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" - ' QIICC ..... d ., •., t 1IP1ian...,. HIIwk 't ......... fie cIcNIe tIIInI couldn't... ~ ........ wIIIt Irut you • ,I"'.d • -..n. .. taking eighth on tie-breakers over Rich Lafferty and Hawkins, who completed the top 10. The newly recrowned champion was happy to back to his winning ways, saying, "I was pretty much on a mission today to get back to winning. I wanted to start off fast and keep it going all day, and I think I accomplished that. My KTM 400 four-stroke was perfect. I'm looking forward to the last round in Delaware; it's close to my hometown, so hopefully I can finish off the year eight for nine. I have to take my hat off to Alan and his wife Melissa they put on a great race and do a fantastic job wrenching on my bikes and running my pits. I can't thank them enough." eN Lipovsky (KTM); 3. Randy Mastin (KTM); 4. George Villany (KTM); 5. Shannon Javis (Yam). VET A: 1. Michael Keen (KTM); 2. Steve Willey (Yam); 3. Jeremy Garber (Hon); 4. Mike Sigety (Vam); Brian Marr (KTM). SR +40 A: 1. Mark Hyde (KTM); 2. Paul Reschke (KTM); 3. Vic Flegal (Kaw); 4. Mark Smith (KTM); 5. Rod Benjamin (Hon). 200 B: I. Ian Heinsohn (KTM); 2. Michael Jolly (KTM); 3. Paul Skrzypczak (KTM); 4. Kirk Wirrk (GG); 5. Mike Herrington (Ka.,). 250 B: I. Jason Mattson (GG); 2. Joe Mapps (KTM); 3. James Horn (KTM); 4. Sha.,n Parker (KTM); 5. Travis Krist (Ka.,). OPEN B: 1. Mike Douglas (Suz); 2. Ben Bernard (KTM); 3. Mike Multerer (KTM); 4. Todd Cuprys (KTM); 5. Jerome Erb (KTM). VET OPEN B: I. Eric Jordon (KTM); 2. Stephen Beauchaine (KTM); 3. Robert Frank (KTM); 4. We' Vineyard (Hus); 5. Joe Kulck (KTM). S/SR AlB: I. Steve Reschke (GG); 2. Larry Hekman (KTM); 3. Chuck Koshiol (Kaw); 4. Greg Davis (KTM); 5. John Bombyk (KTM). MSTR: I. Charlie Burk (KTM); 2. Carl Scharphom (KTM); 3. Per Lillemoeh (Suz); 4. Ted Delsolar (Pen); 5. James Faulk (KTM). WI'IN AlB: 1. Amanda Impstin (KTM). 4-S B: I. Randy Wood.,ard (Suz); 2. Joe Volpe (Yam); 3. Jeffery Booth (Yam); 4. Micheel Gonyea (Above) Matt Stavish headed up the strong Gas Gas team with a fifth-place finish overall. (Below) Randy Hawkins Irtght) chats with fellow competitors Barry Hawk, David Lykke and Matt Stavlsh Ileft) before the Stump Jumper Enduro. Stump Jumper National Enduro Wolverine, Michigan Results: September 3D, 2001 O/A: I. Mike u.fferty (KTM) 17; 2. David Lykke (Vam) 21: 3. Barry Hawk (Vam) 22; 4. Fred Hoess (Hus) 23; 5. Matt Stavish (GG) 23; 6. Clay Boering (GG) 23: 7. Michael Keen (KTM) 23: B. Aaron Wagner (Vam) 24; 9. Rich Lafferty (GG) 24; 10. Randy Hawkins (Yam) 24; 11. Rodney Judson (GO) 25; 12. Nathan Knight (GG) (26); 13. Kyle Nelson (Vam) 26; 14. Ron Scharphom (KTM) 27; 15. Matt Joachim (KTM) 29; 16. Nolan Knight (GG) 29; 17. Corey Calkins (KTM) 30; lB. Steve Willey (Vam) 30; 19. John Burgard (KTM) 30: 20. Craig Shenigo (KTM) 30. 200 A: 1. Aaron Wegner (Yam); 2. Ron Scharphom (KTM); 3. John Burgard (KTM); 4. Travis Tudethout (Hon); 5. Andrew Stokely (KTM). 250 A: I. Barry Hawk (Vam); 2. Kyle Nelson (KTM); 3. Matt Jonchim (GG); 4. Gralg Shenigo (KTM); 5. Mike Monroe (Hus). OPEN A: I. Nolan Knight (GG); 2. Todd Weaver (KTM); 3. Kim Mahncke (KTM); 4. Jamie Lipovsky (KTM); 5. John Rydqulst (Vam). 4-S A: 1. Corey Calkins (KTM); 2. Dave (Vam); 5. Ken Kolbus (ATK). SR B: I. Dl!lvid Krick (KTM); 2. Nick Zambon (Can); 3. Steve Mitorat (Ka.,); 4. Jerry Pekel (KTM); 5. Randy McCauley (Suz). AMA FMF NAnONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ENDURO SERIES POINTS STANDINGS (After 8 of 9 rounds): 1. Michl!lel lzlfferty (226/7 wins); 2. Fred Hoess (134); 3. Rl!lndy Hl!lwkins (126); 4. David Lykke (114/1 .,In); 5. Matthe., Stavlsh (112); 6. Richard u.fferty (95); 7. Rodney Judson (94); B. Ty Davis (59); 9. Brian Garrahan (58); 10. Petrick Garrahan (48). CLeft) Randy Hawkins, the man who convinced Hawk to compete in the event, finished 10th overall, only two points behind Hawk In third. Upcoming Round: Final Round - Delaware City, Delaware, October 28 BRIEFLY••• Michael Lafferty was scheduled to race while using a helmet cam for the upcoming video 2001 National Enduro Highlights produced by DVF. He wore it on Saturday, but once race day came. he opted to pass on the "motocam.· Luckily. motocam veteran Mark Hyde was there and picked up the slack. Hyde got some awesome footage of Lafferty (while also Winning his class). All in a day's work... The Qualifier format seems to be gaining popularity with race promoters. as it makes enduros easier for beginning riders. lessens the expense of competing (since time-keeping equipment isn't necessary) and is also a great format for riders who want practice for the ISDE. In fact. some top riders were of the opinion that the Stump Jumper would make a great addition to the Six Days Qualifier Series. A camera crew was on hand covering the event for the weekly cable show "Hi-Octane: which is to feature this series and other forms of off-road racing. The first of the three shows

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