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highlight of his day was more likely his 1-1 victory in the 125cc division, ahead of Michael Diloreto in second and Jesse Duncan in third. Finally, the 125cc Junior divisions featured a pair of standout performances from division winners Wes Peebles and J.L. Bitz. Peebles took his Kawasaki to the Division One win via a pair of convincing moto wins, while Bitz used 2-2 scores (aboard a YZ85) to top Division Two. Bitz also topped the 80cc Intermediates with a 1-1 score, though not without an exciting second-moto challenge from 60cc (10 and older) winner Tyler York. After suffering problems in the first moto, York had nothing to lose, and he and Bitz staged a race-long battle that left onlookers visibly impressed with what may have been the best race of the day. CN Starwest Motocross Park Lake Perris Fairgrounds R;unona Expressway Perris. Califo[nia 909/657-8845 909/943-4535 Web site: WWW.swI"WCSrm.x.com Directions: Three miles east of 1-215, Ramona Expressway, Gate A, Lake Perris Fairgrounds Disciplines: Motocross Membership Fee: $25 per year (optional; saves $5 on race and practice fees with license) main and Pee Wee tracks. - Bv BARBARA PALUZZI Anoyo Seca Speedway Daming, New Mexico Results: March 24, 2002 IRound 1l sw THNDR: 1. Roger Heemsbergen (Suz); 2. Klee Bethel (Suz); 3. Dave Ramsey (Kaw); 4. Dr. Bob Dillow (Su,). F-2: 1. Roger Heemsbergen (Suz): 2. Klee Bethel (Su,): 3. Bob Dillow (Suz). F·40: 1. Peter Bonner (Yam); 2. Ron Costll Pecdreno (KTM); 3. Trenton Flowers (KTM). 60 (0-9): 1. Garrett loppolo (Kaw); 2. Garrett Baxter (Kaw): 3. Dakota May (Kaw), 60 (10+): 1. Tyler York (KTM): 2. Johnny Valerio (Kew); 3. Dakota Neuffer (KTM). 80 BEG: 1. Josh Fitzpatrick (Yam); 2. Mitchell Carvolth (Yam); 3. Jarred Spano (Yom). 80 JR 0- t: 1. Nic Vcndermade (Hon); 2. Nate Vllndermade (Yam); 3. Russ Dyer (Suz). 80 JR 0-2: 1. Bryon Rodgers (TM); 2. Mike Walker (Yam): 3. Nick Frlllnklin (Kaw). 80 INT; 1. J,L. Bitt (Yom): 2. Da"in Hall (Han); 3. Ryan Toomey (Yam). t25 BEG 0-1: 1, Bryon Rodgers (TM); 2. Kurtis Gale (Hus): 3. Clinton Phesant (Hon). 125 BEG 0-2: I. Matt Cheault (Han); 2. Matt Martin (KTM); 3. Jeff Henson (Yam). 125 JR 0-1: 1. Wes Peebles (Kaw); 2. Tyler Bryant (Yam); 3. Richard Carl (Yam). 125 JR 0·2; 1. J.L. Bit' (Yom): 2. Bobby Principe (Han); 3. Brent Tolley (Yam). 125 INT: I. Matt Hinkel (Yam); 2. Jimmy HlIzel (Yom): 3. Jeff Klino (Yom). 125 PRO: 1. Tommy Jean (Han); 2. Michael Diloreto (Suz); 3. Jesse Duncan (Yam). 250 BEG: 1. Peter Stewart (Kaw); 2. Jeffrey McVey (Han); 3. Rodney Ginn. 250 JR: I. Richard Carl (Yam); 2. Nate Jensen (Yom); 3. Michael Baxter (Han). 250 INT: I. Michael HlIJI (Han); 2. Darren Sturgeon (YlIm); 3. Caz Pryzgoda (Yam). 250 PRO: 1. Steve Marty (Han); 2_ Kenny Lash (Han); 3. Cody Killam (Han). 25+ BEG: 1. Michael Herney (Kaw): 2. Sean Miller (Han); 3. RYlln Cochran (Yam). 25+ JR: t. Trllcy Speker (KlIw); 2. Brian Thiessen (Han); 3. Justin Baldwin (Han). 25+ tNT: 1. Darren Sturgeon (YlIm): 2. Aaron Bissell. 30+ BEG: 1. Scott Ferris (Han); 2. James Rabyor (Yom): 3. John Gorbet (KTM), 30+ JR: 1. Ray Dragoo (Suz); 2. Mike Cullen (Yom): 3. Tracy Speker (Kaw). 30+ INT: 1. Marvin Small (Yam); 2. Gary Morrill (Suz). 30. EX: 1. Eric Schacht (Hon); 2. David White. 30+ PRO; I. Randy Maga (Yom); 2. Paul Emerson (Han): 3. Michllel Baxter (Han). 40+ JR: I. Tom Alexlinder (YlIm); 2. Kris Svenson (Yem): 3. Brlld Gunlock (YlIm). 40+ INT: 1. Brian Eatherley (Yam): 2. Allen Sine (G-G): 3. Jeff McCollum (Yom). 40+ EX: 1. Dave White (YlIm); 2. Eric Schacht (Han): 3. Jeff Cloutier (Su,). 40+ PRO: 1. Paul Emerson (Han). ASMA Road Race Series Round 1: Arroyo Seco Speedway Razing Kane By DR. BOB DEMING, NM, MAR. 24 ane Lasky finally proved that Roger Heemsbergen can be beaten at Arroyo Seco. Heemsbergen had won all 10 ASMA races he entered in K cue "We're the only track in Southern California with flaggers and medics for every practice and race activity." - Ron Henricksen Track; Loamy, no rocks, 100% viewable with raised grandstands; P.A. system on both the 50 (0-7): I. Brion Sjogren (KTM): 2. Zach Spano (KTM): 3. Mock Hansen (Pol). 50 (8+): 1. Johnny Highfill (KTM): 2. Max APRIL 17, 2002' Racing: Saturday nights, March through December Clubs/ Associations: National Motorcycle Association, California Racing Club, Over The Hill Gang Stead Raceway Stead, Nevda Results: March 24, 2002 IRound 5J 72 Facilities: Speedy Burger; portable restrooms. Practice; TueSdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 4;309;30 p.m. Shreve finished second. John had a close battle with Garza for third; John just barely held off Garza. The last race of the day was the Half-Hour Pro Endurance Race. Once again, Heemsbergen finished in the number-one position. Shreve had a great battle with Lasky, just edging him out for second. Lasky held on for third. Garza had a race-long battle with John for fourth; John fell off going into turn one with two laps to go, while Garza stayed upright and finished fourth. Peter Bonner showed his staying power by holding on for fifth. The next ASMA race weekend will be May 4 and 5. CN • e 2001, and he won two more sprint races on this day before Lasky beat him in the 13th ASMA race that Heemsbergen entered, razing Roger's continuous win streak. The first race of the day was the 600cc Beginner contest. Dr. Klee Bethel grabbed the holeshot on his Honda CBR-600 and led every lap. Ron Costa finished second in his firstever road race. Bill Hunter was third, and Jon McChriston - also contesting his first race - finished fourth. Heemsbergen won the Southwest Thunder contest, riding Trent McCalmon's Hidalgo County Herald Newspaper-sponsored Suzuki SV650. He was followed by Bethel, on another SV650, and Dave Ramsey was third on a Kawasaki EX500. Bob Dillow was fourth on his new SV650, sponsored by Mr. Motorcycle in EI Paso. Heemsbergen won his 12th race out of 12 starts in Formula Extreme on his Yamaha R 1, sponsored by Western Auto Body & Paint, Lockhart Phillips, Sport Tire Services/Dunlop, and Rock OiL Mike Shreve, riding a Yamaha R6 sponsored by Zia Homes, was second. Jesse Beck finished third on his R6 sponsored by Competitive Edge and Mom & Dad. Ivan Garza held off Stephen John to finish fourth on his R6, sponsored by Yvan's Off Side Bar, Ameri-Dist, Speed Factory, Rey Estrada Insurance and Sun City Cab Company in EI Paso, Texas. Race four was the Half-Hour Beginner Endurance Race. Rob Sneddon grabbed the holeshot on his Yamaha Rl and never looked back. Bethel was second, and Costa finished third. Then came race five - the 600cc Superbike contest - and the end of Heemsbergen's perfect record at Arroyo Seco. Heemsbergen grabbed the holeshot, but he had Lasky and n e _ s Shreve on his tail all the way. Heemsbergen held off the Perfect Single.com/Racers' Edge/Michelin T i res/ Sh a rk ski nz/Vo rtex / F erod 0 Brakes-backed Lasky until the last lap. Then Lasky drafted Heemsbergen down the back straightaway and held him off in the final three turns. Heemsbergen was second and Shreve was third. These three racers could have been covered by the proverbial blanket for the entire race, and all three racers were nothing but smiles in Victory Circle. This was the closest and most exciting race ever held at Arroyo Seco. John's Refrigeration/Silkolene-sponsored Stephen John was fourth, and Jesse Beck was fifth_ The Formula 40 contest was won by Professor Peter Bonner, riding the Yamaha R6 of Sammy Richards, who is going to school to be a fireman and couldn't attend this weekend. Costa was second, and Dillow was third, just edging out his good friend Bethel. Sneddon just ran away and hid from everybody in the Open Beginner race. Bethel was second and Costa was third. Formula Two was won by Heemsbergen, followed by Bethel and Dillow. The 750cc Superbike class was dominated by Heemsbergen, on a Honda CBR-600. He was followed by Shreve, on his R6. Garza beat 10 other racers to finish a very strong third. John was fourth and Lasky was fifth. The 500cc Superbike and 650cc Twins contests were won by Bethel. Dillow and McCalmon had a great battle for second place. Dillow just beat McCalmon by a wheel. The Open Superbike contest featured another Heemsbergen win. (Han); 3. Bob Dillow (Han): 4. Klee Bethel (Su,). F-EXTREME; 1. Roger Heemsbergen (Yom): 2. Mike Shreve (Yam); 3. Jesse Beck (Yam); 4. Ivan Garzll (Yam); 5. Stephen John (Han). OPEN BEG: 1. Rob Sneddon (Yom); 2. Klee Bethel (Hon); 3. Ron Costa (Han); 4. Bill Hunter (Han); 5. Trent McCalmon (Suz). 600 BEG: 1. Klee Bethel (Han); 2. Ron Costa (Han); 3. Bill Hunter (Han); 4. Jon McChrlston (Han); 5. Troy Gammill (Suz). 600 S/BK / 750 TW: 1. Kane Lasky (Su,); 2. Roger Heemsbergen (Yam); 3. Mike Shreve (Yam); 4. Stephen John (Han); 5. Jesse Beck (Yam). 750 S/BK / 1000 TW: I. Roger Heemsbergen (Han): 2. Mike Shreve (Yam): 3. Ivan Garza (Yam): 4. Stephen John (Han): 5. Kane Lasky (Su,). 500 S/BK / 650 TW: 1. Klee Bethel (Su,); 2. Bob Dillow (Suz); 3. Trent McCalmon (Suz). OPEN S/BK: 1. Roger Heemsbergen (Yam); 2. Mike Shreve (Yam); 3. Stephen John (Hon); 4. Ivan Garza (Yom): 5. Chad Goulding (Yom). HALF-HR BEG ENDUR: 1. Rob Sneddon (Yom); 2. Klee Bethel (Suz); 3. Ron Costa (Han); 4. 8i11 Hunter (Han); 5. Trent McCalmon (Suz). HALF-HR PRO ENDOR: 1. Roger Heemsbergen (Yom): 2. Mike Shreve (Yom): 3. Kane Lasky (Suz); 4. !vlln Garza (Yam); 5. Peter Bonner (Yam). Victorville Motocross Complex No Hype - Walker's the Winning Type By BOB AllOY VICTORVILLE, CA, MAR. 9 One would think they were watching Pro Supercross as Master A rider Scotty Walker flew over all those double and triple jumps with supers peed and gaining awesome heights, but actually he was one of the 54 ROTMXers who came out to Victorville MX to witness Walker perform some pretty good stuff with amazing style. Lapping several racers in mota one, Walker scored a flawless first-mota win, and, despite the fact that he stalled his Yamaha in mota two, that mota's outcome was much the same, as he quickly passed and led three laps before h..is winning finish. Richard Lamis rushed out into the early lead and just kept on zooming ahead of the other 11 Over 40 Amateurs for all five laps until it was over. John Timmermans, always a worthy opponent, just couldn't find his way past and chased him in for second. Scott Mays zipped in with third, followed by Gary Kompleski. Lamis shot out with the lead again in moto two and led for a couple of laps until Timmermans swept pass. Timmermans then owned the track, and the win was his. Lamis stayed dose and collected second, while Rob Ruder powered his fast Yamaha across with third, followed by Mays. There was lots of excitement in the competition between Novices Chris Dysart and Greg Landers in moto one. Dysart took the eariy lead until Landers swept past on lap two. Dysart stayed in hot pursuit, and it paid off when he made a successful pass on Landers after chasing him for two laps. Dysart held Landers back all the way to the checkers. A

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