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and it was getting old. I just basically started following those 5uzukis because I could kind of pace with them a little bit and give away a little time. I was so slow through the infield and it made me so mad. The guys did a good job with the pit stops and we got in and out real fast. Going out for the third stint, I think I made the mistake of launching the thing too hard with the clutch and I didn't have enough free play in the clutch. It started slipping pretty bad. It's unfortunate because I think with the fresh tire we could have made a play on Hacking. I just had to milk it to the end." So although he was a tad disappointed to not have been able to win the 200 against the defending champion, Mladin, Hayden was still elated. "Obviously, Kurtis [Roberts] dropped out and Mat [MIadin] wasn't racing, but it still felt good," Hayden said. eN lJIIytalUl InblmatlalUll Speedway OeytalUl Bncb, Rarlda Results: Mercb 7-10, ZOD2 SUPERBIKE QUALIFYING: I. Nicky Hoyden (1:47.174): 2. Miguel DuHomel (1:47.259): 3. Kurtis Roberts (1:47.527): 4. Anthony Gobert (1:48.083): 5. Poseol Picotte (1 :48.219): 6. Mot M10din (1 :48.311); 7. Acron Yotes (1 :48.482); 8. Eric Bostrom (1:49.110); 9. Jomie Hocking (1:50.214); 10. Michael Barnes (1 :53.854); 11. Larry Pegram (1:53.887); 12. Steve Ropp (1:54.978); 13. Eric Wood (1:55.179); 14. Chris (IIrich (1:55.331); 15. Lee Acree (1:55.461); 16. John Jocobi (1:55.674); 17. Andrew Deatherage (1 :56.048); t 8. Devid Estok (1 :56.066); 19. Alon Schmidt (1 :56.257); 20. Marco Mertlnez (1 :56.373); 2 I. Vincent Haskovec (1:56.402); 22. Rich Conicelli (1:56.486); 23. Stephane Mertens (1 :56.496); 24. Ricky Orlando (1:56.524); 25. Mlchoel Luke (1:56.765); 26. John Ashmeed (I :56.867); 27. Scott Hermersmllnn (1:57.031); 28. Brion Livengood (1:57.034); 29. Pedro Valiente (1:57.063); 30. John Dugan (1:57.072); 31. A.ron Clark (1:57.184); 32. Greg Fryer (1:57.212): 33. Anthony Foni. Jr. (1:57.246); 34. Deon Mlzd.1 (1 :57.632); 35. Rondoll Mennengo (1:57.661); 36. Owen Richey (1:57.692); 37. R!lymond BOWmlln (1:57.749); 38. Carlos Macias (1:57.866); 39. Robert Jensen (1:57.875); 40. Michael Fitzpatrick (1 :57.965); 41. Eric Spector (1:58.039); 42. Andres Perez (1:58.346); 43. Brett Roy (1:58.365); 44. Chris Normond (1:58.491); 45. Jeffrey Purks (1 :58.533); 46. Mike Sullivon (1:58.615); 47. Giovonni Rojos (1:58.638); 48. Rick Show (1:58.686); 49. Scott Corpenter (1:58.705); 50. Jocob Holden (1:58.797); 51. Ch.d Simons (1 :58.826); 52. Cory Coli (1 :58.830); 53. Justin Bloke (1:58.944); 54. Scott Jensen (1:59.052); 55. Rick Narup (1:59.125): 56. Bostjon Skubic (1:59.245); 57. Ken Krebs (1:59.408); 58. John Peorson (1:59.414); 59. Jomes Compton (1:59.516); 60. Scotty Venscoik (1:59.695); 61. Michael Niksa (1:59.767); 62. Eric Hougo (1:59.816): 63. Mark Zaremskes (2:00.014); 64. Jemes Doerfler (2:00.027). DAYTONA 200: 1. Nicky Hoyden (Hon) 2. Jamie Hacking (Suz); 3. Anthony Gobert (Yam); 4. Allron Yetes (SUI); 5. Eric Bostrom (Kaw); 6. Kurtis Roberts (Hon); 7. Andrew De8therege (Suz): 8. Brian Uvengood (Suz); 9. Rich Conicelli (Suz); 10. Ricky Orlando (Suz); 11. Michelel Fitzpatrick (SUI); 12. Marco Merlinez (Suz); 13. Vincent Ha:skovec (Suz); 14. John Dugon (SU1); 15. John Jocobi (5uz); 16. Ale" Schmidt (Suz); 17. Jacob Holden (Suz); 18. Randall Mennengll (Suz); 19. Giovanni Rojas (Suz); 20. Ken Krebs (Suz); 21. John Pearson (Suz); 22. Brett Rey (Suz); 23. Jeffrey Purk (Suz); 24. James Compton (Suz): 25. Michael Bemes (Suz); 26. Rick Narup (Suz); 27. Rick Shaw (Suz); 28. James Doerfler (Suz); 29. Scott Corpenter (Suz); 30. Scotty Vonscaik (Suz); 31. Eric Spector (Suz); 32. Cory Con (Suz); 33. Pedro Veliente (SUI); 34. Mark Zaremskollls (Suz): 35. Bostjon Skubic (Suz); 36. John Ashmeod (Suz); 37. Justin BloIlIke (5uz); 38. Stepholllne Mertens (SUI); 39. LoIlIrry Pegram (SUI); 40. Michael Niksa (SOl); 41. Eric Erling HoIlIugo (SUI); 42. Chad Simons (SUI): 43. Scott Jensen (SUI): 44. Pascel Picotte (Ducati 998RS); 45. Eric Wood (SUI): 46. Owen Richey (SUI); 47. Deen Mildlll (SUI); 48. Anthony Fanill_Jr. (Suz); 49. Scott Hermersmllnn (SUI); 50. Robert Jensen (SUI); 51. Miguel DuHamel (Hon): 52. Rllymond Bowman (SUI); 53. Greg Fryer (Yam); 54. Chris Normand (SUI); 55. Andres Perel (SUI). TIme: 2 hours. 10 min.. 52.062 sec. Distance: 57 laps, 200 miles Average speed: 93.034 mph Margin of victory: 18.225 sec. AMA/CHEVY TRUCKS U.S. SUPERBIKE C'SHIP (After 1 of 16 rounds): 1. Nicky Hayden (38/1 win); 2. J.mie Hocking (32); 3. Anthony Gobert (29); 4. Aaron Ylltes (27); 5. Eric Bostrom (26); 6. Kurtis Roberts (25); 7. Andrew Deatherage (24): 8. Brian Livengood (23); 9. Rich Conicelli (22); 10. Ricky Orlondo (21); 11. Michoel Fitzpotrick (20); 12. Morco Martinez (19): 13. Vincent Haskovec (18); 14. John Dugon (17); 15. John Jocobi (16): 16. Alon Schmidt (15); 17. Jacob Holden (14); 18. Randall Mennenga (13); 19. Giovonnl Rojas (12); 20. Ken Krebs (11); 21. John Pearson (10); 22. Brett RllY (9); 23. Jeffrey Purk (8); 24. Jomes Compton (7); 25. Michoel Bomes (6); 26. Rick Norup (5); 27. Rick Show (4); 28. Jomes Doerfler (3): 29. Scott Corpenter (2); 30. Scotty Vanscoik (1). Upcoming Rounds Round 2/3: Fontana, California, April 6-7 Rounds 4/6: Sonoma, California, May 4-5 cue' • n_VIIs MARCH 20, 2002 13

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