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80 B: 1. Damon Iwanaga (Yam). MOD C: 1. Ed i\nctrews. By MARK Buss fast way around the long, perfectiy groomed, natural-terrain course. Honda CR250 rider Chad Zaiser soon tired of the lesson and took the lead away from Biddle. Zaiser held on for the win, followed by Biddle, Suzuki RM250 riders Dennis Slabaugh and Richard Hardaway, and Honda rider Ben Rogers. Ricbard Biddle and his YZ426F also placed fourth in the Over 40 class. Chuck Hetrick had a fairly easy go of it in the Over 30 A class, a feat which he was unable to duplicate in the Over 40 class. Hetrick and his fellow YZ rider Mark Matheis battled for the win in the "Old Guy" class, with Hetrick just edging out Matheis and his brand-spanking-new 2002 YZ250. Another Yamaha YZ426F pilot, Randy Kline, followed Biddle across the finish for fifth overall. Splitting the first two Yamahas and the second set of Yamahas to cross the line was the KTM of Mark Bliss. The 125cc and 250cc A classes were again dominated by Mark Burkhart, who nailed the 125cc A holeshot and disappeared. Fellow YZ250F rider Craig Clements was runner-up, edging out the hard-charging Travis Hartshorn. After an uncharacteristically poor start that put him at the rear and pitched batties with Wesiey Boyd and Derek Sturgill, Hartshorn just couldn't make up the distance to Clements. Boyd got around Sturgill to take fourth overall. Sturgill was fifth. UNNVIUE, OH, AUG. 10 Tyler Sh.oe took the measure of the other competitors in both the Schoolboy and 125cc B classes during round eight of Honda Hills' popular Friday Night Series. The young speedster nabbed the holeshot in both classes and distanced himself early to take the wins. in the 125cc B class, Shoe launched his trusty KXI25 into the lead and never looked back. Honda-mounted Eric Biddle stayed close enough to keep Shoe honest throughout the moto. Series points leader Mike Nibert was doing his best to make up for a mediocre start. Coming into this eighth round of the 10round series, only seven points separated Nibert from Biddle. Nibert started around 10th and immediately began his charge. By moto's end, he had secured fifth place and the precious 10 points it offered. YZ125-mounted Rob Bingman put in one of his better rides of the season, finishing third overall, followed by RM 125 rider Josh Rice in fourth. In Schoolboy action, Shoe again had the track wired. He put his KX125 in front and held the lead to the end. Honda rider and series points leader Josh Adair gave chase but couldn't get by the speeding Shoe. Yamaha riders Jim Smith and Joshua Barr were third and fourth, respectively, followed by Hondamounted Chancy Sterling in fifth. In 250cc B action, KTM pilot Tommy layman had to fight off dueling Honda riders Nibert and Brian Biddle in order to secure the win. Biddle grabbed the runner-up spot, while Nibert held on to third. In the 250cc C class, Richard Biddie snared the holeshot with his big YZ426F and, for a few laps, showed the rest of the pack the PfW 50 D-I: 1. Ian Kendig (Yam); 2. Matthew Blum (Yam): 3. Aaron Katzmen (Yam): 4. Christy King (Yam): 5. Timothy Estes (Vam), P/W 50 D-2. 1. Justin SocIe (Yam); 2, Hunter Gray (Vam); 3. Mitchell Hubbs (Yamk4. Tenner Wood (Yam): S. Jemes Arnold (Vern). 50 (4-6): 1. Justin Socle (Cob); 2. Dakota Wolfe (Pol): 3. Aaron Katzeman (Cob); 4. Mitchell Hubbs (Cob); 5. Cody Herron (Lem). 50 (7.8): 1. Dustin Cochran (KTM): 2. Corey Saporito (Cob); 3. Ilion Kendig (Hus); 4. Matthew Blum (KTM): 5. Steven Barkhurst (KTMI· 65: I. Haven Holdcroft (KTM); 2. Judson COllkley (Kaw); 3, Kristopher Nelson (KTM): 4. Jbnmy King (KTM); 5. lach Wheeland (Kllw). MINI JR: 1. James Eck (Kaw): 2. Haven Holdcroft (Suz): 3. Matthew Cottrill (Vern): 4. Judson Coakley (Yam): 5. Krlstopher NeI· ""'( ). MINI SR I. Joe Pellett (Kew): 2. Brandon Borgen (Kew); 3. Ken· neth Hart (Kaw); 4. Chancy Sterling (Kew); 5, Antony Palemo (Kew), . SCHBV: 1. Tyler Shoe (Kaw); 2. ErIc Biddle (Hon): 3. Jim Smith (Vam); 4. Joshua Barr (YGm); 5. Chancy Sterling (Hon). 16·24: 1. Wesley Boyd (Suz); 2. Tommy Laymen (KTM); 3. ErIc: Bkldle (Hon): 4. Travis Ruckmen (Yem): S. Adam Roeder (Suz). 25+ B. I. Gene O'Nan (Yam): 2. Brian Qonw (Hon): 3, David Piccirillo Jr. (Yam); 4. BrIan Biddle (Han); 5. Rob MIracle (Vam). 30+ A: I. Chuck Hebick (Yam). 30+ B. 1. Gene O'Neil (Yam); 2. David P1cdrlllo Jr. (Yam); 3. Brlan Gooier (Han): 4. James Miller (Yam): 5. Jamie Johnson (Hon). 40+. 1. Chuck Hetrick (Yam); 2. Mark Matheis (Yam); 3. Maril Bliss (KTM); 4. Rkherd Biddie (Vern); 5. Randy Kline (Yam). 125 A: 1. Mark Burkhart (Yam); 2. Craig Clements (Vam); 3. Travis Hartshorn (Yam); 4. Wesley Boyd (Suz); 5. Derek Sturgill (Kaw). 125 B. 1. Tyler Shoe (Kaw); 2. ErIc Biddie (Hon); 3. Rob Bingman (Yam); 4. Josh Rice (Sur.l; 5. Mlkey Nibert (Hon). 125 C D·l: 1. Chad Zaiser (Hon); 2. Eric Nonnan (Suz); 3. JalOO King (Hon); 4. Ben Roberts (Han); 5. BriM Corle (Yam). 125 C 0·2: 1. Trevia FInley (Hon); 2. Jemes Morgen (Han); 3. Glenn Cooper 111 (Yam): 4. Jason Cundiff (Suz); 5. Derek Tucker (Yam). 250 A. 1. Mark Burkhart (Suz); 2. Trevls Hartahom (Yam); 3. Derek Sturgill (Kaw). 250 B: 1. Tommy Laymen (KTM): 2, Brian Biddie (Hon); 3. Mlkey Nibert (Hon); 4. Brennen Washel (Hon): 5. Rob MInton (Suz), 250 C: 1. Ched Zaiser (Hon); 2. Richard Biddie (Yam); 3. Dennis Slabeugh (Suz); 4. Richard Hardeway (Sur.): 5. Ben Rogers (Hon). OPEN: 1. James Miller (Yam); 2. Jeremy Ramsey (Suz): 3. 8tlan Herper (Yam); 4. Brock Chandler (Kaw); 5. Blelr Gardner (Yem). lTR: 1. Garrett Willis. SPTSMN B: 1. Kenny Carlotta: 2. Michael Snedden. SPT'SMN C: 1. Mike Besemer; 2. Thomas TelT)'. XRlOO A: I. Joseph Hemendez.. XR100 STK B: 1. MJcheel Snedden (Hon). XR100 STK C: I. ThomasTeny. YTl1 B: 1. C.D. Howell (Hon). 250 B: 1, Kenny Carlotte: 2. JGmes Mahan, MX A: 1. Nickolas Moof~ 2. Cory Eaton; 3. Steven Scott. MX C: 1. Mike Besemer; 2. Steve Hall; 3. RichMd Raymond. 40. A: I. Mark Biscardi: 2. Russell Sosa: 3. Eric Tumer. 40+ C: I. Doug Franklin: 2. Michael Crump. SR orr 50+: 1. Mory lewis; 2. Joe Trethewey; 3, AI Ludwlgsen. YlNT A: I. Joe Carrera. YlNT B: 1, Johnny Larson (Yam); 2, Henry Rivera. YlNT C: I. Jermaln Bllcosa: 2. Doug Franklin; 3. Michael Crump. VET A: I. Jon Eic:helbaugh (KTM); 2. Joe Carrera: 3. Marl<. Bls· cerd!. VET B: 1. Johnny Lerson, 2. Matautoshl Tomita: 3. Jemes MMar. OPEN A: I. Shewn Raggio (CCM·R!x): 2, Frenk Garcia; 3. Mark Corsetti (W.R). OPEN B: I. Johnny I..erson (Yam); 2, James Lewis (CCM·Rtx); 3. Justin Alice (Hus). OPEN C: 1. Jermaln Bacon (Yam); 2. Ed Andrews (Hon); 3. Raymond Dim (CCM·Rtx). Honda Hills MX Victorville Motocross Complex: Ehren Klein cruised to an overall win at round five of the VMC Summer series In Victorville, California. Mark Purser and Ehren Klein battled past the KX500 pilot, with Klein capturing the lead by the end of the first lap. Tuey and Purser tried to keep to Klein within range, but the constant battling between them for position allowed Klein to slip away to an unchallenged victory. B race after getting the holeshot and holding on to his lead throughout the race. Cariotta finished in the first position in the 250cc B class. Seven riders started the Open B-c1ass race. Going into the first turn, Larson was in the lead, on the inside by about half a wheel. Larson, on a Yamaha, and James Lewis, R.sults WMN: 1. Linda Anderson, JR VET BEG: I, Ehren Klein. VET BEG: I. Mark Purser; 2. Joe SImpson. SR BEG: 1. Mike Boskovich; 2. Jay Burkett SR NOV: I. Chuck Tuey. SR INT: 1. Max Eddy. POL: 1. Ryan Robles (Pol); 2. Shane Lant (Pol). 60: I. Brian Erreh. 65 BEG: 1. Dusty SeJdenkrent. 80 BEG: 1. Ricky Pool; 2. Michael Steele; 3. Cody Gonzales; 4. Billy Enyart; S. Jake Narmore. lTR125: 1. lack WIlliams; 2. Cody Oswold, 125 BEG: 1. Adem Wilson; 2. Robert Lord; 3. Kyle Boboth; 4. Justin Whitesel; 5. TImothy Waldsc:hmict. 125 NOV: 1. Steve Hoyle. 125INT: 1. Max Eddy. 250 BEG: 1. Steven Peny: 2. Marlenschlek; 3. Chris Purser; 4. Brennon Aoyd: S. Bill Kiopping. 250 NOV: 1. Aren Tuey. PRO: I, Jason Dubin; 2, Chris Thompson. aboard a Rotax, battled each other for the first couple of laps, with Lewis trying every which way to get by Larson. He tried inside and outside with no success, and at the end of the race it was Larson who walked away with another 5-foot trophy after sweeping the Bclass events all day. The Vet A race featured 10 riders, including Joe Carrera, Mark Biscardi, Eric Weisler, Robert McDonell, Jon Eichelbaugh and Chris Rudy. Eichelbaugh got the holeshot. Biscardi and Carrera battled throughout the race for the second position. Biscardi held on as long as he could, but in the end it was Carrera who finished second. R.sults P/W 50 MOD A: I. Bl'lIndon BemllrdellU (Cob): 2. Jeu Garcia, PfW 50 MOD B: 1. MIchael AvUa (Cob); 2. Jake Strong (Act). PfW 50 STK A: 1. Brandon Bemllrdellu (YfIm): 2. Jake Strong. P/W 50 STK B: t. Jllml!!s Williams (Yam); 2. Joseph Fong Clements Stampede Grounds Larson • Every Which Way But Lewis By KAREN GOllLD CLEMENTS,CA,AUG.12 Clements Stampede Grounds hosted the District 36 flat-track event this week. The cushion of the track was what the seasoned riders were looking for, and once again they found it here. The racing was exciting from start to finish. In the first race - the Pee Wee Stock 50cc AlB class - Yamaha pilot James Williams and Brandon Bemardeau battled around the track for the lead. Bernardeau crossed the finish first, but Williams was first in his class, just behind Bernardeau. Yamaha-mounted Gabriel Garcia was first in the C class. Every young~ ster in the Pee Wee races received a trophy. There was no stopping Yamaha-mounted Stevie Bonsey from being first in the BOcc AlB ciass. Bobby Fong followed on a Honda. The 100cc Stock race included riders from several classes, and the first finishers were Michael Snedden in the B class, Thomas Terry in the C ciass, Garrett Willis in the Youth class, and C.D. Howell in the Youth B class. The 100cc Modified race also inciuded several classes of riders, and the finish was quite exciting. Kenny Carlotta managed to squeak by Snedden across the line to take first in the B class. One of the most fun events of the day is the Knobby race. Nicky Moore was first across the line in the A Knobby class, after he rode the outside line like he owned the track. The Vintage Singles race included five riders in both the A and B classes. Joe Carrera finished first, in front of Johnny Larson, the first B rider. Jerrnain Bacosa - grandson of the track's announcer, Bob Bacosa - finished first in the C class. Larson crossed the line first again in the Vet 72 SEPTEMBER 19. 2001 • cue • (Yam): 3. Angela Fragaso. PfW 50 STK C: 1. Gabriel Gan:la (Yam); 2. Chris Kopriva (Yam): 3. DomJnk: Monterosso. 60 A: 1. Anthony Fang (KTM); 2. Chad Case (Yam); 3. LaW'efl WaJl~(Kllw). 60 B: 1. Tony Davila (Kaw); 2. Damon Iwa~ (Kaw). 60 C: 1. Jess Garda (Kaw); 2. Tyler 8em'nan (Kaw); 3. Brandon Bemerdeau (Yam). PfW 80: I. Kaylan Crump (Yam); 2. Chivon Crump (Yam); 3. Chris Kopriva (Yam). 80 A: I. StevIe SonBe)' (Yam); 2. Bobby Fang (Han); 3. Joleph Hemandez (Yam). Shoe Fits the Battle of Honda Hills .... Adams Kart Track Morse Hat-Tricks at Adams By ROD GIRARD Clements Stampede Grounds: Johnny Larson (91W) leads the Open B class, In front of James Lewis (32H), as they come out of turn one. Larson swept the B races all day for the second time at this track In Clements, Cali1omla. e n e _ s RIVERSIDE, CA, AUG. 12 The day dawned hot, and the sun was harsh in the clear sky over the Adams Kart Track for the August doubie-points race date of the Cal· ifornia Motorcycle Road Race Association. One of the hottest riders was Ben Morse, who pulled off a hat trick, with three dominant overall wins in three hotly contested classes. In the morning's Veteran Modified race, Morse went virtually unchallenged, winning flag to flag. Damian Saavedra, running second, attempted to run Morse down, while Jason Van Slyke and Jason Takamoto jousted for position in third and fourth. The afternoon race spun up like a MixMaster, with Saavedra grabbing an early lead. Morse was quick to move up to challenge Saavedra, while Van Slyke and Takamoto resumed their duel for third. Saavedra held off Morse for seven laps, but at the last, Morse was not to be denied, taking the lead on the last lap. Saavedra heid on for second, with Takamoto taking third and Van Slyke falling to fourth, with the overall finishes following suit.

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