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GFI Racing Winter Series North Round 5: E Street Bridge Track Kawasald jockey Jeff Northrop topped the 250cc Pro class at the fifth and final round of the GR Racing Winter Series North. the place for the runner-up spot; Nick Davis (2-5) ended up besting Cory McDaniel (8-2). Ruben Hernandez was also a double-class winner, piloting his KTM to a pair of victories in the 60cc Intermediate and 60cc Open classes. Keeping Hernandez honest were Tyler York and Ricky Rinauro. York '----followed up with a runner-up spot in the Intermediate class via a 2-2 tally, while Rinauro duplicated the same feat in the Open class. Cobra pilot James Sacher bested the 50cc (4-6) Stock class on the main track with a 2-1 score over Gunner Sigler, who posted a 1-2 tally on the day. However, Sigler returned in the 50cc (4-6) Stock class on the Pee Wee track to take BY JIM AND JUSTIN ENOS PHOTOS BY JIM ENOS MARYSVILLE, CA, FEB. 10 he fifth and final round of the GFI Racing Winter Series North descended upon the sandy shores of the Feather River, where lies an allnatural-terrain track, officially known as the "E Street Bridge" track. The "E" must stand for enormous, as more than 600 riders came out to do battle in the big sand pit. With all five manufactures paying contingency, the AMP-prepped course was full of color and featured one of the biggest Pro turnouts of the series. And taking the 250cc Pro-class win was Team Green Kawasaki/ProCircuit/Fox/Posey Racing-backed Jeff Northrop. Having been out of sight for some time, Northrop looked sharp as he hung with Tallon Vohland in the first moto, eventually taking a solid second, but then he rebounded in moto two with a big holeshot and held off Vohland for the win and overall on the day. "I went to Germany and raced some indoor stuff," said Northrop. "I did okay, finishing around sixth or seventh a few times; it was pretty fun. But I came out here today and tried to ride smooth, knowing that Tallon was the one to beat. He's so fast in this sand, and if you bobble just a bit, you lose so much momentum - and in that last moto, I was just 'on' the whole moto. I'm stoked." But it's a rare day in Northem California motocross when Vohland doesn't come away with a win, and it was in the 125cc Pro class that the crafty veteran made his mark. Vohland clicked off a pair of solid rides en route to a perfect 1- 1 score on the day, a performance he hopes he can carry with him as he embarks on yet another overseas adventure. "I'll be leaving for Europe in about a week to contest the GPs," the Ka wasaki/Scott/ Acerbis- backed Vohland said. "I raced this series to 70 MARCH 13, 2002' cue I !Above) Eric Nye flew his Yamahas to wins In the 125cc and 250cc Intennediate classes at the E Street Bridge Track. (Right) Suzuld pilot Nick Davis went to the head of the Schoolboy class In Marysville, Califomia. get in shape, and I feel pretty good. The first track I race in England is a sand track, so being out here today was good for me." Among the field of 16 Pros were Evan Laughridge and Scott Davis. Laughridge, aboard an American Suzuki/Roseville Cycie/IRSfThor RM, scored the runner-up spot on the day in the 125cc Pro class with a 3-2 tally, while F&S/O'NeaI/Maxxis Tiressponsored Davis snagged a couple of holeshots on the day as well as taking the third spot in the 250cc Pro class with a 3-4 showing. Intermediate speedster Eric Nye was in top form as he placed his Mach 1 Motorsports/FMF/Fly-backed Yamahas up front in the 125cc and 250cc Intermediate classes. Although Nye took a huge win in the second 250cc moto, Joey Rodriguez showed his sand prowess in moto one, leading from the start and holding Nye off until the white-flag lap. However, Nye made the pass just two turns before the checkers for the win. Rodriguez finished the day second overall with a 2-2 score. In the 125s, Nye finished out both motos unchallenged, while behind him moto scores were all over • neVlls a solid win via a perfect 1-1 score over Adrien Mahnke, who followed up with a 3-3 tally for second overall on the day. eN EStreet Bridge T_k MarysviDe, c.Jifanli. Results: Fe ....ry 10, 2002 [Round 5 at 51 Pee Wee Track 50 FIT: I. Nk:ky Morales (KTM). SO (4·6) P/W JR: 1. Daniel Gonzales (Yam); 2. Nikotie Ambriz. (Yam); 3. Jonah Locks (Yam); 4. Travis Nealson (Yam). 50 (4-6) STK: 1. Gunner Slgl~r (KTM); 2. Adrien Mahnke (Hon); 3. Billy Adams (KTM); 4. Jeffrey Co",th... (Cob); 5. Josh TIcknor (KTM). 50 (4·6) MOD: I. Cory Colomt,;ni (KTM). 50 (7·S) STK: I. Jeremiah E1ven (KTM); 2. Elric Flo'Y (Pol): 3. Chr;' Buhllg (Pol): 4. R.J. Mendez (KTM); 5. Cody Evans (Pol). 50 (7-8) M.OO; 1. Brian Yorton (KTM); 2. Zachary Van Meter (Cob). 50 (0-8) OPEN: I. Aaron Williams (Pol); 2. Kenny Henninger (KTM). Main Track 50 (4-6) STK: 1. James Sacher (Cob); 2. Gunner Sigler (KTM); 3. Jesse Janco (Pol); 4, Billy Adams (KTM); 5. Jeffrey Carothers (Cob). 50 (7-8) STK: 1. Elrlc Flory (Pol); 2, Jeremiah Elven (KTM); 3. Cody EVllns (Pol); 4. R.J. Mendez (KTM); S. Chris Buhllg (Pol). 50 (0·8) OPEN: J. Zocho'Y Von Meter (Cob); 2. Brian Yorton (KTM); 3. Jordlln Hausmann (KTM); 4. Adrlen Mahnke (Hus). 60 BEG: 1. James Schuler (Kaw); 2. Drew Thomas (KTM); 3. Jared Ney (KTM); 4. Nick Whitley (Kaw); 5. Jordan Hausmann (Kaw). 60 NOV: t. Charlie Moore (Kaw); 2. Joshua Greco (KTM): 3. Joke Lock. (KTM): 4. Jored long (Kow); 5. Blake Jump (Kaw). 60 INT: J. Ruben Hem~lndez (KTM); 2. Tyler York (KTM): 3. Rl<:ky lUnou'" (KTM); 4. Austin Howell (KTM). 60 OPEN: 1. Ruben Hernandez (KTM); 2. Ricky Rlnauro (KTM); 3. Drew Thomas (KTM); 4. Charlie Moore (Kaw); 5. Garret Ioppolo (Kaw). 80 FIT: 1. Michael Matteoli (Yam); 2. Justin Rainwater (Hon); 3. Michael Barnett (Kew): 4. David Griswald (H on); 5. Adam Meyer (Kaw). 80 BEG 0·1: I. Joey Notaro (Hon); 2. Bradley Hillman (Yam); 3. Taylor Bittner (Yam); 4. Dylan Ney (Yam); 5. James Schuler (Yam). 80 BEQ 0-2: I. Alexander Pederson (Hon); 2. Ryan Mason (Kaw); 3. John OeSUvll (Hon); 4. Scotty Craven (Suz); 5. Ryon Foster (Suz). 80 NOV: 1. Buck Ford (Kaw); 2. Brian Whitley (Yam); 3. Curtis Sweezy (Kaw): 4. Tyler York (Kaw): 5. Josh Attro (Yam). 80 INT: 1. Dustin Enochs (Yam): 2. Justin Enos (Yam); 3. Garret HerKJerson (Kaw); 4. Bryar Perry (Yam); 5. C~ Pelnington (Hon). 80 EX: I. Jordan Mockrldge (Kaw); 2. Adam Kowllk:zyk (Suz). 80 SIMINI: 1. Jimmy Mills (Yam); 2. Adam Kowlllayk (Suz); 3. Bryar Perry (Yam); 4. Dustin Enochs (Yam); 5. Brad Kelly (Hon). SCHBY: 1. Nick Davis (Suz); 2. Cory McDaniel (Yam); 3. Kevin Rookstool (Yam): 4. Gino Scolari (Yam); 5. Jarid Blevins (Hon). 125 BEG 0-1: 1. Wesley Herring (Suz); 2. Max Scolari (Hon); 3. Phil Blurton (Yam); 4. Wade Wilson (Yam); 5. Mike Marretino (Suz). 125 BEG 0-2: 1. Thomas Asay (Suz); 2. Ben Gregg (Kaw); 3. Casey Maim (Hon); 4. Joe Nicholson (Yam); 5. Jen Jones (Suz). 125 NOV: I. Kevin Rookstool (Yam); 2. Gino Scolari (Yam); 3. Brett Markarian (Suz); 4. lack Russell (Yam); 5. George Stephenson (Kaw). 125 INT: I. Eric Nye (Yllm); 2. Nick Davis (Suz); 3. Cory McDaniel (Yam); 4. Joey Rodriguez (Suz); 5. Tony Sherman (Yam). 125 PRO: 1. Tallon Vohland (Kaw); 2. Evan LlIughridge (Suz); 3. Jeff Northrop (Kaw); 4. Jeffrey Pestane (Suz); 5. NlIokl Serlzawa (Hon). 250 BEG: 1. MIke Merretlno (Suz); 2. We. Lee (Suz): 3. Chris Rovettl (Yam); 4. Justin Remlrez (Hon); 5. Kris Sarrtanll (Hon). 250 NOV: I. Jason LaBare (Hon); 2. Mitchell Robbins (Hon); 3. George Stephenson (Kaw); 4. Krls Triest (Yam): 5. ABron Hales (Yam). 250 INT: 1. Eric Nye (Yllm): 2. Joey Rodriguez (Hon); 3. Davkl Gassin (Yam); 4. Rory Radovich (Hon): 5. Steve Nelson (Suz). 250 PRO: 1. Jeff Northrop (Kaw); 2. Tallon Vohland (KlIw); 3. Scott Davis (Suz.): 4. Jeffrey Pestana (Suz); 5. Craig Truglk> (Yam). 500: J. Rk TIpton (Mol); 2. Andy Shoff... (Mol). 4-STRK: I. Aaron DeSilva (Yam); 2. ~vkl Gassin (YlItn): 3. Kri. Tries< (Yom). 25... BEG: 1. Jim Skanner (Yam); 2. Carios Ortega (Yam); 3. Chris Becvar (Hon): 4. Brent Blumenthal (Yom). 25.... NOV: 1. Jason LaBare (Hon); 2. R.K. Field (Suz): 3. G0'Y Curti. (Han): 4. Joe Rodriguez (GG): 5. Daniel Rapp (Yam). 25. tNT: 1. Joey Rodriguez (Suz); 2. Steve Thlnger (Han); 3. MIke Hodges (Suz); 4. Jimmy Robi""'" (Han): 5. Kevin Wise (Hon). 25+ EX: I. Calvin Andlovec (Suz); 2. Stan Anney (Hon); 3. Jason Sturdevan (Suz); 4. Monty Wase (Yam): 5. Chri. Vendley (Suz). 30. BEQ: I. Jeff Clark (Hon); 2. Dave Dunn (Yam); 3. Duane Bonini (Yam); 4. Channing Amark (Yam); 5. Jeff Adllms (Yam). 30+ NOV: 1. David Chick (Hon); 2. Gary Curtis (Hon); 3. Michael Landgraf (Yam); 4. David Knauth (Han); 5. Phil Ro.. (Yom). 30+ INT: 1. Aaron Mlltson (Yam); 2. Mike Hodges (Suz); 3. Jimmy Robinson (Hon); 4. Steven Storie (Hon); 5. Richard Fox (Yam). 30+ EX: 1. Steve Nelson (Suz); 2. Stan Finney (Hon); 3. Kelly Hammer (Suz); 4. Monty Ware (Yam): 5. John Moore (Yam). 30. PRO: I. Dan Paladino (Yam); 2. Shawn Hybarger (Yam). 35+ NOV: 1. David Chick (Hon); 2. Gary Curtis (Hon); 3. Chip Vanderford (Hon); 4. Mel SlIuman (Hon); 5. Rodney Ware (Yam). 35+ INT: 1. Steven Storie (Hon); 2. David Adllir (Hus); 3. Craig Hamilton (Suz); 4. Rk:hard Fox (Yam); 5. Ron H.ampshlre (Hon). 35+ EX: I. Michael Harper (Kaw); 2. John Moore (YlItn). 40+ NOV: 1. David Pile (Hon); 2. Phil Rose (Yam); 3. Peter Mayforth (Hon); 4. Ciary Shoemaker (Yam): 5. RIck Cervantes (Kaw). 40+ tNT: 1. Ken Beebe (Hon); 2. StUllrt Nelson (YBm); 3. Joseph Gonzalez (Yam); 4. Pat $auger (Y1llTl); 5. Ross Robertson (Hon). 40. EX: 1. Michael Hllrper (Kaw); 2. Shawo Hybarger (Yam); 3. Greg Douglas (Hon); 4. Ed Golden (Han); 5. Pete GondJy (Yom). OTHG 30+ BEG: 1. Jeff Jenson (Yam); 2. Mike Mclaughlin (Hon); 3. Richard Greenwood (Yam); 4. Rod Bradbury (Suz); 5. Casey Kelly (Yam). OTHQ 30+ NOV: 1. Patrick Denlels (Yam); 2. Jeff Clork (Han); 3. Glenn De Lo TClm! (Suz); 4. LoWs Webb (Han); 5. Lony Mulock (KTM). OTHG 30+ INT: 1. Bob Hicks (Kaw); 2. Robert Woehrle (Hon): 3. GBry Till (Yam). OTHCi 30+ EX: I. Steven Storie (Hon); 2. Donny Tilleny (Yam); 3. MichBeI Taylor (Hon): 4. Bruce SlIker (Yom). OTHG 30+ PRO: 1. Jeff Brownlee (Suz); 2. Keith Divirgilio (Hon). OTHG 38+ BEG: I. Suzl Daniels (Yam); 2. Scott Dochow (Yem); 3. Nell DeSmet (Hon); 4. Rendy WiD (KTM); 5. John Stump (Hon). OTHQ 38+ NOV: 1. Cory Wilkins (KTM); 2. Mike Duggar (Hon); 3. Joe Tanner (Yam); 4. Ken Golden (Hon); 5. Greg Greenhalgh (KTM). OTHQ 38+ INT: 1. George Pritchett (Kaw); 2. ~vid Pile (Han): 3. Lynette Wosick (Yam); 4. Tim Dunn (Hon~ 5. Stuart Nelson (Yom). OTHG 38+ EX: t. Gary Plaatje (Yam); 2. Pete Condry (Yem). OTHG 38+ PRO: I. Donnie Centaloupl (YBm); 2. Michael Johnson (Yam); 3. John Moore (Yam). OTHQ 45. BEG: 1. Darrell Burr (Hon). OTHQ 45+ NOV: 1. Leroy Frencard (KTM); 2. David Mc:Candley (Hon). OTHG 45+ INT: I. Ron Knarr (Hen); 2. ~ye Harrell (KTM); 3. Richerd Schilling (Yam). OTHG 45. EX: I. Tim AJarcon (Kew).

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