Cycle News - Archive Issues - 2000's

65 OPEN: 1. Jesse Lawing (Kaw); 2. Jeremillih Driscoll (KTM); 3. Cody Thomos (Kow); 4. Corlos Short (Kow); 5. Jeremy Sioon (Kow). 80 C: I. Mack Mcllwoin (Vam); 2. Chad Roberts (Suz); 3. Roy Frick (Kaw): 4. Billy McClung (Kow); 5. Cliff Piercy (Kaw). 80 0 D-1: 1. Brendan Moose (Han); 2. Men Romsey (Hon): 3. Boyd Lembert Jr. (Kaw): 4. Steven George (Hon); 5. C.J. Rabb (Suz). 80 0 0·2: 1. Chhasity Man (Suz); 2. Todd Roy (Han); 3. Joseph Hersek (Kaw); 4. Louis Ceruso (Hon); 5. Matt Martin (Kaw). 85 (7·))) JR I'I1NI: 1. Michoel McQuay (KTM); 2. Christopher Hoos (Suz); 3. Joey Billie (KTM); 4. Joy Bynum (Vom); 5. Tyler Moss (Vom). 85 (12-15) SR MINI: I. Brod Hinson (Suz); 2. Justin Hopson (Kow); 3. Chavis Poole (Hon): 4. Mack Mcllwoin (Vam); 5. Billy McClung (Kow). S/MlNI: I. Brod Hinson (Suz): 2. Justin Hopson (Kaw); 3. Chavis Poole (Han); 4. Michael Darnell (Vom). 125 AlB: 1. B.J. Huntsinger (Suz). 125 C: I. Tim Myers (TM); 2. Charlie Homrlck (Suz); 3. Trevis Morrison (Han); 4. Jeff Davis (Suz); 5. Josh Brody (Vom). 125 0: 1. Christopher Fowler (Suz); 2. Tim Christian (Vom); 3. Roy Burgess (Kow); 4. Todd Tregesser (Han); 5. Justin Fells (Vem). Shelby $upercross: At the 11th round ot the Rollercoaster Racing Tour Supercross series in Shelby, North Carolina, Darrell Driver (18) won his Unlimited C qualifier, but TIm Myers (33) got the best start In the main event. Jeff Davis (924) Joined the tun, making It a three-way tussle tor the lead.· 250 AlB: 1. Shonnon Logon (Vam): 2. Rodney Scott (Vom); 3. Shone C10mpltt (Suz). . 250 C: 1. Chris Gentt (Vern); 2. Travis CDrlisle (Vam); 3. Ben Sikorski (Suz); 4. Rick Beottie (Kow): 5. John Leotherwood (Suz). 250 D: I. Stuart C. Un!< (Vom): 2. John Setzer (Vom); 3. Elliott Newton (Vom); 4. Joson Volk (Hon): 5. Chod Murphy (Suz). 25. A/B: 1. Rodney Scott (Vam). 25. C/O: 1. Trovis Corlisle (Vam): 2. Roy Lambert (Han); 3. Ben Sikorski (Suz); 4. Derrell Worwick (Suz); 5. Reogan Perry (Suz). 30. AlB: 1. Shlllnnon Logen (YllIm). 30. C/O: 1. Roy Lembert (Hon); 2. Mike Wyott (Vam); 3. Derrell Warwick (Suz); 4. Cerl A. attendance, and demonstrating the meaning of the word fast. The FMF /MSR/Mom and Pop-backed McSwain ran off and hid in both the 50cc Shaft and 50cc (4-6) contests, aboard different bikes. Local fast kid Adam Bowen of Shelby was the closest to "the heat" in those classes, easily outdistancing Addison Parrish and Colby Morse but having long stretches of ground to make up before coming within striking distance of McSwain. To his credit, Parrish won the 50cc (46) qualifier by being the only rider to cross the finish line. That race came early enough in the rotation that the slippery goo proved a bit much for the rest of the little guys. And McSwain opted to sit out the qualifier, along with half the field. Aside from McSwain, there were several others who scored double wins: McSwain's cousin Chelsea sponsored by Axo, IMS, Smith Goggles, Paw Paw, and MX East - buttoned up the 50cc (7-8) and 65cc (7-9) wins; IMC Inc./BDR Racing's Michael McQuay dominated the 65cc (10-11) and Junior Mini classes; Suzuki of Gastonia's Brad Hinson owned the Senior Mini and Supermini divisions; and Christopher Fowler claimed the 125cc D and Unlimited D victories. As the track dried, the racing action improved. (Mind you, the track never did get exactly dry ... it was more like snot on a doorknob.) Even though Darrell Driver didn't win two classes because he wadded his Suzuki in the whoops while going for the lead in the 250cc C contest, his experience in Unlimited C was typical of the majority of the main events. The Unlimited C qualifier winner, Suzuki of Gastonia/Driver Equipment Company's Driver dropped the hammer on the main-event start a tenth of a second later than Cycle Plus/G 58 SEPTEMBER 26, 2001 • cue Sport/New Hope Care Center/Upstate Motocross/Nobles Trucking's Tim Myers, who grabbed the holeshot. Suzuki-Kawasaki of Gastonia/Piedmont Auto Glass of Gaffney-sponsored Suzuki rider Jeff Davis stepped up to elbow his way to the front as well, making it a three-way battle for the lead. Chris Gantt and Josh Brady, who had finished second and third in the qualifier, tangled on the mainevent start and, though unhurt, never threatened to crack the top five. Halfway through the five-lap race, Driver slid around Myers on the infield section and proceeded to "get wide," as the NASCAR saying goes. Considering the slickness of the track and the rider's relative inexperience with big bikes, how ml!ch of the gyrations designed to prevent pass by Myers were intentional on Driver's part is unknown. Suffice it to say that Driver handled the Suzuki past the checkered flag in front of everyone else, unscathed. After an extended and physical debate on position, second through fifth looked like this: Davis, Adam Sommerville, Myers, Stephen C. Kepley - muddied, but unbowed. CN a She.,Sup.She", NIIrtII Cenlina Results: qat 18, 2801 lllllund 11 J 50 SHAFT BEG: 1. Brondon Hollond (Vom); 2. Colby Morse (Vom); 3. Chose Vodry (Vom); 4. Caleb Bishop (Vom): 5. Dillon Harris (Suz). 50 SHAFT C: 1. Cody Griffin (Hon): 2. Motthew Burgon (Vo",); 3. Cody Tyler Bridges (Vam); 4. Josh Hinson (Suz); 5. Benjemin OllOn (Han). 50 SHAFT: 1. Tyler McSwain (Vern); 2. Adem Bowen (Yam); 3. Addison Parrish (Hus); 4. Cody Cornwell (Vam); 5. Bryce Mullis (Yam). 50 (4·6): 1. Tyler McSwoin (Cob); 2. Adorn Bowen (KTM); 3. Colby Morse (Vom); 4. Addison Parrish (Hus); 5. Cody Griffin (Hon). 50 (7·8): 1. Chelsea McSwain (Cob): 2. Lucas Helms (KTM): 3. Tripp Smith (Pol): 4. Dylon Nash (KTM): 5. Derrick Shudo (Hus). 50 OPEN: 1. Lucos Helms (KTM): 2. Tripp Smith (Pol); 3. Dylon Nash (KTM): 4. Jesse Helms (KTM); 5. Derrick Shudlll (Hus). 65 (7·9): 1. Chelseo McSwoin (Kaw); 2. Cody Thomas (Kaw); 3. Jake Lellitherwood (Kaw); 4. Brandon Greene (Kaw); 5. Jeremy Sloan (Kaw). 65 (10·11): 1. Mich.el McQuay (KTM); 2. Jeremiah Driscoll (KTM); 3. Jesse Lawing (Kaw); 4. Carlos Short (Kaw); 5. Jake BlIiley (Kaw). I • n _ wv s Adolphson (Vom); 5. David Evons (Kow). 35.: I. Trovis Bell (Suz); 2. Tun Bums (Kow): 3. the late aftemoon, as the shadows splash the rocks with various shades of gray and green. At the same time, the area provides riders with a challenge as they attempt to conquer the difficult sections created by Altimus and longtime WOTA member Ed Polheber. Saturday evening's activities slarted at 5 p.rn. with a freestyle trials show. A fabulous steak·and·sweet-com dinner awaited all the riders, courtesy of Polheber, who not only donated all the food but also tumed out to be one the best chefs in the area. grilling dozens of steaks to perfection. No one went away hungry. Reaults Saturday C'SHIP: 1. Jesse Wl!lt~teln (0.0); 2. Brad YJlland (She); 3. nove RohrIc::hnelder (She): 4. Noel Smage. EX: t. Alex Wiles (She); 2. Jim Scllaldle; 3. Jeff Lois; 4. Ken Stonn. AnY: 1. Phil Srn≥ 2. MIke Bell (C..(j); 3. Brian Bell (G·G); 4. Dan Schaktle. INT: 1. Marl!; Doll (Yam); 2. Homer Weber (Yam); 3. Tom CJlle. sple (C·C). NOV: I. Erk: Elerlnl (C·O): 2. Pat Srnage. V1NT: 1. Rod V1lland. Y11i: 1. Pat Doll. ENDR: I. Eron Ezetlnl (Suz); 2. Dave Mont;omery (C.O): J. Man: Teny (Kaw); 4. Jim Wiles (Ktlw). Sunda, C'SHIP: I. Jesse Well~lteln (O·Ol; 2. Brad VllIllnd (She); J. Dave RoMchnelder (She); 4. Noel Smage. EX: I. Alex Wiles (She); 2. Ken Storm; J. Jim Sche.Id1e; 4. Jeff lois. AnV; I. Mike Bell (0·0): 2. Phil Smage: J. Dan Sc:htlldle: 4. Bryan Bell. INT: 1. HomerWeber(Yam); 2. Mork Doll (Yam); 3. Anton 00I!; 4. Tom GUI_ (G-G). NOV: l. Pot Srnage; 2. Brian Terry (0·0). VlNT: t. Don Andrenon (BuI); 2. Rod VD1tlnd. Y1lt: I. Pat Dotl. ENDR: 1. Dave Montgomery (0·0); 2. Eron EzerinI (Suz); J. J.D. Shults (....): 4. "-< Tony (....). Devid Evans (Kew); 4. Tim Moose (Kaw); 5. Roy Clorl

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