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ished third for the moto and scored the overall win. Kevin Lampe grabbed Uncoln Trail Moblsparts I'aJtl easey, Illinois second overall, and Jason McDonald Results: September 3D, 2001 [Round 41 finished third overall. 4-STRK PRO: I. Kelly Smith; 2. Nick Wey; 3. Jeff Gibson: 4. John Penrod; 5. Brian Mason. 50 JR: I. Rick Nichol; 2. Dlivid Howard; 3. Logan Kastigar; 4. Eli Hester; 5. Seth Bowmen. 50 SR: 1. Alex Ray; 2. Calvin Davis; 3. Trevor Lawrence: 4. Austin Floyd; 5. Bryten Brill. 65: 1. Ethan Hester; 2. Riley MlIrsh; 3. Alex Ray; 4. Mike Huddleston; 5. Tyler Asbell. 80 JR: 1. Ron Mitchell; 2. Bryce Bowman; 3. Derek Milkovich; 4. Kyle Dotch; 5. Nick Kersey. 125 PRO: 1. Nick Wey; 2. Jeff Gibson; 3. Rondy Valede; 4. Jeffrey Baker. 5. Roy Horton. 125 B: 1. Weyne Ginder; 2. Brandon Hilemen; 3. Jacob Lustig; 4. Mlltt Wilson; 5. Kyle Huening. t 25 C: 1. Jerod Neal; 2. Kevin Rogers; 3. Luke Pearse; 4. Kris Cavaness; 5. Scott McAdams. 125 D: I. Dustin Plowman; 2. Mike Gannon; 3. Bob Wpolsey; 4. Ross Koester; 5. George Palmeri. 250 PRO: I. Nick Wey: 2. Kevin Lampe; 3. Jason McDonald; 4. Jeff Gibson; 5. Clark Stiles. 250 B: 1. Clint Burkeen; 2. Chris Petry; 3. Adam Meece; 4. Wayne Ginder; 5. Brandon Hileman. 250 C: 1. Troy Derr; 2. Chris Campbell; 3. TIm Weber; 4. Mike Carter; 5. Ryan Koester. SCHBY: 1. Justin Thompson; 2. Zack Hollingsworth; 3. Scott Zont: 4. Stephen Rudolph: 5. Jeke Fricker, 25+: 1. Curt Taylor; 2. Chris Schmulbach; 3. Ark Walton; 4. James Abbott; 5. Bill Loy. 30+ A: 1. Alex Rossetto; 2. William Bowman; 3. Paul Mumper; 4. James Rettig. 30+ B: 1. David Mitchell; 2. Craig Fruit; 3. Tim Holshouser; 4. Selin Booth; 5. Todd Huston. 35+: I. Gary Adams; 2. Ronnie Ray; 3. Tim Holshouser; 4. Sean Booth; 5. Brad Lake. 40+: 1. Bill Bowman; 2. Gary Adams; 3. Ronnie Ray; 4. Brad Lake; 5. Bryan Stoughton. OPEN: 1. Nick Thomlls; 2. Dlivid Schaufler; 3. Patrick Brasier; 4. Brian Stapleton. In the first 125cc A moto, Gibson put his Suzuki out front and ran like a scalded dog. Wey suffered from a bad start and at the end of the first lap he was in eighth. By the end of the moto, Wey had worked up to second, with Kawasaki rider Josh Summey third. In the second moto, Gibson again placed his Suzuki out front, but this time Wey got a better start and was on Gibson like bark on a tree. They waged what had to be the longest battle of the day, with Wey getting by with three laps to go, taking the moto and overall win. Gibson finished second for the moto and second overall. Randy Valade worked his way from 13th to third in the second moto, giving him third overall. CN Freddy Wiechers Memorial Race Fernley International Raceway Freddy's Day at Fernley By ROBERT BEAUPRE: FERNLEY,NV,SEPT.30 s a late-afternoon moon started rising above Fernley International Raceway on September 30, the program for the second annual Freddy Wiechers Memorial Race was approaching the end. The 26-moto, 515-entry happening, which doubled as a round of the MXWest Nevada State Championship Series, was one of the biggest to grace northern Nevada in quite some time, as an influx of racers, parents and spectators from California and elsewhere showed up to share in honoring the memory of the late Freddy Wiechers. For those unfamiliar with Wiechers' story, Freddy was a standout young professional racer, and one of the most genuinely friendly people one would ever hope to come across. Though his life ended tragically in a bicycle accident while training at the age of 17, that's not where his story ends. Two successful memorial races, a college scholarship fund, and countless other tributes have helped keep Freddy's memory alive. Any attempt to explain what Freddy meant to those who knew him, or just how good a person he was, would be inadequate, but those in attendance at this event could likely feel the impression that Freddy made, whether they knew him or not, in the expressions and sentiment of those who knew him best. A And anyone who knew Freddy would likely agree that this was an event he'd have been proud of. Along with the massive amount of racers, there was a freestyle exhibition (featuring the talents of a number of Freddy's friends: Dustin Miller, Drake McElroy, Matt Buyten and more), a $1000 Pro Dash For Cash (claimed by Team Green's Jeff Northrop), as well as numerous vendors, raffles, and a well-stocked pot-luck barbecue. In race action, there were multiple divisions and full gates. Among the most entertaining were the Pro classes and the stunning duels between Carson City, Nevada's Nathan Tiearney and Concord, California's Jeff Northrop, both close friends of Freddy and the Wiechers family. The two swapped moto victories throughout the day, setting a pace that no one else seemed capable of matching. In the 125cc division, the first moto saw Northrop, on his Team Green/Fox-backed KX125, run down and pass Tiearney, who snagged the early lead on his Conway Motorsports/Thor-sponsored YZ250F. There was no mistaking that Tiearney was on the pace, though, as Northrop would never leave Tiearney far behind at any time in the race, and would at times have to fend off challenges from the trailing blue bike. In the second moto, Tiearney again placed himself at the front, with Northrop directly behind. Everyone began to anticipate when Northrop would pounce, as he had in the first moto, but it soon became apparent that Tiearney had the little four-stroke hooked up! Northrop had all he could handle in keeping Tiearney in sight, and in time the distance between the two began to stretch. A minor miscue for Northrop in the closing laps sealed the deal, and Tiearney brought home the moto win and the overall. Northrop would hang on for a very comfortable second in the moto, and on the day. The disappointment from losing the 125s was likely lessened for Northrop when he went on to claim the 250cc Pro victory, over a sizable class of 23 Pros. And if that wasn't enough, the $500 prize he picked up for winning the three-lap Dash For Cash (that's $ 166 and change per lap) surely couldn't have hurt. Though that kind of money wasn't up for grabs in the 60cc (Over 10) group, you wouldn't have known it by the efforts of the racers. KTM-mounted Tyler York put in strong performances to claim both moto victories, followed in both motos by KTM rider Kurt Hamann and Kawasaki jockey Joshua Morros, respectively. With any luck, these kids are the ones who'll be contending for the purse at the Freddy Wiechers Memorial Race in 2009 (that is, unless veterans Northrop and Tiearney are still around to prove .otherwise). As for the 23 other classes, they all went on successfully, as did the variety of other special events. The racers enjoyed a well-prepped course all day long, and the barbecue and raffles helped make things fun for those not interested in the racing. It was a great opportunity for everyone, whether they knew Freddy or not, to share in some old memories - and likely create some new ones as well. CN Fernley International Raceway Fernley, Nevada Results; September 3D, 2001 50 (0-7): 1. Johnny Hottfill (KTM): 2. Lucas Jones (Pot); 3. Conner Wills (KTM). 50 (8+): I. Oakota f'ooay (Pol): 2. Troy Amacker (KTM); 3. Oanny Robik (Pol). 60 (0-9): I. Ross Neely (Kow); 2. Ookolo f'ooay (Kaw): 3. Trevor York (Kow). 60 (10+): I. Tyler York (KTM); 2. Kurt Homonn (KTM): 3. Joshull Morros (Kaw). 80 BEG 0·1: 1. Billie Calvin (Yam); 2. Tanner Lee DaviS (Hon); 3. Adam Conway (Yllm). 80 BEG 0-2: I. Zok Riley (Kow); 2. Ookola Neuffer (Yam); 3. Jeremy Swein (Hon). 80 JR 0-1: 1. Oon Mudgett (Kow); 2. Cloylon Peterson (Kaw); 3. Tyson Dines (Hon). 80 JR 0-2: 1. Chris Steocter (Hon); 2. Ty Hammond (Hon); 3. Matt Lockwood (Yam). 125 BEG: 1. Bobby Principe (Hon); 2. Nick Staas (Hon); 3, Travis Enris5 (Yam). 125 JR 0-1: 1. Brian Merbach (Yam); 2. Cooper Munson (Hon); 3. Garrett Reid (Yam). 125 JR 0-2: I. Clint Mllrtin (Hon); 2. Eric Pearsorl' (Kaw); 3. Chris Chrisman (KlIw). 125 INT: 1. Jimmy Nelson (Yam); 2. Matt Veerkamp (Yam); 3. Rich Duncan (YlIm). 125 PRO: 1. Nathan TieZlrney (YlIm): 2. Jeff Nonhrup (Kaw); 3. Clilvin Andlovec (Suz). 250 BEG: 1. Cade Hoffman (Yam); 2. Derrick Bargen (Yam); 3. Scott Carmichllel (Yam). 250 JR D·]: 1. Justin Mezera (Hon): 2. Wylin Jensen (Hon); 3. Sean Larson (Yam). 250 JR 0-2: 1. Ryan Hartman (Suz); 2. Chris Chrisman (Hon); 3. Steve Hawkins (Kaw). 250 INT: 1. Jeston Ponciano (Hon); 2. Matt Hinkel (YlIm); 3. Josh Peterson (Hon). 250 PRO: 1. Jeff Northrup (Kaw); 2. NlIthan Tieamey (Suz); 3. Butch Stillmock (Hon). 25+ JR: I. Robert Hulbert (Hon); 2. Eric Collins (Hon); 3. Chod Olson (Hon). 25+ tNT: 1. Brian Jones (Vern); 2. Ray Marshlill (YlIm); 3. Darren Sturgeon (Yam). 25+ PRO: 1. Paul Mudd (YlIm); 2. Mike Slipcevich (Yam); 3. Mike Marlowe (Yam). 30+ BEG: I. Bill Frank (YlIm); 2. Rud Rhett (Hon): 3. Joey Nolasco (Kaw). 30+ JR: 1. Brent Blumenthal (Yllm); 2. Eric Collins (Hon): 3. Rod Provost (Hon). 30+ HiT: 1. Chris Strong (KTM); 2. Tony Fagundes (Kaw); 3. Marvin Small (Hon). 40+ JR: l. Dennis Bickell (Hon); 2. Rick Bartels (Hon); 3. Tom Alexander (Suz). 40+ INT: 1. Brian Eatherly (Yam); 2. Mark Chandur (Hon); 3. Allen Sine (GG). 40+ PRO: 1. Jim Holley (Yam); 2. Larry Wosick (Hon). Central Montana Yamaha Electric City Grand Prix Rainbow Motorsports Complex Mitchell, Streich, Tabacco Smoke'em By STEVEN HANOL GREAT FALLS, MT, SEPT. 30 T he Central Montana Yamahasponsored second annual Electric City Grand Prix played host to 182 riders at the Rainbow Motorsports Complex in Great Falls, Montana. As gate fees, the riders and spectators were also donating canned food or money to benefit the Great Falls Community Food Bank. Blue sky and the Stars and Stripes waving in the warm morning sun greeted the racers. The large, serpentine grand prix course wound around the Electric City Dirt Riders property, a total of five miles in length. The layout removed all of the jump sections to encourage the Novice and Woods riders to participate, and the fast guys to show up to battle for bragging rights and have a chance to use fifth gear. cue len e The course was fun, but that should not be confused with being easy. The track sections had been heavily watered for several days, created a few mud bogs, which became fiJled with ruts. Large, sandy berms with talc-filled turns and hard-packed, blue-groove corners were common. A great mixture of off-cambered terrain was used on even the uphills and downhills. Speed on the course went from 5 mph to 70 mph, with most riders averaging in the mid-30 range. All of the racers were winners, as the donations to the Great Falls Community Food Bank on their behalf were 588 pounds of canned goods and $725 dollars. In early morning race action, fourstrokes dominated the 5-mile-long racecourse. The Le Mans-style deadengine start got the crowd of spectators cheering as riders ran to their _ s NOVEMBER 14,2001 79

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