Cycle News - Archive Issues - 2000's

LOCAL TALENT 65 STRTR (6-9): 1. Ryan Quinn (Kaw). 65 (6-8): 1. Shawn Gritlen (K11l\); 2. Joshua Greco (Kaw); 3. Caden Probst (Kaw): 4. ClIrlos Don (Kaw): 5. Daniel Paluzzi (Kaw). 65 (9-1 t); I. JlIke CtIIVJda (KlIW); 2. Johnny J~ (Kaw): 3. Nick Palunl (Kaw); 4. Ma!lOrl Sweeden (KTM): 5. Cameren Drown (Kaw). 65 OPEN: 1. JohMy Jeiderda (Kaw); 2. JlIke Canada (Kaw); 3. Nick Palutti (Kaw); 4. Shawn Gritten (KTM); 5. Mason Sweeden (KTM). 85 BEG (12.16): 1. Rene Lopez (KlIw); 2. Ryan Rowell (Yam): 3. 8nan Bebeck (YlIm); 4. Jusun Ecker (Hon): 5. Casey Meron (KlIw). 85 (0-11): 1. Donnie Kearney (Suz): 2. Chad Gores (Suz): 3. Tral/l$ Christensen (Kaw); 4. Cody Tithof (Hon). 65 (12-13); I. Mike Alessi (Hon): 2. Jarred Browne (Kaw); 3. Jeff Alessi (Hon); 4. Shawn fo\oIV (Yam); 5. Ricky James (Yam). 85 (14-16): L Don Green (Kaw). 85 OPEN: I. Mike AIes.sI (Hon); 2. Jarred Browne (Kaw); 3. Jeff Neui (Hon); 4. ShllWJ1 HlIYes (Kaw); ~. Chad Gores (Suz). S/ft\lNI: 1. Mike Alessi (Hon); 2. Jeff Alessi (Hon); 3. Ja~ Browne (Kaw): 4. Shawn Hayes (Kaw): 5. James Turner (Kaw). 125 8EG: 1. Michel Raines; (Yam); 2. John Foster (Yam); 3. Taylor Gilmore (Suz): 4. Shawn Higham (KTM); 5 Joey Martins (Hon). 125 NOV: 1. Kevin Holmes (Suz): 2. Hector Hernandez (Hon): 3. Jeff Edelblute (Sw:); 4. Andy D'Arrigo (Yam); 5. Chris Saurfleld (Suz). 125 INT: 1. Mfke Alessi (Hon); 2. Scott Simon (Suz): 3. Chod Gaumer (Hon); 4. Just.n Noble (Suz). 250 BEG: I. Chris Cutsinger (Hon); 2. Justin Norwood (Hon). 250 lNT: I. Child Gaumer (Hon); 2. Chris Turner (Hon). 250 PRO: I. Justin Quinn (KTM). 30+ BEG/NOV: I. John Bolobeck (Hon); 2. Rick McComb (Yam); 3. Sean Quinn (Kaw). Malcolm Smith Charity Dual.Sport Ride/Winter Expo Raining on Malcolm Smith's Parade COREY MACOMBER By CLEl'lENT SALVAOORI Malcolm Smith Charity Dual-Sport RidelWinter Expo: Tiffany Richardson of O'Neal calendar fame and San Luis Obispo motorcyclist of note Bill "Poppy" Miller helped out at the charity event in San Luis Obispo, California. Mike in sight in all motos, but Mike was in control as he took a six-moto sweep in all three 85cc classes. However, when Mike climbed aboard his 125cc Honda, the competition was tough. In the first moto, Mike absconded with the holeshot, foliowed by Suzuki jockey Scott Simon and Chad Gaumer. Mike set the pace, and Simon was close behind. Lap after lap, Mike was able to hold off Simon, and when the white flag came out, Simon made a last-ditch charge but was not able to pass before the checkered flag. Mike took the win, followed by Simon and Gaumer. In the second moto, Simon took charge with the holeshot, followed by Gaumer, Justin Noble and Mike. Simon looked exceptionally fast, but Mike, who had a bad start, quickly made his way past Noble and Gaumer and set his sights on the leader. Simon was able to hold off Mike until the white flag came out. and Mike knew it was time to make the pass. Down the straightaway they roared, with Simon on the outside and Mike taking the inside line; Mike grabbed a handful of throttle and flew by Simon, who seemed stunned by the pass. The next flag would be the checkered' and there was no time to return the favor. Mike Alessi took the win, followed by Simon and Gaumer. Also heating up the track were the 65cc riders. In the 65cc Open class, Nick Paluzzi surprised the crowd as he shot out of the gate with the first-moto holeshot, followed by Johnny Jelderda and Jake Canada. Paluzzi led for four laps, and when the white flag came out, Paluzzi, whose adrenaline was pumping with the knowledge that he could puJl off the win, mistakenly pulled off the track when the white flag came out. Jelderda and Canada kept going. and Paluzzi returned to the track in third position. When the checkered flag came out, it was Jelderda, Canada and a disappointed Paluzzi. In the second moto, Jelderda grabbed the holeshot, foliowed by Canada and Paluzzi. Canada was close behind the leader, applying some serious pressure, but Jelderda was not backing down. The checkered flag came out, it was Jelderda, followed closely by Canada, and Paluzzi rounded out the top three. Canada would return to make his presence felt in the 65cc (9-11) division, taking both moto wins over Jelderda and Paluzzi. Shawn Gritten was untouchable in the 65cc (6-8) division, followed by Josh Greco and Caden Probst. Results Pee Wee Track 50 SHAFT (4.6): 1. /t\icheeI ft\oss (Yam): 2. Ryan Tull (Yam): 3. Cody Ciores (Yam);4. Ryan Matter (Yam); 5. Man Fl'f1'lat'Ide:l (Sull. 50 SHAFT (7.8): 1. Jadtson Ryan (Suz): 2. Matt Messick (Yam). 50 STRTR (4.6): I. Kyle Skibel (KTM); 2. fo\igueI TOl'Ta (Hen): 3. Joshua Keiser (KTM): 4. Landed Taflinger (KTM): 5. Vegas Davis (Hon). 50 STRTR (7.8): I. Anthony Jung (Pol); 2. Mario Fernandez (Hon): 3. loch Warnock (Hon); 4. Fl'lIf\k Tucker (Lem); 5. Gabriel Guedea (tITM). 50 STK BC:G (4·6): 1. Dean Spongier (KTM): 2. Pilot Farris (Pol); 3. Cody Sloan (tITM); 4. Michael lizarraga (tITM); 5. Christopher Switzer (KTMl. 50 STK BEG (7-8); L Jackson Ryan (Cob); 2. Cody Baker (Pol); 3. Cole Seeley (KTM); 4. Kyle Brown (Cob). 50 MOD BEG (4.6): I. Pilot Farris (Pol); 2. Justin Armento!l (KTM): 3.- Cody Sloan (KTM); 4. Bradley Taft (KTM): 5. Christopher Switzer (KTM). 50 MOD BEG (7·6): 1. Cole Seeley (KTM); 2. Jackson Ryan (Cob); 3. Cody Baker (Pol). 50 STK NOV (7-8); I. Michael Arllna (Cob). 50 MOD NOV (7 -8): 1. Andr~ WlIll!lrns (Pol): 2. Garret Eckman (KTM); 3. Michael Arana (Cob); 4. Tanner Roberson (KTM). SIP/W; 1. Andrew Williams (Pol): 2. MIchael Arana (Cob); 3. Garret Eckman (KTM); 4. Kyle Brown (Cob): 5. Tanner Roberson (KTM). Main Track 50 (4·6): 1. Andrew Silverstein (Cob). 50 (7·8): 1. CarlO$ Don (Cob); 2. Daniel Paluul (Cob); 3. ClI1l/in LtrCure:lle (Cob): 4. Joshua Greco (Pol): 5. Coh Hubbs (Cob). SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA, DEC. 1-2, 9 Up on California's central coast, San Luis Motorsports decided to try to slip in one more major event before the real rainy season arrived, and the multi-brand dealership held its Winter Expo 2001 the first weekend in Decem· ber. Lots of work and organization goes into such an event, with months of preparation. SLY!. owner Steve Myrick lined up a dozen motorsport celebrities to sign posters and lure the crowds, and the notables, coming from as far away as Australia and South Carolina, inciuded ISDT champion Malcolm Smith, Formula Extreme Jake Zempke, 250cc GP racer Chuck Sorenson, Supercross champ Nathan Ramsey, Arenacross victor Buddy Antunez, AMA off-road racers Randy Hawkins, Shane Watts and Rodney Smith, and the ever-popular O'Neal calendar girl, Tiffany Richardson. Several dozen exhibitors were also invited to set up shop, making sure there was a great deal to buy, with product from companies ranging from Axo to EVS Speed Protection to FMF Racing to Rifle Fairings to White Brothers, as well as Fox, Moose, Thor, No Fear and others. Helmets, boots, motocross gear everything a street or dirt rider could possibly need was available, with hefty discounts on all merchandise. Myrick had set up a modest maze running through his shop. All the bikes were outside, and as the fun- and deal..seekers entered the store, they were routed past all the booths, finally ending up at the cash registers - which were busy all weekend. If the sale of hot dogs is any indication of attendance numbers, more than 1400 tube steaks were grilled and eaten on Saturday, with proceeds going to charity. The local San Luis Obispo Child Abuse Prevention (SLO·CAP) council benefited greatly from all this, as they got the donations from the food and the Malcolm Smith Charity Dual-Sport Ride. More than 120 riders signed up for the ride, with a minimum contribution of $65 going to SLO-CAP. The ride, unfortunately, had to be delayed for a week, as Old Man Winter slid in on Saturday night, the rain pouring down tabbies and pooclIes on Sunday morning to the extent that the organizers felt that some of the riders would surely get stuck in some bottomless mudhole in the far reaches of San Luis Obispo county and never be seen again ~ and no sensible dealer wants to lose his customers that way. Even without MaJcolm's ride, the shop was busy with customers on Sunday, and there was a silent auction that had autographed jerseys, helmets, and even non~motorcycle products such as a television set and a pearl neck~ lace from local merchants up for bid. SLO-CAP made a good deal of money, which was the purpose of the exercise. So did San Luis Motorsports. And on the following Sunday, December 9, the dual-sport ride did go off (though without the presence of Malcolm Smith), followed by a spiendid barbecue. CN cue I • BIRTHIIATE ..•..••. March 1, 1984 IlEsIOEIICE Valley Center. California OccuPAnoll , .. Student OnIEil IIIITEIlESTS ,Training. Swimming, Bicycle Dirt Jumping, Mountain Biking MonMciCiB ... 2001 Yamaha VZ125, 2001 Yamaha VZ250. 2001 Yamaha VZ250F (two each) SPOIlSORS .. North County Yamaha, Arnette. Thor. Maxima, Tag Metals LOCAL TRACK • . . . . . . Barona Oaks, Ramona, California ClASSES .. ,. _. 125cc Intermediate. 250cc Intermediate WHY Do You RAcE? "I race because it's a part of me. It's in my blood. I have a lot of fun doing it and I really like the challenge." WUT Do Va 1I11E BEsT AIIotrT 1lAcmc7 '" like the physical workout and the challenge." . . . Is V_ GllEATBJ IIAcI.c 1-. CE? "My dad. because he's always told me since I was a little kid that I can do whatever I want to do. Also Mike Healey. who has been training me. because he instills so much confidence in me." WIlAT's TNE BEST 1IAcI1I1I .....CE Vo." EwEll H....? "Never give up." By Greg Robertson n • .,., :IS JANUARY 9. 2002 7

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