Cycle News - Archive Issues - 2000's

Will Dickson rounded the first tum with the lead in the Vet Novice class and never looked back. Ron Schuler and Joe Masek argued over the runner-up position during the final laps of the race, with Schuler coming out on top. Gabi Abayov and Myan Spaccarelli were never very far apart and finished fourth and fifth, respectively. Sisters, and the American Cancer Society. eN IMAAren.I flint, Michig.n Results: December 38, 2001 IRaund 1 at 3J P/W 50 AUTO JR (4-6): I. Dean Taylor: Kllmeran Miller; 3. Com LlIpeen: 4. Brett. Boulis; Reis Villella. P/W 50 AUTO SR (7-8): I. Robert Sumbe,.: Tyler Reamer; 3. Dylan Hopper; 4. Codi Cherry; 2. 5. Results 2. 5. P/W Y",," BEO, 1. Tyb La...a (Han), 2. John Hanoum (Yom): J. Cody Dupob (Yom); 4. Zachary Kay (Hon); 5. Jake Stockton IHan). P/W YAM AnV: I. R.J. Ruc:lz.itis (Hen); 2. Ryan Motter (Yam). P/W BEG: I. Dane: LaTom (KTM): 2. Kyle WoIgaJ1'lOtle (KTM): J. Jason Hinrichs (Pol): 4. Jonathon Shams (KTM); S. Brenden Muntly IKTM). P/W AnV: I. Shone Emerson (KTM): 2. Colby Re.ho (IITMo); 3. Shone MlIIer (Cob); 4. Jason Bunch (KTM); 5. Nathan Walker (KTM). SIP/W (4·6): I. Colby Raha (KTM); 2. Aaron Chappell (laM). S/P/W (7-9): I. Tyson Antlllion (KTM): 2. Shane Emerson (KTM): 3. Nathan Walker (KTM). P!W 70/80/90: I. lad! Word (Yam): 2. Mallory uhrt (Yom); 3. Brittany CostantO (Hon); 4. Morsay licitra. 65 BEG: 1. Matthew Popp (Kaw); 2. Austin Polltell1 (Kaw); 3. $<:ott Winslow (Kaw); 4. Chelsea Candido (Kaw); 5. Shawn Rhinehart (Kew). 65 (4-8): I. Tyler Uttle (Kaw): 2. Damlon Tackett (Kaw). 65 (9·11): I. Trent Pugml~ (Kaw); 2. Travis BrIght (KTM); 3. Taylor Kellstrom (KTM); 4. Sammy OrtIz. (Kaw): 5. Kyle Smith (KTM). 85 BEG: I. A.J. Wilson (Kaw); 2. Jason Parsons (Hon); 3. Chodd Cole (SUt): 4. Jonathan Chappell (Yam); 5. Zach Fullmer (Yam). 85 (7-11): I. T~nt Pugmire (Kaw): 2. Taylor KellslrOm (Yom): J. Shawn Butler (Yam): 4. Keith Robinson (Yem): 5. Tylor O'Hara (Yllm). 85 (12-13): I. Tye Hames (Kaw); 2. Nick Sanchet (Yam); J. Andy Hammer (Yam); 4. Ken Slater Jr. (Yam); 5. J.B. Peek (Yam). 85 (14-16): I. Justin HlIllg« (Yam); 2. Benny Bred\: (Yam). S/MlNI: 1. Trent Pugmire (Kaw); 2. Garrett Norr (Hon). WM: I. TalNlra Neillel (Hon); 2. Nikkl Puentes (Yam); J. Tara Ndtzel (Suz): 4. Amy Hasten (Yam): 5. Heather Smith (Kaw). V1NT: I. Eric Casas (Hon); 2. Robert Miller (Hon): J. $<:ott Davis (Suz); 4. Art Woneubero (Moon); 5. Bryon Davis (Hon). 4·STRK: I. Shane Smith (Hon); 2. Steven Colson (Yem); J. Jeremy Ferro (Hon): 4. Scott Parks (Yam): 5. Ian Wright (Yam). 125 BEG: I. Jeson Siem;owsk.i (Yam); 2. Bmt Auerbech (Suz): 3. Brett Mooscrop (Hon); 4. Jeremy Cote (Yom): 5. Cameron HeIDer (Yam). 125 NOV: I. Steven FtgUeroa (Hon): 2. Jdf A.stunc.ft (Yam); 3. Brett tum (Hon): 4. LesterVamtm (Yam); 5. Tyler MdntOlh (Yam). 125 INT: I. C.J. Mahon (Sw): 2. Anthony Barbacovi (Yam); 3. Bryan Wetson (Yam); 4. KM1 Jennings (Yam). 250 BEG: I. Danny Ramirez (Hon); 2. Jerry Gordon (Yam); 3. Robert !bon (Yam); 4. Luke Regen (Yam); 5. Bmndon &naga (Suz). 250 NOV: I. Joe Villegas (Han); 2. Chnstopher Leiker (Hon); 3. Kevin UDywhite (Yam); 4. Brian 0Iudr. (Han); 5. Brad Goolsby (Yam). 250 INT: I. Shawn Trabert (Yam); 2. Shane: Smith (Hen); J. Be Williams (Yam): 4. Jeremy Ferro (Han); 5. Neil ChiltJcMm (Hon). PRO: I. Casey Lytle (Yam); 2. J~ Elde (Hon): 3. Ty Davis (Yam); 4. Reymond Smith (Yam): 5. Luke: On' (Yam). 500 NOV: I. Ron Schuler (KzIw). JR VET BEQ: I. Shown Walll (Yam); 2. Steve O'Hara (Yam): 3. Oa~ Siegrist (Yem); 4. Assaf Alush (Hoo): 5. Brian Casey (Suz). JR VET NOV: I. Owen Dickson (Yam); 2. Joe Masek (Hen): 3. Will Dickson (laM): 4. Doug Ford (Hoo); 5. Jason Bikowski (Yom). JR VET [NT: I. David Antillion (Yam); 2. Entt Avaz.lan (KzIw); 3. Rick Knox (Yam); 4. Jason Trubey (Yam); 5. Shy Moshe (Hoo). JR VET EX: I. Ty Davis (Yam); 2. Jimmy Roberts (Hon); 3. Dusty Naber (Yom). VET BEG: I. DaMy Ramirez. (Hon): 2. Eric Hargraves (Hen); 3. Robert Gebo (Hon): 4. Stephen Berry (Yam); 5. Jerry Gordon (Yam). VET NOV: 1. Will Dickson (KTM); 2. Ron Schuler (Kaw): 3. Joe Masek (Hen): 4. Gebl Abeyov (Yam); 5. Myan SpaccerelJl (Yem). VET INT: I. Mike UciUIl (Suz); 2. Joe VlIIegas (Hon); 3. Chris Ray (Yam); 4. John Murray (Yam): 5. Shy Mosne (Hen). VET PRO: I. Jon Ortner (Yam): 2. Frank Costanto (Hon); 3. Jimmy Roberts (Hon); 4. Mark MolCI'op (Hon); 5. Robbie Dunham (Yam). SR NOV: I. Brian Brouserd (Soz); 2. James Cliff (Yam): 3. Wes· ley Burrett (Hon); 4. Kevin Hasten (Yom): 5. David Cote (Yam). SR AM:. 1. Rod Richardson (Yam): 2. Ciary SongstDd (Hon); 3. Mike Qulmette (Hon); 4. Kris Goolsby (Yam): 5. Kevin Peterson (Yam). SR EX: I. Bam Simons (Yam); 2. Mark Moscrop (Hon); J. David Zahrt (Suz); 4. John Ferro (Hon): 5. Chris Leiker (Hen). Orr JR VET: I. Scott Davis (Hen). NOV: I. Chari" Watanabe (Yam); 2. William Weltmen Dominique Rabideau. 65: 1. Robb Lapeen; 2. Eric Montreuil; 3. Austin Collier: 4. Michael Johnson; 5. Charles Gray. 85: 1. Kurtis Lee; 2. c.J Cooper; 3. Joe Doktor; 4. Joe Boulis; 5. Trllvis Myers. 250 PRO: 1. Chuck Springsteen; 2. Pat Buchzmon; 3. Bryan Villella; 4. Doug O'Boyle; 5. Jack Mayer Jr.; 6. Robert Knapp; 7. Mark Wyskiel; 8. Cr8ig Pickett; 9. Mark Cheza; 10. Samuel Lowe. Los Angeles County Raceway Sierakowski Says Sayonara By GREG ROBERTSON PAl..i'\DALE, CA, DEC. 16 YZl25-mounted Jason Sierakowski finished off the year in resounding fashion by simply outrunning his competition during the Merry Christmas Grand Prix held at Los Angeles County Raceway. The Califomia Racing Club event was also the third and final round of the annual Trophy Series. When starter Don Gossett waved the green flag for the dead-engine start, Josh Jackson got to the first tum first, ahead of Sierakowski, Chad Abbott, Andrew Rhoads and Brett Moscrop. Jackson's lead was short-lived, as Sierakowski took over the point position as the field tore through the Saddle Glen portion of the layout for the first time. By the end of lap two, Sierakowski had five seconds on Rhoads. who had his hands full with Brett Auerbach. Jeremy Cote had followed Auerbach up through the pack to run in fourth, ahead of Jackson and Moscrop. Sierakowski continued on pretty much uncontested to greet the checkers first with a comfortable lead after 45 minutes of racing. Auerbach was in no real danger of losing second place right up until the finish. Moscrop slowly worked his way around Jackson and Cote to earn the third-place trophy. Danny Ramirez was pretty impressive in the 250cc Beginner class. He motored away with the win after 45 minutes of track time. Chris Walker kept Ramirez honest for a while before encountering problems and recording a DNF. Jerry Gordon ended up finishing a distant second, with Robert Ibon overcoming a bad start to claim third, ahead of Luke Rogers and Brandon Banaga. Ramirez proved that his 250cc Beginner~ class victory was no fluke as he came from out of the pack on his CR250 to walk away with the Vet Beginner~c1ass win as well. Early leader Eric Hargraves would hold off Robert Gebo for second place, with Stephen Berry and Gordon rounding out the top five. Glen Helen Raceway Park: The 2001 number-one REM plate winner, Randy Skinner, was the overall Over 40 Expert winner at REM's weekly Saturday motocross event in San Bernardino, California. 'Willison (KzIw); 4. Bob Dunham (Yam); 5. Sleven Durxhlag (Hon). Orr MSTR B: I. Craig St&Iey (Hon): 2. David WlUioms (Yam); 3. Tom Burgeu (Yam); 4. Ken Greene (Hon); 5. Steve Fry (Hon). OfT MSTR A:. I. Fnmk Costanzo (HOI'I); 2. Tracy Hrech (Yam): 3. Bam Simons (Yam); 4. John Ferro (Hon); 5. Ed Tnpp (Hon). Teamrace 80: 1. Chadd Co6e/Nick Sanchez; 2. Bryon Moscroprraylor Kdl· """".BEG: I. Robert Dickie/Steve Berry; 2. Tamera Neltzelrrara Neitzel. NOV: I. RilI!Y Beckinge:r/Ricky Parks; 2. MIke O'DonneII/Luke Rogers; 3. Deon BauerIPatri<:k Inness: 4. Wi!! Dickson/Andre Arango: 5. Paul L.owenthaVRod IUchardson. INT/EX: I. Pat Wade/Warren Trttlemier; 2. Ken NeltzeVChrls NeItzel; 3. Leo Soul/Chris Ba~; 4. Tom MIl1erlRandy Genie<:: 5. Chris Ray/John Mutnly. """man BEG: I. Justin Bagge. NOV: I. Owne: Oickson: 2. Jim Bagge: J. Ed Gurbulbls. INT/EX: 1. Nidc M.oirose; 2. Ryan Riess: J. Cliff Oekes: 4. Josh Bagge. Glen Helen Raceway Park Roberts. Skinner Rip at REM Saturday MX By ROCKY HASH Orr OfT AM.: I. Rand! Perkins (Hon): 2. Jeff Petton (Yom); J. Jadt Gilliam (Hon); 4. BrIan Farner (KzIw); 5. Dennis Tooman (Yam). Orr EX: I. John lovetI (Hon): 2.. Greg Robemon (Hon): 3. Gory ,..-----------...-----::-------------------,z ~ w ~ fa II: '~" ~ 48 JANUARY 23, 2002· I: U I: • • n e wv s Frank Villa was unstoppable in the Over 40 Junior division, as he took both holeshots and romped mistake-free to the checked flag each time out. Leonard Kirschner was the best of the rest, as his solid 2-2 rides were good for second overall. Bob Barnett came in third overall after putting up a 4-3 performance on the scoreboard. Alan Olson was impressive in the Over 50 Master ranks, as he led every lap of both motos and eventually won going away both times out for the overall class honors on the day. T.V. Holmes pushed his KTM to a solid second-place finish with a 2-2 score, while Bengt Johansson came in third with 5·3 rides for the day. Results (Hon). Los Angeles County Raceway: Josh Jackson (603) leads eventual winner Jason Sierakowski (200), Ryan Bastin (270), eventual runner-up Brett Auerbach (267) and the rest of the pack at the start of the CRC Merry Christmas Grand Prix 125cc Beginner class in Palmdale, California. _ SAN BERNARDINO, CA. DEC. 8 Midweek rains left the Racing Enterprises Motorsports' natural-terrain motocross course in perfect condition, as the moist, sandy loam produced positively beautiful berms and epic racing conditions. The action was tight in many of the classes, with Randy Skinner piloting his RM 125 to the overall class win in the highly competitive Over 40 Expert division, while in the Vet Beginner ranks, Jim Roberts came out on top after putting in two solid motos. Skinner gated midpack in both motos, but he impressively weaved his way through the pack each time out for the win. Ken Ehlers and Tim Tucker battled it out all day, with Ehlers' strong second moto and 3~2 scores overall placing him second on the day. Tucker's solid 2-4 rides were good for third overall. The Vet Beginner class is hoUy contested week in and week out, and this week was no exception. Roberts had to push his Yamaha YZF hard in both motos, and eventually he was rewarded for his efforts and prevailed on the day with a solid 2- 1 tally. A crash in the first moto was the undoing of Tay Burgess, but his second-moto win placed him second overall with a 4-1 score. Mike Hillion rode consistently all day aboard his YZ250 and filled out the top three slots with his solid 3-3 effort. The BOcc Beginner class was an interest~ ing affair, as Cody Brownfield ripped to both moto wins and the overall class honors on the day. Behind him there was plenty of action, however, as the Tedder and Tucker clans battled it out all day. Chasen, Dakota and Myles Tedder vied for positions in some tight racing against Justin and Nick Tucker. In the end, it was Myles Tedder taking second overall with 3-2 scores, while Nick Tucker filled out the top three slots with a 2-5 tally. 80 BEG: I. Cody Brownfield (Hoo): 2. Myles Tedder (Yom): 3. Nick Tucker (Yom): 4. Dakota Tedder (Kaw); 5. Chasen Tedder (Kaw). 80 JR: I. Justin Falk (Yam); 2. Kurt Samuelson (Vam): 3. Sean Red (Yam). 125 BEG: I. Michael Modjewskl (Yam): 2. Ryan Amaradlo (Yam): 3. Chris Ayers (Kaw): 4. Rodney Brand (Kaw); 5. Matthew Tt'dder (SUI). 125 JR: I. Frank Masl (Yam); 2. John Mlnert (KTM); J. Jimmy Patrick (SUl). 250 BEG: I. Tay Burgess (Yam): 2. Jared Hane:brInk (Kaw); 3. Darren Kerr {Kaw); 4. Tom Hint (Hon): 5. Wayne Christofferson (Kew). 250 JR: 1. Rocky Hash (Kaw): 2. ErIc Robe:ruon (Yam): 3. Josh Spencer (Sul). 250 INT: I. TIm Olson (Hen). PRO: I. Mark Till~ (Yem); 2. Paul Kel1erl (Yem). VET BEG: I. Jim Roberts (Yam): 2. Tay Burgess (Yam); J. MIke HUlion (Yam): 4. J~ Montgomery (Hon); 5. Tim Norton (KTM). VET JR: 1. Bryan Daniel (Yam): 2. Gary Scott (Hon); 3. Gary Harada (Yam); 4. Tun Harris (laM): 5. Ludo Boi'lnard (Hon). VET INT; I. Fred Nichols (Hon); 2. Ken Mellow (Yam): 3. C.T. Folk. (Yam); 4. Jim Naegle (Yam); S. Brad me:. (Yam). 40.. JR: 1. Frank Vina (Hoo); 2. Leonard Kirschner (Hen); 3. Bob Barnett (Yam); 4. Tim Norton (KTM); S. Eric: Carr (Yam). 40.. INT: I. Steve Watson (Kaw); 2.. Gary Har&do (Yam); J. Rudy Chavez (Hon); 4. MIke Brownfield (Hon); 5. Bryan Daniel (Yam). 40+ EX: I. Randy SkInner (Suz): 2. Ken Ehlers (Yam): 3. run Tucker (Yam); 4. Pde Vetrano (TM); 5. Ron Cortedo (Yam). 40.. M$TR: 1. Paul N~les (Hon): 2. Ron Lawson (Yom); J. Dennis Boulware: (Yam): 4. Willie Amoradio (Yam); 5. Mark Hall (Yom). SO... MSTR: I. Alan Olson (Yom); 2. T.V. H~mel (KTMo); 3. Bengt Johansson (tITM); 4. Horst LellMr (Hon): 5. Jody Weisel (Yam). Willow Springs International Raceway Graves Vaults to the Top Again By ERIC VINCENT ROSAMOND, CA, DEC. 15- 16 Chuck Graves capped off a successful year of racing with the Willow Springs Motorcycle Club by capturing the win in the Toyota Cup Unlimited Formula One Grand Prix race at the 12th round of events at Willow Springs International Raceway. Graves clinched the Formula One-class championship for the season with his victory. Additionally, Graves won the WSMC overall points championship, thus eaming the number-one plate for 2002. As the Formula One race got under way, Graves was initially in second, behind Jeremy Toye. However, only two turns in, Graves

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