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CMC SunStar Sprockets Golden State Nationals North, Round 1 event, and also topped all the racers in the Supermini division, posting one of the few double class victories of the weekend. Rising Pee Wee star Ty Keenom was head and shoulders above the 50cc (4-6) group. He spent much of his time in a battle with 50cc (7-8) class winner Howell. In the end, both Keenom and Howell left the field as winners, as each took the overall victory in their respective class. eN Hollister Hills Motocross Park Hollister, Califomia Results: December 19, 1999 [Round 11 (Left) Rusty Holland (74) scored six moto victories and walked away with wins in the 125cc, 250cc and Over 25 Pro classes at the opening round of the CMC Golden State Nationals North. (Above) Austin Howell (14) and Ty Keenom (127) were locked In a battle at Hollister Hills, bu1 both emerged victorious: Keenom took the 50cc (4-6) win, while Howell was the 50cc 17-8) winner. By followed by Pestana, Jesse Ketcham, Nathan Woods and newly signed Suzuki rider Lance Smail. "Next year, I am only riding outdoor Nationals," Smail said. "Because of my foot problem, my doctor is not too excited about me racing supercross." Holland came back in moto two for a repeat performance and scored the overall victory~ topping Pestana, Ketcham, Smail and Woods. Holland returned in the 125cc Pro contest and took that victory as well, though he found himself having to work for it in the final moto. "I think I made him feel the pressure," said Pestana. "We both get our bikes from Clawson Motorsports, so we're kind of like teammates." In the end, Holland went on for the victory, in front of Scott Davis (4-3), Smail (3-5), Daniel Blair (2-6) and 28-year-old Ray Crumb. "It's great to be back racing again," said Crumb. "I started my own skate shop three years ago, called 'Generation Next,' and three days ago I get a call from Bill Wright Toyota and Bakersfield Yamaha, saying, 'You're hooked up to go racing in 2000.' It's really cool to come out and hang with Smail and those guys." TONY ALESSI HOLLISTER, CA, DEC. ) 9 t was Rusty Holland's day at Hollister Hills MX Park. He scored a sixmoto sweep of the 125cc, 250cc and Over 25 Pro classes during round one of the CMC SunStar Sprockets Golden State Nationals North. Holland was one of nearly 500 racers in attendance. "The crews of Motowest Racing worked late into the evening getting the track dialed," said CMC North promoter Matt Lorenzo. Holland nailed the holeshot in the first 250cc Pro moto aboard his new Suzuki 250. "Demarini is the team I am riding for next year," Holland said. "Last year we raced Hondas, but this year we have Suzuki support." Holland quickly pulled away from Scott Davis, but Davis bailed off early and handed second to Jeff Pestana, while Holland pulled out to a comfortable lead. "When the track is fast and smooth like this," Holland said, "you have to get a good start and ride smooth, because everyone can go about the same speed." Holland went on for the moto win, 24 JANUARY 19, 2000· cue I • n e _ s Steve Mertens was a runaway winner in the first 125cc Intermediate moto, despite starting outside the top five. The second moto could have been a repeat of the first, but Mertens ran into trouble just after the start. "My bike bogged and wouldn't run," Mertens reported. "I think my dad put the wrong jet in or something." Ty Lacy went on for the secondmoto victory and the overall win via his 3-1 showing, which topped David Booth's 2-4 and Turbo Reifs 5-2. Mertens did not leave empty-handed, though; he came away with the Schoolboy victory later in the program, posting a perfect 1-1 moto score. Dustin Pipes was unbeatable in the 60cc (0-8) class with a pair of runaway victories, topping Zachary Dubois, Preston Mull, Ruben Hernandez and Austin Howell. "I have been riding with former ) 25cc National Champion George Holland III," Pipes said. "He is really teaching me how to ride a lot faster." Charlie Morrison seems to be on top of his game in the 80cc ranks. He gunned down local ace Aaron Bergantz in the 80cc (14-16) class 50 (4-6): I. Ty Keenom (Cob): 2. Zachary Cyr (Pol); 3. Daniel Hodges; 4. Skylar Williams (Yam). 50 (7·8): 1. Austin Howell (Cob): 2. Christian Sanders (Cob): 3. Kyle Smith (Cob): 4. Austin Flynn (KTM). 60 BEG: 1. Joshua Duppong (KTM); 2. Correy Solis (Kaw); 3. Ryan Kirk (KTM); 4. Zachary Goldman (Kaw); 5. James Vega (KTM). 60 (0·8): 1. Dustin Pipes (Kaw): 2. Zachary Dapuis (KTM); 3. Preston Mull (Kaw); 4. Ruben Hernandez (Kaw); 5. Austin Howell (KllW). 60 (9-11): I. M;ke Alessi (KT,M); 2. Tyler Freemlln (KTM); 3. Nicolas Baker (KIM); 4. Daniel Levy (Kaw); 5. Justin Enos (KTM). 80 BEG: 1. Brian Dennis (Yam): 2. Kale Deilbler (Yam); 3. JlIcob Sanchez (YlIm); Donald Ertek (Yam); 5. Don Kirk (Yom). 80 (7-11): 1. Mike Alessi (Yam); 2. Adam Kawakczik (Suz); 3. Kyle Kent (Kaw); 4. Bryan Perry (Hon); 5. Kurtis Batey (Yam). 80 (12·13): 1. Charlie Morrison (Yam): 2. Aaron Bergantz (Yam): 3. Eric McCrummin; 4. Vincent Blair (Hon); 5. Nick Davis (Yam). 80 (14·16): 1. Justin Sanders (Yam); 2. Rob Lacey (Suz): 3. Justin Woods: 4. Trevor Doniak (SUI); 5. Andy Darrigo (Kaw). 125 BEG: 1. Darren Benson (Suz); 2. Aeron Hliles (YlIm); 3. Paul Ponte (YlIm): 4. Evan Currie (Yam); 5. Brent Davidson (Suz). 125 JR: I. Josh Cox (Suz): 2. Michael Brown (Yam); 3. Trllfton Chandler (Yam); 4. Ryan White (Yam); 5. Robert Haun (Yam). 125 tNT: I. Ty Lacy (SUI); 2. David Boothe (Suz): 3. Turbo Reif (Hon): 4. Calvin Andlovec (Suz); 5. Sam Sawdey (Yam). 125 PRO: I. Rusty Hollend (Suz); 2. Scott Devis (Kaw); 3. Lance Smail (Suz); 4. Daniel Blair (Hon); 5. Ray Crumb (Yam). BTH (17-24): 1. Dylan Vleha (Yam). SCHBY: 1. Steve Mertens (Yam); 2. Matt McCrummin (Yam): 3. Johnny Mason (Yam); 4. Mike Matson (Yam); 5. Michael Sunyea (Suz). S/MINI: 1. Charlie Morrison (Yam); 2. Mike Alessi (Yam): 3. Aaron Sergantz (Yllm); 4. Eric McCrummin (Yam); 5. Corey McDaniel (Yam). 250 BEG: I. Scott Giesecke (Suz); 2. Dlirren Barnes: 3. Andrew Graviz (Suz); 4. Greg Vilihos (Yam): 5. Steve Miller (Hon). 250 JR: 1. Michael Genzoli (Suz); 2. Jason LaBare (502); 3. Craig Smith (Yllm); 4. Justin Brooks (Hon); 5. Dean Davis (Yam). 250 tNT: 1. Ty Lacy (SUl); 2. Turbo Relf (Hon); 3. Kurt Long (Hon); 4. Simon Temmerman (502); 5. Calvin Andlovec (So2). 250 PRO: 1. Rusty Holland (SUI); 2. Jeffrey Pestanll (Suz); 3. Jesse Ketchllm (Suz); 4. Lance Smail (SUI); 5. Nathan Woods (KTM). 500 PRO: 1. Josh Chisum (Yam): 2. Todd Nelson (Hon); 3. Trllvis Parke (Yam); 4. Paul Temmermlln (Yam); 5. Dieter Temmerman (Hon). 25. PRO: 1. Rusty Holland (Suz); 2. Josh Chisum (Yllm); 3. Joe Root (Stu); 4. Kevin Lane; 5. Wayne Zahrt (SUl). 25.: 1. Phillip Segundo (Yam); 2. Don Mendenhall (Suz); 3. Mike Genzoli (Suz); 4. Mike Embry (SUI); 5. Scott McCollough (Yam). 25. I'ISTR: I. John Zahrt (SUl); 2. Mike Hodges (SUI); 3. Johnny Soula (Hon); 4. Brian Toline (SUl); 5. Jason Stordevan. 30. BEG: 1. Dlin Lawson (YlIm); 2. Brilln Jelich (Han); 3. Steve Kjller (Hon); 4. Rick Nerkowitz (Yam); 5. Tom Bastian (Hon). 30. JR: 1. Michllel Genzoli (Suz); 2. Mike Embry (Suz); 3. Bnlld Holcomb (Hon); 4. Tom Conklin (Kaw): 5. Manuel Compo (SUI). 30. INT: ·1. Mike Hodges (Suz); 2. Geoff Woods (Suz): 3. Stlln Finney (Suz); 4. Mllrc Tucker (Suz): 5. Patrick Spllrks, 30. PRO: 1. Jeffrey Pestana (Suz); 2, Derek Currie (Yam): 3. Jon Nelson (Suz); 4. Dean Mlitson (SUI); 5. Terry Boslard (Yam). 30. MSTR: 1. Jon Zllhrt (Suz): 2. Johnny Souza (Hon). 40. AM: 1. John Handelin (502); 2. Robert Fields (Yam); 3. J;m Dallero (Hon); 4. Greg Douglas (Hon); 5. Doug Dennis (Yam). 40. I'ISTR: 1. TIm Alarcon (Kaw); 2. Joe Root (SUI); 3. Mike Gords (Hon); 4. Kevin Lane (SUl); 5. Brod Smith (Hon).