Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1990's

CYCLEFEST AT SIR Fleming and Bau were in pursuit. Kann era s-rutted the third tum following the start and Shealy grabbed the lead. Meanwhile, Bau charged past Fleming for fourth, and halfway through lap one she propelled her way past Satch-well and Kann and into second. Breezing past Shealy on the inside of a turn during lap two, Bau took control of the number-one position. Bau rode her own race to the finish, developing a IS-second lead over Shealy. Satchwell and Fleming trailed. "Tltis was more easy, because I started better, so there were onl y three or four people in front of me," said Bau. There were 30 racers lined up for the Women's I2Scc Amateur-class mota, and it was IMS/RP Racing's Aubriana Dunn who secured the holeshot. Amy Rogers and Ashley Baham were in hot pursuit. It was obvious that FMF/B&B Sportcycles/Champion Nutrition/Loveland Motorsports' Baham was not content to sit in third place, and 4S seconds into the first lap she flew past Rogers for second. In lap three, Dunn hit the dirt in the finish-line tum, allowing Baham to take first. Dunn recovered quickly and was able to hold on to second. Baham cruised to the finish line for the win, followed by Dunn and Rogers. "I kind of bogged down in the gate," said a triumphant.Boham. "The sand is really deep there. I had to work my way up, but it was worth it." She also admitted that the ruts made riding difficult. "I'm from Colorado, -and we don't get many ruts there, so the ruts here are kind of hard to work through," Baham added. Dunn said she was looking forward to the second mota. "1 went down in the first mota, but at least I got the holeshot," Dunn said. "They could take some of the holes out of the uphill. It's really bumpy." Rogers was also looking forward to the second mota. "This is an awesome track. I've just got to push it a little more, keep a consistent pace and hopefully come out on top." Her first-mota experience with soft sand paid off for Baham, who captured the holeshot in the second mota. Laura Little, Kristi Myers and Dunn were in pursuit. Dunn 'again got a close look at the dirt, going down in the third turn after the start. She dropped 'back to fifth, behind Marianna Stringel. During lap four, Dunn charged past Stringel and Little, placing herself in third. Baham and Myers distanced themselves from the pack and crossed the finish line one-two. Dunn crossed the finish line in third, followed by Stringel. "I really concentrated on getting the holeshot this time," Boham said. "I didn't want people to get in front of me, because I have a hard time passing. This was a good experience for me. I ride the same track in Colorado all the time. Riding another track is a lot more fun." Baham plans to compete at the local tracks around her hometown of LovelaI)d, Colorado, but she also hopes to attend more Nationals in the future. _ CO-SPONSORED BY Coca-Cola MBNA SUPERBIKE SERIES JULY 30·31 - AUGUST 1, 1999 BRAINERD INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY BIR will be Rockin', Jumpin' and Wheelin'. when the AMA Superbike Series comes to the picturesque 650-acre facility. Along with the pulsating action on BIR's ten-turn, three-mile road course, the three-day event will also feature an AMAsanctioned Moto-Cross competition, a high-speed acrobatic performance by famed stunt rider Gary Rothwell... Plus, the thrill and power of Roy's Repair Burnout Spectacular and a saturday evening concert by The Hitz. .• MBNA Superbike FOR LODGING INFORMATION BRAINERD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Series (218) 829-2838 • Pro Honda Oils 600cc . Tel:(800) 450-2838 orOF COMMERCE: NISSWA CHAMBER Supersports Series Tel:(218) 963-2620 • Elf 250cc Grand Prix CAMPING • Progressive Insurance BRING ON TRACK OR M01-GRHOME YOUR TENT Pro Thunder Series AND ENJOY BRAINERD RACEWAY'S • Teamline 750cc 650 ACRES OF NATURAL BEAUTY. Supersport series MAKE IT A FUN WEEKEND FOR THE • pireili Formula xtreme ENTIRE FAMILY. GATES OPEN FOR CAMPERS, FRIDAY An A.M. Series TO ORDER ADVANCE DlS'COUNT TICKETS OR RECEIVE A FREE COLOR BROCHURE CALL. FAX OR WRITE TO: AMJI ~ ho~a~ -Otticl.IAMAProClllb- ~MtNNESOTA '-"BRAINE~; SAVE 20% WITH ADVANCE TICKET CALL (612) 475-1500 FbI COLONEL'S L. I· ~ • •~I.,~a'D 6I'~I"~"'~ /lTEJllAnOIlAL RACEWAY 17113 MINNETONKA BLVD., SUITE 214 MINNETONKA, MN 55345 'TEL:(612) 475-1500 FAX: (612) 475-2149 Brainerd International Raceway is located on Highway 371 North, five miles from the city of Brainerd, Minnesota. SIA is only 2 hours, or 120 miles North from the MplslSt. Paul area ' ,#YAMAHA CD 'DUNLOP Simply 11U! beslfor your bike. =n ~ HINCK!:.!! Glen Helen Raceway Park San Bernardino, California Results: May 8, 1999 (Round 1 of 5) WMN AM: 1. Ashley Boham (Hon); 2. Aubriana Dunn (Yam); 3. Kristi Myers (Kaw); 4.. Amy Rogers

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