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OP 2 2SIl/500 c, I. Joy Sntith (Yoml; 2. Mike 80bM (Honl; 3. Cart Oedus (yam);", Pete Malecki (HUI). CiP 3 0PEJ't. 1. Maynard Patl.tl"IOn: 2. Steve /'l\Itdwan (Yam): 3. DwUe:I Dw\son (Kaw): 4. Jay EIt.!'S (Han): 5. Bill Perry (Hon). PRE·I!l83 OPEN AGE I. """'"' "'"""'" (HCOl); 2. Ed SlImy Sr. (HID): 3. Dentel Ouruon (Ka.); 4. Bill Goldsby (Hua); 5. JIIY SmIIh (Yam). WOSMN SUP; 1. Maynard Patterson (Yam); Z. Daniel Dunson (Hon); 3. St... MiIdIum (Suol; •. Roppy Sanden (Yam); 5. o.m. Treman (Kaw). The race for second was a battle royal, as Finn and Kraft went to wer to see which rid~ would take the runner-up spot. Kraft appeared to have the upper hand in the rougher sandy section out back, while Ann was faster up top on the hard-packed section. These two riders swapped positions on nearly every lap, with Finn holding off a last-lap charge by Kraft to take second place in mote two as well as secMoreland's Motocross Bradburn Bullies 'em at Moreland's Spring Fling ond overall. Kraft settled for third, with Meye~ topping Kill in the race for the to remaining spots in the top five. Moreland's Motocross was in tiptop shape for the Spring Fling, with several new twists to the grand old girl of District 14 - twists that were both welcomed and enjoyed by riders young and old alike. Results By BART NEWMAN Thunder Cross Motorsports Part<: Joel Nicholson (11) edges out Danny Baxley (14) for the second-moto holeshot in the combined Gran Prix Two 25Occl500cc AlBIC contest at round five of the Metro Racing Florida Vintage Series in Okeechobee, STANTON, MI, APR. 6 Moreland's Motocross welcomed nearly 500 riders to stop four of the Michigan District 14 Spring Fling tour, which offers riders a chance at factory contingencies from Honda, Kawasaki, Husqvarna and Suzuki. Justin Bradburn proved to be top dog in the 85cc Beginner class, topping all competitors by pushing his RM80 to double-moto wins and the day's overall. When the 39 85cc Beginners came around tum one, Blake ThorJand was out front, with Chad Hurren, Dustin Finn, Lance Kill and Bradburn hot on his heels. Thorland's lead lasted less than a lap, as a trip to the ground negated his great start and opened up the door for Hurren to take the lead - momentariwas charging. Antoon lost touch with the leaders shortly after when he took a spill. This left three riders battling for the lead. Brantley picked off Graves for second and then Kretschmer for the lead. Kretschmer was not giVing up and he stayed close, as Graves slowly dropped back. Brantley won, over Kretschmer. Graves took third place. Danys charged through the pack and passed Morgan for fifth and then soon caught the fading Antoon. Danys got fourth place when it was all over. next comer and got the lead going into the pit. The two pulled out from the rest of the field. Nicholson let it all hang out on the back straight and retook the lead. Baxley was not giving up, though, and he surged forward into the lead_ making Nicholson wonder a little. In the end, Nicholson got the win in the A class and Baxley got the B-class win. Hodge worked up from a sixth-place start to take second in the A class, over Brantley. Brantley won the first moto of the combined Vintage 250cc/500cc A/B/C classes. Woody Graves and Rick Danys followed Brantley in the A/B class. Fourth-round winner J_P. Antoon had some problems and finished fourth, and usual front-runner Matt Kretschmer only finished fifth. Kirk Morgan won the first C-class moto, over Kim Ross. In the second moto, Graves took his Bultaco to the front. Kretschmer was back up to speed and took the lead on the first lap. Antoon held down third, and Brantley was fourth. Brantley passed Graves for third and VINT 250/500 AlB: 1. Robbie Bcantley (Yam): 2. Woody Graves (BuI); 3. RIck Can¥> (Bull; •. Matt """"""" (Hon); 5. J.P. Anloon (C2I. VIIiT 2SIl/500 C, I. Klrl< Mown (Yam); 5. JuoOn M 51""" (Yom); •. "'" UchtJe (Suo); 5. J _ Md:lonald (Yoml. 125 B: l. Sc:ouy Thomason (Suz); 2. James Blain (Yam): 3. .Josh Bracken (Yam): 4. Mlc:twlel TOfNOek (Yarn); 5. Oevid (Hon). 125 C: I. Adam AIeunder (Yam): 2. Justin RobeftJon (Suz); 3. DomoI Walk" (Yom); •. ChrioIopIle' Gnw>dy (Hon); 5. Con """"'" (Hon). 30.,.: 1. David Oaylord (Hon); 2. Kteg 81ge1ow (Hon): 3. Crown (Ka"",): 4. Kip Bigelow (Hon): 5. Donald Gilldt (Hen). 35.,.: I. Matthew Crown (Hon); 2, ~ Bigelow (Hon): 3. KI B\ge'low (Hon); 4. Jamel Dlabol (Hon); 5. Richard MachnllJk (Hen). 4(4: 1. James Dlabel (Hon): 2. Kip Bigelow (Hon); 3. Connl Feist (Suz); 4. Scott CurOe (Hon): 5, David Bowman (Sul), Rainbow Canyon Motocross Park Cootact Address; 5435 Pine Ranch Street Las Vegas, Nevada 89113 702/365-1395 702/432-6460 702/873-1299 702/591-3811 Fax: 7021365-0458 WdJ site: www.rainbowcanyonmotoa.oss.com Directions; From Las Vegas, take 1-15 north to a.s. 93 exit, C~liente and Pioche. When you get to Caljente. tum right on Rainbow Canyon and follow the signs to the track· or you can take the dirt-road turnoff, which is 45 mHes past U.S. 93 exit. Track: LOillmy dirt, uphills and downhills, Disciplines: True outdoor-style Motocross General Schedule: Race or practice Saturday and Sunday every other weekend. tabletops, doubles, big berms, rhythm sections. Facilities: Ranch House elllfe, concessions, restroom5, lodging. Membership Fee; $35 per year (not mandatory) Major Event: MRAN Grend Prix Race in Gate Fee; S5 per person (children under 5 free) Rate Fee; $25 (first class), $20 (second class), Non-Club Members $30 per class November. 'Elght families donated lltelr Ume, eqUipment and money to build lltls motocross track for eueryone to eryoy, willt safety being a key factor. We tried to make lltis track challenging for all riders - Nouice, Vets and Pros - with a family-style ranch setting.• - Richard Lopez Camping; Free Club: Rainbow Canyon Motocross Club - 68 MAY 8, 2002 0 cue • e n __ s By DICK GOOOWlN Moreland's Motocross: Justin Bradburn (768) leads Dustin Meyers (984), Dustin Finn I (063) and rest of the 85cc Beginner pack early In moto one on his way to a double-moto WI, st Moreland's Spring Fling in Stanton, Michigan,

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