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to a second-place start and held it all the way to the checkers, while Swift once again rounded out the top three. More than 300 riders were met with a bit of a surprise, as the normally black-clay Hollister Hills GP track featured a fresh, sand-laderi surface that eve~ caught promoter Jack Azevedo off guard. "We came out on Friday to prep and found the entire track blanketed with fresh sand," Azevedo said. "We found out that the state just recently spent three days straight making dumps, and it's going to make this track so much better as it gets worked in with the clay." With the addition of all the sand, track conditions were quite different, as huge braking and acceleration bumps developed, as well as whooped-out straight sections. While the bigger bikes negotiated the terrain fairly well, it sent many of the Mini riders seeking new lines. Daniel Reen found all the right lines in the 60cc Beginner class, and he pulled off a pair of wins over second-place finisher Stuart Luper. Reen absconded with the holeshot in both motos, and it was a good thing, as he avoided a huge second-moto, thirdturn pile-up. Luper also avoided the chaos and, just as in moto one, he followed Reen to the checkers. Michael Coffey wasn't as lucky, though, he had to pull out after untangling his bike from the pile-up. The incident cost him dearly, as a third-place finish in moto one left him with a 3-21 score for 12th on the day. Zac Cyr rounded out the top three with a well-earned 5-3 showing on the day. In 60cc Novice action, Flores came out on top with a pair of comefrom-behind wins. In both motos, Flores came off the gate in third and had to make his way to the front, engaging in brief battles along the way with the likes of Zak FredricKson and Dylan Lane. In fact, Flores went down on the white-flag lap in moto one and recovered just in time, as Fredrickson was closing in. The two crossed the finish line nearly side by side, with Flores getting the nod. Fredrickson's efforts on the day netted him a 2-2 score, which was good enough for second on the day, while Lane followed up with a 3-4 tally, which was good enough for third overall. CN Hallister Hills 6P Track Hallister, Califomia Resuhs:~ber7,2001 (Rauadll Pee Wee Track 50 (4-6) P/W JR: 1. Gunner SiQler (Yam): 2. Daniel Gonzales (Yam); 3. Keith Clark (Yam). 50 FIT: 1. Anthony Sanchez (Yam). 50 (4-6) STK: I. Jesse Janco (Pol); 2. Tyler Soares (KTM); 3. Steven l.z!wrence (KTM); 4. Calvin Levisy (KTM). 50 (4-6) MOD: 1. Mark Braden (KTM); 2. Blaine Franke (KTM). 50 (7 -B) STK: 1. Elric Flory (Pol); 2. Derek Bee (Cob); 3. Melissa Johns (KTM); 4. Cody Evans (Pol); 5. Megan McKenna (Pol). 50 (O-B) OPEN: 1. Calvin LaCurrelle (Cob); 2. Aaron Williams (Pol); 3. Kyle Freitas (Cob); 4. Michael Fontaml (Pol); 5. Brandon Olivares (Pol). Main Track 50 (4-6): 1. Elrie Flory (Pol); 2. Gunner Sigler (Yam); 3. She Suzuki (KTM); 4. Daniel Gonzales (Yam): 5. Keith Clark (Hon). 50 (7-8): 1. Aaron Williams (Pol); 2. Matthew Sanchez (Pol): 3. Mark Braden (KTM); 4. Melissa M on ...... ........, ..... 1IkB tD 011• • • -1 bt **'- III' r a iIifI . . . ." • Wi ftIr ",. Far C h . . . . . In III!s 41'. C T, Now Available Through ~~ChaID ..ions cgcle news o£ Dirt: Video Theater Track~~ (# 185) This is where motorcycle racing originated. the Dirt Track. Take a spin with the racers that made history on the oval, and get ready for a wild ride. 'Champions of Dirt Track' takes a look the best riders to ever strap on a steel shoe, past and present. Join riders such as Gary Nixon, Chris Carr. Mert Lawwill, Joe Kopp, Jay Springsteen, Gene Romero and Scott Parker as they reminisce about the glory days. These guys tell their stories about how they got involved in racing, and what Dirt Track means to them. Also featured is a touching tribute by mechanic Johnny Goad to racer Ricky Graham. 'Champions' does an excellent job in providing a behind the scenes view of this amazing sport. From on the bike camera footage to inside the pits activities, this video covers it all. Whether the viewer is a die-hard fan, or a rider just looking to become more familiar with Dirt Track racing. this is a must for any collection. 40 minutes from Impact Video. To Order Videos, Call 714/751-7433 - Charge to ~ WJ This release $24_95, Order Videos On-Line at _ _ cycieneVlfs.com/productivideo.asp cue I e n e _ includes shipping. S • NOVEMBER 21,2001 55