Cycle News - Archive Issues - 2000's

In the Open Two·Hour class, current points leader Kim Mahncke bested 20 fellow riders to the first corner and never looked back. KTM-mounted Mahncke enjoyed the wider terrain and kept his bigbore out front with a comfortable cushion between himself and the rest of the pack. The victory topped Mahncke's string of consistent finishes and left him as the top rider in the class. Fellow KTM riders filled in the next two positions. Series rival James Hom finished a minute and a half behind the leader. David Vandecar ended the day in thjrd. Kawasaki·mounted Travis Krist rode a strong race, finishing fourth. Longtime District 14 competitor David Hammel maintained a solid pace, earning fifth-place honors in this competitive class. Results O/A: I. Blair Bersano: 2. Aaron Wegner; 3. Chrl. Gallt: 4. Bryan Dunlap; 5. Corey Calkin.: 6. Travi. Tudethoul; 7. Erik Dudek; 8. Mike Sttlpule; 9. Meril Spore; 10. Clint Hemmerl@. OPEN: I. Brdt McCoy: 2. Jack Howay: 3. Scott Boucher; 4. Brian Heightc:he....: 5. Steven Dennis. 250 1. Robert Root: 2. Joel Sape: 3. Clayton Abflliter: 4. NOllh Sears: 5. Joe Willoughby. 200: I. Mike Stapull'l; 2. Aoron Barth; 3. Rkk BeUes; 4. Mark Becker. 125 I. Robert Cribbs: 2. Dan Bull; 3. ChlKl Ebel: 4. Thomas Dunn; 5. ft\zlrk Lyon•. 4·STRK: I. Mike Hanchett: 2. Dan Sh@ltrown;3. Rick King. EX: I. Blair 8el'SDno; 2. Aaron Wegner; 3. Chris GaUt; 4. Bryan Dunlap; 5. COI't!y Calkins. SR: 1. Rick Kent: 2. 8r1an Howe; 3. Thomas Moore; 4. Ken Johruon; 5. Brian Rowden. SISR: 1. Lenny Keen: 2. Dennis Ga~; 3. John Shively; 4. Glen Helen Raceway Park: "Doctor" Doug Dubach was the overall Combined Pro winner at the REM saturday motocross in San Bernardino, California. VET BEG; I. Toy Burges. (Yom); 2. Jim Robe:r15 (Yam); 3. Jason Chism (Yam); 4. Joe Sutter (Yern); 5. Mike McGee (Kaw). VET JR: 1. Kan Be.... (Yam); 2. Matt Burroughs (Husl; 3. Gary Hantda (Yam); 4. 11m Harri. (KTM); 5. Warren Johnson (Yam). VET INT: I. Steve Sequeiro (Hon); 2. Bob Johnson (Yam); 3. Ken Ma1Iow (Yam); 4. Brad Diet (Yam); 5. ctvis Bergstrnm (Yam). 40... JR; I. R~ Werschey (Yam); 2. Men McKay (Yam); 3. Leonard K!rsctlnef (Han); 4. Ray Guilbeau (Yam); 5. Curtis JabkJnaki (Yam). 4O... INT: 1. Jeff Newman (Yam); 2. Keith Sievers (Yam); 3. Marc Prince (tITM): 4. KeMn Taylor (taM.); 5. Nick Costdlo (Yam). 4Q.. EX: 1. Randy Skinner (Sur.); 2. Gary Scott (Yam); 3. SIeve Fry (Hon); 4. Ken Ehlers (Yam); 5. Rick Johnson (Hon). 40... MS1R: I. Jeff Surwan (Yam); 2. WIllie Amaradlo (Yern); 3. Ron Lawaon (Yam); 4. Mark Han (Yam); 5. George Kohler (taM). S_" 50· /OISTR, I. L~. IHon); 2. AIog Og~by>on (Hon); 3. Ray Pisarski (Han); 4. Bengl Johansson (KT",); 5. Jody Wei.el (Yam). Gottfried Schiller; 5. Ted Del SoIof. VET; 1. Mark Spore; 2. Clint Ha~: 3. Scott Curtiss; 4. Paul Sknypc::zak; 5. Ted BinaI!. 200 JR: 1. Thorne. Ernede'; 2. Dan Deyman; 3. Travis Toogood.; 4. Zachtlry P@f.ers;5. Kenneth Kt!nlIon. OPEN 2-HR: 1. KIm ~e; 2. James Hom; 3. David Vandecar; 4. Travis Krist; 5. David HatT'll"ne'l. HfW TEAM: 1. Ron Balzer/Ed KHn; 2. Tim Beougher/Gemt Powt!II; 3. VIC flegeV8rlan Marr. l/W TEAM.; 1. Kim Barclay/Scott Barclay: 2. Samuel BoulUon/8rilln Beyer; 3. Roger Brunink,lBMn Schild. 105 BfW 1. Nk:k C>uWc:h; 2. Jamie Johnson; 3. A.J. Stevens; 4. Seen TUley; 5. Rou Scou. 85 (12.15); 1. Will Hk:ks; 2. Nick Umber: 3. Kyle DuBay; 4. lock Jameson; 5. Shemon Flegel. 85 (7·11); I. 8nIndon Cooley; 2. Jon:Ian Emede; 3. Tyier HiS; 4. Jim FIIdvneister: 5. 8nlndon f1t!gel. 65 (7·11): 1. Chad Cooley; 2. Chad WiI'ey; 3. Kenny MItt; 4. ........Bert=ok:5.J"""'Doymon. WMN: I. Denbe Baldwin; 2. Tma F1ege:I; 3. Tonia Tudethout; 4. Laurie Sape; 5. Jennifer Schiele. Competition Park Michigan Hare Scrambles Series Bersano Remains Hot By AARON BARTH ROSE CITY, MI, AUG. 26 In Rose City, Ff,S/No Fear Suzuki/Smith/ Lowe Racing/Dunlop-supported Blair Bersano put in a solid day's effort taking his third overall of the season. The Pinconning resident dr· culated the 5-mile course mounted on his practice bike and recorded the overall victory with more than a minute to spare. "Today I felt I rode well," stated Bersano. 'The course was really fast today. It was nice getting another overall." Bent Wheels MC laid out a course that consisted of mostly open fields with an occasional section of woods. Bersano took the lead from the start and never looked back. The open fields catered to Bersano's aggressive riding style. Another rider who enjoys riding on the ragged edge was O'Neal/Boyesen/ WER/Pirelli/Race Tech-backed Aaron Wegner, who kept his Vamaha 125 at high rpm trying to match the pace set by Bersano, who was mounted on a 250. Wegner's second overall helped hjm gain points on current points leader Corey Parlin. Klotz's Parlin's day ended on the second lap, when he was forced to withdraw from the race due to mechanical difficulties. The final rider on the podium was Troy Lee Designs-backed, Vamaha 426-mounted Chris Gallt. Like Bersano, Gallt was using this race as a springboard, preparing himself for the fall GNCCs. Gailt is currently leading the 200cc A class in the National Hare Scrambles and GNCC series. Grooves Motorsports/Spy/N -Style-supported Bryan Duniap made it another close race with Lansing Cycle's Corey Calkins. Dunlap seems to have Calkins' number at Rose City, besting Calkins twice this year by less than 20 seconds at this facility. The top nonExpert was KDX 200-mounted Michael Stapula, What makes the Smith/Wiseco/ Notul/Engine Ice rider's day spectacular was that he was mounted on a 1994 Kawasaki. Stapula rode to a class win in the 200cc class and eighth overall. Nelson Heats It Up By STEVE lI'IANGJONE SAN JACINTO, CA, AUG. 26 With temperatures topping 108 degrees, Dana Nelson heated things up even more and swept both motos in the Over 38 Expert class at Competition Park. More than 150 veteran racers from the Over The Hill Gang braved the heat, and racers and spectators alike searched for shade and ice-cold beverages to try to fight off the blazing sun. In mota one, Jeff Mason, aboard his Varna· ha, grabbed the holeshot and the early lead, Suzuki-powered Steve Piattoni was second around the first comer, followed by the red-hot Honda of David Fajardo. Mall McBride and Dan Caneva ballied for the fourth position, It looked like it was going to be McBride's day as he charged hard early on the first two laps to capture second place behind a strong Mason. McBride's glory was lost when a miscue left him 15 seconds off the leaders. Halfway through the mota, Nelson worked his way up to battle for second place. Nelson was on a mission, and he put pressure on Piattoni and then took over the number-two spot. With two laps left, the top three riders freighttrained lIround the track with only three seconds separating them. Approaching the white flag, Nelson and Mason were side by side over the big stepdown/double/table section. After leading every lap of the mota, Mason could not hold off Nelson as he took the lead. At the checkered flag, it was Nelson, Mason and Piattoni. Caneva and Fajardo rounded out the top five. In moto two, Mason again grabbed the holeshot. Jeff Gianni and Caneva battied for second. Nelson didn't waste any time, quickly moving into second place by the end of the second iap. Neison was on edge and cased the stepdown double after the finish line hard, which gave Mason a five-second lead over the hard-charging Nelson. That lead was gone after one lap, and Nelson again put pressure on Mason and took over the lead. Piattoni struggled on the start, but he was in a groove, slicing through the pack and cutting seconds off the leaders' time every lap. Each lap, he picked off another rider. Near the end, Nelson was leading, Mason was second and Piattoni was third. Piattoni put the pressure on the slowing Mason and easily passed him. The next victim on Piattonj's Jjst was the slowing Nelson; he stuck his tire in a couple of times, but he couldn't get a pass to stick. Nelson took the checkers, with Piattoni a close sec· and and Gianni filling out the podium. Exhausted from the scorching heat, Mason rolled to the finish to take fourth, and McBride rounded out the top five. Nelson took overall honors for the day with a 1·1 score. Piattoni was second via a 3·2 tally, and Mason was third with a 2·4 score. Results BECi: I. Mlk@ Masumoto; 2. Aaron Lan.fon:t 3. Jim Roberts; 4. Jeff McEntee; 5. Gary Nagle. BEG 38+; I. John Hommonds; 2. John Jacob.; 3. Roy VaJ@n' zuela; 4. Uonel Gibbons; 5. Garth Gallocker. BEG 45+: I. Denise DeVine.; 2. Dean Townaend. NOV; I. Nick Antonacci; 2. Kevin Glenn; 3. Eric Henson; 4. Greg Traver; 5. Mfke Saul. NOV 38... : 1. Dave Eropkin; 2. Mark Mohrhlluser; 3. Jennifer Cepute: 4. Mark Speck: 5. Dean Pollack. NOV 45+: I. MlIrk ft\zlrtin; 2. David Blosser; 3. Ryan Grosz; 4. Gus Klndwelfer; 5. TIm Joseph. INT: I. Thomas Boker; 2. Joel Wheeler; 3. ErIc Gunther; 4. Bob Morelt!.; 5. Jayson Monroe. INT 38+: I. Todd &rsby: 2. Mg@IoGulna'IO:3. Tom Dunhom: 4. Jack Tanner: 5. Tommy KIng. fNT 45+; I. I..H Evans; 2. Doug Trulm; 3. Vincent Cioruales; 4. Joe Stem; 5. W.G. Wilson. EX; 1. B~ Cri.....ell; 2. Ken Erb; 3. Renalo Cordone: 4. Mark Mark; 5. Robbie Jam@$. EX 38+: 1. Dana Nelson; 2. Steve P1attooi; 3. Jeff Mason; 4. Mall frl'cBride; 5. David FlIjardo. EX 45+; 1. Jeff Blix; 2. Rick Purcell; 3. DavktHasseIJ. PRO: 1. Creig Davis; 2. Todd Mitchell; 3. Damlen Bak«; 4. Darin G..... PRO 38+: 1. John Greenway; 2. Craig Hofmt!i5ler. James held on to his lead for one lap, and then a hard-charging Phil Rimes made the pass, bringing Christian Prida with him. Rimes was up front for the second lap but crashed out, letting Prida take over the lead on the third lap. Meanwhile, Ebers has worked his way through the pack and past James and into second place. On the fourth lap, Ebers was in command, followed closely by Prida, James, Monjaras and Paul Pederson. There was lillie change on lap five, except that James advanced into second and Prida fell back to third. On the final lap, Ebers stalled his thumper and James was right there to take back the lead and take the mota win. Monjaras also moved up. passing Pederson and Prida for second. Pederson, Prida and Russell rounded out the top five. The second·moto holeshot went to Ebers, followed by Rimes, Monjaras, James and Prida. Rimes once again was riding excellently and led for the first two laps, until Ebers got it together for the pass and the mota win. Monjaras, Prida, Russell and James rounded out the top five. Results 50 JR: 1. AJbt!rto Fuentel (KTM); 2. Kyle Ems (Pol); 3. Charlie Luge (taM); 4. Merit Meldonodo (Lem); 5. Hugo Lam (tITM). 50 SR: 1. Brandon Pederson (KTM); 2. Michael Maldonado (Lem); 3. Bobby Bates (taM); 4. MercOi Gutienu (taM): 5. Alberto Fuentes (taM). 60: 1. Ricky GordtI (taM); 2. Arran RuueJi (Kaw); 3. Jordan Woahingtcn (Kaw). 80: 1. Roy Garcia (Yam); 2. Jon Muon Russell (Suz); 3. Joey VUlarreal (yam). 125 IlEG, I. Clifton elM I....); 2. e.J. Sh_ (....); 3. David Petta (Yam); 4. Brandon Blair (Sul); 5. Noe Granados (Yom). 125 NOV: I. Blake Weaver (Yam); 2. Bo Patrick (YlIm); 3. Everett VMg50e5 (taM); 4. Forrest Fonseca (Kaw); 5. Justin JIll"ne I....). Los Fresnos MX Park 250 BEG; 1. ..IoM WastW'lgton (Hon); 2. Bryce ShieIdI (Yam); 3. Rid>. tIWdonado (yam); 4. Julio CeMf Castellanos (Kaw); 5. Ramiro _IHon). 30.. lNT; I. Bill R\weII (Yam); 2. Paul Pederson (Suz); 3. PhD Rimes (KTM); 4. Ian E.smey (Yam); 5. Doc Ellis (Yam). OPEN: 1. Bryan ~ (taM.); 2. Dustin Jamea (Hon); 3. Joe Bob Eb«s (terM); 4. Chriotion Pride 1"-1. Rio Grande Valley MX Association Blair - but Which? By GARY T. OeER LOS FRESNOS, TX, AUG. 26 The largest gate of the day was the 125cc Beginner class, with II riders ready to rumble for that sacred piece of plastic. Suzuki-mounted Brandon Blair pulled the first-mota holeshot, followed closely by Ivan Zarazua, Jesse Pena and Clifton Blair. Brandon was up front for three laps, but then he got zapped by his brother Clifton for the mota win. Brandon finished second, with B.J. Shields, David "Never Say Die" Petta, and Vamaha-mounted Nee Granados rounding out the top five. The second mota's battle for first was between Blake Russell and KTM rider Zarazua; larazua only ied for only two laps before giving the lead to the Suzuki of Harlingen-backed Russell, who pulled away for the second-mota victory, followed by larazua, Clifton Blair, Shields and Petta. If not for crashes in the first mota, both Russell and Petta would have done better. Due to a small turnout, the Open class was mixed in with the Over 30 Intermediate class. When the gate dropped, Brownsville Sports Center Honda-backed Dustin James, on his 2002 CRI25, nailed the holeshot, followed by Suzuki/KTM of McAllen's Bryan Monjaras, Bill Russell and Ian Esmay. Joe Bob Ebers was looking for the holeshot but suddenly crashed his KTM 520 letting, James by to his inside. Island Grove Arena Hansen It's in the Can By DOUG SAM

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