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Mota two's holeshot had a familiar ring to it; Ernsberger, Osmialowski and Withrow again led the pack around tum one. Ernsberger went over the tabletop first on his Ernsberger Performance/Brickyard Suzuki RM. Ernsberger held off Osmialowski for a lap and a half before giving way. With ·Osmo· out front, Ernsberger held off Withrow until lap four, when Withrow found a hot line past Emsberger on the way to the checkered flag. Matt Ray and Badgely battled back and forth all moto, with Ray coming out ahead of Badgely to round out the top five spots. Thacker Motocross Park Boreing in a Yawner By JAN WEISENFELS SMITHVILLE, AR, FEB. 11 Round two of the Arkansas Hare Scrambles Series was held at the new Thacker Motocross Park. Due to the efforts of track owner Roy Thacker from Fort Worth, Texas, Smithville had its very first hare scrambles. Thacker is no rookie; he has held several motocross races at his newly built track and draws a Results large attendance to this nice, parklike retreat. P/W (4.6) SHAfT: I. Alex G. Ditton (Vllm): 2. Kyler Jimenez (Yam); 3. Tyler Bas*r (Yam); 4. Broc:k Cllrpef (Yem): 5. B~ fI\ar. tlnez (Yllm). P/W (7-8) SHAfT: 1. Mkhll~ E. Hewer (Yllm); 2. Bradley Smith (Yem); 3. Kaisle Mllriow (Yllm): 4. Alex Edsall (Yam); 5. Logan 8llker Pro rider Martin Upton, on his KTM, got the holeshot going into the tight, wooded section, which shortly led to one mile of the motocross track. However, it wasn't long before first (Han). P/W JR: 1. Tllytor Routh (Cob); 2. Alex G. Ditton (Cob); 3. Kyle Frese (Cob): 4. Jarod Wray (KTM); 5, Kory 8f'e'ner (Cob). P/W SR: 1. Jacob McCraner (Cob); 2. Taylor Moms (Cob); J. Jllcob Renkenberger (Pol); 4. Taylor W. DliVis (IITM); 5. Mett J. place was under the absolute rule of 22-yearold Clay Boreing from Magnolia, Arkansas. Boreing took the lead on the first lap and held his position for the entire race. Boreing rides for Gas Gas North America and Smackover Motor Sports. In the 2001 race season, he will be riding the National Enduro Circuit, the Black Jack Enduro Circuit and the SCRA. Boreing qualified for the 1999 ISDE Junior World Team, and he won the silver metal. He has also eamed honors as BJEC overall champion. Boreing said that Smithville was a fun race and described it as different than most other events, with more open trails with a motocross section, and that the terrain was not too technical but still challenging. Results M: I. Cley Boceing «(j·G); 2. Dwight Maggard (Yam): 3. Josh (KTM). A OPEN: I. Mike Bertoldo (KTM): 2. Brett Skaggs (KTM): 3. Alan Holmberg. B OPEN: 1. Mike MiUer; 2. Scott Netml (Yam); 3. JoItl Cook (G. W~senfels -0). B 250: I. Bart: Hobbs (Yam); 2. Maloc:hi Smith (Yam): 3. An«ew B 200: I. Aaron W1nia (KTM): 2. Patrick Titus; 3. ...IoIh Poteete (Kaw). B 4-STRK: 1. BriDn Kendberg (Suz); 2. Stewart Hall: 3. Aaron Roberts (Yam). C 226+: I. Scott Britton: 2. Andy Evans: 3. Denni. Steiner. C 0·225: 1. Bart Walkins (KTM): 2. MIke Tllylor (KTM): 3. Joe Holland (Hon). S/SR: I. Gorman Smith (Hon): 2. Gary Gilmore (Hon): 3. Bm Reece. SR: I. Evert Ratliff (Hon); 2. Tom Nubb; 3. David Wlillace. TR: I. Joseph Cooksey: 2.. Winston Brown; 3. BI'fttoo Tumer. 1ovid Reed (Suz); 2. Dustin G. Pulley (Yem); 3. Marcus J. Shaver (Hon): 4. Robbie Conklin (Yam); 5. Chris Scott (Suz). 125 A:. 1. Thomas E. 0srnteI0wsk1 (Suz); 2.. Kyle Kohler (Kew); 3. Gary L Sduoyer Jr. (Kew); 4. Matthew D. RllY (Yam); 5. Nllthlln J. Woodward (Yam). 12' B: 1. Ronliid A. Bowers Jr. (Yam); 2. Dustin G. Pulley (Yam): 3. Joe Pervod (Sw:); 4. Cody ChmIelewski CHon): 5. Justin W. SesoInk (Hon). 125 C: 1. Quin Hickey (Kaw): 2. David Irwin (Suz): 3. SteVCl Bradley (Yam); 4. Chlld Granger (Yam); 5. Dnniel Rachmel (Hon). 250 A: I. ThomliS E. Osmlalowskl (Sut); 2. William C. Withrow (Suz); 3. Jllson Ernsberger (Suz); 4. Matthew D. RllY (Vllm); 5. Jeremiah G. Badgely (Hon). 250 B: 1. Greg Brooks (Suz): 2. An~w S. Jenney (Yam): 3. Bruce A. CharTOn (Yllm): 4. Brad J. Benjamin (Hon): 5. Victor ClurHk m (Han). 250 C: I. Brien JOfCian (Kaw); 2.. Don ~U (Sw:); 3. TraviJ Kops (Kew); 4. Michael A. Johns (Hon): 5. Den R. Zener (KTM). 16-24: 1. Mitch S. Sluder (Kaw); 2.. Jusm W. Sessink (Hon): J. ..Joh1 W. Leedy (Yam): 4. Brad J. Benjllmlf'l (Hon); 5. Casey Hendridt (Yom). 25.: I. Gary L Schroyer Jr. (KllW): 2. Rob E. Tll)'Ior (Yam): 3. Harama (Yam); 4. Donnie larder 11 (Yllm); 5. ~ A. Ow· ron (Yern). 30+ BEG: 1. James L Ditemeger (Yllm); 2. Christian Larsen (Yllm); 3. Keith Witherspoon (Yam); 4, MIke Routh (Hon): 5. Scott Shllne (Yllm). 30.: I. Larry L Witmer (Hon); 2. Rob E. Taylor (Yllm): 3, Den· nle Larder II (Yam); 4. Scott L. Hayes (KTM); 5. Mike L Mosher (Suz). 35+: I. JllmelI J. D1abal (Hon): 2. Ronnie Welltherholt (KllW): 3. Rodney J. Benjamin (Hon): 4. Dovld J. Dexter (Yam): 5. Philip Peyton Mk:hael (Hon). 40+: 1. Larry L WItmer (Hon); 2_ Dovid A. Mack (Sur); 3. James J. 0"""" (Hon); 4. Philip Peyton (Hon); 5. ......,. J. Benjamin (Han). 50+: I. Robert J. Chapmlln Jr. (Hon); 2. OWlrles Koch (Hen). NON-CUR: I. Dllmilin L Swigert (Suz): 2. Daniel L Snow (yom). Log Road MX Ditton Sittin' Pretty on the Log BY BART NEWMAN BRONSON, MI, MAR. 4 National number 6N, Alex Ditton, showed no ill effects of the long Michigan winter, as he took convincing moto wins in the 50cc (4-6) Shaft class at Log Road's AMA District 14 and 152001 MX season opener. Kory Bremer timed the gate perfectly in mota one, leading the pack around tum one. It wasn't long before a hard-charging Tyler Bassler managed to slingshot into the lead. Bassler's glory was also brief, as Bremer retook the lead. Then Ditton threaded his way into the lead, putting Bremer back to second. Once out front, Ditton opened up a lead th.t he held to the end. Bryce Martinez was all over Bremer, and she wasn't alone - Tyler Jimenez and Brock Carper were right there. Martinez and Jimenez were able to freight train past Bremer. Ditton took the checkered flag ahead of Bassler, who made a last-lap pass on n e _ s Log Road MX: Alex Ditton (6N) was the 50ce (4-6) Shaft winner at the season opener in Bronson, Mlchigan_

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