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single-track trail, the Franklin State Forest loop winds through the forest with very little elevation change. Some of the trails, such as the HoChi-Min [sic] trail, seem endless as they snake back and forth between the trees, with very few intersecting trails. Madore pinned it through under the wire again for a 4:59, followed again by Geraci, with a 5:19, and Peterson, with a 5:34. The "gas line mudhole" was the only challenging obstacle in the short section connecting Franklin State Forest to the final section. Normally not a point-taking section, the club decided this year to put in a checkout to grab a few more points. The AA riders lost only three points over the mix of power-line, gas-line and single-track trail. A few miles of road to the gas available and a short reset lay ahead for the AA, A and B riders, while the C riders ended their day he-re and traveled on roads back to the start area. Leaving the reset, the AA, A and B riders headed into the Mojo section to end the day. Eight miles in length, the section has some of the best variety of terrain to be found in the area. Madore proved that consistency pays as he sneaked in just before the flip one final time for an eight-point score. Also consistent, Peterson rode in just after the flip, along with Geraci, for a nine. At day's end, Madore's 25 gave him a comfortable cushion over Peterson's 28 for the overall win. In reality, it was only a few seconds at each check that made the difference. When those few seconds are separated by a flip of the minute, it really hurts. Second overall, first AA was a career-best finish for Peterson, followed by Anthony Geraci in third overall, second AA rider, with 30 points. Same Fischer added another A High Point trophy to his credits with a fantastic 33-point day after edging out Paul Courville's 34. Jeff Cote roosted to B-High Point, and Darrell Alexander earned the C-High Point on the shortened course. The youngest member of the Super Senior class, Bill Johnson, took another win on the short loop. Women's-c1ass winner Stacey Edwards finished the shortened C loop and beat several men with her 120-point score. Neff's father, Scott Neff, said that Hans was doing okay a few days after the event. He's definitely going to be laid up for a little while, but he'll be back in action in six to eight weeks' time. His injury and subsequent DNF does not mathematically eliminate him from defending his championship, but it makes it fairly unlikely at this point. Jerry Madore's consistent riding looks like it's going to payoff this year with the short nine-race season and no throwaways. After KP, he sits atop the standings unofficially, six points ahead of Peterson and 11 points ahead of McEachern. With two races to go, it's still anyone's game. CN King Philip 2001: An EndunJ Odyssey Wrentham. Massachusetts Results: September 16, 2001 a/A H·PT: Jerry MlJdore (Yam). A H-PT: Som Ascher (CRE). B H·PT: Jeff Cote. C H-PT: Darrell Alexander. AA: 1. Raffi Peterson (eRE); 2. Anthony Geraci (KTM); 3. Rick Claxton (Han). A BNTM: I. Stephen Antoniou (KTM); 2. Bob Bogle (GG): 3. Jerry Randall (KTM). A LT: 1. Dave CZlr1son Jr. (Yam): 2. Mike Nash (Hon): 3. Carl Andrews. A HVV: 1. Austin Jalbert (eRE); 2. Bill Sironen (KTM). A 4·STRK: 1. Jim Green (Suz); 2. Bob Edwards (Yam): 3. D21vid OUll'8. A VET: I. Paul Courville (Yam): 2. Jim Price (KTM); 3. Mark Bouvier (Yom). A SR: 1. Rodger Rodrigue (Hus); 2. Kevin Corbeil; 3. Jeff Grant (Kaw). B BNTM: I. Dean Huff; 2. Peter Kelly (KTM); 3. David Dram (KTM). B l T: I. Peter Belanger; 2. Peter Anllnio (Yam); 3. Jon Welsh, B HVY: 1. Gary Ryan; 2. John Egan; 3. Scott Donohue (Yom). B 4·STRK: I. Dan Selvidio (Suz); 2, Lllyne Dullinger (Yam); 3. Greg Smith (Hon). e VET: 1. Don Quinn (KTM): 2. Dave GlIIrgiulo (KTM); 3. Bob Royce. 8 SR: 1. Roneld Pratt (Kaw); 2. Peter Duprey; 3. Walter Popiek (Y8m). C BNTM: 1. Ken Salsman (KTM); 2. Robert Costa; 3. Scott PlIkenhan. C LT: 1. Ben Kimtnlll (Yam): 2. Mike Waters; 3. Peter Menard (KTM). C HVY: 1. C8rmen Cortone Jr.: 2. Russell Septecke; 3. Chris Wolfe. C 4·5TRK: 1. Jason Ledellaytner; 2. Peter Rossi; 3. Sumner Chapmen. C VET: 1. Devid Lynch; 2. Brian Thomes: 3. Tom Law. SR: 1. Unu, Howard (KTM); 2. Mike Bernier (KTM); 3. Richard Desrosiers. S/SR; I. Bm Johnson (Han); 2. AI Zilla (KTM); 3. I", w;tkop (KTM). WMN: I. Stacey Edwards (Yam); 2. Deb Quinn. e Coca-Cola Classic Amateur Supercross Umatilla County Fairgrounds Villopoto in Overdrive! BY CLAY LIGHT ington, netted impressive 80cc and 125cc Amateur-class victories on HERMISTON, OR, SEPT. 28-29 amaha-mounted Ryan Villopoto both nights to emerge as the week- Y end's top Amateur performer. was the cream of the crop during Villopoto, a top-ranked 80cc rider the Amateur portion of the Coca-Cola nationally, totally demolished the Classic Supercross at the Umatilla competition in his dual wins on both County Fairgrounds in eastern Ore- nights of racing. In front of several gon. The rider from Poulsbo, Wash- thousand spectators, Villopoto soared Umatilla County Fairgrounds: Ryan Villopoto (715) and Sam DeAtley (180) lead Kyle Evans (210) in the 80cc class during the Amateur portion of the Coca-Cola Classic Supercross in Hermiston, Oregon. Vlllopoto won the 80cc and 125cc classes on both nights to 1-1 wins in each of his four overall wins, even clearing the massive triple jump on his 85cc machine with ease, as only the Pros would do later in the evening. On Friday, Villopoto's first win came in the 80cc final, in which he faced stiff competition from Kawasaki-mounted Idahoan Sam DeAtley. Also a top Northwest 80cc rider, DeAtley was Villopoto's closest competitor in both motos, taking second overall ahead of his younger brother, Matt DeAtley. Matt (3-3), Kyle Evans (4 -4) an d Houst on K eane (6 - 5) - a II from Idaho - rounded out the top five. Despite a 40cc disadvantage, ViIlopoto decimated the 125cc Amateur final as well. Villopoto made up for the lack of horsepower with his bigair antics and wide-open riding style. Villopoto again had Sam DeAtley running in his shadow, but Villopoto was too much for the competition and he logged another 1-1 performance to finalize his two-class effort on the night. The first full-sized bike, ridden by Luke Johnson, crossed the finish line in third in both motos, trailing diminutive speedsters Villopoto and DeAtley, but finishing ahead of Nick O'Neal and Trevor Hosland. Cody Evanson got a bit of a break in the Pee Wee final after first-moto winner Vance Davis had a bit of bad luck and went 1-DNF. This allowed Evanson, who finished fourth in moto one, to nab the overall win after his moto-two victory. Hunter Evanson, also aboard a Cobra, finished second in moto two for a tie on points, but the win went to Cody. Kawasaki-mounted Matt DeAtley, one of a multitude of riders to make the trek down from Lewiston, Idaho, posted a double-moto sweep of the 60cc class, the evening's largest class, with a 1-1 sweep. On Saturday night, it was much the same story: Villopoto soared to 1-1 cue • _ n wins in the 80cc and 125cc classes and was joined in the winner's circle again by Matt DeAtley and KTM rider Ben Thompson, who easily dominated the 250cc class and was the only Amateur rider other than Villopoto and Sam DeAtley to successfully clear the massive triple jump. Thompson tallied a 1-1 win in the 250cc class. ahead of Suzuki rider Cory Hardy, who was riding a borrowed RM250. Hardy had originally planned on contesting the 125cc class, but he had loaned his RM to Californian Jeff Willoh the night before; Hardy's RM 125 didn't withstand Willoh's riding abilities and suffered engine failure. Someone stepped up and loaned Hardy a 250 for the night, and Hardy was right there in the thick of things and finished 3-2 for second overall to Thompson, but ahead of Yamaha rider Doug Breotti, the third-place finisher with 2-3 placings. Thompson was looking to repeat his winning performances in the 125cc class, but despite the additional displacement (and vocal fan support), the local ace could only watch in horror as both Villopoto and Sam DeAtley filled the first and second positions in both motos. Villopoto put six seconds on DeAtley in moto one, and padded his lead even further in his moto-two win. While Villopoto and Sam DeAtley filled the top two spots again in the 80cc class, Evans showed himself to be a contender by running within striking range of two of the Northwest's top tiddler riders. Villopoto cleared the triple jump each circuit and used that to his advantage, building up a large lead in moto two to cap off his four-for-four win tally on the weekend. Sam DeAtley finished with four second-place trophies. Davis, who had dismal luck the previous night in the Pee Wee class, made up for all shortcomings by trouncing the competition on Satur- _ _ os • NOVEMBER 14, 2001 69