Cycle News - Archive Issues - 2000's

THE WINE COUNTRY'S BEST ,RIDE. took a gate that I probably shouldn't have - there was a little bump coming across the gate. I was right behind [Sebastien) Tortelli, and we were moving up pretty good, but I ended up just tipping over and dropped back to 14th again. I slowly worked my way up in the last part of the APR I L 2 7 MAY 6 race." Motoworldracing.comf Answer Yamaha's Damon Huffman was ninth, and Reynard recovered so well from his loop-out off the start that he just made the top 10. I:N Superdame New Orleans, Laulslana Results: March 3, ZOO1 HEAT 1 (8 laps. 1·4 transrer): J. Jeremy McGrath (Yam); 2. Stephtlne Roncada (KlIw): 3. Robbie Reynard (Yam); 4. David Vuillemin (Yam); 5. SteNe Lemson (Hus); 6. Damon Huffman (Yam); 7. Mike LaRocco (Hon); 8. Casey Johnson (Kaw); 9. James Povolny Jr. (Hon); 10. Jason Thom8s (Hus); 11. Keith Johnson (Yam); 12. Sebastien Tortelli (Hon); 13. Kevin Crine (Hon); 14. Donald Upton (Suz);; 15. Michael Keno (Vam); 16. Marco Dube (KTM); 17. Jered Black (Yam); 18. Brian Mason (KlIw); 19. Barry Carsten (SU%); 20. Michael Campbell (Vam). TIme: 6 min., 58.780 sec. HEAT 2 (8 laps. }·4 transrer); J. Ricky Carmichael (Kaw); 2. Kevin Windham (Suz); 3. Michael Byrne (Kaw); 4. Michael Craig (Hon); 5. Kyle Lewis (Vam); 6. Ryan Clark (Vam); 7. Jimmy Wilson (Yam); 8. Dustin Nelson (Vern); 9. Jason Frenette (Hon); 10. Doug DeHZltm (Hon); 11. Jeremills Israel (Hon); 12. Thomas Kelley (SU%); 13. Ted Campbell (SU%); 14. Jean· Sebastien Roy (Hon); 15. Charlie Dagner (Hon); 16. Forrest Butler (Hon); 17. Timmy Ferry (Yam); 18. Cory Keeney (Hon); 19. Ezra Lusk (Hon); 20. Mark Wundrack (Yam). SONOMAfEST AMA V"1IIuge Motortyde Days West AprI27' 6 Apn27 -29 IIemen two spec1JKular weekends, this lO-day Classics such as Norton, InolOll, Harley-llavidson feshaI WI indude: swap meets, demonslrotion and Hondo wiD take center stage at Sears Point rides by major monufacturers, including Triumph Raceway fur the 5th Annual AMA V'1nIage Motorcycle Days West. and BMW, vintage motocross, vendor midway featuring the latest in motorcyde gear, plus AMA 5upeIbie CWenge numerous seminors, oil-women'sgroup ride, May 4 - 6 motorcyde drag racing, extreme trials with Sonomafest hits its peak the weekend of May 4-6 Finland's Tommi Ahvala, Cycle World magazine with the AMA Superhike Challenge. The top Vintage Rolling Concourse, dirt·track racing at Vallejo Speedway, organized group rides through pavement road meers in the cou~ induding two-time AMA Chevy Trucks Superhike champion the Sonoma Valley, ClASS Motorcycle School, and Mat Mladin (Suzuki), Nicky Hayden (Honda) and mony other exciting activities making Solinas native Doug Chandler (Kawasaki), will Sonomafest the biggest event on the 2001 traverse the course in mess of 100 mph with calendor fur motorcycle enthusiasts. nothing but a helmet and leathers fur protection. Time: 6 min., 55.120 sec. SEMI 1 (6 laps, 1-5 transfer): 1. Sebastien Tortelli (Hon); 2. Mike laRocco (Hon); 3. Damon Huffmen (Yam); 4. Steve Lamson (Hus); 5. Jason Thomes (Hus); 6. James Povolny Jr. (Hon); 7. Keith Johnson (Yem); 8. Casey Johnson (Kew); 9. Kevin Crine (Hon); 10. Brian Mason (KlIw); 11. Micheel Keno (Yam); 12. Donald Upton (Suz); 13. Marco Dube (KTM); 14. Jered Black (Vam); 15. Barry ClIrsten (Suz); 16. Michael Campbell (Vam). Time: 5 min., 20.750 sec. SEMI 2 (6 laps, 1-5 transfer): 1. Tim Ferry (Vam); ~. Ezra Lusk (Hon); 3. Kyle Lewis (Vam); 4. Jimmy Wilson (Yam); 5. Ryan Clark (Vern); 6. Jean-Sebastien Roy (Hon); 7. Doug DeHallin (Han); 8. Dustin Nelson (Yam); 9. Thomas Kelley (Su,); 10. Ted Compbell (Su,); II. Jason Frenette (Hon); 12. Jeremles Israel (Hon); 13. Charlie Degner (Hen); 14. Cory Keeney (Hon); 15. Forrest Butler (Hon); 16. Mark Wundrack (Vom). Time: 5 min., 20.350 sec. LCQ (6 laps, 1-2 transfer): 1. Casey Johnson (Kaw); 2. Kevin Crine (Hon); 3. JeanSebestien Roy (Hon); 4. Merco Dube (KTM); 5. Doug DeHean (Hon); 6. James Povolny Jr. (Hon); 7. Brian Mason (Kaw); 8. Jason Frenette (Hon); 9. Keith Johnson (Yam); 10. Jeremias Israel (Han); t 1. Cory Keeney (Hon); 12. Barry Carsten (Suz); 13. Charlie Dagner (Hon); 14. Jered Black (Yam); 15. Forrest Butler (Hon); 16. Michael Konn (Vam); 17. Ted Campbell (Suz); 18. Dustin Nelson (Yam); 19. Thomas Kelley (Suz); 20. Donald Upton (SU%); 21. Mark Wundrock (Vam); 22. M.ichael Campbell (Yam). TIme: 5 min., 34.310 sec. MAIN (20 laps): 1. Ricky Carmichael (Kaw); 2. Kevin Windham (5uz); 3. Mike LaRocco (Hon): 4. Jeremy McGrath (Yam); 5. David Vuillemin (Yam); 6. Stephane Ronceda (Kaw); 7. Ezra Lusk (Han); 8. Timmy Ferry (Vam); 9. Damon Huffman (Yam); 10. Robbie Reynard (Vem); 11. Sebastien Tortelll (Hon); 12. Michael Craig (Hon); 13. Jeson Thomas (Hus); 14. Kevin Crine (Hon); 15. Cesey Johnson (Kaw); 16. Michael Byrne (Kaw); 17. Kyle Lewis (Vam); 18. Jimmy Wilson (Vom); 19. Ryan Clark (Yam); 20. Steve Lamson (Hus). Time: 17 min., 38.000 sec. Margin of Victory: 9.400 sec. Winner's Average Lap: 52.900 sec. AMAlEA SPORTS S(JPERCROSS SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS STANDINGS (Arter 8 of 16 rounds): I. Ricky Carmichael (192/6 wins); 2. Jeremy McGruh (176/2 wins); 3. Mike LaRocco (149); 4. Kevin Windham (131); 5. Ezra Lusk (122); 6. David Vuillemin (116); 7. Stephane Roncada (108); 8. Timmy Ferry (85); 9. Sebastien Tortelll (66); 10. Nichola. Wey (62); II. Michael Craig (60); 12. Robbie Reynard (55); 13. Michoel Byrne (54); 14. Nathan Ramsey (51); 15. Steve Lamson (48); 16. Damon Huffman (44); 17. Kyle Lewis (40); 18. Casey Johnson (35); 19. Heath Voss (34); 20. Jean-Sebastien Roy (28). Upcoming Rounds; Round 9 - Daytona, Florida, March 10 Round 10 - Minneapolis, Minnesota, March 17 Dodge ~ l)iffurent Tlte Official Volide of Se... Poiat Raceway. Sonomofest 2001 Event Schedule and Ticket Information: l-BOO-870-RACE (7223) www.searspoint.com .-----------------------------------------------~~~~~ o YES! Start my subscription immediately to Cycle News. 1 year I 50 issues for $45.00. (can be billed 2 monthly payments) o Address City _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ State Zip _ Every week for two yeazs o Name (l00 issues for $80.00) Six months second class (25 issues for $23.00) o This is a Phone _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Order Date o New Subscription o Renewal Send to: 1!JIl1/II1lJAS, Inc. o o o P.O. 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