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AMA Victory Sports Indoor Winter series Rounds 9&10 Horton, Neese clean up By Barbara Williams Photos by Loren Williams WILLIAMSTON, NC, JAN. 29-30 espite a longer-than-usual drive, riders were happy with what they saw when they arrived at the new Eastern Agricultural Center in Williamston for rounds nine and 10 of the AMA Victory Sports Indoor Winter Series. It was a must-race event for racers following the series, in order to pad their point totals, and most agreed that it was worth the extra travel time. "This is only the third event that's been held here," said Victory Sports promoter Sam Gammon. "The arena staff is extremely helpful and seems pleased with the turnout, so we're looking forward to coming back next year." The capacity crowd really got into the racing action, of which there was plenty. Moto Planet/Blenheim Ginger Ale's Robbie Horton of Martinez, Georgia, and Protei/Triad Powersports-backed Jim Neese of Greensboro, North Carolina, got the crowd broken in right, leading a show of intense racing that Williamston no doubt will talk about until next year. Neese won the opening main event in the 125cc A class on Friday night, while Horton got over a case of crashitis, finally clawing his way back up to third. Horton then proceeded to claim Friday's 250cc A win, plus both 12Sec and 250cc A classes on Sa turday, earning a grand total of $1675 from the Victory Sports purse. While Horton rode brilliantly, Neese was the big story on Saturday. Caught in a turn-one pileup, Neese remounted while the entire field blasted past. As Horton, Jered Black, Paul Justus and William Wilson romped out front, Neese put his big YZ400F into the wind on his way back to the front. By the time they reached the checkered flag, only Wilson stood between Neese and the leader, Horton. Neese and Horton charged side by side into turn one for the 250cc A main event, shadowed by Wilson, Todd Bennick and Chad Newton. Guarding the inside, Neese claimed the front and the pair took off. Midway through the 12lap battle, a couple of lead swaps brought the crowd, roaring, to its feet, while Wilson watched from third in another terrific ride. Horton kept looking through the keyhole, pushing here and pulling there, but Neese had the door locked until, with half a lap to go, a lapped rider suddenly went down right in front of the Neese/Horton freight train. To avoid becoming part of the crash, Neese went high and Horton slipped past low and quick to snatch away the lead from Neese. With no time for a comeback pass, Neese came within half a bike length of another win, but the nod went to Horton. Wilson, Bla'ck and Newton rounded out the top five, packing the finishing spots with Yamahas. D In addition to his top-three finishes, Wilson won Saturday's jumping contest with the same no-hands landing that had dislocated his wrist a week earlier. "It's taped up pretty well," William said. "Friday night it popped out a few times, but I got it back in okay. Tonight it's taped differently, so it felt good, considering. As well as I did, maybe even when it gets better I ought to tape that wrist." CIII Bob Martin Eastern Agricultural Center Williamston, North Carolina Results: January 29-30, 1999 (R.ounds 9 & 10) Friday SO (4-6), 1. Ian Trettel (Cob); 2. Cody Robbins (Cob); 3. Trevor Brown (Cob); 4. Ryan Zimmer (Cob); 5. Dakota Matthews (KTM). SO (7-8), 1. Taylor Futrell (Cob); 2. D.J. EWs (KTMJ; 3. Zackary Alvear (KTM); 4. Patrick Johnson (KTM); 5. Bradley Bunch (Cob). SO SHAFT, 1. Cody Robbins (Yam); 2. Chelsea McSwain (Yam); 3. Tres Waldroop (Yam); 4. Trevor Barrett (Yam); 5. Gavin Trettel (Yam). 65 (7-9): 1. Zach Osborne (KTM); 2. D.J. EIUs (KTM); 3. Taylor Futrell (Kaw); 4. Trey Matthews (Kaw); 5. Samantha Farr (KTM). 6S (l0-11): 1. Joshua Schmitt (Kaw); 2. Jared Tuten (KTM); 3. Mkhael Locklear (Hon). 80 BEG:.1. .Casey Shaw (Han); 2. Corey Richey (Han); 3. Lon Zimmerman (5uz); 4. Mntthew Willinms (Hon). JR MINI: 1. Zach Osborne (KTM); 2. Joshun Schmitt (Yam); 3. Jared Tutcn (KTM); 4. Samantha Fnrr (KTM). 85 (12·13): 1. Douglas Thomason (Kaw); 2. Ty Conway (Yam); 3. David Walls (Yam); 4. Eric Brown (Kaw); 5. Tobin FaIT (Yam). 85 (14.15), 1. Freddy Rowe O-;on). S/MJNl: 1. Douglas Thomason (Kaw); 2. Ty Conway (Yam); 3. Freddy Rowe (Han); 4. David Walls (Yam); 5. Eric Brown (Kaw). 125 A, 1. Jim Neese (Vam); 2. Todd Bennick (suz); 3. Robbie Horton (Yam); 4. Paul Justus (5uz); 5. William Wilson (Yam). 125 B: 1. Derreck BeU (Han); 2. James Webb (Han); 3. Kyle Justice (Suz); 4. Shane Fox (Suz); S. Aar n Ellenburg (5uz). 125 C: 1. Dwane Mitchell' (Yam); 2. T.J. Fairbanks (suz); 3. John Guker (KTM); 4. Adam Smith (Vam); 5. Thomas Hardy (Hon). 125 D: 1. Dustin Messer (suz); 2.. Keith Parker (Suz); 3. Kenneth Whitley (Suz); 4: Daniel Goulds (Han); S. Darin Scherer (Yam). 250 A: 1. Robbie Horton (Yam); 2. Jim Neese (Yam); 3. Todd Bennick (5uz); 4. William Wilson' (Yam); 5. Chad Newton (Yam). 250 B: 1. Aaron Ellenburg (Suz); 2. Shane Fox (Suz); 3. Terry McKee (Yam); 5. Ryan Hankins (Yam). 250 C: 1. John Guker (KTM); 2. Ted Osborne Jr. (KTM); 3. Jason Rowe (Yam); 4. Jesse Baker (5uz); 5. Patrick Fleming (Yam). 250 D: 1: Dustin Messer (I

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