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Stephenson, also on a Tuf Racing Kawasaki, went 6-6. Things did not go as well for Bradshaw on Saturday night, however. This time, Bradshaw had a much faster Demuth to deal with. In the 125cc main, Demuth was leading late in the race, with Bradshaw hounding him in every tum. The two riders banged bars a couple of times, and Bradshaw was certainly threatening to make a move on the leader with only a few laps left. Unfortunately for Bradshaw, however, his Yamaha decided it had had enough and pretty much up and died, leaving the veteran racer sidelined. Demuth went on to win, while Tommy Hofmaster, on the Pro Source/Thor Yamaha, squeaked in for second place, ahead of Smith, Suzuki-mounted Rusty Holland and Honda rider Chad Johnson. Willoh finished out the race in sixth, followed by Stephenson, Gonzalez and Lange. Bradshaw was credited with 14th place. In the 250cc main, it was once again Demuth and Bradshaw pro- (Above) (left to right) Pedro Gonzalez, Demuth and Bradshaw celebrate on the podium. (Left) Demuth (4)leacls Darcy Lange (7) and Kelly Smith (35) out of an Albany tum. viding the show up front. Demuth held the point, while Bradshaw chased. The packed Pepsi Arena was one noisy house, as Demuth and Bradshaw battle it out for the win. This time, Bradshaw's machine held together, but there was nothing he could do about determined Demuth, who hung tough all the way to the finish to take the thrilling win over Bradshaw. Gonzalez finished out the race in third place for the third time of the weekend, while Hofmaster and Honda rider Jiri Dostal rounded out the top five. Stephenson again took sixth (for the third time). Stephenson did, however, win Saturday night's Dash For Cash over Smith and Demuth. eN Pepsi Arena Albany, New Yon Results: November 9-10, 2001 (Round 2 8f 181 Friday 125 PRO: 1. Damon Bradshaw (Vern); 2. Josh Demuth (Yam); 3. Pedro Gonzalez. (Suz); 4. Brad Hagseth (Suz); 5. Kelly Smith (Vern); 6. Denny Stephenson (Kew); 7. Darcy Lange (K8W); 8. Jeff WlIIoh (Hon); 9. Chad Johnson (Hon): 10. ISllIiah Johnson (Suz); 11. Tommy Hofmuter (Yam): 12. Rusty HoUllind (Suz); 13. G8vin Grecyk (Kow); 14. Barry Carsten (Suz); 15. Tom Kelly (Suz). 250 PRO: 1. D.mon Bradshaw (V.m); 2. Josh Demuth (Yam); 3. Pedro Gonzalez (Suz): 4. Dtlrcy Lllnge (Kaw); 5. Jeff Willoh (Hon): 6. Denny Stephenson (Kaw); 7. Tommy Hofmaster (Yam); 8. (saLah Johnson (Suz); 9. Brad Hagseth (Suz); 10. Gavin Gracyk (Kaw); 11. Rusty Holland (Suz); 12. Ryan Huffman (Yam); 13. Tiger Lllcey (Suz): 14. Kelly Smith (KTM); 15. Mike Le.vitt (K.w). Saturday 125 PRO: 1. Josh Demuth (V.m); 2. Tommy Hofm.ster (Vom); 3. Kelly Smith (Vam); 4. Rusty Holland (Suz); 5. Ch.d Johnson (Hon); 6. Jeff Willoh (Hon); 7. Denny Stephenson (Kaw); 8. Pedro Gonzalez (Suz); 9. Dllrcy Lange (Kaw): 10. Jiri Dost.1 (Hon): 11. Brad H.gseth (Suz); 12. Tiger Lacey (Suz); 13. Mike Mason (Hon): 14, Damon Bradshaw (Yam); 15. ISlllah Johnson (Suz). 250 PRO: 1. Josh Demuth (Yam); 2. Damon Bradshaw (Yam); 3. Pedro Gonzalez (Suz): 4, Tommy Hofmaster (SUI); 5. Jiri Dostal (Hon): 6. Denny Stephenson (Kaw); 7, Brad Hagseth (Suz); 8, Paul Carpenter (Hon); g. Jeff W;Uoh (Hon); 10. Ch.d Johnson (Hon); 11. Rusty Hollllnd (Suz); 12. Kelly Smith (Yam); 13. Gavin Gracyk (Kaw); 14. Isaiah Johnson (Suz); 15. D.rq Lange (K.w). cue I • n Tommy Hofmaster had his best night Saturday. when he finished second in the 125cc main. e _ s NOVEMBER 28. 2001 11