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ago, the four-time champ produced another solid ride. "I had a great start, despite not hitting the first corner in a good position," Smets said. "By the third corner I was behind Stefan, and I knew I had to beat him or the championship was over. Once I passed him, I could maintain my own speed, and I started having some fun - I did not use too much energy. I was worried because the track was watered very much, but when we rode on it, the track was perfect. Sometimes we ride the rough track, [but] today we had the best track. It's been a magic few weeks, with three GP wins. The championship is still possible, so I have to race as hard as I can." Third-place finisher Lindhe was happy to give his sponsors something the cheer about. The tall Swede rides for the Husqvarna factory, which is situated in the north of Italy, some 60 miles from the site of the GP. "It's a home GP for the team, and I wanted to offer them something," Lindhe said. "I had an okay start, then saw Everts struggling a little and thought maybe I could get to him. In the end, he was too far ahead. I am also happy, as I am now sure to stay fifth in the championship, which is a great position for me." eN Circuit of CastigliDne dell.lgo ClIstiglione dell.lgo Results: September 1S, 2001 (Round 13 of 14J 125cc: 1. Kenneth Gundersen (KTM); 2. Erik Eggen. (KTM); 3. Thoma. Traversini (KTM); 4. Alex Puzelr (Husky); 5. Mllirco Annimento (KTM); Q. Petrick Caps (Yam): 7. Luigi Seguy (YlIm): 8. Eric Sorby (Honda); 9. Daniele BricclI (Hus); 10. Enrico Oddenino (KTM); 11. Steve Ramon (KawlI); 12. Christien RavlIgJia (Suz); 13. Sven Breugelmans (Yam): 14. Christian StevlInini (Husky); 15. Serge Guldetty (Hus). AM 125« WORLD C'SHIP MOTOCROSS SERIES POINTS STANDINGS (After 13 of 14 rounds); I. Jamie Dobb (228{l win.); 2. Steve Ramon (166); 3. Kenneth Gundersen (151/3 Wins); 4. Erik Eggens (146/2 win.); 5. Luigi Seguy (141/1 win): 6. Alessio Chlodl (113); 7. Po trick Cap. (89): 8. Mark De Reuver (8t); 9 Alessandro Belometti (74); 10. Thomas Traversini (73); 11. Sven Breugelmans (70); 12. Alex Puzar (64); 13. Stephen Sword (60); 14. Brian Jorgensen (51); 15. Christian Stevaninl (45). 250cc: t. Mlckael Pichon (Suz); 2. Chad Reed (Kaw): 3. Claudio Federici (Yam); 4. Pit Beirer (Yam); 5. Gordon Crockard (Hon); 6. Yves Demaria; (Yllm); 7. Johnny Aubert (Yllm); 8. Josh Coppins (Suz): 9. Col\ln Dugmore (KTM); 10. Corl Nunn (Husky); 11. Jooqwm Roddgue. (Hen); 12. Mickoel Maschio (Kaw); 13. Marko Kovalainen (Yam); 14. Jussi Vehvilainen (Hon); 15. Frederic Bolley (Hon). AM 250cc WORLD C'SHIP MOTOCROSS SERIES POINTS STANDINGS (After 13 of 14 rounds); 1. Mickael Pichon (293/l0 wins); 2. Gordon Crockllrd (177/2 Win.); 3. Chod Reed (174/1 win); 4. Claudio Federici (157/1 win): 5. Jo.h Coppins (126): 6. Frederic Bolley (120); 7. Pit Belrer (120): 8. Vves Demaria (90); 9. Jussi Vehvilainen (86); 10. Collin Dugmore (69): 11. Donny Theybers (64): 12. Johnny Aubert (63); 13. Morko Kovoloinen (45); 14. Poul Cooper (43): 15. Corl Nunn (40). 5OOcc: I. Joel SmellJ (KTM); 2. Stefon Everts (Yllm); 3. Johnny Lindhe (Hus): 4. MlImicq Bervoets (Yam): 5. Vico Gllrcill (KTM): 6. Andrea Bartolini (Hus); 7. Peter Johllnsson (KTM); 8. Fabrizio Dini (Yllm): 9. Chris Burnhllm (Hon); 10. Joakim Kori.son (Hon); 11. Jomes Noble (KTM); 12. Shoyne King (KTM): 13. Avo Leok (KTM); 14. Mi.ko Aoitonen (Vam): 15. Romon Jelen (KTM). AM 500cc WORLD C'SHIP MOTOCROSS SERIES POINTS STANDINGS (After 13 of 14 rounds); 1. Stefon Evert. (271/7 win.): 2. Joel Smets (248/3 wins): 3. Mllrnicq Bervoets (195/1 win); 4. Vico Gorelo (127); 5. Johnny Lindhe (98); 6. Andrew McFarlane (79); 7. Shoyne King (77); 8. Peter Johansson (75); 9. JOllkim Kerlsson (70); Andreo Bortollni (66); 11. Avo Leek (64); 12. Chris Bumhom (59); 13. Cedric Melotte (39); 14. Johon Boonen (37); IS. Gert-Jan Von Doom (36) 217·623·4429 www.countrymotorsinc.com WHY WAIT? CALL! to. DON PEDEN & DONNIE UTILE cue I • n _ _ '"" • SEPTEMBER 26. 2001 9

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