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Uiftif G@f Sflfk jft Sftim Ride studded winter tires on Michelin Bib Mousse. Bradshaw made the unusual choice of the outside gate pick, which turned out to be a smart move.) The track was much larger than in the average arenacross, which meant a lot more speed (and some gearing changes for the teams, which had shipped their bikes right after the last round in Worcester, Massachusetts). Pedro Gonzalez was third twice on Friday but struggled on Saturday, while local hero Marc Ristori was the top European, winning a semi and finishing third in Saturday's 125cc main. Ristori's semi victory came after a hard-fought battle with Chad Johnson, and it brought the alreadyloud crowd to a frenzy. The most destructive rider of the weekend was Tuf Kawasaki's Denny Stephenson, who destroyed the front end of his KX250 when he hit a structure built for the scorers, on the finish tabletop jump. His father/mechanic, Don Stephenson, replaced the entire front end, including the triple clamps, only to have Denny go down again (in a whoop section) and badly bend the new handlebar. Fortunately, the younger Stephenson was okay. Both nights of the Extreme Jumpoff contest were won by the amazing Edgar Torronteras, who is easily the best freestyle jumper in Europe - if not the world. The arena cross regulars did some sightseeing while on the trip. A few went to a castle in Montreux, but most just enjoyed the different atmosphere, searched in vain for something familiar for dinner, or saved their hard breadrolls for food fights with the Europeans after Saturday's races. CN PIli EIlpa Center &eneva, SWilzerlllnd Results: December 14-15, 2001 Friday 125: 1. Josh Demuth (Yllm); 2. Damon Bradshaw (Yllm); 3. Pedro Gonzales (Suz); 4. Darcy Lange (K.w); 5. Ch.d Johnson (Hon). DFC: 1. Josh Demuth (Y8m); 2. D8rcy Lange (Kaw); 3. Denny Stephenson (Kew); 4. Tom Hofmaster (Yam). NoPunau~ No Pulled Stems No Plndled Tubr$ No Floa, No FcoI1ne 125: 1. Demon Bradshaw (Vern); 2. Josh Demuth (Vern); 3. Mere Ristori (Hon); 4. Darcy Lange (KlIw): 5. Chad Johnson (Hon). DFC: 1. Josh Demuth (Yam); 2. Damon B",dsh.w (Y.m); 3. Pedro Gonz.1es (Suz) 4. Denny Stephenson (Kaw). 250: I. Damon Bradsha ..... (Yam); 2. Josh Demuth (Yam); 3. Tom Hofmaster (Yam); 4. Pedro Gonzales (Su.); 5. Denny Stephenson (Kaw). JUMP: 1. Edgar Torronteras; 2. Matthieu Rebeaud: 3. EmmzlInuel Troux; 4. Sebllstien Gruez. SPEED STiCK NATIONAL ARENACROSS SERIES POINTS STANDINGS (After 5 of 20 rounds): 1. Josh Demuth (287/5 wins); 2. Demon Bradsh8w (234/7); 3. Dorey L.nge (220/2); 4. Tommy Hofmaster (204/1); 5. Denny Stephenson (195); 6. Pedro Gonzol.. (191); 7. Jeff Willoh (166); 8. Chad Johnson (161); 9. Brod H.gseth (156); 10. Rusty HolI.nd (123); 11. Is.i.h Johnson (123/1); 12. Kelly Smith (96); 13. G.vin Grocyk (92); 14. Jiri Dos,"i (69); 15. Tiger Lacey (37); 16. Mike Mason (34); 17. Nick Metc.lf (32); 18. Brondon Bartz (23); 19. Justin Brayton (22); 20. Tom Kelley (21); 21. Doug Henry (18); 22. Ry.n Hullm.n (17); 23. Todd DeHoop (11); 24. Jim Chester (11); 25. Paul C.rpenter (II); 26. B.rry C.rsten (5); 27. B",d Modjewski (5); 28. Mike Le.vitt (4). Upcoming Rounds: Round 6 - Fort Worth, Texas, December 28-30 Round 7 - Grand Rapids, Michigan, January ~ ~ ~ ;0 :j{: Call Your Dealer r;m?f:l=t~ 130180-18 110190-19 90190-21 Motocross Action - August. 2001 says: " it will a«urat1l1y replicate 13 psi." " a small price to pay for flat insural1C8" "If you want insurance against flat tires, a mo..... is the guarantee" TRELLEBORG Full Studded " ••• Michelin Bib Mousse tubes on • bargain" $295.00 90/100-14 $295.00 460-17 270.00 530-17 110/100-18 120/100-18 110/90-19 120/90-19 Price 300-21 340.00 340.00 285.00 Bib Mousse - All Sizes 199.00 209.00 $229.00 229.00 $229.00 $229.00 $229.00 $209.00 ~ Trailrider - October, 2001 says: "They don't bounce as much as an inflated _ tube, which can make y046 bike feel like it's working better..." "Bottom Line? They're harder to mount and demand a little more attention than pneumatic tubes, but you will not get a flat for as long as you have them on yo..- bike." 0" Price r;m?f:l=t~ 110/100-18 110/90-19 80/100-21 Dirt Bike - August. 2001 says: (HENII-SHIN TIRE- Price Fully Studded Fully Studded Michelin Bib Mousse $170.00 ** WIITII:1f: ____.rJ:IRI:S. 800·628-4040 ~ * WWW.MOTORACE.COM "The verdict? It's not that hard; not much harder than putting on an _ tube, when you get into it.• 250: 1. Damon Bradsh8w (Vern): 2. Josh Demuth (Yam); 3. Pedro Gonzales (5uz): 4. Tom Hofmaster (Yam); 5. Chad Johnson (Hon). JUM.P: 1. Edgar Torronteres; 2. Matthieu Rebeaud; 3. Emmllnuel Trow:: 4. Sebestien Gru8Z. Saturday * ~ Supercross action you can bet on. Parimutual-horsetrack style wagers. The only Motocross sportsbook and casino on the net Pick your riders, Wager on 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or combo bets 250cc and 125cc main events Logon or call 1 -800-'440-5228 Open an account and be automatically entered to win a new 2003 MX bike. cue I e n e _ S • JANUARY 9, 2002 21

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