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with the day's fastest run, a 9.353second time. "That was an incredible ride,· said Large of Thomas' ride. "That man never let off on the whole run - top to bottom, wide open." Strank took the conservative route on the Dr. Bob Racing's-backed Yamaha Rl with a 10.855-second run, to edge out Anthony DeHart on the Dr. Bob Racing-backed Kawasaki Triple. Much like the 540cc class, the second-round times were not as fast as the first-round runs, but at least the sun had come out. Large tried to catch Thomas, but he had problems off the big jump and had to settle for second. Strank also had problems, but he took a safe third. A.M. General-backed Anthony DeHart claimed fifth overall, based on the time from his first run. Libhart had problems on the line, and Scheuermann fell off two feet from the timers on his second pass, ending each of their days. Thomas then wheeled his backup XS800 to the line, so that the last rider of the day, Libhart, would have a chance to beat his time, demonstrating the sportsmanship of Pro hillclimbing. Libhart took a cautious approach over the double on the unfamiliar motorcycle, but he turned it on, on the top half, to finish fourth overall with a 12.952-second run. "' think there was more traction on my 800 ride than on my 540 ride," Thomas described. "It felt just like last year, except' may have been faster after that last jump today." said Jeff Thomas. eN Pup H.le NetI....1 1eDavi11., New Yn 1esBhs:a.gUltll;ZIOl 800ce: 1. Jeff Thomas (Yam): 2. James Large (H-D); 3. Tiger Strank Jr. (Yam); 4. Phil Libhart (Yam); 5. Anthony DeHart (Kaw); 6. Bobby Templeton (H-D); 7. Oreg Williams (Hon); 8. Harry Denham (H-D); 9. Richie Scheuermann (Kew); 10. John Hamilton Jr. (H·D); 11. Chad Disbennett (Tn); 12. Brandon Kreeger (Tn). 540cc: 1. Jeff Thoma. (Hon); 2. Chad Disbennett (Trl); 3. James Wolfe (Hon); 4. Tim F",idhoff (Hon); 5. TIger Strank Jr. (Kaw); 6. Chn. VenHying (Hon); 7. Michael Goncalves (Hon); 8. Anthony DeHart (Hon); 9. Oreg Williams (Kew); 10. Ph. Libhort (Tn); 11. Curt Snelling (Hon); 12. Paul Garrety (Kaw); 13. Jack Macauley (Hon); 14. Michoel Livingston (Hon); 15. Melvin Me... Jr. (Tn). 2001 800cc AMA NATIONAL C'SHIP H1LLCLIMIl SERIES POINTS STANDINGS (Alter 10 of 16 rounds): 1. D8Vid Watson (129/5 wins); 2. Tiger Stronk Jr. (122/2); 3. Jeff Thoma, (11911); 4. Bobby Templeton (105/1); 5. Phil Libhart (104); 6. John Hamilton Jr. (81); 7. Chad Di.bennett (68); 8. Harry Denham (63); 9. Rodney Smith (59); 10. Brandon Kreeger (58); 11. James Lorge (54/1); 12. Richie Scheuermann III (43); 13. Mer\< Swem (34); 14. Oreg Williams (31); 15. Robert Shreiner (20); 16. Anthony DeHart (15); 17. Bob Castledine (13); 18. Rodney William. (12); 19. Mike Bebusk (11); 20. Russell VanderVeen (8); 21. Oreg Thompson (7); 22. Tom Reiser (6). 2001 540 a.ll II:ay sp<>...s<>rs! gr UNI FILTERS Ij'j1IlTRfITfE1 D'UN~DP ~

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