (Kaw); 2. Adam Bchringer (Kaw); 3. Ashton Ins; (Knw). 80 P/W: 1. Justin Cannon (Yam). 80 BEG: 1. P.J. R.l.msey (Hon); 2.. Ton Hagde (Han); 3. justin Gillen (Kaw). 80 NOV: I. Andrew Janney (Han); 2.. JlI5tin Larson (Hon); 3. Cnrl Custlrd (Han). 80 EX: 1. Jason Weidman (Hon); 2.. Mati Nuber (Yam). 125 JR: I. Ricky Custard (Han); 2. Brian ~rantz (Kaw): 3. Jason Weidman (Hon). 125 BEG: 1. Jake Ash (Yam): 2. Justin Schmehl (Hon); 3. Pal Nusbaum (5otJ. 125 NOV: I. Mike Turnblom (Suz); 2. Richard He55Clbart (Hon); J. Dennis Beard (Yam). 125 tNT: 1. Tony Robinson (Kaw); 2. Michael Turi (Hon); 3. Danny U,ttle (Suz). 250 BEG: 1. Phillip Snow (Yam); 2. Eric Goff (Han); 3. Eric Howe (I Ion), 250 N V: 1. Mike Rice (Han); 2. Shane Bauman (Yam); J. Adam Henninger (Knw). 250 INT: I. Abe Kuhlman (Hon); 2. Cory Mason (yam); 3. Malt Feasel (Kaw). 125/250 EX: 1. Brad Dixon (Kaw); 2. Jason Foldesi (Suz): 3. Chris LoweU (Hon). 16--24: I. Brad Dixon (Kaw); 2. Jon Sum3n (Kaw); 3. Neil Carlson (Han). 25+: I. Matt Vermilyea (Kaw): 2. Shane &uman (Yam); J. Dave Schnever (Yam). 30+: 1: James Schroeder (Han); 2. Riclo: Custard (Han); 3. Alan Newman (Kaw). 354-: I. Barry Mayo (Yam); 2. Anlhony Colts (Suz); 3. Kevin MouS6Cau (Kaw). 40+: 1. Barry Mayo (Yam); 2. Bob 80llcnbaugh (lion); 3. Philip Peyton (Han). 45+: 1. Barry Mayo (Yam); 2. Eric CMllIOn (Hon); 3. John Wiriclo:(Hon). VINT 90: 1. Steve Gagsi (Suz). 4-STRK: 1. Tim Vaughn (Yam); 2. Frank Decenzo (Yam). The fun flies at Frankfort MX By Rupert X. Pellett Photo by Mike Lewis FRANKFORT, OH, APR. 12 Easter Sunday's motocross at Frankfort's Old Town PaIk turned out to be a star-studded affair, with such notables in attendance as Honda of Troy president Phil Alderton, 1980 Red Bud National winner Denny Swartz, and a handful of National-level Pro racers ready to do battle. The Ove, 40 class saw a delightful first-moto' duel between Swartz on his Yamaha and Alderton on Mike Brown's number 100 practice machine. Alderton gained the early advantage with some spirited riding, while Swartz played catch-up. Local fast-old-guy Gerry Bennett spectated back in third as Swartz tried everything to get around the H.O.T. boss. While Alderton flew further on the jumps and seemed to be in tip-top condition, the wily Swartz sneaked ar und on the corners in different lines, searching for an opening. Finally, with two laps to go, Swartz made his move and Tan to the checkers, with Alderton in close pursuit. Bennett finished a distant third in this field of 10 riders. Moto two was all Swartz, as Alderton registered a DNF. Bennett took second, ahead of Honda-mounted Kenny Reif. The A classes witnessed intense battles between two of. Ohio's hottest Pro riders, as Honda-mounted Mark Burkhart went to war against F&S Suzuki's Greg Rand. Rand, a sixtime National Amateur champ, is recently newsworthy for passing Ricky Carmichael at the indianapolis Supercross, and he looks to be on the move for the big time again. The first moto of the 12Scc A class saw Burkhart, Chuck Reed and Rand jump out to form a three-man freight train, with David Puckett in fourth and Lloyd Gregory in fifth, Rand proved to have the drive as he quickly worked his way lip front, wiU, Burkhart in tow. Reed followed at a distance in third. Though Burkhart would catch Rand in some sections, Rand would pull a little distance in others and he took the win, ahead of Burkhart in second and Reed in third. The second 125cc A moto was all Burkhart, as Rand did not start. Following Burkhart to the checkers was Reed, Erik Leonard, Ryan McHale and David Puckett, in that OI:der. While Burkhart won both motos of the 2SOcc A class, he once again had to clash with the rocket-fast Rand, who was apparently experiencing some discomfort. "I really had a lot of arm pump out there, but Mark's riding real good, so it makes it even," said Rand after a rigorous first mote. "1 just do my best out there and try to have some fun," stated Burkhart as he nursed his sore shoulder after coming off the track. Summit Station, Ohio's Joshua Dohn was the man to beat in the 2SOcc B and Over 25 A classes, as Il,e lanky lad went 2-1 in the 2SOs to win and 1-1 for the Over 2S trophy. Marietta's Mike "Blazin'" Blai.r was unstoppable in the Over 2S A division, where he whipped his Suzuki of Greenville machine to the win ahead of Denny Swartz and Dallas Avery. Larry Shumaker was the Open B wUuler 80cc (12-16) and 250cc Novice-class wins, respectively, as the opening round of California 'Racing Club's 21st annual Dunestown Series was kicked off at Los Angeles County Raceway. As the swarm of KX60s rounded the first turn in moto one, it was Ritzier out front, followed by Da vid Medina, Garcia and Prestin Lundin. Garcia got around Medina aiter a lap but couldn't catch the fleeing Ritzier and had to settle for second at the finish. Shawn Butler overcame a midpack start to earn third, ahead of Zachary Brown and Medina. RitzIer led round two until a stop for a soil sample on lap three dropped him way back. Garcia was right there to take the lead and he slowly pulled away from Medina to collect the overall. Medina's 5-2 edged out Buller's 3-4 for second overall. YZ80-mounted Ryan Riess dominated the first 80cc (12-16) moto, going wire to wire for the" win. Miles Buck gated second'and kept Anthony Barbacovi at bay the entire distance for the runner-up finish. Mike Epstein finished fourth, ahead of jaime Dietz. Riess got off to another good start in moto two, ahead of Epstein and Barbacovi. Riess ran out front for a couple of laps before going down in the LACR sand and dropping to the back of the field. Mjles had passed Barbacovi and Epstein, and inherited the lead when Riess went down. Miles controlled the second half of the moto to sew llP the overall with 2-1 rides. Barbacovi went 3-2 for second, with Riess coming back to earn third with a I -4 score. . The first 250cc Novice mota was all Tyler Buck's, as he put his CEF-backed RM2SO into the early lead and had a cleaf track all the way to the checkers. Bryan Lamborn took second, ahead of Mike Little, Scott Minster and Ethan Dally. Buck duplicated his outstanding first-moto performance with a runaway second~moto win. jason Simmons held down second place for haU the moto before going down, and Little secured second overall with 3-2 finishes. Lamborn came up through the pack for third, with Brett Fo.' going 6-4 for fourth overaJl. Results P/W YAM STK: 1. David Pedder (Yam); 2. Gregory Dahn (Yam); 3. Shawn Rhinehart (Yam); 4. Mark Carr (Yom); 5. Cody Dahn (Yam). P/W YAM MOD: 1. MichaclSII,.>wart (Yam). P/W BEG: I. Cale Summerford (KTM); 2. Cregory Oi\hn (L=). S/STK (4-6): 1. Cole Pugmire (Lem); 2. Dyl.," PembertQn (Cob); 3. Brandon Doll (Act); 4. Jake Lltty (Act): 5. Shnwn Rhmeh."\rt(Lem). S/STK (7-9): 1. Shawn Butler (Cob); 2. PreSion Lundin (KTM); 3. Daniel Del Tom Lundin (Cob). 60 BEG: 1. Mlkcy Garcia (Kaw); 2. Da\-id Medina (K."\w); 3. Sh.,wn Butler (Ktiw); 4. Preston Lundin (Kaw); 5. Zad:.ary Brown O<..'w). after jamming his CRSOO to 2-1 postings and two killer holeshots. . Results: 50 (7~): 1. Ryan Allbaugh (Cob); 2. Scottie Colburn (Cob); 3. Colby McCutchl,.-'On (Cob), 50 (4-6): 1. Ryan Ivers (Cob); 2. Ryan Kerr (Cob), 65: 1. Christopher Robertson (Kaw): 2. Joey Pellett (Kaw); 3. Zach Ames (Kaw); 4. Codi Adams (Kaw); 5. Tyler Maxel (!

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