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OMRA ISOE QUIlifier Series Rountll: line Waif ERtluro 30. EX: I. David Cady (KTM); 2. Adam Achepohl (KTM); 3. Tom Linville (Hon); 4. Mike Sheetz (Hon). 40. EX: I. Rick Crosland (TM); 2. Chuck Steahly (KTM); 3-Dan Huffman (G·G); 4. Don Hom (KTM); 5. Ellis Cookman (KTM). 4·$TRK EX: I. Scott McNew (Vam). Steahly Eyes the Lone Wolf Bv ADAM ACHEPOHL TILlAMOOK, OR, JULY 8 t the 11 th running of the Lone Wolf ISDE, Derek Steahly took a narrow five-second victory over Tyler Whitcomb. Steahly's victory came as sweet revenge after last years' flattire problems in the final special test cost him the win. This year, however, the Steahly Off-Road/House of Horsepower/Moose/IMS/WER-backed AA rider posted the fastest times in the first two special tests and kept a blistering pace for the remainder of the day on his KTM 250 EXC. "I had a good ride," said Steahly. "I like the longer, tougher races where you have to set your mind straight. The course was really good." Steahly's day could easily have been spoiled by a couple of younger riders: Tyler Whitcomb, riding on the first minute on a YZ 125; and Skip Haugstad, on a KTM 200 MXC. Whitcomb posted the fastest time on the third special test and tied Steahly on the last test of the day. Until the final results were posted, many thought that Whitcomb had won his first overall. An encounter with a black bear after the second route check gave the youngster quite a jolt. "For a while, the bear was running along with me," said Whitcomb. "It was kind of scary." Riding on the first minute in the Tillamook State Forest often results in sightings of deer and elk, but bears and cougars are a "special" treat. Steahly's other threat was Skip Haugstad, who, unfortunately, impounded four minutes late at parc ferme, taking 240 route points before the race began. Haugstad's special test times would have given him the win by 11 seconds, but rules are rules, especially in the ISDE Qualifier format. Third overall went to John Yates, posting consistent times on his WR426F. In other classes, Rick Crosland put in a great ride on his TM250 despite a gnarly crash after the first gas stop. Riding on Steahly's minute, Crosland hit a waterbar wrong and slammed to the ground right in front of his minutemates. After shaking it off, Crosland went on to top the Over 40 Expert class and tie for seventh overall. Top Amateur honors went to Over 30 Amateur rider Hal Sorensen, who finished way up into the Expert times. The "Good Sportsmanship Award" goes to XRI00 rider Spencer Foley, riding in the Junior class. Foley A 52 AUGUST 15, 2001 • cue' • AMA District &Cham,ionship Series Round 3: Hurricane Hills Sports Center assisted fellow Junior rider Bradley Hillman by giving him a "double up" lift to the closest check when Hillman's KTM 65 ran out of gas. Keep in mind that only seven Amateurs finished the course. Foley houred out but was given a gold medal for his unselfish act. Once again, the Lobos Motorcycle Club did their best to make the Lone Wolf the toughest race of the year. Trail bosses Barrett Brown and Frank Wildgrube have a reputation to uphold, after all. The 87 -mile, fivehour-plus Expert schedule tested man and machine in the densely forested mountains of the Coast Range. Within the first 10 miles of single-track trail, the riders were introduced to the infamous "Sticks and Stones" trail of the 1994 Lone Wolf. Having such a challenging trail so early in the race really helps to develop that special amorous relationship between rider and motorcycle. After an ever-so-brief warmup on the aforementioned trail and accompanying fern-infested, rock-strewn, root-wadded pathways, the riders came to the first check late and assumed their new minute. Whether this was intended or not, it led many riders to believe that this might be a fairly difficult race, again. After adjusting their schedules to the new minute, the riders came to the first special test, a lovely romp down "Satan's Slide." The second special test came at the 30-mile mark - loamy bermblasting in dark woods, which was very fun. After a long route section that included "Reid's Ridge" and "Frank-n-Stein," the Lobos put the "special" in special test by sending the riders down "Mongo's Trail" before the third and final loop. The final test featured a shortened version of test two and then a long route section back to the finish. For many riders, just finishing with all of their body parts intact was a good enough result. Judging from the bowlegged walking, the glassy-eyed staring and the blister-wincing moans of the survivors in the pit area, the 2001 Lone Wolf was indeed another success. eN Lone Wolf Enduro Tillamook, Oregon Results: July 8, 2001 AA: 1. Derek Stellhly (KTM); 2. Tyler Whitcomb (Yllm): 3. John Yates (Yam); 4. JlIIson Metheney (KTM). OPEN EX: I. Jeff Pratt (KTM); 2. Mitch Juenemllnn (KTM). 250 EX: 1. Josh Huffman (a-G); 2. Mario Cerruti (Vam). 200 EX: I. Thomas Whitcomb (Yllm); 2. Ted Ostlund (G·G); 3. Tobin Johnson (Kaw). n • _ 250 AM: I. Doug Stonebrink (Kew); 2. Josh Stockdale (G·G). 200 AM: I. Steve Me""n (KTM). 30+ AM: 1. Hal Sorensen (Yllm). 40+ AM: I. Neal Ice (KTM). 50. AM: 1. Robert Whitcomb (Vam). 4-STRK AM: I. Dol. Walker (KTM). S Cook Confident in Clifford Bv JIM P. SANDERSON Cook made his work even easier in the second moto by nailing the holeshot and leading most of the moto. In tow were Boyesen, Dickson, Rockwell and Littman. Cook started the second lap by going for the finishline triple but came up noticeably short, though he managed to keep it on two wheels and maintain the lead, which was a full six seconds already. Boyesen and Dickson were still second and third, while Littman powered around Rockwell for fourth. The top three remained the same on lap three, but behind them all hell broke loose when Littman crashed on the huge step-up, taking Rockwell with him. Harry Laughlin and Nyzio inherited fourth and fifth. Littman's crash forced him to retire to the pits, but Rockwell recovered, eventually finishing the moto outside the top five. Just before the start of lap four, Dickson finally managed to get around Boyesen for second. The top five were pretty well spread out by lap five, CUFFORD, PA, JULY 8 eremy Cook earned top honors in both the 125cc A and 250cc Open A classes at round three of the AMA District Six Championship Series, hosted by Tom Hurd Motorsports at the Hurricane Hills Sports Center. Product and factory contingencies were awarded to top riders. Just over 300 riders came out for the event. Track conditions were a little slippery in the morning practice sessions due to some overwatering in certain sections, but the track dried out quickly and was in great shape throughout the rest of the race program. Cook rode his YZ to perfect 1-1 finishes in both classes. Cook rode pretty much unchallenged in both 250cc Open A motos. Tom Littman led the pack of 250cc Open A riders out of the first turn on his new Fast By Ferracci Husqvarna ride, with Cook, Dickson, Carl Snyder and Scott RockwelJ in tow. Littman led for the first lap but was relegated to second at the start of lap two by Cook, who went to the wire unchallenged. Then Dickson left Littman in third. Rockwell passed Snyder for fourth. On lap three, Cook and Dickson were first and second and pulling away, while the battle for third heated up between Littman and Rockwell. Glen Boyesen rounded out the top five on lap three. Rockwell finally passed Littman coming off the back treeline straight to take third. The top five were spread out by the start of lap four and remained the same to the checkered flag. Cook got the first 250cc Open Hurricane Hills Sports Center: Jeremy Cook (360) leads A moto win, with Glen Boyesen (37) In the second moto en route to a perfec11-1 Dickson, Rockwell, tally in the 250cc Open A class at round three of the AMA Littman and David District 6 Championship Series in Clifford, Pennsylvania. Nyzio trailing. J