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AMP/SFI Spring Series Roun 2: Prairie City AMP Nati al Track Pnlirie City AMP Nmon.1 rnlck bacbo Conlon, c.liforui. Results: April 7, ZDDZ [Round Zl Yorks Pop the Corks BY JIM AND JUSTIN ENOS --- RANCHO CORDOVA, CA, APR. 7 awasaki pilot Trevor York savored the taste of victory after dominating the 60cc Beginner class with back-to-back moto wins at round two of the AMP/GFI Spring Series, sponsored by Swift Auto World. The native of Reno, Nevada, gated among the 18-rider field and, despite going without a holeshot on the day, he made his way to the front in a hurry and never looked back, winning by huge margins in both motos. It was another huge turnout as nearly 600 riders took to the AMP National Track at Prairie City and enjoyed the always-challenging track layout. With its long uphills and steep downhills, the AMP-prepped track was still friendly enough for the little guys, as even the fearless 60cc Beginners were able to do the entire track. In moto one, KTM-mounted Kyle Freitas grabbed the early lead, followed by Blake Ballard, Brian Alquist, Jeremy Stommel and York. Within half a lap, York blew by the pack to take the lead, leaving the racing for position behind him. While York motored on, things changed quickly behind him, as Alquist took over second, followed closely by Trevor Allred and Aaron Williams. That trio stayed tight all the way to the checkers, and while York took a huge win, Alquist, Allred and Williams followed up just wheels apart. Freitas rounded out the top five. Freitas once again made it to the first turn first in moto two, with Alquist and Allred in tow. York lurked K I close behind and again forged his way to the front, but not without a brief challenge from Alquist, who held him off for two laps. However, once by, York again turned up the heat and left the field behind, eventually taking another uncontested win. Alquist followed up second overall on the day after posting a strong 2-2 score. Williams improved over his first-moto outing, taking a third and third overall on the day, while Allred snagged the fourth spot on the day, followed by Freitas, who went 5-5 for fifth on the day. It was another York who took the 60cc Open-class win on the day, as Trevor's brother Tyler York traded wins with Ruben Hernandez. York went down early in the first moto, and Hernandez won big. York rebounded strongly to take second, and the effort paid off, as he came out strong in moto two with a hard-fought wireto-wire victory over Hernandez, and the overall win. The two battled all moto long, and Hernandez just couldn't make a move on York, finishing close behind at the checkers. Dylan Lane turned in a consistent 3-3 score for third on the day, followed by Drew Thomas (4-4) and Alquist (5-5). Joel Fittro bested the 60cc Novice class with a 1-1 tally over Tyler Ash. Fittro got the holeshot in both motos and led from start to finish, never allowing Ash an opportunity to challenge. Ash finished up with a 2-2 score on the day, ahead of Lane, who duplicated his 3-3 60cc Open-class score. Charlie Moore (5-4) and Thomas (4-5) rounded out the top five. eN Pee Wee Track 50 (4·60 P/W JR: I. Niko Ambriz (Yom); 2. Derick Silv8 (Yam); 3. Travis Nealon (Yem); 4. Tyler Kosman (Vern); 5. Hunter Wilbers (Yam). 50 (4-6) STK: 1. Brandon Olivares (Po!); 2. Daniel Gonzeles (Pol): 3. Josh Ticknor (KTM); 4. Tallon Newman (KTM); 5. Charlie Swift (Hon). 50 (4·6) MOD: I. Jome. Socher (KTM). 50 (7 ·8) STK: 1. Mork Broden (KTM); 2. R.J. Mendez (KTM); 3. Derek Bee (Cob); 4. J.... Jonco (Pol); 5. K.J. McKenzie (Lem). 50 (7-8) MOD; I. Luke Jump (Cob); 2. Emil.. Pope (KTM). 50 (0-8) OPEN: I. Aoron Williom. (Pol); 2. Kyle Freites (Cob); 3. Jeremiah Elven (KTM); 4. Cody Evzms (Pol). Main Track 50 (4-6) STK: 1. Gunner Sigler (KTM); 2. Je.se Janco (Pol); 3. Brandon Olivares (Pol): 4. Daniel Gonzole. (Pol); 5. Jo.h Ticknor (KTM). 50 (7·8) STK: 1. Aoron W1ll10m. (Pol); 2. Cody Evans (Pol); 3. Jeremiah Elven (KTM); 4. Christopher Buhllg (Pol); 5. Jome. Socher (KTM). 60 FIT: 1. Jerlson LlImb (Kaw); 2. Brittany Blais (Han); 3. Je.ioh King (KTM). 60 BEG: 1, Trevor York (Kaw); 2. Brian Alquist (KTM): 3. Allron Willillms (Pol); 4. Trevor Allred (KTM); 5. Kyle Frei... (KTM). 60 NOV: 1. Joel Fittro (KTM); 2. Tyler A.h (Kow); 3. Dylon Lone (KTM); 4. Chorlie Moore (Kow); 5. Drew Thomo. (KTM). 60 OPEN: 1. Tyier York (KTM); 2. Ruben Hernondez (KTM): 3. Oylon Lone (KTM); 4. Drew Thomo. (KTM); 5. Brion Alquist (KTM). 80 FIT: 1. Kenny Golden (Yam): 2. Jordan Beriock (Kow). 80 BEG 0-1; 1. Aiex Pederson (Han); 2. Ryon Mason (KlIw); 3. Austin McCrory (YlIm): 4. Bilike Jump (Kow); 5. Clint Loudenburg (Han). 80 BEG 0-2: 1. Daniel Hulst (Suz); 2. Cllmeron Haman (KlIw); 3. Rylln Glircia (Suz); 4. Bril.ln Casedo (Kow); 5. Robert Smith (Kow). 80 NOV: I. Climeron Ewing (Suz); 2. Ruben Hernllndez (Yam); 3. Jarred Holt (Hon): 4. Kyle Smith (Yom); 5. Brondon Bell (Han). 80 IJ'1T: 1. Glirrett Henderson (Kaw): 2. Bryl.lr Perry (Yam); 3. Dustin Enochs (Yam): 4. Kyle Panno (Yam): 5. Corey Pennington (Hon). 80 EX: 1. Adem Kowalczyk (Suz); 2. Jorden Mockridge (Kow). 80S/MINI 0-1: 1. Adorn Kowolczyk (Suz); 2. Garrett Henderson (KlIw); 3. Bryar Perry (Yam); 4. Brod Kelly (Han); 5. Dustin Enoch. (Yom). 80S/MINI 0-2; 1. CloytOn Peterson (Kow); 2. Joey Notllro (Hon); 3. Tyson Dines (Hon); 4. Robert Alquist (YlIm): 5. Ryan Mason (KlIw). SCHBY: 1. Eric McCrummen (Suz); 2. Cory McDlIniel (Yam); 3. A.J. Perez (Yam); 4. Kale Deibler (Suz); 5. Anthony Monigllo (Yom). 125 BEG 0-1: I. Derek Cheney (Kow); 2. Nick Rich.rdson (Yom); 3. Terry Hoggort (Yom); 4. Todd Birckebaw (YlIm): 5. Clisey MlIlm (Suz). 125 BEG 0-2; I. Jes.e Holt (Han); 2. Ooniel Pearson (Yam); 3. Evan Wright (Suz); 4. Franke LlIne SoBe Texas Championship Summer Series Round 1: Cycle Ranch MX Park Kirchner Rocks the Ranch BY GARY T. OBER FLORESVlllE,TX, APR. 7 ound one of the So Be Texas Championship Summer Series went off with a bang as more than 380 racers came to the Cycle Ranch MX Park to battle it out for points and trophies_ Due to bad weather the previous day, many riders thought that the race would be canceled and jU5t stayed home. Although it was raining early Sunday morning, the inclement weather had little or no effect on the track's condition - aside from making it perfect. The sun came out at lunchtime and turned the surface to crunchy loam, giving racers excellent traction and a beautiful afternoon for racing. The series will have five more rounds at various Texas tracks including San Jacinto MX, Mosier Valley, Highlands MX and Village Creek MX Park. The final race of the R Prairie City AMP NatIonal Track: Kawasaki jockey Trevor York topped the 60cc Beginner class at the second round of the AMP/GA Spring Series In Rancho Cordova, California. (Yam): 5. David Hess (Suz). 125 NOV 0-1: I. Gino Scolari (Yam); 2. Kate Deibler (Suz); 3 Anthony Monigllo (Yom); 4. Donny Stammel (Yom); 5. Trevor Doniok (Yom). 125 NOV 0-2; 1. Brondon Belding (Han); 2. Raymond Navarro (Kaw); 3. Matthew Lozadll (Hon); 4. Luke Compbell (Han); 5. Chris Lofono (Suz). 125 INT: 1. Eric McCrummen (Suz); 2. Cory McDaniel (Yam); 3. Court Tiede (Hon); 4. David Gassin (Yam); 5. Nick Jerrel (Hon). 125 PRO: I. Michael Brandes (Suz); 2. Jon Replogle (YlIm); 3. Calvin Andlovec (Suz); 4. Jason Sturdevan (Yam). 250 BEG: 1. Trevor Smith (Han); 2. Corey Todd (Yam); 3. Brandon Snow (Yam); 4. Robert Smith (Kow); 5. Monuel G1II (Yom). 250 NOV; 1. Jock Elliot (Yom); 2. Scott Muhlbach (Hon); 3. Kris Triest (Yam); 4. Michael Fargher (Hon); 5. Jason Cameron (Yam). 250 INT: 1. Adorn Miller (Yom); 2. Seon Reoth (Yam); 3. Brian Gardner (Hon); 4. Cole Bridenbaker (Kow); 5. Shown Tronthom (Han). 250 PRO; 1. Brion Roth (Han); 2. Michoe' Brllndes (Suz); 3. Cliff Cook (Hon); 4. Dennis Kritzer (Yam); 5. Calvin Andlovec (Suz). 4-STRK: 1. Gino Scolari (Yam); 2. Jeff Marsh (Hon); 3. Kris Triest (Yam): 4. Jason Ctlmeron (Yom); 5. Phil Segundo (Yom). 500 NOV: 1. Fred Wheeler (Yom). 500 PRO: I. Brion Roth (Han). 25 ... BEG: 1. Nathan Burman (Hon); 2. Brian Nyte (Yom); 3. Joe Lugo (Suz). 25+ NOV: 1. Gary Curtis (Hon); 2. David Adtlir (Hu.); 3. Gory Ro.e (Yom): 4. Ed Wh~ecotten (Suz); 5. Daniel Rapp (Yam). 25 ... INT: l. Steve Thinger (Hon); 2. Erik Kohler (Yam); 3. Phil Segundo (Yam); 4. James Kowalla (Kow); 5. Mike Segundo (Yom). 25 ... EX: 1. Eric DuCray (Yam); 2. Brion Gardner (Han); 3. Monty Wore (Yom); 4. Ben Shonk (Yom). 30 ... BEG: 1. Duane Bonini (Yam); 2. Tony Allen (Yom); 3. Don Earl. (Yom); 4. John Epperson (Suz); 5. Kevin Gotto (Suz). 30 ... NOV: 1. Gary Curtis (Hon); 2. Robert Becvar (Yam); 3. Gary Curtis (Hon); 4 Rodney Ware (Yom); 5. David Chick (Han). 30 ... lNT: 1. Steve Thinger (Hon); 2. Geoff Woods (Hon); 3. Jimmy Robinson (Hon): 4. Steve Storie (Han); 5. Mike Segundo (Yom). 30 ... EX: 1. Monty Ware (Yam): 2. Erik Kohler (Yom). 30... PRO: l. Eric DuCray (Yam). 35. NOV: 1. Gory Curti. (Han); 2. Ken Wolcott (Han); 3. Greg Hock (Han); 4. Oovid Chick (Han); 5. Rodney Ware (YlIm). 35 ... INT: 1. Ken McKenzie (Yam); 2. Sleven Storie (Hon); 3. GeoH Woods (Hon); 4. Paul McGourty (Yam); 5. Greg McKennll (Ytlm). 35 ... EX: 1. Sean Conley (KlIw); 2. Ed Golden (Han). 40. NOV: 1. Phil Ro.e (Yom); 2. Gory Amoid (Yem); 3. Carmen Ogino (Yam); 4. Mike Martin (Yom); 5. Kon Earls (Yom). 40 ... TNT: 1. Ken McKenzie (Yam); 2. Terry Huffer (Han); 3. Mike Todd (Yom); 4. MIke Scott (Yom); 5. Greg McKenne (Yam). 40 ... EX: l. Dave Creech (KTM); 2. Ed Golden (Han). 50 ... AM: 1. Craig Watts (Yam); 2. Fred Wheeler (Yom). cycle series will be held on July 6 and 7 at the Cycle Ranch MX Park, with double points and oversized trophies to be awarded. The series is sponsored by SoBe, VP Racing Fuel, Mr. Moto, Maxima, Fly, FMF, Dunlop, Spy, JM Racing, EVS, MX Tech, Alamo Cycle Plex, Cycle Country New Braunfels, Extreme Outdoor Motors, and Yamaha of San Antonio. The largest gate of the day was the 80cc Beginner class, with 34 adrenalinized riders heading for the first corner. Suddenly, a rider went down, taking seven other racers with him! Everyone was okay, but Kawasakimounted Adam Kirchner, from Lake Hills, Texas, was long gone, setting the pace for the rest of the class. Kirchner posted a pair of wins as he took the checkers almost unchallenged. Dillon Tynes, Matt Boehle, Lonnie Flores and Honda-mounted Brady Fuller rounded out the top five in moto one_ n e vw s MAY IS, 2002 63

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