Cycle News - Archive Issues - 2000's

Morello (KTM); 3. Steven Fox (Kaw): 4. Jason Fronk (Kew); 5. Zyle Mitchell (Kaw). 60 (9-11): I. Anthony Schmitt (Kaw); 2. Jake Reigart (Kaw); 3. Cody Smith (Hon); 4. Chase Northrup (Kaw); 5. Aaron Beausoleil (KTM). 80 BEG: 1. Michael Crehan (Yam); 2. Joe Defrancisco (Hon); 3. Ryan Anderson (Kaw); 4. Cody Smith (Hon): 5. Cody A. Smith (Vam). 80 (NT: 1. Kyle Clllrk (Yam); 2. Jimmy Hayes (Yam); 3. Jacqueline Ross (Yam); 4. Ryan Void (Vam); 5. Chris Hele (Hon). 80 ADV: I. Zach Hamilton (Hon); 2. Larry Partin Jr. (Kaw); 3. Josh Miller (Yam): 4. Matt Theus (Kaw). S/I'IINI: I. Matt Goerke (Su,): 2. Larry Pertin Jr. (Kaw); 3. Zach Hamilton (Hon); 4. Matt Theus (Kaw); 5. Josh Miller (Vam). 125 BEG: 1. Chris Shrowder (Suz); 2. Anthony Donawa (Yam); 3. Michael Aldridge (Suz); 4. Kyle corner. This allowed Dumond and Studstill to close the gap. In the end, the four stayed right behind one another. Hodges won the overall with a 2-2 tally, over Allred (4-1) and Studstill (1-4). Josh Miller led the first 80cc Advanced moto until Larry Partin zapped past and won the moto. Zach Hamilton moved to second, and Miller finished third. In the second moto, Hamilton was on fire, and he pulled away and won. Partin, riding in fourth, passed Miller and Matt Theus for second. CN llIndrom (Yam). 125 INT: 1. Kris Clark (Yam): 2. Camden Cruz (Kaw); 3. Raymond Whitley (Yam); 4. Brad Christopher (Kaw): 5. Christopher Belcher (Yem). 125 ADV: 1. Matt Goerke (Suz); 2. Terry Brazier (Vam): 3. Cole Studstill (Vam). 250 BEG: I. Jerry Bu'erd (Hon); 2. Randy Kye (Yam); 3. Ryan Bourque (Hon); 4. Jerry Whitaker (Hon); 5. Brian Metcalf (Yam). 250 INT: 1. X. Goosemann (Yam); 2. Tom Schormann (Yam); 3. Shawn McKenna (Suz); 4. Paul Hogrefe (Kaw); 5. Bemie Perrone (Hon). 250 ADV: I. Weyne Hodges (Hon); 2. Gery Allred (Hon); 3. Cole Studstill (Yam); 4. Steve Dumond (Suz); 5. Jim Chludzinski (Yam). WMN: 1. Jacqueline Ross (Yam). 16·24: 1. Cole Studstill (Yam); 2. Terry Brazier (Vam); 3. Kris Clark (Vam); 4. Camden Cruz (Kaw); 5. Nate Fransen (Yam). 25+: J. Gary Allred (Hon); 2. Joe Caliendo (Kaw); 3. Craig Johnson (Yam); 4. Tom Schermann (Yam); 5. Shawn McKenna (Suz). 30+: 1. Steve Dumond (Suz); 2. Wayne Hodges (Hon); 3. Gary Allred (Hon); 4. Jim Chludzinski (Vam): 5. Craig Johnson (Vem). 35+: J .Tom Ackerman (Kaw); 2. David Robertson (Yam); 3. Danny Glover (Yam); 4. Frank Helms (KTM); 5. Scott Higbie (Yam). 40+: 1. Flipper Page (Hon); 2. David Robertson (Yam); 3. Frank Thomas (Yam); 4. Danny Glover (Vam); 5. Dwayne Fortune (KTM). P8I Tral MX Park Bunnell, Florida Results: November 11, 2001 [Round 31 HON so: 1. Joel Whedbee (Hon): 2. DHlon Varnadore (Hon); 3. Amanda Northrup (Hon); 4. Zechary Griffith (Hon); 5. Tyler Nielsen (Hon). P/W (4-6): I. Nathan Wirth (Vam): 2. Derryle Whiting Jr. (Suz); 3. Jake Raikes (Yllm): 4. Jason Morello (Yam); 5. Robbie Merrell (Yam). P/W (7-9): 1. Hunter Sanier (Vam); 2. Stephen Gold (Yam); 3. Danny Chovinald (Suz); 4. Evan Snell (Vam). P/W 1'100 (6-7): 1. Serratia Gonzalez (Cob): 2. Ian Holm (Cob); 3. Nick Wannick (KTM); 4. John Manski (Pol); 5. Jake Raikes (Cob). P/W MOD (8-9): 1. Jason Kisn (Act). P/W 80 (7-9): 1. Amande Northrup (Vam); 2. Mike BretzeJ (Yam); 3. Kyle Vlmadove (Yam); 4. Parker Winn (Yam); 5. Nathlln Colebum (Yam). P/W 80 (10·12): 1. Aaron Beeuscleil (Vam): 2. Raymond Day (Yam); 3. Ross Paxia (Hon); 4. Deven Smith (Yam). 60 (6-S): 1. Johnnie Gargano (Kaw); 2. Mikey Honey Lake Motocross Park McKenzies Haul Home the Honey Bv since 1989 and competing all over DIANE GARLAND the western states. MILFORD, CA, NOV. 11 T Honey Lake MX again made histo- he father-son team of Ken and K.J. McKenzie made the trip from ry, dropping the first gate on their new Pee Wee track this weekend, Loomis, California, and spent the day running the little kids' races on the Honey Lake Motocross Park: Ken McKenzie of Loomis, California, heads down the insanely steep Black Diamond downhill high above Honey Lake Valley. McKenzie took the overall win in the Vet Pro class after a heated battle with local rider TIm Nobles. at Honey Lake Motocross Park taking new, separate Pee Wee track for the victories in the Vet Pro and Pee Wee (4-6) classes. Ken did battle all day first time. The first class to race was the Pee Wee 4- to 6-year-olds. K.J. the Cycle News crew in the coming with Vet Pro competitor Tim Nobles McKenzie dominated the first two week, bringing all the big four-strokes of Susanville, who raced back-to- motos, and then rode his third moto for their shootout test. back Pro classes. Anyone who has with the older kids and whipping been to Honey Lake knows that riding them as well! Honey lake Motocross Park Milfard, Califomia one six-lap Pro class on this physical- Pee Wee rider Tucker Larriad of ly challenging I-mile track is enough for anyone, let alone two in a row! Redding, California, put in consistent rides all day long, as did Alyssa Rhett After completing all four motos, and Zack Copling of Sparks, Nevada. Nobles said he should have paid All Pee Wee riders received awards, more attention to the sign at the exit with the top 30 percent getting trophy of the track that says: "Thanks for plaques and the rest receiving Top playing in our sandbox - Get back to Competitor medals. The Pee Wee the gym and come back soon!" track has a mini-drop starting gate, Nobles gave McKenzie a great battle scaled down for the smaller bikes. and certainly make him work for the For next year's race season, the Pee Vet Pro victory. Wee track will be improved to include In the 250cc Pro class, Nobles a grass infield so parents can "run all placed second overall, behind Steve over the place" - as all Pee Wee par- Marty of Reno, Nevada, who is spon- ents like to do. sored by Eternal Snowboards. Local rider Matt Bussell placed third, ahead of Reno's Jeston Ponciano, who was All in all, it was a great day, the track was in good condition, and the fall air was refreshing and cool. running his first Pro race. Nobles is a Everyone at Honey Lake MX was true privateer, racing the Pro class 50 DECEMBER 12, 2001 • cue anticipating the imminent arrival of I e n e _ os CN Wabash Cannonball Motocross Pulley Lifts Cannonball Win By LARRY WtTJIIER Results: November 11, 2001 P/W (4·6): 1. Tucker Lerried (Vem): 2. K.J. McKenzie (KTM); 3. Alyssa Rhett; 4. lack Copling (Vom). P/W (7·8): 1 Chris Wentz. (Yam); 2. Kaelie Pena (KTM). 65 NOV: 1. Matt Hazel (Kaw); 2. Jason Shipman (Kaw); 3. Krista Grigner (KTM). 80 NOV: I. Russ Dyer (Suz); 2. Tony Nessler (Yam); 3. Corey Wardleigh (Hon); 4. Tanner Ramlow (Kaw); 5. ~brina Wosick (Hon). 80 INT: L Tyson Ramlow (Yam); 2. Beau Meier (Suz). 125 NOV: 1. Wes Herring (Suz); 2. Joe Shipman (Yem); 3. Reese Zunino (Yam); 4. Greg Klino (Yam); 5. Greg Thiessen (Hon). 125 INT: 1. Jimmy Hazel (Yam): 2. Cooper Munson (Hon); 3. Jeff Klino (Yam). 250 NOV; 1. Michael Curran (Han); 2. Charles Smith (Yam); 3. Chad Griffen (Hon); 4. Ryan Cochran (Yam); 5. Joe Gatie (KTM). 250 INT: 1. Roy Marshall (Vam); 2. Matt Hinkel (Vem): 3. Ryan McElfish (Vam). 250 PRO: 1. Steve Marty (Hon); 2. Tim Nobles (Yam); 3. Matt Bussell (Hon); 4. Jeston Ponciano (Hon); 5. Doug Lindgren (Hon). VET NOV: 1. Ron ~wis (Yam): 2. Eric Shipman (Kaw); 3. Rod Rhett (Hen): 4. Gregory Ferguson (Hon); 5. Jim Young (Yem). VET PRO: J. Ken McKenzie (Yam); 2. Tim Nobles (Vam). 40. INT: J. Allen Sine (GG). WABASH, IN, OCT. 27-28 Duslin Pulley took his R&D Vamaha to Ihe overall wins in the 250cc A and 16-24 class- es, and also took the runner· up slot in the 125cc A class - not a bad payday for his efforts in !he A classes. Keifer Banter took the overall win in the popular 65cc division. It was the largest class of the event. and Banter scored both moto wins. T.J. Beazill, Danny Caudill, Christian Telker and Clayton Knox gave Banler a run for it, but in the end Banter was fastest, card· ing J -1 finishes for !he overall viclory. The Wabash Cannonball Club is one of !he oldest clubs in the nation. The club was into flat track and ITs in ils early heritage, but in the J980s it took on a molocross .flair, and it has become one of Indiana's largest motocross events. On Saturday night, the Cannonball feslivilies included a huge pol of chill for everyone, and then the kids got dressed up for Halloween and had great fun trick·or·treating around the track. While the kids were out and about, the bench·racing was intense inside the clubhouse. The track was in excellent shape, with the natural-terrain uphill/downhill switchbacks being a favorite of the riders. A couple of switchbacks, a tabletop jump and a creek

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