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Don't let their age fool youl These guys went at it. Honda rider Frank Helms from Alto, Michigan, had to reel in firs -moto holeshot artist Larry Stewart and battle past John Korte, who led most of the first moto until Helms got past on the final circuit. Larry Brock put on a charge to the front in the opening moto, doing the Valley Doubles and closing in on the front-running duo of Korte and Helms. The second moto was all Helms'; he left the second spot to Korte, with Stewart getting the big 500cc Honda running better in the second moto for third. Brock brought his Honda in for fourth. I:N Red Bud Track Ind Trlil Buchlllln, Michig.en Results: August 25, 2001 (Round 21 25. WMN: 1. Sandy H.ilman (Vam); 2. K.lly Ny. (Han); 3. Tammy Ogl. (Suz); 4. Julie Knott (Han); 5. Diana Vast (Han). 25+ A: 1. John Sliker (Hon); 2. Tommy Kirk (Y.m); 3. J.k. D.vis (Hon); 4. Rod ......rsh.1I (Y.m); 5. D.vid Gaylord (Han). 25. B: I. Guy ......r.h (Han); 2. Bob Bak.r (Han); 3. Micha.1 J.nks (Han); 4. Chris Kanzl.r (Han); 5. John St.wart (Han). 30. A: I. Dennis H.awthorne (K8W); 2. Jeff Hill (Kaw); 3. Larry Witm.r (Han); 4. Jay Wagner (Yam); 5. Scott Kirkpatrick (Han). 30. B: 1. Robin McClein (KTM); 2. James AJden (Kaw); 3. James Dickenson (Hon); 4. Tim Lebhmc (Kaw); 5. St.v. Green (Han). 35+ A: 1. Kreg Bigelow (Hon); 2. Dennis Hawthorne (Kaw): 3. Craig Pickett (Yam); 4. Andy Stac.y (Suz); 5. Todd Flick.ng.r (Kaw). 35+ B: 1. Steve Green (Hon); 2. Craig Smith (Han); 3. Andy Newberry (Yam); 4. Carl H.in (Yam); 5. Chuck Shultz (Suz). 40+ A: 1. Cmig Pickett (Yam); 2. Jeff Heaston (Kaw); 3. Tom Dretzke (Suz); 4. David Bowmen (Suz); 5. Gary Saya (Han). 40+ B: 1. Brien Femsemer (KTM): 2. C8rl Davis (Hon): 3. John Osborne (K8W); 4. Ron MzIuer (K8W); 5. Frank Dunn (Kew). 45+: 1. Jeff Heaston (Kaw): 2. Gary Saya (Hon); 3. Tom McShane (Yam); 4. Steve Stiszynskl (Hon); 5. Brian Femsemer (KTM). 50+: I. Frank Helms (Hon); 2. John Korte (Hon); 3. Larry Stewart (Hon); 4. Lllrry Brock (Hon); 5. Charles Koch. 60+: 1. Harry Lewis (Hon): 2. Roy Maley (Yam); 3. Michael Micheli (Yam); 4. Jim Denevan (Kaw); 5. Curt K.nn.lly (KTM). MXWest Nevada State Championship Series Round 3: Fernley International Raceway Baugh Breaks 'em at Fernley By ROBERT BEAUPRE FERNLEY,NV,AQG.19 ith high temperatures and the demanding Fernley sand circuit as the backdrop, Minden's Nick Baugh posted a double-moto sweep of the 125cc Intermediate division at the third round of the MXWest Nevada State Championship Series. Baugh was able to post two ciean victories, despite a considerable pack of talented racers not too far off his rear wheel. Baugh rocketed his Works Racing and Development-backed Yamaha to the front of the pack in the first moto for the holeshot, followed closely by Honda rider Josh Peterson, KTMmounted Michael White, and another CR rider, Stephen Payne. White was quick to move into second before the completion of the first lap and seemed intent on reeling in Baugh, who gained a couple of seconds on the field on the first lap. The top four were establishing themselves as a freight train at the front, with Payne now pushing Peterson for the third spot, which he would claim before the third lap. White's eagerness to move to the front had began to work against him by the fourth lap, however, as mistakes began letting Baugh stretch his lead. The running order of Baugh, White, Payne and Peterson seemed to be well-established on the final lap - until an off-track excursion by White allowed Payne to secure the second spot at the finish. In the second moto, Baugh and Peterson once again placed their machines at the front, with Payne trailing in third. The running order W remained unchanged until the fourth lap, on which Yamaha-mounted Jeff Klino began to make his presence felt in the top three after a mediocre start. He displaced both Payne and Peterson before the final lap, on which he chased Baugh to the finish for second in the moto, followed by Peterson and Payne. The overall results had Baugh on top with a perfect 1-1 score, followed by Payne in second, with Klino rounding out the top three. The win stretched Baugh's lead in the Nevada State Championship Series. The battles on the track were not limited to the big bikes, though, as the Pee Wee (0-7) class featured upand-comers of the smallest variety. The first moto saw a commanding victory by Polini-mounted Lucas Jones, but it was the second moto that tested his resolve the most. The holeshot was snagged by KTM pilot Cory Colombini, followed closely by Polini pilot Wesley Valerio. First-moto winner Jones was mired midpack, but not for long. On the second lap, Jones was out front and riding hard, but within a quarter of a lap Jones was on the ground on the face of a large tabletop, scrambling to restart his machine. That miscue gave the lead back to Colombini, who was now being pushed by Valerio. Jones' speedy recovery had left some hope of his once again catching the leaders, and he seemed determined to capitalize on the opportunity, but on the very next lap, Jones was down again, this time harder. Momentarily motionless, Jones once again quickly remounted as if nothing had hap- pened, much to the relief of onlookers. However, the battle was now between Colombini and Valerio, with Colombini still at the point. Then a miscue early on the fourth lap by Colombini handed a comfortable lead, and the eventual win, to Valerio. It was Valerio's patience and persistence that paid the biggest dividend in the postings, as he claimed the overall victory. Colombini followed in second, with Jones - who held on to finish the second moto, despite his two rather hard falls - taking third. A large 125cc Junior tumout made it necessary to divide the group into two divisions. The first was claimed by Suzuki-mounted Tyson Waldron and the second by Rory Krein, on his KTM. A light Pro class turnout did little to dampen the eff,?rts of Fernley regulars Butch and Scott Stillmock, who posted victories in the Over 30 and 250cc Pro classes, respectively. Proclass newcomer Paul Mudd placed second behind Stillmock in the 250cc Pro division after receiving his bump from the Intermediate class just last week. I:N Fernley Intena8tialllllllcewey Fernley, NeYlIlIl Results: August 19, 2001 (Rouad 31 50 (0-7): I. W••I.y Val.rio (Pol); 2. Cory Colombini (KTM); 3. Luca. Jones (Pol). 50 (8.): 1. Danny Robck (Pol); 2. Troy Amacker (KTM); 3. T.J. Hm.s (Cob). 60 (0·9): I. Dakota ......y (Kaw); 2. Ross N.aley; 3. Trevor York (Kaw). 60 (10.): I. Tyler York (Kaw); 2. John Val.rio (Kaw); 3. Joshua Morros. 80 BEG D- I: 1. Bo Smith (Yam); 2. Patrick Di.hl (Suz); 3. Kyl. Bonham. 80 BEG D-2: I. K.nny Fy. (Han); 2. J.r.my Barr.tt (Suz); 3. Tom fitzpatrick (Yam). 80 JR: 1. Josh Cook (Yam); 2. Darren Pine...s (Han). 3. Darrin Hall. 80 INT: 1. J.L. Bitz (Vom); 2. W.s P.cbl.s (Kaw); 3. Tyl.r Vork (Kaw). 125 BEG: 1. Ken Sumner (Hon); 2. Tyler Bryant (Vam); 3. Trevor York (Ka",). 125 JR D-l: I. Tyson Waldron (Suz); 2. K.ith Dowmar (Hon); 3. Travis Crawford (Suz). 125 JR 0-2: 1. Rory Kr.in (KTM); 2. R•••• Zunino (Yam); 3. Ryan Merrach (Yam). 125 HiT: 1. Nick Baugh (Yam); 2. St.ph.n Payne (Han); 3. J.ff Kllno (Yam). 250 BEG: 1. Matt Wilkins (Kaw). 250 JR: I. Mik. Ov.rlay (Han); 2. Tim Ziendrick; 3. Chris Shea (Yam). 250 INT: 1. Robert Beaupre (Kaw): 2. Jeston Ponciano (Yam); 3. Dllrren Sturgeon (Yllm). 250 PRO: I. Scott Stillmock (Han); 2. Paul Mudd (Yam) 3. Jesse Duncen (Hon). 25+ BEG: l. Jimmy Johnson (KllW); 2. Stephen Park (Hon); 3. Chris $ennings (Yam). 25+ JR: 1. David Chick: 2. Tim Ziendrick: 3. Reid Jamison (Yam). 25+ INT: 1. Darren Sturgeon (Yam). 25. PRO: I. Scott Stillmock (Han). 30. BEG: 1. Randy Ramciotti (Yam); 2. Bill Frank (Yam); 3. Rick L.ht.r (Ka",). 30+ JR: 1. Reid Jamison (Yam); 2. Robert Hulbert (Han); 3....... tt lito (Hon). 30.INT: I. P.t. Neely. 30. EX: I. Ron Sharp (Suz); 2. Allen Rudd. 40+ JR: I. Rich Lavezzo (Yam): 2. Butch Mciver (G-G); 3. Tom A1exand.r (Suz). 40+ INT: I. Allen Sine (G-G); 2. Russ Wyant (Yam); 3. Bob Fabel (Han). 40. EX: I. Ron Sharp (Suz); 2. Gilbert Clark (Hon). Rqllercoaster Racing Tour Supercross Series Round 12: Shelby Su ercross Thomas Terrific McSwain in the Rollercoaster Racing Tour's 65cc (7-9) standings, with four races left on the schedule. More than 300 riders showed up at the JMX Racing Promotions track at Shelby, North Carolina, for round 12 of the series, a sign that promoter Joe Williams is doing something right. After all, with two other Satur- By BARBARA WILLIAMS SHELBY, NC,AQG.25 ody Thomas of Cowpens, South Carolina, stuck to his guns and won the 65cc (7 -9) contest over a full gate of 19 riders, including hardcharging Chelsea McSwain. Thomas holds a 24-point advantage over C Shelby Supercross: Jeff Davis racked up wins in both the 125cc C and Unlimited C classes at round 12 of the Rollercoaster Racing Tour Supercross Series In Shelby, North Carolina_ Davis leads the Unlimited C points chase and sits second in the 125cc C standings. cu cl • n • _ S • OCTOBER 3, 2001 47

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