Cycle News - Archive Issues - 2000's

Altman (Kaw)~ 3. Matl McGraw (Yam); 4. Brad Wright (Kow); 5. Chad Lockett (Kaw). S/l'UNI 100: 1. Jok. Griffis (Kaw); 2. Br.nt Carden (Ke...): 3. Wesley WjlJiems (Kew); 4. Matt McGraw (Vom); 5. Steven McGoh.y (Kow). 125 YTH: 1. Josh Fincher (Yam): 2. Jordan Meredith (Suz); 3. Anthony Griffi. (Kow); 4. Michael Groham (Kow); 5. Christian Gibney (Hon). 125 0: 1. Jacob Allen (Hon); 2. Edgor Bev.rly (Yam); 3. Randy Greenway (Yam): 4. Lance Collins (Kow); 5. Joson Pope (Kow). 250 0: 1. William Hordln (Hon); 2. Lonnie Pope eKew); 3. Jeremy Joiner (Yam); 4. 8U1 Fletcher (Hon); 5. Chris Garrett (Hon). 125 C: I. Jeremine Duncan (Yam): 2. Brandon Priegel (Vam); 3. Mark Ridgeway (Yam); 4. Kurt Schm.lsser (Hon); 5. Kyle Odom (Vam). 250 C: 1. Jom.s Mack.y (Hon); 2. Kurt Schmelsser (Hon); 3. WUHam Coin (Suz); 4. Joshuo Aonon (Vam); 5. Andy Epps (Hon). 125 B: 1. Ryon ElI.by (Hon); 2. Owon. Mitchell (Vom); 3. Marc Rudolph (Hon); 4. Jordon M.redith (Suz); 5. Howord M.odor (Suz). 250 B: 1. Ryan EIl.by (Hon); 2. Chris Addington (Suz); 3. Anthony Griffis (Kaw); 4. Micho.1 Grohom (Kaw); 5. Shone McElwan.y (Hon). 16-24 AM: t. Owon. Mltch.1l (Vom); 2. Chris Addington (5uz); 3. Jer8mine Duncan (Yem); 4. Frankie Bellissimo (Hon); 5. Randy Thomas (KTM). VET NOV: 1. Gr.gg R.mal.y (Hon); 2. Bryan Wormley (Vom); 3. Mark Cyphers (Vom): 4. Don Mauser (Vam); 5. Jody W.igl. (Yom). 25+: 1. Deniel Henderson (Kew); 2. Shane McEJwaney (Hon); 3. L Coleman (Yam); 4. Jay Irvin (Vam); 5. Brandon Ghid;u (Vom). 30.: 1. Ken Tedard.s (Yam); 2. Reggie Stllrrett (Yam); 3. Mike M.cConville (Hon); 4. Russell Redford (Kaw); Tommy ButI.r (lrrM). 35.: J. Oornell Sims (Suz); 2. Chot Molito (Kow); 3. Bryon Worml.y (Vom); 4. Ken Tedards (Vom); 5. Gregg Remal.y (Hon). 40.: 1. Darnell Sims (Suz); 2. Chot MaHto (Kaw); 3. Mark Cyph." (Vom); 4. Don Mauser (Vom); 5. Kevin Brule (ACCENT OVER Ej (Vom). 45.: I. Robert Strength (Kow); 2. Jomes McMichen (Hon); 3. Richard Burdett (Kow). 125 A: 1. Brian Raymond (Suz); 2. Patrick Hizel (Hon); 3. Donny Smith (Hon). 250 A: 1. Brian Raymond (Suz); 2. Patrick Hizel (Hon); 3. K.n Tedards (Vam); 4. Lee Mullis (Vom); 5. Donny Smith (Hon). p IW SPCL: 1. Lee "Rentz. SPCL OIL: I. Stan Digby; 2. Brizln Reese; 3. Jeremy Wright. SPCL OPEN AM: I. Brion R....; 2. Joe Wrigh~ 3. John McDaniel; 4. Jemie Rentz; 5. Jeremy Wright. SPCL OPEN PRO: 1. B.J. Sos.be•. Florida Winter Series Round 5: Gatomack Cycle Park Aonla Pass MX: Jeramine Duncan (4) aced the 125cc C class at round four of the DlstrU:t 9 Winter Warm-Up Series In Washington, Georgia. Rolling the Dyess Georgia Promoters Group AMI District 9Winter Warm-Up Series Round 4: Aonia Pass MX Bv CRAIG JOHNSON AND ANGELA HARDEN Duncan Slam-Dunkin' 'em Bv GARV CRIDER WASHINGTON, GA, JAN. 28 1\A ore than 300 riders from seven 1 't' lstates were on hand at Aonia Pass MX for round four of the Georgia Promoters Group AMA District 9 Winter Warm-Up Series. Jeramine Duncan rose above the fray in the hard-fought 125cc C division, notching a 1-1 score, while his many challengers faltered. In moto one, Duncan edged Jake Griffis for the holeshot in an exciting start. Duncan then set sail for the moto win. Meanwhile, Mark Ridgeway charged through traffic to eventually finish second, ahead of 'Griffis and Brandon Priegel. Priegel came back in the second moto and made a bid for the lead, but Duncan again held the advantage, netting a perfect score. Priegel was the runner-up with a 4-2 tally, over Ridgeway's 2-5 score. Griffis did not finish the final moto, while Kurt Schmeisser tumed in a strong ride, netting fourth overall via his 6-3 tally. Coming into this round, Proline/Freewheeling-backed James Mackey bad a perfect series record of six moto wins in 250cc C competition. Mackey continued his streak at round four, getting by Josh Aaron to win the day's opening moto. Mackey slowed during his secondmoto attempt and his streak came to an end when he took the flag in third spot. "I caught a rock on my arm," said Mackey, "and then my arm pumped up." Mackey's 1-3 score was still good enough for the overall, however. 54 FEBRUARY 28.2001 • cue •• Schmeisser exploded out of the pack to win moto two, netting the silver over Bill Cain in a points tie. Aaron was fourth. In the 125cc and 250cc B classes, Honda-mounted Ryan Elleby came away with all four moto wins. Elleby stormed to the opening 125cc B moto victory, leading from start to finish. In his remaining three motos, however, Elleby had 'to come from behind each time to earn the wihs. Capitol Cycle's Josh Fincner put his new four-stroke Yamaha through its paces and emerged with the Youth (12-15) division win by virtue of his tie-breaking second,moto win .over Jordan Meredith. Anthony Griffis was third, over Michael Graham. Christian Gibney, a recent graduate from the Mini ranks, rounded out the top five. eN Aenia Pus MX . Washiogtoa,lieorVia Results: _...., 28. zaD1 [llouad 41 50 SHAFT: I. Jason McCurdy (Yam): 2. Bryan Turpin (Yam); 3. Elliott McAlarney (Yam); 4. Eduardo Cordoba (Vam); 5. loch Beverly (Vam). SO HON: 1. Mack.nzi. Walk.r (Hon); 2. Hoot Conn.r (Hon). 50 (4·6): 1. Collin Edwords (HM); 2. Bryon Turpin (HM); 3. Hunter Whitaker (Hus); 4. Eduardo Cordobo (Vom); 5. Laurel Smith (lrrM). 50 (7·9): I. Kart Johnson (Cob); 2. Rio Barnhart (KTM): 3. Dixon Fletcher (KTM); 4. Mackenzie Wolker (KTM); 5. Trenton McMichen (HI'I). 60 (7-9): I. Josp.r Goodin (Kow); 2. Cos.y Wiechtmln (Ke...); 3. Kart Johnson (Kaw); 4. Chase Mcintyre (lrrM); 5. Blok. Collihon (lrrM). 60 (10·11): 1. Dolton McAlom.y (Kow); 2. Der.k Rog." (lrrM); 3. Benjamin Tedards (lrrM); 4. Jonothan Smith (Kaw); 5. Micha.1 Leifels (Kow). 60 PRETEEN (7·12): 1. Dolton McAlorn.y (Kaw); 2. O.r.k Rog.rs (lrrM); 3. Chos. Mclntyr. (lrrM). 80 0: 1. Scott Sims (Kl!lw); 2. Michael Hampton (Hon); 3. Jonathan Ellis (5uz); 4. D.J. Wiechman (Kaw); 5. Kevin Thomas (Kew). 80 (7·11): 1. Jase Lewis (Hon): 2. Tyl.r Bright (Kow); 3. Josh Scott (Suz); 4. More Rosett. (Kow); 5. Luk. Grillis (Kaw). 80 (9-13): 1. Jas. Lewis (Ho n ); 2. Harris Altman (Kow); 3. Brod Wright (Kow); 4. Tyler. Bright (Kow); 5. Richard Turner (Kaw). aO (12-15): t. .Br.nt Cord.n (Kow); 2. Horris n _ ... S GAINESVIlLE, FL, JAN. 28 ean Dyess rolled for the fmal time at the last round of the Florida Winter Series and came out a winner. Dyess came into the final round only three points ahead of Ricky Renner and five points over Dominic Izzi in the 80cc (7 -11) class. The winner of the day would take the championship. Dyess worked his way around both to get the job done. The day was warm and sunny - a far cry from the first round. More than 450 riders tumed out for the final round. Izzi led the first moto, with Renner, Dyess, Travis Barlpw and Shawn Weech fa'llowing. The top' three soon spread out from the rest of the pack. The battle for the race and the championship was on. Renner tried numerous times to pass Izzi, while Dyess wa}Che4' in third. Renner finall~ got_ the job done after the elevator. On the last lap, Dyess made his move on Izzi. The two dived down into the gator pit. Going up the hill, Dyess got the drive' going to pass going over the tabletop. In moto two, Izzi was out front again. Dyess, Renner, Colten Maynard and Barlow were close behind. The top three once again pulled away. Dyess challenged around the sweeper but could not quite get the lead. Dyess again tried to outjump lzzi going into the pit. Izzi squared off the corner to retain the lead. Dyess made the pass stick after the finishline jump. Izzi lost second again on the last lap. Renner passed at the top of the elevator, giving Dyess enough time to pull out a few bike lengths and take the win. Kalen Fitzpatrick pulled the holeshot in the 50cc (7-8) class. Robby Huss, Grant Ransdell, Andrew Stocker and Justin Starling were not far behind. Starling moved to fourth, D with Damon Walker following. Starling took third for a short while before Tyler Moore moved up to pass Starling and Ransdell. The order was Fitzpatrick, Huss, Moore, Starling and Ransdell, but Ransdell repassed Starling on the side of the gatorback, at the dogleg. On the last lap, Huss closed the gap on Fitzpatrick and passed jumping off the back of the gatorback. Fitzpatrick ran into more problems and dropped back to fourth. Moore and Ransdell moved up to second and third, with Starling still in fifth. Fitzpatrick led the second moto, followed by Ransdell, Moore, Kory Keylon and Starling. Fitzpatrick took a spill that put him midpack, moving everyone up a spot. Ransdell was now in c.ommand. Mikey Morello moved to fifth. Fitzpatrick recovered to pass Morello in the pit and Keylon by the halfway mark. On the last lap, Fitzpatrick passed Starling for third. Ransdell. took the overall with a 3-1 score over Moore's 2-2 tally. Gatorback Cycle Park: Tyson Hadsell won the 125cc and 250cc Pro classes with a four-molo sweep at the fifth and final round of the Rorida Winter Series In Gainesville.

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