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~TOYOTA rJ1bi#i'I# I rp=rm ~ Simply ~ Hst!"" your btu. ~ *VAMAHA [mile, half mile, TT and short track] and an AMA Superbike victory. Hayden still needs to win a mile and a TT event in order to etch his name in the record books alongside such racing greats as Dick Mann and Kenny Roberts. If he can pull off a big victory at one of the two big mile events during the weekend, he will be that much c1oser10 realizing his dream. l-Ie will get his first chance on Saturday at the richest race in the U.S. Flat Track Championships series, the FedEx Dirt Track Hall of Fame Grand National race, with $75,000 up for grabs on the ultra-fast one-mile oval. Last year, Will Davis rebounded from his runner·up finish at the Short Track to win the first mile of his career and collect a giant paycheck. In support of the Hall of Fame Grand National, the Harley-Davidson Sportster Performance and SuperTrapp SuperTracker Series will hold rounds of their respective series as well. On Sunday, the racers return for The FedEx Springfield Mile, long recognized as the Daytona 500/lndy 500 of dirt track racing. From 1937 until 1954 this was the single race that decided the National Championship. Today it's the one all the riders want to win. Last year, Scott Parker came out of retirement to race the tripleheader at Springfield. After shoWing a little racing rust over the first two days, the nine-time champion transformed into the Parker of old on Sun· day, pulling some last· lap magic out of his hat to win his 14th career Springfield Mile. Parker will not be racing this year, but the best dirttrackers in the business will vie for the most-coveted win in the sport as they try to put their name among the ·who's who· in racing that have won the Springfield Mile. On Sunday, a 600cc support class will complement the Progressive Insurance Grand National races. Practice for the FedEx Short Track Shootout on Friday starts at 4:30 p.m., qualifying at 5:30 p.m., and opening ceremonies are scheduled for 7 p.m., with racing at 7:30 pm. On Saturday and Sunday on the mile, practice starts at 10:30 a.m., with qualifying at 11:30 a.m., opening ceremonies at 1 p.m. and racing at 1:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased for the FedEx Dirt Track Hall of Fame Week· • end Races at participating Illinois Motorcycle Dealers Association motorcycle dealers. VIP ticket packages, regular tickets and information are also available by contacting the IMDA office at 2000 E. Cornell, Springfield, IL 62703, phone 217753-8866. Info is also available on the web at www.ilIinoismda.com. For 2001 Dirt Track Hall of Fame Banquet ticket information, call 770-4277147. CN A!(DUN.£OP ~ the 6th Annual AMA California State Motocross Championship *VAMAHA October 13th and 14th, 2001 ClubMETRO Everyone who raced the qualifiers wilt be eligible for the 200J AMA State Championship, which includes Championship jackets, trophies & comETIc For information call: Glen Helen Raceway, 909 880-3090 ;;rg:.~ MadlacIRl PRIZES OVER $IO,OOO!f! Qualifying Races for the AMA California State Motocross Championship Winner receives 2 tickets to the 2002 AMA J25/250 Nationals May 11-12,2001 100% Trophies ~TJ IIlACINO May 18-19, 2001 Awards Pro Purse 100% Payback 25% Trophies June 2-3, 2001 Dirt Diggers South, Bakersfield, Co Sept 23,2001 Last Chance Qualifier Glen Helen Raceway Son Bernardino, CA All Classes 250cc, 125cc, 80cc, 60cc, Vets, Seniors, Women, PeeWee, 4 Stroke, Quads, School boy, Supermini Skill Level AMA Membership required. All riders must race a qualifier to be eligible to race the California State Motocross Championship, October 13th & 14th, 2001 at Glen Helen Raceway, 4 moto race format. Pro Class 250/125 classes only Expert, Inter, Novice & Beginners, Age groups in 50cc, 60cc & 80cc Best of 4moto format. ,'it ,t!lt!' Glen Helen Raceway, Amateur Days, Son Bernardino, CA Hangtown Amoteur Day, Sacramento, CA PeeWee Riders must race both days to be eligible for prizes. Gate Fees $10 per person, per day $20 for two days $5 children 6-12 years. Win the prestigious 2001 AMA California State Championship # 1 Plate!!! Gates Open Friday, October 12th, 4-10 pm Saturday, October 13th, 6am-10 pm Sunday, October 14th, 6am Overnight camping is available. Racers Entry Fees Pre-Entry: $50 for 2 days (postmarked by 10/10/01 or go on-line at www.glenhelen.com) .-.,...w,. Post-Entry: $70 for 2 days PeeWees: $ 15 per day Sign-Up opens: ..6am Practice: 8am Race starts: 9am cue I e n e _ S • SEPTEMBER 5.2001 49