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both of the combined Over 40 Pro / IntermediateIJunior-class motos, but forged ahead of fellow KX pilot Jerry Ebert to earn the win in his class debut after turning 40 just days earlier. Bault's performances were a wake-up call to Dave Eakin, who has won several times this season and now Qas some stiff competition in Bault. Bault used a 1-1 tally to cash in for first overall, followed by Eakin (2-2), Ebert (4-3), Mike Perry (3-4) and Dave Merklin (5-6) in fifth. "I'm pretty stoked about winning both motos: said Bault a top local professional in the late '70s and early 'SO. "especially since I haven't raced for about a year and a half." Justin Homan has been long overdue for an outdoor win after several impressive performanceSi unfortunately, crashes have kept the Bend, Oregon, rider out of the winner's circle in the 125cc Pro class. Yamaha riders Ryan Hagemann and Jason Matthews were the leaders in the first combined 125ee/Open Pro matos, setting up a great battle for the lead until Matthews broke free from Hagemann to score a runaway ''''in in moto one. Hagemann, though, fell prey late in the mota to an on-the-move Homan, who took top 125« honors behind Open Pro Matthews but ahead of Hagemann and David Germain. (Above) Herbert Wolff raced to the win In the Classic Open race on his Triumph at the AHRMA Dirt Track Nallonal at Kings County Speedway In Hanford, Callfomia, (Right) Allon MeRel (3X) rode his Triumph to the win In the Classic 500c:c division at the AHRMA Dirt Track National In Hanford, California, Chris Rudy (87M) finished third, behind Gary Davis (not pictured), 44 Next up was the AMA Bomber class, for machinery built between 1975 and 1980, and Herman led from flag to flag. The fight was for second, with Nortonmounted Jim Movegun beating,out Richard Tunsco and his Suzuki. The third and largest 250cc class took the track next, with Can-Am pilot Keno Netto, Horton (on a Yamaha this time), and Bultaco rider Brad Holt disputing the lead through all 10 laps. Holt finished ahead of Horton by a wheel, with Netto breathing down Horton's neck. Cheers greeted the two bikes that made the start for the new Handshift class. The Harley ridden by Ron Brown beat Kenny Reme's Indian, much to the disappointment of the many Indian supporters in the stands. Another large class, the Sportsman Vintage 600cc division, was won by Brad Holt's Bultaco, leading Brad Spenser's Honda all the way. The promise of the $1500 in prize money in the 600cc Pro class brought down the young lions from the Lodi Cycle Bowl. Rotax rider Paul lwanaga was ahead on the jump, but was soon challenged by Husaberg handler Rob Damron, Rotax wrangler Toby Jorgenren and ATK operator A.J. Herrera (ATK). Damron took the lead on the seventh lap and wheelied across the finish line, pursued by Iwanaga and Jorgensen. The last race of the night was Sportsman 750s, the fastest vintage class. Yamaha-mounted Horton took the lead, only to lose it to a charging Jeff Johnson on a Triumph. After a midpack start, Ron Brown found the ponies to move into third on his Trackmaster Triumph. challenge Horton and take over second on the sixth lap. Horton took third, despite a challenge from Davis. 0" Kings County Speedway Hanford, Callfomla Results: May 16, 1998 (Round 5) SPTSMN VINT 250: 1. Brad Holt (Bul); 2. Tom Horton (Yam); 3. Kenn Netto (C-A); 4. Jeff Lessley (Bul); 5. Don Frauenberger (Yam). SPTSMN VINT 600: 1. Brad Holt (Bul); 2. Brad Spencer (Hon); 3. Tom Horton (Hon); 4. Jessee Kreyling (Han); S. A. Maurice Ortega (Bul). SPTSMN VINT 750: 1. Jeff Johnson (Tri); 2. Ron Brown (Tri); 3. Tom Horton (Yam); 4. Gary Davis (Tn); 5. Mike Van Wenden (BSA). VET: 1. Tom Horton (Tri); 2. Matt ROM (Yam); 3. Jeff Lessley (Bul); 4. Jessee KreyUng (Han); 5. Steve Brown (Yam). SR: 1. Mike Van Lienden (BSA); 2. Micky Alonzo (Tri); 3. J. Richard Brewer (BSA); 4. Herbert Wolff (Tri); 5. Danny Smart (Tri). NOV VINT 250: 1. Mike Lessley (Han); 2. Joe Hoogerhyde (Bul); 3. Muc Lyons (Yam~ 4. Scott Showe (Hon). NOV VINT 600: 1. Cory Schmuck (Han); 2. Hank Cosio (BSA); 3. Greg Warrington (Han); 4. Mlke Hunt (8SA); 5. Jim Grant (Yam). NOV VINT 750: 1. ·Bob Waller (Tn); 2. Dave Maxwell (Tri); 3. Pete Bennett (Tri~ DINO: 1. Tom Horton (Tri); 2. Adam Sabedra (Arl); 3. Gary Davis (Tri~ 4. Gordon Menzi. (R-E); 5. David Duvamey (Ind~ CLSSC 250: 1. Maurice Ortega (Bul); 2. Tom Horton (Suz); 3. jim McMurren (H-D); 4. Rich Trait (Oss); 5. Carl Forkey (H-D~ CLSSC 500: 1. AUan McRei (Tri); 2: Cary Davis (B5A); 3. Chris Rudy (H-D). CLSSC OPEN, 1. Herbert Wolff (Tri~ 2. Gary Davis (Tri); 3. Daryl Foster (BSA); 4_ Matt Campbell (Tri). BMBR OPEN: 1. Paul Herman (Yam); 2. Jim Movegun (Nor); 3. Richard A. Tunsco (Suz); 4. Ron Hinton (Yam); 5. Kevin Jones (Yam). HNOSHFT: 1. Ron Brown (H-D); 2. Kenny Reno (lnd). . - 600 PRO: 1. Robert Damron (Hbg); 2. Paullwanaga (Rtx); 3. Toby Jorgensen (Rtx); 4. A.J. Herrera (ATK); 5. Ronnie Reimer (Hon). Bault goes berserk at Albany Supercross By Clay Light ALBANY, OR. APR 26 Kawasaki rider Rick Bault made his debut in the Over 40 Pro class a successful one by going berserk in both motos to come from behind and win at the CMC-sanctioned round of the Albany Supercross Series. Sault was the recipient of midpack starts in Moto two was much the same, as Hagemann and YZ400F pilot Matthews led the opening-lap parade. However, Hagemann quickly fell victim to Homan's FMF/SMP/Cascade Motorsportsbacked RM. Hagemann did all he could to stop Homan's opslaught, but Homan carved past the local speedster to take top honors in tqe moto, ahead of Hagemann, a tiring Matthews and Germain. The 125ee lnteonediate class saw Cory Fuller fending off motO-

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