Cycle News is a weekly magazine that covers all aspects of motorcycling including Supercross, Motocross and MotoGP as well as new motorcycles
Issue link: https://magazine.cyclenews.com/i/128152
Pro Stock champ Todd Doege took a pair of wins against rivals Paul Gast and Billy You. Doege ran as quick as 7.093 at 195.68 mph. Schnitz and Hunter made the Atlanta final and Hunter did everything he needed on the tree, cutting a near-perfect 0.404 light which gave him an almost tenth and a half advantage off the line. Still, it was not enough, as Schnitz motored to a 9.69/138 to take his second win. When the Hot Rod Cruiser class debuted last season, the performance potential of the bikes was unknown. The II-second barrier was threatened until Jon Cornell broke it mid-season. It took Rick McWaters just two events into the 2002 season to crack into the nines. McWaters, riding a Harley Davidson, began his assault on the barrier, qualifying for Gainesville with a 10.14 at 128.95 mph. He lowered the mark to a 10.13 in his final-round victory over teammate Terry Reed, also on a Harley. McWaters qualified number one for the Atlanta event, running a 10.23 to edge out Mark Underwood on the Patrick Racing Yamaha. In the first round of eliminations, McWaters lowered the boom, setting the performance mark with a 9.991 to take out former ProStar Pro Stock Champion Fred Collis. After a series of 10.0second runs in eliminations, McWaters backed up the mark with a 10.004 at 132 mph in his final-round victory again against Reed. AIIMtIo IInpsy C. 1I:e,1iearIIa IIalIJb: A,rI15-7, ZDII2I....... 1 • Z" II TOP FUEL: I. Larry McBride (Kaw) 6.239/206.45: 2. Ron Webb (MCU) 6.252/221.71. FUNNYBIKE: 6.825/202.73: 6.933/194.83. 2. I. Robert Giard (Kaw) Jerry Lownsberry (Suz) PRO MOD: I. Ashley Owens (Suz) 6.878/196.53; 2. Louie Grist (Suz) 6.862/193.16. PRO STOCK: I. Todd Doege (Suz) 7.093/195.68; 2. Billy Vase (Suz) 7.187/189.90. FORMULA SUPERBIKE: I. Jim Carroll (Kaw) 8.143/164.25: 2. Phill Davis (Suz) 8.386/159.59. STREETBIKE SHooTOOT: I. Kent Stotz (Hon) 7.645/192.33: 2. Ricky Gadson (Kaw) 7.869/188.31. 600 SUPERSPORT: 1. Ryan Schnitz (Kaw) 9.692/138.90; 2. Cttip Hunter (Kaw) 9.980/135.96. HOT ROD CRUISER: 1. Rick McWaters (H·D) 10.004/132.36: 2. Terry Reed (H-D) 10.227/132.75. TOP GAS: I. Kenny Dermanelian (Suz) 8.173/155.72; 2. Tony Mullen (Suz) Broke. SUPER COMP: 1. Chris Maclaurin (Kew) 8.951/149.02: 2. Mike Konopack! (Kaw) 8.936/147.07. SUPER GAS: I. Steve Johnson (Kaw) 10.101/122.96: 2. Tony Gilliam (Kaw) 9.866/125.01. PRO ET: I. Mike Konpeckl (Kaw) 8.844/147.55; 2. Bruce Seuer (Kaw) Broke. STREET ET: 1. Mike Harris (Kaw) 9.486/143.78: 2. Andy Lynch (Kaw) 10.439/133.54. SUPERDIKE DUCATI (#1696) 'Superbike Ducati' explores many of the elements of Ducati 'life' that make it stand out above the rest. In the factory, on the road, in testing - even as the star attraction of a major world gathering - this great video takes you as close to the heart of the Ducati V-twin superbike phenomenon as you're like to get without wearing your helmet! Check out the Ducati: * Racing Sensation Especially in the hands of 'Ix World Superbike Champion Carl Fogarty. * Styling Sensation From the 750 of the I980s to today's 996 Superbike, the stylish Italian V-twins are viewed as the most influential sport bike designs of their era. * Engineering Sensation...Go inside the factory to see how the bikes are built and hear from designers and stylists. Then join leading motorcycle journalist Alan Cathcart as he puts the latest Ducati 200 I models through their paces 01) road and track. * Biking Sensation...Savor the atmosphere of the World Ducati Weekend 2000 as thousands of'Ducatisti' gather to celebrate the marque. 70 minutes from White Star I Duke Video. Upcoming Round: Round 3 - Richmond, Virgnina, May 4--5 cue I • n e 'IftI' s MAY 1 ,2002 43