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"A Day in the Dirt" presented by James Cameron and Troy Lee Designs LA. Country Raceway Palmdale, Calilomia Results: November 23-25, 2001 50 NOV: 1. Triten Morts: 2. Austin Politell; 3. Nick Serano. 60 NOV: 1. Kruz Griffith; 2. Taylor Kellstrom; 3. Hayden Commans. 85 NOV: 1. Greg Young; 2. Taylor Kellstrom; 3. lzInce Coury. 85 INT: 1. Drew Gosselaar; 2. Cole Seely; 3. Tanner Langham. 85 EX/PRO: I. Michael UI Paglia. Vintage GP NOV: I. Gary Guercio; 2. Roger Terry; 3. Bruce Franzen. INT: 1. David Zahrt; 2. James Keegzm: 3. Kurt Bryant. EX/PRO: J. Jay Lynch: 2. Tim Henry; 3. Michael Owens. EVO NOV: 1. Mike O'Donnell; 2. Tim McFadden; 3. Brett Bell. EVO INT: 1. Michael DllVid; 2. Darin Chisholm: 3. Ron Mabry. EVO EX/PRO: I. Mouse McCoy; 2. Rick O'Donnel; 3. Jimmy Lewis. Stunt GP MENS 1; 1. Jimy Robert/David Barrett; 2. Red Reddick/Larry Rippenkroeger: 3. Mike John/Rick Johnson. MENS 2: 1. Rick Miller/Jim Holley; 2. JllY Lynch/Mark Nearing; 3. Tom Harper/Kenny Alexllnder. STUNT/CELEB: 1. Jeremy McGrath/Mouse McCoy; 2. Rich Taylor/Oakley Lehman; 3. Victory Sheldon/Clay Cullen. SPCL GUEST/IRONMAN: 1. Rick Miller/Jim Holley; 2. Jay Lynch/Mark Nearing; 3. Tom Harper/Kenny Alexander. DIRTY GUYS (45+): 1. Mic Rodgers/Mike Ruynard; 2. Jack Gill/Andy Gill; 3. Steve Holladay/J,N. Roberts, FATHER/SON: 1. Chris King/Rob King: 2. Clifford Happy/Ryan Happy; 3. Dustin Meier/John Meier. ft\AN/WMN: 1. MlJtt McBride/Jennifer CllpUto; 2. Caston Howard/Melissa Stubbs: 3. Clay Fontenot/Gloria Fontenot. WMN: 1. Kathy Jarvis/Mindi Fiola. Vet GP 125 NOV: 1. Daniel Munoz: 2. Ed Chllvez: 3. Mark Ohlgren. 125 INT: 1, Terry Beal: 2. Philip Tinstman; 3. Bob Tocco. 250 NOV: I. Johnny Leach: 2. Nick Athans; 3. Ta.e~ PHOTOS BY KINNEY JONES PALMDALE, CA, NOV. 23-25 I - or the fourth year in a row, HollyLI - wood celebrated its long-standing love affair with motorcycles by hosting the annual "A Day in the Dirt" at L.A. County Raceway in Palmdale, California. Hollywood stuntmen Kenny Alexander and Jimmy Roberts, once again, invited people from the movie industry and the motorsports world, including extreme-sport athletes, auto racers and Supercrossjmotocross stars of today and yesteryear, to compete in a variety of forms of motorcycle racing - all for fun. Some of the many stars that came out to play included seventime Supercross Champion Jeremy McGrath, who competed in his very first Vet race, motocrossers Jeff Emig, Jeff Ward, Rick Johnson, Erik Kehoe, Ron Lechien, Mike Kiedrowski, Micky Dymond, Jim Holley and Mouse McCoy, auto racer Paul Tracy, Jet Ski racers Victor Sheldon, Clay Cullen and Larry Rippenkroeger, off-road racers J.N. Roberts and Oakley Lehman, helmet painter Troy Lee, and dirt tracker David Aldana. Bad weather, however, nearly got the best of this year's event. Over 60- 20 DECEMBER 12, 2001 • cue I mph winds forced the premature finish of the Vet race on Saturday, which was won by McGrath, who later said that he likes to ride in the wind. The winds eventually gave way to heavy rains, forcing the remaining races to be postponed until Sunday. The pit area was pretty much destroyed because of Saturday's "hurricane," but the "A Day in the Dirt" crew worked through the night to get things ready for Sunday's event. The weather cooperated on Sunday, but the races had to be trimmed to accommodate Sunday's now even fuller schedule. The event was capped off with the premier event, the Coup de Grace, which was won by Mike Kiedrowski, followed by 125cc National MX Champion Mike Brown, and Erik Kehoe. Overall, nearly 800 riders came out to participate, while approximately 3500 spectators came out to watch. Alexander and Roberts wanted to thank the event sponsors, Weider publications, BC Ethic, N-Style, Universal Studios, Setwear, Red Bull, EI Monte RV and all of the stunt organization, for helping make this year's event happen. CN n e _ s e Cycle World magazine's Jimmy Lewis hung on to finish third in the Evolution Expert/Pro class.