Cycle News - Archive Issues - 2000's

In the fist Mini mota, Fox-backed Kawasaki rider Kimberly Kocher got the jump on the other girls and came around the first corner first. Not far behind were Honda-mounted Rory Packwood and Yamaha rider Kayla Olson. Olson was on the gas, quickly moving into second and making up ground on Kocher. By the end of the first lap, Olson made a statement by taking the lead from Kocher and starting to pull away. Kocher eventually got settled and put a dent in Olson's lead, but Olson was already too far gone. Olson held on for the win, with Kocher second, KTM rider Lindsey Myers third, Yamaha rider Ashley Jones fourth, and Packwood fifth. Mota two started almost the same as mota one - with Kocher grabbing the holeshot but soon overtaken by Olson. Almost as soon as Olson was in the lead, Packwood slipped by them both and checked out. With Packwood nowhere in sight, Olson kept charging, hoping to keep Kocher behind her and take the overall. Olson was doing well until the last lap, when she crashed and gave second place and the overall to Kocher. Packwood, with a 5-1 score, took third overall on the day. CN . . . . .-Tla.. Sp_ l:ent8r IIiIIglulmtan, New Vorte llaults: August 25, 2001 (Round 5 at SI AM: 1. Jessye Davis; 2. Amber Farley; 3. Kalde Gerrett; 4. Denise Bayless; 5. Philo Petric:ig; 6. Amber Gordon; 7. Abbie Berdo; 8. Alison Jones; 9. Brenda Burson; 10. Amber Pickett; 11. Jennifer Goncalve; 12. Sheri Hachins: 13. Kelly Renshaw; 14. Cheryl McCullough; 15. Cayle SUssor; 16. Barbara Toribio; Olga Wood; 19. Lori Price; 20. Judith Salton. MINI: 1. Kimberly Kocher; 2.. Kayla Olson; 3. Rory Packwood: 4. Undsay Myers; 5. Ashley Jones. la. KB Motocross Link Connects on a Win By AARON AND ADAM HANSEL SACRAMENTO,CA,AUG.24 After the gate dropped for the first Schoolbey Beginners mota, Randy Fields had an edge on the pack as he came into the first corner. Fields rocketed out of turn one, followed by Jared Unk, Jacob Logan and Dustin Brooks. Logan immediately dived inside of Link to make the pass, but Unk ceme back right away to cleanly retake his position in second. Fields and Unk began to motor awey from the pack, partly due to the fact that Brooks had caught up to Logan and the two of them were holding one another up in an intense battle for third. Brooks had managed to build a small lead at the start of the race, but now Unk was running strong and was closing_ Unk must have gotten a bit anxious, as he had began to commit small errors that were costing him time. but Brooks ended up going down in the whoops anyway, handing Unk a lead that was only going to get larger due to a large, trafficimpeding crash back in the pack involving several bikes. It appeared as though Link had an easy win, but Logan had somehow man M aged to break free from Brooks and was mounting a charge - but it was too late. Unk bagged the mota win, followed by Logan, Brooks and Billy Randall. At the start of the second moto, Link slid into the l80-degree right-hand first tum ahead of everyone else. He was followed by Jeremy Zellers and Fieids. On the ensuing comer, a traffic jam occurred that affected everyone but the leader, Link. The bumping and jolting dropped Fields back to sixth and Logan back to fifth. Fields and Logan were banging bars his lead. Fields turned it up a notch, though, and managed to make the pass stick through the whoops. After a lap, Link was still out in front with an untouchable lead. Midway through lap two, the fun started; A bobble by Fields allowed Logan just enough room to power past. Trying to catch up, Fields collided with Brooks over the double-double, taking them beth out. Blake Degmetich, who was close behind, was unable to see the carnage and didn't see the flagger in time. Deg· 5.2287 seconds to take the class lead and set a new fast time. Arnold Jelinek was nearly as fast on his KTM 550 as he topped the hill in 5.2817 seconds for second place. Donaldson also improved his time, but his 5.2984-second run ieft him in third place, with Todd Cipala and Kurt Koester filling out the top five. An intense battle in the 750cc class has been waged all year by the three leaders, Todd Cipala, Eric O'Conner and Kaleb Northrup, each of whom had one win apiece metich had no time to correct after landing lead over hJs two challengers, and a win for out near the front. Zellers had moved up to into two, with Chris Manchester and Faria in three and four. Faria got a great gate and went out on top. Oxley wes right behind him. Nobody was going to unseat these two and they were on their way to the main. Manchester and McDougall would get one more shot in came into this event with a very slim points riders, bringing the paramedics running. Back race of the night, the Scratch majn, and Bobby Schwartz won the Handicap main. In the first Scratch semi, the pole went to Sean McDougall. "Rad" Brad Oxley loaded in the previous three district climbs. Cipala and cartwheeled hard over the other downed On this night, the vets showed the youngsters how it's done. Mike Faria won the richest him might just clinch the points champi· onship. It didn't play out that way, however, as O'Conner sailed his Kawi triple over the top in 6.1902 seconds to take the first-round lead, with Cipala in third with a 6.8873-second run and Northrup well back in the pack due to a wild, nearly out-of-control ride. In the second round, however, Northrup delivered a straight and fast 6.1 164-second time to slip under O'Conner, who failed to improve on his first ride. With all attention focused on the three third, despite riding with no goggles. Logan was running in fourth but was obviously gassed and succumbed to a brilliant last-ditch pass by Jason Dias. When the checkers flew, Jared Unk was there to claim them, followed by Randall, Zellers and Dias. R.sults 50 YOOSJJZ: I. Chris Decoque (Yam); 2. Jesse Janco (Yam): 3. Tl1Ivis Timm (Yam): 4. Keith ClaOt (Yam); 5. Dema.rlee Braziel (Suz). 50 XR!Z: I. Jake Cntythom (Hen): 2. Blake Dombrowski (Hon); 3. Todd Supooch (Han); 4. Derek Bee (Hon): Blaine Craft (Hon). 50 (4-6) BEG 0-1: 1. D.J. Barnes (KTM); 2. Ryan Alexander (K'TM); 3. Jordan Bener (Pol); 4. Keith Clark (Hon); 5. Payton o.bom. (KTM). 50 (4.6) BEG 0-2: 1. K.J. Mc::Kenzie (KTM); 2. Ryan Tellez (KTM): 3. Joshua Peterson (Pol); 4. JeSle Janco (Pol); 5. Keffer Sobol. 50 (7-8): t. Robert Wilson (KTM); 2. ZachCll')' Van Meter (Cob); 3. Mark Gereghty (HM); 4. Freddie Bates (Pol); 5. Cody Evans (Pol). 50 OPEN: 1. Joshua GI'«O (Cob); 2. Calvin LaCurelle (Cob); 3. Kyle Freltaa (Cob); 4. Robert WUIOI'l (KTM); 5. Drew Thomlts (Cob). 6!i BEG 0-1: I. Brian Yorton (KTM); 2. Zach M<:Fariand (Kaw); 3. Drew Thomlls (KTM): 4. Robert Noftz (Kaw); 5. Jllred Wright (Hon). 65 BEG [)'2: 1. Anthony Rllmim: (KllW): 2. Christopher Aragon (KTM); 3. Zoc::h Knudson (Kaw); 4. Stuart Luper (KTM); 5. Dyllln (llin (Kaw). 65 NOV; 1. Joshua McPherson (KTM); 2. Joshua Grec::o (Pol); 3. Blllke Bellard (KTM): 4. Mike Cllrpenter (KTM); 5. Matthew Wilkins (KT>I). 85 (8-12) BEG 0-1: 1. Ryan Gorman (Hon); 2. Broc:: Jump (Yam); 3. Michael Wlnten (Yllm); 4. Anthony Wilson (Yam); 5. Logan Kine (KllW). 85 (13-16) BEG: I. Shane Bolin (Kaw); 2. Ramsey Cllnham (Hon); 3. Sc::ott Jllckson (Kaw); 4. Mlc::heel Jones (Kew) 5. John Woolworth (Yllm). 85 NOV: I. Kent Snyder (Yam); 2. Josh Hartwig (Kaw); 3. HIc::k Bisel (Yam): 4. TIm DiCiorando (Sw.); 5. Rkky Adorns (Sul). SCHBY BEG: 1. Jllred Unk (Hon); 2. Billy Randell (Suz): 3. Jec:ob Logen (Hon): 4. Jeremy Zellers (Hon); 5. Den Ruth (Sw.). SCHBY NOV: I. Kyle Feder (KTM); 2. Brien Elliot (Suz); 3. Chris Budd (Yam): 4. James Stewart (Yam). 125 BEG 0·1: I. Greg Howard (Yam): 2. Chris Claus (Yam); 3. Bmy KJIth (Yam); 4. 0uIt1n Brooks (Hon); 5. NeD Simpaon (Yam). 125 BEG 0-2: I. Jim Hoek (Suz); 2. Jason Dooves (Yem); 3. Mett Orosco (Yam); 4. Chris Smfth (Suz): 5. Adam Kl!lTl (Hon). 125 NOV: I. Kyle Feder (taM); 2. Den O'Keefe (Yam): 3. Chril Budd (Yam): 4. Kyle Kersey (Yam); S. James Stewllrt (Yam). 250 BEG: I. Rllndy Fields (Hon); 2. UrIah Funon (Kaw); 3. Trent NewhaU (Hen); 4. Randy Valnsln (Yam); 5. Billy Kllth (Yam). 250 NOV: 1. Kemy Unk (Hon); 2. Aaron Hllnsel (Yam); 3. Meek LewI. (Suz): 4. Adem Hansel (Yam). t25~ INT: 1. Greg Center (Hon); 2. Shawn Alaway (Hon); 3. Jeff SImes (Yam). PRO·AM: 1. Beau Judge (Kew); 2. Greg Center (Hoo); 3. Jeff SlmaJ (Yllm). 25+ BEG: 1. Greg Howard (Yam); 2. Brilln COBti (Suz): 3. Bueky Oerolamy (Yam); 4. Jason OooYes (Yam); 5. Deve Cook (Yam). 25... NOV: 1. John Hodge (Yam): 2. BriM Chakedis (Yam); 3. Louis Webb (Hen); 4. Reno BaHey (Kaw): 5. Mack Lewts (Suz). 25+ INT: 1. Pelf: Hamel (Hon). 25+ EX: I. BellU Judge (Hoo). VET BEG: 1. Brlan Chakedls (Yam); 2. Mark Henry (Suz): 3.Crelghton Todhunter (ATK): 4. Bobby Tabag (Kaw); 5. Stuart Nel· son (Yam). VET NOV: I. Jeff GOI'I'TIan (Hen). VET EX: I. Pete Hamel (Han). orr BEG: I. Doug Rk:e (Yam); 2. Dave Skltte (Yam). orr NOV: 1. Creighton Todhunter (ATK); 2. Pat Mc::Fadden (KTM); 3. NeH Desmet (Yam). orr INT: 1. John Hodge (Yam); 2. Randy Roberts (Yam); 3. Jim Bemeiaen (Hon); 4. Lester I..anon (Suz). orr EX: 1. Raymond Spore (Yam); 2. Bob Messer (Yam). the last-chance qualifier. The second semi had Gary Hicks on the pole, with Shawn McConnell in two, Dukie Ermolenko in three and Schwartz in four. Hicks exploded off the line and went to the head of the pack. McConnell went to work on the inside but just couldn't find the chink in Hicks' armor. They would meet again in the main. Schwartz and Ermolenko were on their way to the LCQ. In the LCQ, McDougall was on the pole, with Manchester in two, Ermolenko in three and Schwartz in four. Ermolenko got the call and he was away, Manchester dogged Ermolenko all the way to the checkered flag, but Ermolenko would be the final man triple riders, most watchers failed to notice that Brad Cain ambushed all the leaders as he roared over the top in 5.9510 seconds on a Triumph to take the win. Northrup finished second, O'Connor third, Stacey Ulmer fourth, and Cipala had to seWe for fifth. These results in the main. They rolled out to the starting line to draw put the top three riders in a virtual tie going for starting position for the main event. Faria into the last ride the next day at New U1m - drew the pole, with Oxley in two, McConnell in with whoever cUd best there claiming the sea- three, Hicks in four and Ermolenko in five. son title. The gete was all Faria's, and he was gone. Hicks and Oxley were out two/three and the R.sults battle was on. The race was shortened when 50: 1. Jllc::kson Exner (Cob); 2. Corissa Fosberg (KTM): 3. CaleY Wood (KTM): 4. Logan Clpalll (taM): 5. Alex Gerdes (Cob). 6': 1. John Stemltzke (KllIw); 2. Henry KeUy (Kaw): 3. Jacob Preble (KTM); 4. Jec::Jyn Gerotl (KllW); 5. Casey Onayl (KTM). 85 JR: 1. Harry Exner (Hon); 2. Josh Mueller (Kaw); 3. Juon SternJlzke (Kaw); 4. Taylor WlNcot (Kaw); 5. JIK'Ob ~be (Hon). 8' $R: I. Sam Heiderlcheldt (Kaw); 2. Brandon Reemer (Kew); 3. Brlld Berlmer (Kaw); 4. Jay SeUatTOm (Kaw): 5. Nllte Redmann McConnell end Ermolenko tangled in tum one. With half the race in the books, it was called complete. The winner was Faria. Hicks claimed second, with Oxley third and Ermolenko fourth. McConnell was charged with the red and credited with fifth. The lineup for the Handicap main had Kit Nay on the 20-yard line. Back on the 40 were Ed Castro, Randy DiFrancesco, Oxley, Schwartz and Ermolenko. Faria and Hicks were on the 50. Nay has been in this position before, and he was out fast, but the guys (Hon). 125: I. Sc::otl Braun (Hon): 2. Colby Marble (Yam): 3. Kevin Braun (Hon); 4. Adam Sybllrud (Yam); 5. Jesaka Preble (Yam). 200: 1. Dan Prebe (KTM); 2. Dan Meers (KTM); 3. Ryan Stevem· er (KTM): 4. 1lnll £nevoid (KTM); 5. John CwtII (Kew). 250: 1. Tony Marble (Kaw); 2. Ryan Peterson (Hon); 3. Eric Wheelwright (Yllm): 4. Dannie Dvorak (Hon); 5. Harold Waddell (Hon). 400: I. Chad KOOpsffill (KTM): 2. Paul Hackbarth (KTM); 3. Erlc:: Wheelwright (KTM.): 4. Dllrren DeGro.. (KTM): ,. Tufty Gibson behind him were out faster and riding his rear wheel before two leps were down, Schwartz (KT"'). 600, I. Eric Wheelwrlght (Hon); 2. Nnold Jelinek (KTM); 3. Eric Dooeldson (KIlIw); 4. J.J. T1lJoo (Han); 5. Kurt Koester (Kaw). 7.50: I. Brad Cain (Tri); 2. Keleb Northrup (Kaw); 3. Eric:: O'Coo· nor (Kaw); 4. Stacy Ulmer (Ttl); 5. Todd CJpala (Kow). was the first one to reach him, with DiFrancesco running third. Schwartz got by as the white flag came out and Hicks tried to get through. Nay parked it coming out of two and OPEN: 1. Chuc::k Nelnfeldt (H-D): 2. Herold Waddell (Kaw); 3. Todd Clpala (H-D); 4. Justin Odergaatd (Bue); 5. Stac::ey Ulmer (HD). SR: I. Scott Junklln (Hoo): 2. OeMI. Jelinek (Hoo); 3. Gary WacIdeIl (Hoo); 4. Tim Cain (Yam): S. Ashley Elken (H.D). S/SR: 1. DennIs Jelindl. (Hon): 2. Rolland Engle (Kaw); 3. WIll Olson (H-D); 4. Henry Kelly (Kaw); 5. Greg Schmidt (Yam). FAST TIME: ErIc:: Wheelwright (Hon). Hicks ran up his rear wheel, causing him to high-side. The red ceme out and the rece was called complete. Hicks may have broken his leg. Nay was charged with the red end placed last. Schwartz was first, followed by Hicks, Castro, DiFrancesco, Oxley and Ermolenko, Results Costa Mesa Speedway SCR: 1. MIke Faria (Jaw): 2. Gary Hicks (Jaw); 3. Brad Oxley (Wei); 4. Dukle ErmoIenko (Jaw); 5. Shawn McConnell (aM). Vets Take Harley Nite Wins HDCP: I. Bobby Sc::hwartl (Jaw); 2. Eddie' Castro (Jaw); 3. Randy DiFranc::esco (Jew); 4. Bl1ld Oxley (Wei); 5. Dukfe Ermolenko (Jaw). SDCR: 1. Bill Matherson/Ollie Leeder (Yam): 2. Ryan Mclntyre/Dlrk Votaw (Yam): 3. Stuort GlDss/Olelon Sloke. (Due); 4. Bob Braytm/Rlc::hard Tailing (Cic*'I). SUP: 1. David Lynch (Jaw); 2. Rod Lenz (Jow): 3. Mic::hael Mat· tocka (Jew); 4. Hector Quevedo (Jaw). SUP B: 1. Scott Tidwell (JllW); 2. Shane Krump (JllW); 3. Rohn Zellner (Jaw); 4. Mic::hael NovraW (JllW). DENIM DR CH....L: 1. Shawn McConnell (GM); 2. MIke Fac::la (Jaw); 3. Bobby Schwartz (Jaw): 4. Chris Manchester (Jew); 5. Brad. o.Jey (Wes). By ELAtNE JONES COSTA MESA, CA, AUG. 25 The roar of Harleys filled the night as hundreds made their way to me Orange County Fairgrounds for the final Harley Nite of the season. . Kato Cycle Club Wheelwright Puts One Together By BUD NORTHRUP MANKATO,MN.AUG.25 Some 233 riders converged on the Kato Cycle Club near Mankato. Illinois, to challenge their 250-foot, three-stage hill. Eric Wheelwright emerged as the fastest rider of the day, exhibiting his National Championship skills, Wheelwright was the National Champion in 1999 and 2000 in the 250cc class, riding a Jackson Performance Yamaha, but in 2001 he claimed the extremely competitive title in the 600cc class on his CR500, sponsored by Jackson Performance, Wiseco Pistons, Carbon Tech Reeds, Sprocket Specialists and Axo. He had to come from behind for his win, however, as his 6.1189-second time on his first run left him well back in the 34-rider class, way behind Eric Donaldson and his 5.3424-second run on his KX500, In the second round, however, the National champ showed his stuff by and were side by side over the double-double delivering a straight and fast run up the left obstacle, with Logan managing to hold on to Costa Mesa Speedway: Coming from the 4O-yard line, Bobby "BOO9aloo" Schwartz (11) won the Handicap main event in Costa Mesa, California. side of the hill, stopping the clock in a sizzling Due I • n • _ lIS OCTOBER 3,2001 51

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