Cycle News - Archive Issues - 2000's

(KTM): 5. Thomas Mudgett Jr. (KTM). 85 0: 1. Jake Leatherwood (Kaw): 2. Anthony &rker (Kew); 3. Cody Utz (Yam); 4. Trey Woolum (Suz); 5. Jesse A. Evans (Kaw). 8S (7·11): I. Collen Mi!lIynard (SIJZ); 2. Ian Trettel (Suz); 3. Tyler Bright eKew); 4. Taylor Futrell (Yam); 5. Benjamin Denton (Yam). 85 (9-13): I. Taylor Futrell (Vam): 2. Tyler Bower (Kew); 3. Stephen Winters (Kaw); 4. Logan Bell (Suz): 5. Madison Hambright (Hon). 85 (12-13): I William Duffy Jr. (Suz): 2. Willy Toth (Suz): 3. Brae Tickle (Hon); 4. Chad Mutersplllugh (Ke..... ): 5. Stephen Winters (Kew). 85 (14-15): I. Chad M. Wages (SU1): 2. Eric Brown (Yam): 3. Jared Tuten (Kaw); 4. Philip Ivers Jr (Kew); 5. Wes Gauldin (Kew). S/MlNI (12-15): I. William Duffy Jr. (SU1); 2. Eric Brown (Yam): 3. Wes Gauldin (Kaw); 4. Sroc Tickle (Hon); 5. Ch8d Muterspaugh (Kaw). 125 SCHBY: I. Kyle Preston (Suz); 2. Austin Albers (Suz). 3. Chris Todd (Yam): 4. Shane O'&nion (Suz): 5. Brandon Belcher (Hon). 125 A: 1, Jon Boruff (Hon); 2. Donnie Adams (Kaw); 3. Scott Graves (Sux); 4. Mark Waldele (Yam); 5. Kevin BleJock (Hon). 125 B: I. Zackery Lundy (Yam); 2. Kyle Preston (Suz): 3. Matt Miller (SU1): 4. Jason Tucker (Su): 5 Jeremy Allison (Sux). 125 C: I. Austin Albers (Sux); 2. Justin Lewis (Hon); 3. Jeffrey Coates (Ytlrn); 4. Dylan Muehlberger (Hon); 5. Edgar Robinson (Yern). 125 0: 1. Chase C. Crutchfield (Yam); 2. Gabriel J. Stewert (Kaw); 3. Ryan Rowe (Yem); 4. Brendon Spurlock (Kew); 5. Tyler Case (Hon). 250 A: I. Jon Boruff (Hon); 2. Tim Hodock (Hon); 3. Mett Blevins (Yam); 4. Kevin Bleck (Suz); 5. Mark Waldele (Yem). 250 B: I. Chris Lead~eter Jr. (Yam): 2. Mett Miller (SU1): 3. Zeckary Lundy (Hon): 4. Kyle Preston (SU1); 5. Jason Tucker (SU1). 250 C: I. Charlie EVi!lns (Ki!lw): 2. Adam Wilson (Can): 3. Joshua N. Mullins (Yam): 4. Justin Lewis (Hon): 5. Billy Butler (Hon). 250 0: I. Rory Bell (Vam): 2. Chris Ails (Vam); 3. Brandon L Puckett (Kaw); 4. John Myers (Yam); 5. John Hall (Vam). WMN: 1. Jessye Davis (Yam); 2. Kassie L Wilks (Vam): 3. Shelby Rolen (Vam). 25. A: 1. Tim Hodock (Hon): 2. James Hayes III (Hon): 3. William T. Liles (SOl); 4. David Albert Jr (Hus): 5. Frank Koenig (KTM). 25. B: I. Shane Clampitt (SOl); 2. Kyle Shoun (Hon): 3. Allen Brown (Hon): 4. Jerry Ramey (SUl 5. Jerry L Sneed (Vam). 25. C/O: I. Chris Shortridge (Sux); 2. Billy Butler (Hon); 3. Thomas Davis (Yam); 4. Brian Stringfield (KTM); 5. Anthony Jones (Yam). 30. A: 1. KeVin Blalock (Hon); 2. Albert Jamie McCoy (Sux): 3. William T. Liles (SU1): 4. Leslie Belcher (Hon): 5. James Hayes III (Hon). 30. B: 1. Larry Sparks (KTM); 2. Wayne Harrison (Hon); 3. Gllrnett Tuttle (Hon); 4. Kyle Shoun (Hon): 5. Gary Hinkle (SU1). 30. C/O: 1. Chris Shortridge (SU1); 2. Denms W Cameron Jr. (Yam); 3. Brian Stringfield (KTM); 4 E. Gary Meek Jr. (Hon); 5. Edward Johnson (Hon). 35.: 1. William T. Liles (Sux); 2. Albert Jamie McCoy (Sux): 3. David Farris (KTM); 4. Roger Arnold (Yam): 5. David Stringfield. 40.: I. John Lundy (Hon): 2. David Farris (KTM): 3. Steven Lewis (Yam); 4. Keith Maraugha (SU1): 5. E. Gary Meek Jr. (Hon). 45.: 1. Steven Lewis (Yam): 2. Rick Oxley (Hon); 3. Benny Stone (Hon): 4. Roger Amold (Vam): 5. Johnny Gibson (Yem). 4·STRK BK: 1. Zackary Lundy (Hon): 2. Chris Leed~eter Jr. (YlIm): 3. Jonathan Williams (YtlIm); 4. Joshutll D. Wytlltt (Hon): 5. Brent James (Hon), aiL AM: 1. Chris Leadbeater Jr. (Vam): 2. Todd A. Wilcom (YtlIm); 3. Trey Meek (YtlIm); 4. Randy Newsome (Yam); 5. Jeremy Hill (Hon). all C/O: 1. MtlIrcus John Thompson (Yam): 2. Edgar Robinson (YtlIm): 3. Jeffrey Cotlltes (Yam); 4 Cory D. RZlMkln (Yam): 5. Josh King (Yam). Western New York Motocross Association Inc. Round 4: Batavia Motocross Park Austin Powers his ay to the Win Bv LARRV WOOSTER BATAVIA, NY, MAY 5 ound four of the WNYMA season took place at Batavia Motocross Park and immediately set yet another modern-day rider-attendance record for the track. The second annual Makita Tools-sponsored event drew 580 WNYMA riders to Batavia, New York, in beautiful Genesee County. As WNYMA announcer/guru Thomas "Yak" Threadgill simply stated, "It's like Woodstock gone wild." "Wild" aptly described the day's full-gate starts, as well as the great competition and sportsmanship displayed by riders and staff. Batavia Motocross Park owners/promoters worked again with motocross track designer Jesse Milley to alter the "2001 WNYMA Inc. Track of the Year" for the 2002 season. The most notable changes visible to the huge crowd of spectators were several new jumps, while the alterations to the old section of whoops kept the attention of the riders wanting to go fast. WNYMA Expert rider number one, Bill Silvarole, took the Open Expertclass holeshot aboard his Kawasaki, over the Batavia Motocross Parksponsored Suzuki rider Corey Kandefer in moto one. As Kandefer stayed on the throttle big-time, trying to catch Silva role early, he got hung up on the back section of the track and fell. Kawasaki rider Brian Austin capitalized on Kandefer's mishap and got by him. A great battle between Austin R and Kandefer lasted for several laps, while Silva role extended his lead out to about 10 seconds. Kandefer ended up second to Silvarole, but both Austin and Kandefer were catching Silva role when he took the checkered flag by a slight two-second lead. Moto two promised to be a barnburner, as several riders appeared to be faster than moto- one winner Sil· varole. The start proved that thinking was correct, as 10 great riders all appeared to have a chance at the extremely important holeshot. Silvarole had a slight edge when it appeared his rear tire kicked right, right into Kandefer's Suzuki, coming out of turn one. Silva role was able to catch himself, but unfortunately for Kandefer, he was now part of a threeor four-bike yard sale going into the whoops section_ Austin, Honda riders Don Schmidt and Fred Roy, and former number-one WNYMA Expertclass rider Joe Ellington, on a Yamaha, all got past Kandefer in tum one on lap one. As Silva role pushed his Kawasaki to its limits, he got past several riders, but then, on lap two, in the new whoop section of the track, his front tire betrayed him and he laid his Kawasaki down just a few feet from the first wreck. Schmidt, aboard his Honda, was incredibly fast through the whoops and made up enough time there over Austin to catch and pass him for the Open Expert moto-two victory. Austin displayed patience the whole day, taking Batavia Motocross Park: A record-breaking turnout of riders took to the track in Batavia, New York, for the fourth round of Western New York Motocross Association racing action. third in moto one and second in moto two for first overall, proving it's not enough to just be fast - one needs consistency mixed in with the speed to finish first overall. Schmidt improved his first-moto finish of fifth with the win in moto two for second overall, while Silvarole's first-moto win combined with a fifth-place finish in moto two garnered him third overall. In 125cc action, 202 riders from New York, Pennsylvania and Canada all showed up to compete in six different classes. Brandon Meier dominated the 125cc Schoolboy Band 125cc Novice classes by winning all four motos. Paul Kissig brought his Honda along to make the drive from Waterloo payoff by posting a pair of moto wins in the 16- to 24-year-old combined class. In the 125cc Amateur class, Beau Nichols and Jeremiah Ranck raced dueling Yamahas; Nichols posted two moto wins over Ranck's two second-place finishes. Casey Higgins showed everyone he had his Yamaha all dialed in by posting two moto wins in the 125cc Expert c1a5s, over Kandefer, Ellington, Austin and Kissig. Aaron Dieter and his high-flying Arkport Cyclesponsored Yamaha was noticeably missing from the line-up, as he traveled to Pennsylvania to attempt to qualify for Loretta Lynn's later this year. The usual list of rascals in the 50cc to 60cc classes again raced well in front of a record crowd at Batavia Motocross Park. Whether it was Jason Chacho, Connor Kelly, or Kyle Lentini riding, their KTMs ruled the day over 70 other riders. These young guns won't let anything shake them up, especially more riders and spectators. The WNYMA riders will return next to Batavia Motocross Park on Sunday, June 2. As interest increases in cue I e motocross racing and the weather improves, look for new record numbers of riders to be competing at these events. As my mother always said, "Prior proper planning prevents piss-poor performance, period." eN IIatovia MatDcnlss Partl IIatovia, New Yortl Results: May 5, 2002 (Roand 41 50 P/W (4-8): 1. Connor Kelly (KTM); 2. Jason Chacho (KTM); 3. Zachary Miller (Vam): 4. Justin Mays (Yam): 5. Hunter GtlIriand (Cob). 50 (4-6): 1. Jason Chacho (KTM); 2. Justin MtlIys (Yem); 3. Cody Marriott (Yam): 4. Angelo Komuda (taM); 5. Mzltt Zecher (YtlIm). 50 (7-8): 1. Kyie Jackson (Cob): 2. Craig Mullett (KTM); 3. Andrew Bristol (Kaw); 4. Chel Clingerman (Pol): 5. Adam Miles (Cob). 60: 1. Kyle Lentini (KTM): 2. Zach Mauro (KTM); 3. Myles Caradori (KTM): 4. Jake Eddy (Kaw): 5. Zachary Albulencia (Kaw). JR MINI: 1. Andrew Meehan (Kaw): 2. Doug Waif (Vam): 3. Kyle Lentini (KTM): 4. Jake Eddy (Kaw): 5. Louis Tepas (YlIm). SR MINI: t. Stephen CtlIrlln (Sux); 2. Steve Sliwinski (Sux): 3. Chris Lewrence (Kaw); 4. Jeff Swarthout (SU1); 5. Nlcholtlls &stllmanltll (SOl). M.INI COMB: 1. Steve Sliwinski (Sux); 2. Stephen Carlin (SU1); 3. DtlIn Lewandowski (Kaw); 4. Jeff Swertout (SU1): 5. Shewn Burnett (Suz), 125 SCHBV B: 1. Brandon Meier (Suz): 2. Cody Dunning (Kew): 3. Chtlld Dunning (KtlIw): 4. Stephen Carlin (SOl); 5. Jason Michaels (KtlIw). 125 BEG: 1. David Campbell (Vam); 2. Justin Loope (SU1); 3. Mike Sieciesktll (Yem); 4. Jesse Hortllnburg (Yam): 5. Matt Maxim (Hon). t 25 NOV: 1. Brtllndon Meier (Suz); 2. Cody Dunning (KllW); 3. Sean Stringer (SU1); 4. Michtllel Legno (Yam); 5. DtlIvid Johnson (Yam). 125 AM: 1. Betllu Nichols (YtlIm): 2. Jeremitllh Ranck (YtlIm); 3. Steve Bruckmtlln (Hon); 4. Nick Colombo (Yem); 5. Jim Carver (Yam). 125 EX: 1. Casey Higgins (Vam): 2. Brian Austin (Vam); 3. Paul Kisslg (Hon): 4. Joe EllingtOn (Vam); 5. Brandon Kuhn (Yam). OPEN BEG: 1. Eric Hardwood (Hon); 2. George Ayers (Kaw); 3. Doug Jones (Kaw); 4. Brad Wright (Hen); 5. David Munter (Hon). OPEN NOV: 1. Sean Stringer (So2); 2. Ryan WtlIlczak (Yam); 3. DtlIvid Johnson (Yam); 4. JtlIson Dahl (Hon); 5. 'Thomas Peterson (Yam). OPEN AM: I. Adam Bourne (Kaw): 2. Jeremy Stewart (Yem); 3. Jeff Burdon (Yam); 4. Jesse Repass (Vam): 5. Jim Warrick (Vam). OPEN EX: 1. Britlln Austin (YtlIm); 2. Don Schmidt (Hon): 3. Bill Silva role (Kaw); 4. Joe Ellington (Vam); 5. Fred Roy (Hon). 4-STRK: t. Jeff Whaley (Yem): 2. Ctlisey Higgins (Vam); 3. Nick Colombo (Vam). 16-24: 1. Paul Kisslg (Hon); 2. Nigel Martin (SU1); 3. Cody Pomeroy (Yam); 4. MtlIrk Beehler (Hon); 5. Adam Bourne (KtlIw). 25. A: 1. Bill Sliva role (KtlIw); 2. PtlIul Austin (Yam); 3. Brian Austin (YtlIm); 4. Don Schmidt (Hon); 5. Eddie Vcn Btlillegooyen (Yem). 25. B: 1. Jeff Burdon (Yam); 2. Glenn Friedler (Hon); 3. Darren Neuttll (SU1); 4. Ben Atkinson (Yem): 5. John Uplinger (Kaw). VET: 1. Bill Silvarole (KtlIw): 2. Joe Ellington (YtlIm); 3. Eddie VtlIn 8tl111egooyen (YtlIm); 4. Jeff GtlIuger (Yem). SR B: I. Ron Nye (Hon): 2. Ray Talaak (SU1): 3. Jarod Bierly (YtlIm); 4, John Uplinger (Kaw); 5. Michael Gay (Hon). SR C: t. Kurt Ctlirpenter (Yem): 2. James Maynard (Sux): 3. MtlIrk Smith (Kaw): 4. Mike Thompson (Hon); 5. Troy Andrews (Hon). 40.: 1. Cub Dunning (Hon): 2. Roger Jackson (Hon); 3. Gregory Guilfoil Sr. (Hon); 4. DtlIvid JtlIckson (Hon); 5. Robert Ruehwein (Yam). VINT & WDS: J. Patrick Green (Hon): 2. Dale Ayers (Hon); 3. James Traxler (Hon): 4. Jim Cory (Hon): 5. Steve Fregoe (Suz). n e _ 50 • JUNE 5,2002 81

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