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(Above) Davis (left) and Abbott relive their last-tum battle. (Left) Kurt Caselli and David Pearson (shown) actually led most of the race. However, they - and nearly 50 others received a 10-minute penalty for Inadvertently cutting the course on the first loop. That relegated them to third overall, though they still took the 250cc win. (Above right) Brent Harden (shown) rode with his father, desert legend Scot, and comfortably won the FourStroke Pro class In 5:20:35, good for 10th overall. It was only the third time they've teamed, and they've gotten better results each time. (Below) Luca Trussardl, here leading Russell Pearson, teamed with Gordon Ward to take the 0ver-30 Pro win. They were second overall at one point but were among the teams docked 10 minutes, putting them fifth overall officially. cheering a bunch; I really didn't know why. I got off and let David take it over, and everybody said, 'You're in first!' I was kind of confused. I guess I missed a tum somewhere. At least I wasn't the only one." Esposito/Grider came through for fourth overall, third Open, in 5:00:57 while TrussardijWard rounded out the top five in 5:01: 16, finishing on a rear tire missing its foam insert. CIII 125 EX: 1. Joaquin Candia/Jacob Cornett (KllW); 2. Tim Schraft/Ben Williams (Yam); 3. Matt Anderson/pete Vetrano (TM); 4. Kenny Loomis/Rusty Kiefer/Brandon Nicol/Joel Rode (Yllm); 3. Steve Pankas/Richerd Purvines (Yam); 4. Bill Clarey/Scott. Clorey (Hon). 250 AM: 1. Wes Green/Mac Stewart (Kaw); 2. Ruby (Hon). +25 EX: 1. Brian Donahue/Bradley' Fuhrmann/John Ruof (Yam); 2. Donnie Bales/Scott Hoffman/Corey Neuer (Hon). +30 EX: 1. Dirk lange/Phil Stonich; 2. Mike MoyerlPllige Nobles (Hon). Danny Adair/Gerald Milam/Steve Montana (Yllm); 3. Josh CrawfordfTroy Lange/John Strong (NA); 4. Mike Gutierrez/Jason Ucitra/Lee "'"",hall (KTM); 5. Juan Angel Moreno Sanchez/Jaime $anoja (NA). 125 AM: I. Greg Anthill/Chris Fry (Yam); 2. Travis Gosnell/Zachary Gosnell/Jonathan Martinez (Yam); 3. Chris GamettNincent Richards (Yam); 4. .35 EX: 1. Richie Hudson/Greg Sowle (KTM); 2. Ron A. Purvines/Donald R. Tussing; 3. Skipp C. Cohenour/Craig Huffer (Hon); 4. Todd Colley/Brett Hoffman (KTM); 5. Jeff Sheets/Glenn E. Taylor (Hbg). .40 EX: I. Tad Goimarac/Dick Yardley (KTM); 2. Rhett Higgins/Mike McGee (Kaw); 3. Greg Grossan/Jeff Grossan/Cortney Whipple (KTM); 4. John Karell/Bill Pallotto (Yam); 5. Dan NatalfTerry Usa Gollo/J.L Wray/Justin Wray (Yam). .25 AM: I. Shane Clark/Tory D. Comn (Yam). .30 AM: I. Gabriel Dahalde/Anthony Underwood (Kaw); 2. Michael Bull/Eric Monroe (Hon); 3. Susan Magdaleno/Heether Rogaczewskl (Yam); 4. Gllry Curtis/Joe Segwski (NA); 5. Robert Benson/Curtis Walker (Kaw). West (Hon). +35 AM: 1. Don Hutchinson/John Hutchinson (Kaw); 2. Mich8el Kroko/R8ndy Reames (Hus); 3. Dave Jacob/Michael Jacob (K8W); 4. Andy +48 EX: 1. Boyd Abbott/Rob Beggs/Gene Brown (Kaw); 2. Tom Holmes/Steve Thompson (KTM); 3. Arthur Sims/Olen Webb (Kaw). Allsup/Emie Allsup/Mike Allsup (Yam). 4·STRK EX: 1. Nick Fain/Josh Wilson (Yam); 2. +40 AM.: I. J.D. Hllmmock/Todd Hammock (Kaw); 2. Rick Emmal/John Rogers (Hon); 3. Jim Latour/David Thornton/Mike Whitman (Yam). 4-STRK AM.: I. Dylen Jackm8n/George Jackman (Yam); 2. Kevin Fisher/l8nce Fisher/Jesus John Conyer/Adam Johnson (Yl:Im); 3. Alan Cllmeron/Tony Weiser (Yam); 4. Jamie Graham/Curtis Moon/Glenn Warren (Yam); 5. Joe GallagherfWjlliam E. Knllble (Yam). IRNMN EX: I. Greg Zitterkopl (VOR); 2. Michael F. Metzger (Yam); 3. Jason Webb (So2); 4. Travis E. Pasos (Kaw). IRNMN AJfc I. Jerry FISher (Hon): 2. Jet Peery Sluder (KTM); 5. Pete Murray. OPEN AM: 1. Josh Downerd/Jllson Goimanac/Jason Weeks (KTM); 2. Dan (Hon); 3. Glenn Dally (KTM); 4. Tony Thurlow (Yam); 5. Ray Gulbeau (Yam). BRIEFLY••• Nick Pearson has moved to Texas, where he's going to college and taking a break from rae· ing to give his injured wrist more time to heal. However. he found it impossible to pass up the opportunity to ride Laughlin, which he considers the most enjoyable event of the Silver State Series. even if he did have to race a 125 for the first time. Rick Bozarth and Daryl Folks finished 12th overall, second in Over 30 Pro. "It's a trying area out there,· Oregonian Bozarth said of the course. "It constantly changes: it's pretty rough - I'm • glad it's over!" Results: FeIuulIry 10. 2001 Woods·racing legend Scott Summers isn't a frequent competitor in the desert. but he gave it a go in order to salvage points for Johnny Campbell end Tim Staab, who were called to a race in Argentina. Summers used Laughlin to train for the upcoming GNCCs and test the XR650R. fin· ishing 19th overall, seventh Open Pro. Of racing in the desert, he said, ·1 was really impressed with how fast these guys go. I'm used to passing people in a race. and I was getting passed all day long! You might see me out here again; maybe I'll do a little better next time.· O/A' 1. Ty Davis/Russell (Yam); 2. Destry Abbott/Brian Brown (Kew); 3. Kurt Caselli/Devid Pellrson (YlIm); 4. Shane Esposito/Andy Grider (Kaw); 5. LueB TrussardVGordon Ward (TM); 6. Cole Calkins/Lefry Roeseler (Kew); 7. Jacob Cacti always spear a few racers at Laughlin. This time, Scott Summers was among the victims. "I didn't just graze it; I nailed it (with my kneel," he said. -, just had to pull over, and I picked nee· dies out of my knee for maybe 10 minutes - had to pull my pants down and pull some out. After that. I was a lot more careful about the cactus! Those cactus are evil. • bwasUi T_ linelllaugbiin U.s. IIan! Scr.ables Cllampiansbip ~NtmuIa Phillips/Wade Phillips (KTM): 8. Jonah Street/Steve Hengeveld (Hon); 9. Mike Baxter/Rob Zimmerman Joaquin Candia and Jacob Cornett not only won the 125cc Expert class, they also were the top Expert team to finish. placing t 1th overall in 5:23:56 on their Team Green Kawasaki KX125. (Yam); 10. Brent Horden/Scot Hoeden (KTM). OPEN PRO: 1. Ty Davis/Russell (Yam); 2. Destry Abbott/Brian Brown (Kaw); 3. Shane Esposito/Andy Grider (Kaw); 4. Steve Hengeveld/Jonah Street (Hon); 5. Mike Baxter/Rob nmmerman (Yam). 250 PRO: 1. Kurt CasellilOavid Pearson (Yam); 2. Jacob Phillips/Wade Phillips (KTM); 3. Bryan Folks/Robert "'"",hall (KTM); 4. Danny Cooper/Mike HeDley (Yam). 125 PRO: 1. Cole Calkins/Larry Roeseler (Kaw); 2. Brendan Lutes/ Robert Settles (Kew). +30 PRO: 1. Luca Trussardi/Gordon Ward (TM); 2. Rick Bozarth/Daryl Folks (KTM); 3. Derrol Brown/Kevin Brown (Hon); 4. Matt Bereult/Todd Yonker (Hon). .40 PRO: I. Bill Maxim/Ross Williams (KTM); 2. 4-STRK PRO: I. Brent Herden/Scot Harden (KTM); 2. Taber Murphy/PhiJip Zieger (Hon); 3. Brent Ferrel/Chuck McBurney (Hus); 4. Doug Chiapuzio/Matt Gosnell (Yam); 5. Craig Hunter/Gary Trachy (Hus). OPEN EX: t. Bert Bradlord/Rob PhiiJips (KTM); 2. Chris Dever/Cody Gremel (Hon); 3. Paul Harbeuer/Chad Tichenor (KTM); 4. Rick Cortelyou/Anthony Grier.on/Scott Herweg (Kaw); 5. Clay GremeJ/Dave Hamel (KTM). 250 EX: I. K.C. Bogue/Bill Hansen (Kaw); 2. Ed Gary Jones/Ron Lawson (Hon); 3. Charlie Dean/Andy Nelson (Hon); 3. Kevin Wilson/Scott Barney/Steve Pitts (ATK); 4. Jim McCortney/Ricl< Burrus (Kaw). Wilson (Yam); 4. Phil Holcomb, Jr./'CJk Wolle (Kaw); 5. Bret Ajax/liick Thorn (Kaw). Ohio's 17-year-old Cole Calkins teamed with veteran Larry Roeseler for sixth overall and the 1250c Pro win on their Team Green KX. It marked the second time in the desert for GNCC racer Calkins, who said, ·This is fun. it's a lot different; it's something to look forward to. It's hard to adapt. coming straight from out east to going as fast as this thing goes in fifth gear. The first coupie laps were shaky, but it came -back to me on the last lap. I pulled it together. and it worked out good. " Freestyler Mike Metzger, a former motocross racer. showed up at Laughlin to contest the Ironman Expert class, in which he placed second to Greg Zitterkopf. Metzger has also been doing some road racing lately. and the guys at Race Tech talked him into trying Laughlin. He seemed to enjoy himself, taking it easy in the beginning then picking it up in the last two loops. Metzger may race the Phoenix round of the WORCS series. II: U II: •• n e __ s FEBRUARY 28,2001 43