Los Fresnos MX Park
Datfield Raceway
Turlock, Califoraia
Results: December 10, 2000 [Round 5)
(KTM).
50 (4-6) P/W JR: 1. Conner Aragon (Yam); 2.
By GARy T.
Fredrickson (Cob); 3. Kyle Kruenegel (KTM); 4.
Jacob Beerav (KTM); 5. Mark Bcaden (KTM).
50 (4-6) MOD: 1. Vincent IIl1f (Pol); 2. Justin
Muscutt (HM); 3. Landon Cohen (HM).
50 (7-8) STK: 1. Chris Acagon (Cob); 2. Chris
Arroyo (Cob); 3. Parker Smith (KTM); 4. Kyle Freitas
(Cob); 5. Zack Martinez (Cob).
50 (7-8) MOD; 1. Zac Andrade (Cob); 2. Eric
Alvarez (KTM).
50 (0-8) OPEN; 1. Zak Fredrickson (Cob); 2.
Charlie Moore (Cob); 3. Zac CYf (Pol); 4. TravIs
Holder (Pol); 5. Mark Braden (KTM),
Main Track
50 (4-6) STK; 1. Zack Martinez (Cob); 2,
Landon Cohen (HM),
50 (7-8) STK: 1. Zak Fredrickson (Cob); 2.
Chris Aragon (Cob): 3. Zac CYf (Pol); 4. Chris Arroyo
(Cob); 5. Parker Smith (KTM),
50 OPEN: 1. Josh Greco (Pol); 2. Charlie Moore
(Cob); 3, Dylan Lane (Cob); 4. Zac Andrade (Cob),
60 FIT: I. JUlian Parker (Yam).
60 BEG: 1. Jarred Holl (Kaw); 2. Grayson Swift
(KTM); 3, Crystal Layton (Kaw); 4, Zak Fredrickson
(KTM); 5. Michael Flores (KTM).
60 NOV: 1. Ruben Hernandez (KTM); 2. Tyler
York (Kaw); 3. Joshua Duppong (KTM); 4. Brandon
Nicholson (KTM); 5. Ryan Toomey (KTM).
60 tNT: 1. Dustin Enochs (KTM),
60 OPEN: I. Dustin Enochs (KTM); 2. Tyler York
(Kaw); 3. Ruben Hernandez (KTM); 4. Justin Enos
(KTM); 5, Grayson Swift (KTM),
80 BEG: 1. Lee Holmes (Yam); 2. M~Hcus
Bradshaw (Hon); 3. Brian Di'Ciano (Kaw); 4. Bryan
Jannisse (Yam); 5. Michael Hales (Yam).
80 NOV: I. Luke Layton (Suz); 2, Tyler Freeman
(Han); 3. Brandon Freeman (Hon); 4. Beau Wiegand
(Suz); 5. Jared Morrison (Han).
80 INT: I. Kyle Kent (Kaw); 2. Joe DeWitt
(Yam),
80 EX: 1. Charlie Morrison (Hon); 2. Nick Davis
(Suz).
80S/MINI: I. Nick Davis (Suz); 2. Charlie
Morrison (Han); 3. Joe DeWitt (Yam); 4. Kyle Kent
(Kaw); 5. Tyler Freemon (Hon).
125 SCHBY (12-15): I. Aaron Bergan12 (Yam);
2. Cory McDaniel (Yam): 3. R. Jarid Blevins (Hon); 4.
Broc Owens (Hon).
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(I/L NOV/BEG: I. David Ga"in (Yam); 2,
James Sparhewk (Hon): 3. Sheena Patterson (Suz);
4. Joshua Gassin (Yam); 5. Bryan Maffu (Han).
U/L PRO/INT: 1. Travis Marks (Han); 2. Dave
Coupe (Yam); 3. Adam Miller (Suz).
125 BEG: 1. J.R. Alvemaz (Han); 2. Paul Fonte
(Yam); 3. Nick Kneisly (Yam); 4. Jason Romero
(Yam); 5. Josh Ga"ln (Yam),
125 NOV: I. Cory McDaniel (Yam); 2. James
Sparhawk (Han); 3. David Gassin (Yam); 4. Tyson
Enzweiler (Yam); 5. Rick Berhorst (Yam).
125 INT: 1. Tim Weigand (Hon); 2. Adam Miller
(Suz); 3. Chris Loredo (Yam); 4. R. Jarid Blevins
(Hon); 5. Carson Meyer (Yam).
125 PRO: I. Turbo Reif (Han); 2. Evan
Laughridge (Suz); 3. Craig Truglio (Kaw).
250 BEG: 1. Tim Nickel (Yam); 2. Willie Willis
(Yam); 3. Branson Collins (Yam); 4. Ross Robertson
(Yam); 5. Joe Hurlburt (Hon),
250 NOV; I. Todd Weiderhold (lion); 2, Robert
Haun (Yam); 3. Shawn Trantham (Hon); 4. Rory
Radovich (Hon); 5. Rick Berhorst (Yam).
250 INT: 1. Tim Weigand (Hon); 2. Chris Loredo
(Yam); 3. Turtle Wikoff (Hon); 4. M.ike Hartman
(Hon); 5. Mike Dickerson (Kaw).
250 PRO: I, Turbo Reif (Hon); 2. Evan
Laughridge (Suz); 3. Craig Truglio (Kaw); 4. Andy
Bowyer (Yam); 5, Ryan Orr (Yam).
500 BEG: 1. Jesse Holt (Hon); 2. Jim Cashen
(Yam); 3. Vietor Nelson (Yam); 4. Mac McMannamy
(Hbg); 5. Ernie Gardner (Yam).
500 NOV: 1. Brian Barrington (KTM): 2. Nick
McKinnon (Yam).
500 INT: I, John Moore (Yam),
25+ BEG: 1. Keith Rhodes (Kaw); 2. Brian Maffei
(Hon); 3. Greg McKenna (Yam); 4. Josh Cooke
Results:
(KTM); 5. Paul Clllulfo (Yom),
25+ NOV: 1. Brian Barrington (KTM); 2. Robert
50: I. Shane Kyral (KT"'): 2. Brandon Pederson (KT"'): 3.
/'I\icheel Maldonado Clem); 4. Edward Eduoal (Han): 5. Sophia Eck;.
Becvar (Hon): 3. Mark Finley (Suz): 4. Michael Jones
roel (Han).
(Yam); 5. Bruce Parry (Hon).
60: 1. Hector Collins (Hen); 2. Rodrigo Roclrigucz (Hon): 3. Ricky
Carda (Yam); 4. Bemllrdo AIegrla (!
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LOS FRESNOS, TX, DEC, 10
After several months off to recover from a broken ankle and surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome, AMA Pro rider Todd Downs attended
the final race of the year at the beautiful Los
Fresnos MX facility. The Harlingen Motor
Sports Suzuki/Pro Grip/Applied/IMS/Cycrabacked Downs was looking very fast on a borrowed RM250 and he quickly dialed in the
new track, which was in excellent condition,
and the fans were anxjous for some high-flying motocross action.
Although the Open Cash class was small,
two riders attempted to beat Downs. SuzukiKTM of McAllenfTucker Rocky/GTD/VP/MSRsponsored Bryan Monjaras and Cycle Sports
International Honda rider Rene Gomez were up
for the challenge. When the gate fell for the
first moto, Downs and Monjaras rounded the
first turn bar to bar. Then Downs pulled a
slight lead. Monjaras kept pace with Downs for
several laps, occasionally showing him some
front tire, but Downs was just too fast and
eventually pulled away. Monjaras was second
overall.
The Over 40 Vet class was a superclose
race, with Bobby Dumas leading the way to
the checkers in the first moto. Corpus Christi
racers Jake Warren and Bob Silvernail kept
Dumas honest the entire race. Warren, Silvernail, Harry Morse and Joe Smart rounded out
the top five. When YZ426F racer Morse pulled
off the track, his rear sprocket and hub just fell
apart into several pieces. He borrowed a
friend's YZ400 and finished fourth in the second moto, which belonged to Kawasaki jockey
Silvernail after a great race with Dumas. Silvernail's 3-1 score gave him second for the
day, and Dumas got the overall. Warren's 2-3
moto finishes gave him third for the day.
One of the most exciting races of the day
was the 250cc Novice contest between
Brownsville Sports Center Honda rider Paul
Pederson and Yamaha pilot Carlos Lugo. They
went bar to bar and swapped lines in both
motos. Lugo took the lead for a short time, but
Pederson finally won both motos. CR500mounted Merle Bernhardt and Andy Lester
also had a battle going on for third place in
both motos. Lap after lap, they raced side by
side. Bemhardt went on to take third in both
motos, with Lester taking fourth.
Local 80cc racer Ricky Garcia had a hotand-cold day, winning the first moto and fin·
ishing fourth in the second. Garcia had his
hands full in moto two chasing after Mexico's
Hector Collins, Rodrigo Rodriguez and Bemardo Alegria. Rodriguez went on to win the
moto, followed by Collins, Alegria, Garcia and
Jose Rodriguez. David C. Petta looked like an
early contender, bUI a first-moto crash
derailed his plans,
Other notable rides were turned in by KXmounted B.J. Shields and Jon Mason Russell.
Joe Bob Ebers made an appearance, though
without his Suzuki; Ebers injured his back and
will probably not return to racing. The Rio
Grande Valley MX Association wish him a
speed recovery.
(Yam); 4. Alexandra Moore (Yam).
50 (7-8) P/W JR; 1. Hannah Sigler (Yam).
50 (4-6) STK: 1. Chris Buhlig (KTM); 2. Colton
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50 FIT: 1. Samuel Reed (Hon); 2. Todd Stanley
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ners was none other than Jeff Alessi, who rode
unchallenged in the 60cc (g- 11) division, taking both moto wins. The Noble brothers, Scott
and Garrick, rounded out the top three.
Alessi then climbed aboard his Yamaha to
pull off two moto wins in the aOce (9-11) division. In the first moto, Shawn Mohr took the
holeshot, followed by Chad Gores and Alessi.
The three went to battle and Mohr, feeling the
pressure from Gores, went down in the turn.
Gores took over the lead, with Alessi close
behind. Gores held tough for two laps, but a
determined Alessi charged through the back
section like a freight train and took advantage
of the first inside tum he could get his tire into.
Alessi made his pass for the lead, and Gores
hung tough. Alessi took the checkered flag,
Gores finished an impressive second, and
Hayes rounded out the top three.
Hayes took the second-moto holeshot and
the early lead, followed by Alessi. Once again,
Alessi was not backing down, and he was able
to get by Hayes quickly and take over the
lead. Hayes had a strong second, and
Jonathan Arana and Gores went to battle for
third. Arana was able to shut down Gores for
about four laps, but when the white flag came
out, Gores challenged Arana for the thirdplace position. Both riders were getting big air
over Gravity Cavity, but it was Gores who
landed the jump first taking the inside line
and the third-place position. Alessi took the
moto win, followed by Hayes, Gores and
Arana.
In the younger division of Mini riders,
60cc (6-8), it was "Mini Warriors 3" crash
star Nick Paluzzi taking two moto wins. In the
first moto, Bryce Stewart shot out of the gate
like a rocket with the holeshot and early lead,
followed by Paluzzi and Michael Truglia.
Stewart heid tough, but Paluzzi was able to
get by Stewart for the lead. Stewart then had
company - Michael Truglia was knocking at
his door. Truglia was able to make a pass on
Stewart for second, and Stewart rode consistently in third. Paluzzi took the win, followed
by Truglla, Stewart and Jake Mendenhall.
In the second moto, Stewart again blasted
through the pack, and alongside him was
Paluzzi, fighting for the holeshot. Paluzzi was
able to take the inside line in the first turn
and take the lead, Stewart was able to keep
second for two laps before Truglla worked his
way by. The checkered flag came out and it
was Paluzzi, Truglia, Stewart and Mendenhall.
In bigger-bike action, Adrian Feliciano
took the overall win in the 125cc Beginner
class, beating out local favorite Zachary
Saathoff, In the 125cc Intermediate division,
Patrick Terry had a very impressive night. as he
was able to take two moto wins. Ben Ramsaran
finished second and Ryan McGee was third.
Results
SmaD Track
50 (4-6) SHAFT: 1. Bryce Ketzel (Yam); 2. fraN Hahn (Yam);
3. Storm Walker (Yam); 4. Blayze Polthe (Yam); 5. Eddie Carpenter
(Yam).
50 STK STRTR (4-6): 1. Bryce Kea.e1 (KTM): 2. Courtney Briley
(Hon); 3. Cody Podill4 (lem); 4. Ryan Goodwin (Cob); 5. Storm Walk·
er (Hus).
50 STK STRTR (7-8): I. Tyler Hispray (tIT"'); 2. CJ. Zub-Ben·
net (tIT"'): 3. Tayb Hahn (tIT"'): 4. Cody Stewart (Hon).
50 STK BEG (4-6): I. Paul Nelson (Cob): 2. Brandon Sc:h_
(Cob); 3. Nick Semno(Cob); 4. Andrew SUverstetrl (Cob); 5. Gunrw
Bogg_ff (Pol),
50 MOD BEG (4-6): I. Paul Nelson (Cob); 2. Nick Serrano
(Cob); 3. Brandon Scharer (Cob): 4. MtchaeI Arana (Cob): 5. DilkJn
Trotter (Cob).
50 MOD (7-8): 1. Dylan Evans (Cob): 2. Zac:hary f'kGulre (tiM).
50 STK NOV (7.8): 1. Cody Howell (Lem).
S/PfW: I. Dylan Evans (Cob); 2. Zachary McGuire (tiM).
Main Track
50 (4-6): I. Daniel Paluzzj (Cob).
50 (7-8): I. Shawn Gritten (KTM): 2. Bryan Briley (Cob): 3.
Jeremy McCool (KTM): 4, Andrew Mu&gr- (Cob); 5. N;geI ..Johnson
(KT").
60 (6.8): I. Nick. Paluul (KT"'); 2. Michael Truglio (KTM): 3.
Bryce Slewart (Kalil): 4. Jake MendenhaU (tITM); 5. David Meade
(Kalil).
60 (9-11): I. Jeff AI~si (tITM}: 2. Scott Noble (Kaw): 3. Garrick
Noble (KTM): 4. Ronnie Goodwin (Kaw): 5. Marcus Carrlllo(Kaw).
60 OPEN: I. Nick Paluul (KTM); 2. Michael Truglia (KTM); 3.
Scott Noble (Kalil): 4. Garrick Noble (KTM); 5. David Meade (Kaw).
80 BEG (0·11): I. Patrick Haney (Yam); 2. RonnIe Goodwin
(Kaw); 3. Dennis Soriano (Yam): 4. Nick Brown (Ka..,).
80 BEG (12-16): I. Don Green (Kalil): 2. EIJUlbeth Bash (Yam);
3. Trevor Halon (Kaw).
80 (0·11): I. Jeff Alessi (Yam); 2. Shawn Hayes (Kaw): 3. Chad
Gores (SUl); 4. Jonathan Arana (Yam): 5. Mike Meade (Kalil).
S/MlNI: 1. Jared Browne (Yam): 2. Justln Keeney (Kaw); 3. Jeff
Alessi (Yam); 4. Shawn Hayes (Kalil); 5. Chad Gores (SUl).
125 BEG: 1. AdrIan Feliciano (Hon): 2. Zachary Saathoff (KllW):
3. Shane McCorkell (Kaw); 4. ElIzabeth Bash (Yam); 5. Brett DINanno
(Hon).
125 NOV: 1. Brandon Prahm (Hon); 2. Eric Wood (Yam); 3. Brad
Exton (Yam); 4. Ray Olivo (Yam); 5. Ryan Schroeder (Yam).
125 INT: I. Patrick Terry (Yam); 2. Ben Ramsaran (Yam); 3.
Ryan McGee (Yam): 4. Robert Bergnan (Hon); 5. Riehle Casiano
(Kalil).
125 PRO: I. Glen Branson (Su:r.).
250 BEG: l. Andre L.opet (Yam).
250 INT: I. Kristen Vangsbakken (Kaw).
30.. EX: I. PhU Dowell (Hon).
