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the first turn, relegating Bond to last place. With eight laps to go in the final, Bond had his work cut out for him, as rival Jordan Moneymaker was out front on his KX and was in total control. Following closely was hard-charging Derek Smith, aboard a Husqvarna 125. RM rider Arnold was on the gas in third. By lap three, Bond, a man on a mission, had moved into sixth place and had his eye on the leader. Within two more laps, Bond had moved up to Smith's rear fender and was applying intense pressure, but Smith would give no quarter and held Bond at bay. On the last lap, Bond pulled even with Smith through the stadium whoop section; then Smith missed a gear, allowing Bond the precious room he needed to get by, moving into second. As the checkers flew, Moneymaker took the win over Bond, Smith, Arnold and Shane Kissiar. The combined 125cc A/125cc B final was a good show, as A-class Red rider Bond took the holes hot over B-c1ass RM guy Orr. Bond proceeded to check out from the pack, riding with his trademarked aggression and speed. The real battle was forming to the rear, as Orr was in control of second and KX-mounted B rider Kissiar was in third, followed by A-rider Smith. Kissiar wasn't going to let Orr get away at that point, and Smith wanted by both riders in the worst way. On lap three, Smith passed Kissiar after brief bar-to-bar combat in the stadium whoops, putting himself into third. By this point, both Bond and Orr had put some serious distance between themselves and the rest of the field. By midmoto, Bond has a six-second lead over Orr, who in turn had a foursecond margin over Smith. With one lap to go, Orr realized who was behind him and turned up the wick to maintain the spot. Smith also hit the afterburner to catch Orr, but it was to no avail. At the checkers, the win went to Bond, followed by Orr, Smith, Arnold and Arkansas thumper pilot Jason Watson. eN Dyersburg F.irgruunds Dyersburg, Tennessee Results: September 8, 2001 (Round 2J 50 (4·8): 1. Logan Pollard (Cob); 2. Drew Surratt (Cob); 3. Taylor Erwin (Pol); 4. Wesley Mason (Cob), 5. Austin Puckett (Hus). 65 (7·11): 1. Cody Miller (KTM); 2. Brock Moran (K.w); 3. Zachary Thompson (KTM); 4. Bradley Greer (Hon); 5. Jerrick Hinson (Yam). 85 (7-1 I): 1. Cody Miller (Suz); 2. Hunter Inman (Suz); 3. Austin Wells (Kaw); 4. Levi West (Kaw); 5. Nicholes Jackson (SUI). 85 (12-15): I. Alex Hunter (Suz); 2. Steve Kissiar (Kaw); 3. Brady Orr (Suz); 4. Corey Walker (Y.m); 5. Douglas Hall (Suz). S/.MINI: 1. Cody Miller (Suz); 2. Ste.ve Kissiar (K.w); 3. Levi West (Kaw); 4. Kyle Dortch (Yam); 5. Brady Orr (Suz). SCHBY: 1. Kenny Dale Orr (Suz); 2. Alex Hunter (Suz); 3. Aaron Thomas (K8W); 4. Brilm Pullen (Suz); 5. Mark Br.dley (Hon). 125 A; I. J.m•• 1 Bond (Hon); 2. Derek Smith (Hus); 3. Russell Hall (Y.m). 125 B: I. Kenny Dale Orr (Suz); 2. Jared Arnold (Suz); 3. Jason Watson (Yam); 4. Heath Ellis (Yam); 5. Shane Kissi8r (Kaw). 125 C: 1. Jered Logeman (Hon); 2. B.J. Sauls (Yam); 3. Rusty Harris (Yam); 4. Aaron Thomllis (K.w); 5. J.son Helm (Yam). 25010PEN A: 1. Jameal Bond (Hon); 2. Jordan Moneymaker (Kaw); 3. Derek Smith (Hus). 250 B: J. Greg H.mmond (Hon); 2. Heath Ellis (Yam); 3. Corey Forsythe (Yam); 4. Gavin Hunt (Y.m); 5. Cory Needham (Suz). 250 C: 1. Tracey Tice (Hon); 2. Shlllne Timmons (Hon); 3. J.son Upe (Suz); 4. Dusty Webb (Hon); 5. Donald Morris (Hon). 16·24: 1. Jordan Moneymaker (Kaw); 2. Jamaal Bond (Hon); 3. Derek Smith (Hus); 4. J.red Arnold (Suz); 5. Shane Kissl.. (Kaw). 25+: 1. Toby Kimbro (Hon); 2. Gavin Hunt (Y.m); 3. Greg Hammond (Hon). 30. A: 1. Buddy Ake", (Suz). 30+ SIC: 1. Kenneth White (Hon); 2. Chris Rowlette (Yam); 3. Lee MzJnning (Suz); 4. Joe Erwin (Hon); 5. Doug White (Hon). OPEN BEG: I. Shane Sutton (Hon); 2. Luke Chaddock (KTM); 3. Heath Davis (Yam); 4. Jesse Tolley (Hon); 5. Jeff Love (Yam). By MELISSA YELL GRANT, M1, SEPT. 8·9 The Bridgeton Wall Hillclimb Dan Raymond Park Raugh Climbs The Wall ds claim its the toughest hill in Michigan. In reality, the Bridgeton Wall may be one of the most difficult hills anywhere. Owned by the Muskegon Motorcycle Club, The Bridgeton Wall is located in the 175-acre Dan Raymond Park in Grant, Michigan. The weekend's sponsor was Powers Motor Sports and the co-sponsor was Ashcroft's Grocery. "The Wall," as it's commonly called, is 150 feet tall at a 55-degree angle. Firemen's hoses tied to trees at the top are used to traverse the steep hillside. When the hill first opened this spring, less than 10 percent of the riders who tried topped it. On September 9, several AMA District 14 competitions later, 42 percent A of the riders saw the top. Steady rain and slippery clay presented identical conditions for the first and last hillclimbs of the season. Fremont's Mike Raugh Jr., 17, soared past the timing light on his second run before going into a full wheelie. He kept control of the machine and brought it over the top. At 3.5028 seconds, he was awarded the Fast Time trophy of the day. "I locked the throttle and held on," said Raugh, who has been, hillclimbing for 11 years. Younger brother Greg Raugh took first in the 86 -400cc Stock hillclimb class, and the night before earned second in 250cc B motocross action. Their father, Mike Raugh Sr., is a veteran hillclimber now competing in the Dan Raymond Park: Eleven-year-old John Hunter earned first place In the 85cc class at the Bridgeton Wall Hillclimb in. Grant, Michigan. his climb, Deneke hopped off the bike and watched it sail 30 feet into the forest, clearing a path as it flew. Hill workers retrieved it, only to watch volunteer Paul Kops bounce back down the slippery hill alongside the bike. When the bike and Kops came to a stop at the bottom, Kops hopped up and humorously bowed to the audience, which brought many whistles and cheers. Hillclimbs could not take place without the volunteer hill workers to help move downed motorcycles off the hill. It is hard work that takes strength and agility. Volunteers on Sunday were thoroughly coated with mud that evoked mutual laughter throughout the day. When asked why he volunteered to be a hill worker, Lou Kerr, a street rider, said he does it to promote motorcycling. Over 40 class. The next generation that will someday dominate the sport put just as much effort into their climbs as the big boys. "I got first place both days this weekend and got some really big trophies," said 8-year-old Ronald Monzo, who won the 3-foot trophies on his 50cc KTM. Just back from capturing first place in the 80cc Junior class at the Indiana State Championships, 12year-old Richard Miller of Edwards· burg easily grabbed first place on Saturday on the "old hill." However, Sunday's run on the wet clay of The Wall proved more of a challenge, and he placed eighth. Miller also qualified to compete in the Munson, Massachusetts, Nationals and took 17th there. Despite the heavy rain that increasingly made the clay deeper, 68 percent of the riders performed best on their second runs. "It's slipperier than snot," joked Bob "1ichmerhuizen after placing first in the Open 750cc-and-Up class. He also has the distinction of being the first rider to ever conquer the hill when it opened this spring. Doug Gillespie opted to forego his second run after receiving the class fast time with a 3.9975-second run on his first climb. Nobody beat his time and he placed first in the Over 40 class. "The mud just makes it a good challenge. I haven't missed a climb in twenty years," said Gillespie, adding that he also wouldn't miss this opportunity to try out his new 1987 CR500 that he just reassembled from the baskets in which it arrived. "From basket to bike in just 50 hours." An astonishing wipeout by Clinton Deneke, an experienced rider with an excellent record, happened at the 110-foot marker on the second run. After a sharp veer left 100 feet into c U a ... o.n Rqomond hit &rut, Michilll'll Results: Septeraber 8-9, 2001 Saturday - The Old Hm 50: 1. Ronnie Monzo (KTM); 2. Jemes Pennell (Hon): 3. Cody Matthews (Yam). 51-85: I. Richard MIller JJI (Hon); 2. John Hunter (Hon); 3. Joseph Bibbler (Hon); 4. Chris Huizenga (Hon); S. Dennis Comstock Jr. (Yam). 86·125: 1. Joseph Bibbler (Kaw); 2. Dennis Comstock Jr. (Yam); 3. Ken Vanderveen (Kaw). 126-200: J. Joseph Blbbler (Kaw); 2. Russ Woolner (Kaw); 3. John Pennell (Kaw): 4. Jim Sch.fer (Y.m). 201 -250: 1. Paul Kops (Hon); 2. Ed Geerlings (Y.m); 3. Mike Raugh (Hon); 4. Greg R.ugh (Hon); 5. Nike Rose (Kaw). 250-400: J. Dennis Comstock (Yam): 2. Roger Bibler (KTM); 3. Doug Gillespie (Y.m); 4. Thomas Goff (Yam). 40] -600: 1. Adam Doubblestein (Kaw); 2. Paul Kops (Hon): 3. Mike RllIugh (Hon); 4. Clinton Deneke (K.w); 5. Nick Rose (Hon). 86-600 4-STRK: 1. Dennis Comstock (Y.m); 2. DllIle Hutson Jr. (Yam); 3. Phil Vlln Tuinen (Yam). 86-750 "'OLTI-CYLINDER: 1. D.n B.ldwin (Kaw); 2. Steve Puchaila (BSA); 3. M;ke Salkovich (Hon); 4. Robert Michmerhuizen (Hon); 5. Thomlls Golf (K.w). OPEN 750+: 1. Adlllm Doubblestein (H·D); 2. Warren D.lrymple (H-D). SR 40+: 1. Clinton Deneke (Kaw); 2. Roger Bibbler (KllW); 3. Doug Gillespie (Hon): 4. Scott Pierce (Kaw); 5. Russ Woolner (Kaw). 86-400 STK: 1. Greg Raugh (Hon); 2. J.ke Schornagel (Suz); 3. Rod Brezinski (Hon); 4. Ed Geerlings (Yam); 5. Noel Koewers (Kaw). 401+: 1. Chris Billin (Hon); 2. Todd Hammond (Hon); 3. Brandon Matthews (Hon); 4. Stllln Culross (Hon); 5. Kevin Barnhard (Hon). PSHRD: t. WllIrren Dalrymple (H·O); 2. Steve Puch.iI. (BSA). FAST 1lM.E: Adllm Doubblestein (Kaw). Sunday· The Wall 50: 1. Ronnie Monzo (KTM); 2. Cody Matthews (Y.m). 85: I. John Hunter (Hon); 2. Dennis Comstock n .. _ S • OCTOBER 24, 2001 71

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