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move on to a single main event. Poir~ts are awarded three for first place, two for second, one for third and zero for fourth. After five rounds of qualifiers, Estelle emerged as the clear leader, with 14 points, dropping only one to Rafferty. Deim and Rafferty were tied at 13 points, and Rochester's David Oakden was fourth with eight points. The main was set, with no runoffs necessary. When the riders were called to the line to draw their starting position, Estelle drew the pole position. Rafferty would start from two. and Oakden from three, while Deim would start his toughest race of the night from the outside position. When the tapes went up, it was Deim driving to the early lead from the outside, followed by Estelle and Oakden. Rafferty lifted wildly out of two and struggled to maintain his balance, but by the exit of tum two the youngster had regained control and pulled into sec· and place. The chase was on. Rafferty continued to dog Deim, closing on the veteran lap by lap. Just as it seemed the youngster had closed to within striking distance on the third lap, Rafferty hit a rut entering turn three, caus· ing him to lift and drive toward Deim. Rafferty had no choice but to wrestle his machine to the dirt. Deim went on to take the win. Estelle assumed second, Oakden was third, and Rafferty remounted for last place. In Division Two action, 16·year·old Brian Hollenbeck from Owego took the win. Duane Smith from Elbridge, New York, finished second. Cassey Donholt from Chenango Bridge was third, and Berkshire's David Clark was fourth. r---------------------------------,~ In the fast Schoolboy class, Matt Williams, who just returned after a recent injury, took the holeshot, and he and Jeremy Jacobs were in a race by themselves, leaving the others behind. They battied hard, and going into the triple they were right by each other. Jacobs started to get close to Williams in the ajr and tried to back off, and he ended up letting go of the bike and crashing hard. Williams went on to win the Schoolboy class, and Justin Thrift finished in second; Jacobs got a trip to the hospital. In the 85cc classes, Josh Thomas swept the 85cc (12-13) class, over Forrest Seebeck, and the Supermini class, over Jeremy Reid. Reid took the first moto in the 85cc (14-15) class, over Jonathan Balfour, but Balfour battled back in the second moto to take first overall. Justin Coley took off in the 85cc (7 - 1 1) class. Thomas Neuens worked past the other two riders after a slow start to take a distant second spot, followed by Glenn Balfour in third and Wenk in fourth. bikes with suspensions that are in dire need of a dose of Viagra. It was no surprise, then, that the quickest of the vintage bikes at the AHRMA championship series weekend were cutting lap times within a whisker of those of the modem motocrossers who normally race here. "I was impressed." said track owner Rob Preston. At round six of AHRMA's Speed [, Sport Vintage MX Series, some of the fastest Vintage guys were on the track first, battling it out in the Sportsman 250cc Expert class. It was a throwback to 1974, especially on a nasty hill called (With apologies to Led Zepplin) "Stairway to Heaven." Tom Bellamy of Cincinnati got the win aboard a 1974 Yamaha, followed closely by Mark Mackay of Toledo on a '74 Honda Elsinore. Though Kevin Brown of Athens, Ohio, settled for third in the first mota, he came roaring back to win the second race aboard his immaculate '74 Penton. Though Bellamy couldn't get past the flying Penton, he got the overall win based on his 1-2 finishes. Another tight battle was waged in the Over 50 Intermediate class. Yes, that means the riders were all over 50 years old. Mota one saw Donald Riley of Athens, Ohio, take the win on a '72 Bultaco, followed closely by Joe Lennert of Apex, North Carolina, on a '74 Yamaha, and Ray Rondinella of Kingston, Pennsylvania, on a '74 Penton. But Lennert got revenge in the second race, followed by Rondinella and Fred Lasseter of Kingwood, Texas, on a '74 Husky. The overall win went to Lennert, followed by Rondinella and Riley. In a battle between Really Old Bikes (ROBs), Brian O'Connor of Leesburg, Virginia, on a '62 Ducati 250, got the overall win in Premier Lightweight Expert competition. edging Dave Boydstun of Mesa. Arizona, aboard a '65 Cotton. Boydstun is AHRMA's off-road coordinator. Sunday saw some equally tight racing in AHRMA's Post-Vintage competition, a series for bikes that were built between 1975 and 1983. In a dogfight between Maicos, Benny Durrough of Union City, Georgia, got the overall win over Tom Shaefer of Cranbury, New Jersey, in the GP 500cc Expert class. Elsewhere on the premises, the go· slow guys were battling it out in an Observed Trials competition. Low score of the day went to Stan Bollinger of Westminster, Maryland, aboard his hardtail, Hodaka-powered GRM. Bollinger dropped just four points in four rounds of trials competition. All three events were sponsored by the American Historic Motorcycle Racing Association. Results Results '" > W I ~ :> i:i ~ Q. Glen Helen Raceway Park: Jeremy McGrath came out to play in San Bernardino, California, and went home with the 250ccNet Pro victory. Results [)'1 MAIN: I. WlllT't:n £>elm; 2. Craig Eslelle; 3. David O.!lkden; 4 Cam Raffeny. 0-2 MAIN: 1 Bnan HollenbKk; 2. Du.!lne Smith; 3. Cassey Don· holt; 4 Dave Clark third place most of the day, with Hargett eventually taking the position with a 4-3 tally. Results Glen Helen Raceway Park McGrath Mauls REM Saturday MX By ROCKY HASH ..:....:..:._------- SAN BERNARDINO, CA, MAY 25 A rather large turnout of racers got a special treat on Memorial Day Weekend, as they got to not only ride on a cool track, but they also got to check out the AMA's winningest motocross rider, Jeremy McGrath. McGrath turns up at a few Racing Enterprises Motor· sports events every year, and in his first ride since Las Vegas, he handily won both motos of 250cc/Vet Pro competition. In the first moto, McGrath shot his Bud Light/Bell Helmets/Bridgestone/Thor-AST/ Spy Yamaha YZ250 out front for the holeshot. Fresh off some solid arenacross results, "Factory" Phil Lawrence gave chase, with Larry Brooks right behind him. Willy Musgrave and Mike Koncur filled out the top five positions. McGrath was able to open a 10-second gap by halfway, but as the 20-minute contest wore on, he picked up his speed. With lap times that were three and four seconds faster in the second half of the race, McGrath easily distanced himself from the pack and won the mota going away. Lawrence held second until he slid out in a corner, allOWing Brooks and Musgrave by and dropping him to fourth. In moto two. McGrath ripped another holeshot. Musgrave tucked in behind him, with Lawrence and Brooks right behind him. Lawrence went around Musgrave and set out after McGrath on the first lap. Though Lawrence managed to keep McGrath in sight for a few laps, once again "Mac" turned up the wick as the race wore on, and soon he was way out front, putting on a riding clinic. McGrath charged hard all the way to the checkers for another mota win to complete his perfect day. Lawrence (4-2) finished up in second place, while Musgrave (3-3) put in a couple of excellent motos for third overall and first Vet. The 125cc Pro class was also an interesting affair, as brand-new Shark Plano Honda rider David Pingree showed up to get a bit of time in on his fresh ride. Pingree was going really fast and looked to be right at home on the red machine as he went on to win both motos comfortably. Hinson/White Brothers/O'Neal rider Paul Kellen piloted his YZ250F to a pair of fine second-place finishes, which was good for second overall. Nate Haw~ ley, Joe Hargett and Mark Brooks argued over 80 BEG: 1_ Nick Tucker (Sut); 2. Paul Crownover (Suz); 3. Billy Musgraye (Yam): 4. Danny Oslerman (Hon): 5. Jordan BorowskI (Suz). 80 JR I. Don GIftn (Kaw): 2. Cody Brownfdd (Hon) 125 BEG: I. Kenny Edgllr (Yam); 2. Phil Schaben (Yllm): 3 Sean KIrtley (St.a); 4. David Rios (Yam); 5. f'\ike Trojnllr (KTM). 125 JR: I Malt LAtendresse (Yam): 2. Sheun HlIIlon (Yam) 3 Chris Aym. (Yam); 4 Chris Hughey (Sut): 5. Chad Smart (Yam). 1251NT: I. Chris Avery (Yllm): 2. Braden larson (SUl); J Arthur Van Order (Suz). 125 PRO: I. David Ping~ (Hon): 2. Paul Kellen (Yllm); 3. J~ Hllrgett (Yam); 4. Maril. Brooks (Yam); 5. Nate Hllwley (Hon). 250 BEG: I. James Standari (Yem): 2. Phil Schllben (Yllm): 3 James Shllrer Jr. (Hon); 4. Tom Hinz (Yam): 5. Mark Baertlon (Hon) 250 JR: I. Matt FerTalo (Hon): 2. Jake Kelm (Yllm); 3. Keilh 1...lltendres5e (Hon); 4. f'\ike Brownfield (Hon); 5. Shaun HlI1lon (Yam) 250 INT: 1. Tim Olson (Hon); 2. Colin Yates (Yllm): 3. Brandon Woods (Yllm). 250/VET PRO: I. Jeremy McGrath (Yam): 2. Phil Lawrence (Yllm): 3. Willy Musgrave (Yam); 4. Larry Brooks (Yam): 5. Mike Kon· cur (Yam). 25.. BEG: I. Phil Schaben (Yam): 2. James Standori (Yam); 3 Tom Hint (Yam). 25.. JR: I. Rocky Huh (Kaw): 2. Ed Sorbo (Hon). 25.. EX: I. Sean Pagel (Hon): 2. Tim Olson (Hon); 3. MIke Hor ton (Yam). VET BEG: I. Mike Borowski (Suz); 2. Brian Pappalllrdo (Kaw); 3. Jim Herrmllnn (Yam); 4. Chuck Goleb (Yam). VET JR: I. Tim HarTis (KTM); 2. Ludo Boinnard (Hon); 3. Art SprKher (Yem); 4. Clint Matthews (Yam): 5. Gary Hllradll (yam). VET INT: I. Ken EhIf!fS (Yam); 2. Cameron Mlnefeldt (Hon); 3 Steve Sequeira (Hon). 40.. JR: 1. Rick Sanders (KTM): 2. Frank Villa (Hon); 3. John Caper (Hon): 4. Karl Johnson (Hoo): 5. Tim Norton (KTM). 40.. INT: I. f'\ike BrownfieM (Hon): 2. Gary Goruales (Hon); 3. Ty Larson (Hon): 4. Rudy ChllVU (HOI'l): 5. Ted Kukla (Yam). 40.. EX: I. Steve P1attonl (Hon); 2. Ken Ehlers (Yllm): 3. Bob Casper (Yam); 4. Jim l.lltendresse (Han); 5. Stephen WalSon (Kaw). 40.. MSTR: 1 Marty Moates (Yam): 2. Paul Needles (Hon); 3. Bob Johnson (Yam): 4. George Kohler (Yam); 5. Fred Nichols (Hon). 50.. M.STR; I. SengI Johansson (KTM); 2. Pele Vl!lfllnO (TM); 3. George Spearing (Yam); 4. RllY Pisarski (Yam): 5. Jody Weisel (Yam). Foggy Bottom Raceway Dry Days at Foggy Bottom By MARK NEUENS BURNSVILLE, NC, MAY 25 After a week of no rain, gallons of water from the water truck still left Foggy Bottom Raceway dry. Dust and soft turns were the order of the weekend. Mark Wagner went out for practice and took a fall, but he still went on to sweep the 250cc and 125cc A classes, over Brandon Langdon. Wagner would also take the Over 25 A victory, over Andy Mitchell. In 65cc action, Justin Coley took the holes hot and the lead in the 65cc (10-11) class, over William Wenk. Nick Poole took the first position in the 65cc (7-9) class, followed by Josh Savage. There was some position changing among the third through fifth spots, but in the end Matthew Ritch took third, Codey Kosut took fourth and Gary Christian took fifth. 50 (4-6): I. Caleb Garmon: 2. Tre Dowell. 50 (7-6): I. Matthew Ritch; 2. Marcus Beasley; 3. Daniel Unker: 4. Codey Kosut: 5. Gllry Christian. 65 (7·9): 1. NIck Poole; 2. Josh Sayage; 3. Matthew Ritch; 4. Codey KOSUl: 5. Gllry Christilln. 65 (10·11): 1. Justin Coley; 2. Willillm Wenk. 60 (9-13): 1. FOrT'eSt Seebeck; 2. Glenn Balfour. 60 0: I. Mkhllel Lucas; 2. Bryan Morris: 3. Nathan Lucas: 4. lltCk Dllvls. 85 (7-11): I. Justin Coley; 2. Thomas rieuens; 3_ Glenn Blllfour; 4. Wllli.!lm Wenk. 85 (12·1): 1. Jo5h Thomas; 2. FOrTest Seebedt. 85 (14.15): 1. Jonathan Balfour; 2. Jeremy Reid_ U,IL MINI: 1. Casey Beverly; 2. Thomas euens. SlMlNI: 1. Josh Thomas; 2. Jeremy Reid; 3. Jonathan Balfour: 4. f'\idulel Luc:as. 125 A: I. Maril. Wagner; 2. Brandon Langdon. 125 B: I. Shawn Nielson: 2. NOllh Huskey: 3. Jeremy Jacobs. 125 C: 1. Matt Williams; 2. David Growe. 125 D: 1. Paull...ucas. 250 A: 1. Mark Wagner; 2. Brandon Langdon. 250 B: I. Shawn Nielson: 2. Noah Huskey. 250 C; J. We Garmon; 2. Nathan Growe. SCHBY: 1. Matt WiUiIlfT1S: 2. Justin Thrift; 3. Jeremy Jacobs. 25.. A:. 1. Mark Wagner: 2. Andrew Mitchell. 25.. B/C: 1. Mark Neuens. 30.. A; 1. Andrew Mitchell. 30+ B/C: 1. R.!IOOy Beasley; 2. Don White. 35..; 1. Mark Neueos. 40+: I. William Wenk. 4·STRK: 1. Tim Simpson. Camelback Raceway Bellamy Conquers Camelback By RAE TYSON MOUNT CLARE, WV, MAY 25-26 Camelback Raceway is a hilly, natural-terrain track that is a favorite among Vintage MX racers. To describe it was "challenging" would be an understatement. However, it also is a forgiving track for eye I e AHRMA Speed & Sport Vlntege MX Series. Round 6 PREM L.JW NOV: 1. Neal Siegel (H-D). PREM L/W DC I. Bnan O'Connor (Duc); 2. David Boydstun (COl). PREM 500 EX: I. St.eve Tucker (BSA): 2. Corky Root (BSA). CLSe 125 NOV; 1. Sieve Smith (Hod); 2. larry Greer (Rk). CLSC 125 INT: L Marty Wyant (Hoo); 2. l.llrry Townlng (Hus): 3. Mike Mitrione (Hus): 4. J.!IY Wilson (Hod). CLSe 250 HQV; 1. Ru Tyson (AJS); 2. Todd Newell (Ou). CLSe 250 INT: 1_ Terry Gates (Ou); 2. Don Saker (AJS). CLSC 250 EX I. Steve Tucker (BSA) CLSe 500 NOV: I. Michael Cholar (AJS). CLSC 500 INT: 1_ David Dean (BSA): 2. Don Baker (AJS). ClSe 500 EX; 1. Steve Tucker (BSA); 2. J.!IY Stuiso (BSA); 3. Brian O'Connor (Due). SPTSMN 125 NOV: 1. Michael Hart (Hon): 2. Mike Hllrtney (Hon): 3. Neil Bouchillon (Y.!Im); 4. Peter-Tyson (C.A) SPTSMN 125INT- 1. P.!Iuick f'\iller (Hon). SPTSMN 125 EX: I. Mark Weaver (5ul.); 2. Jay Kinder (Han): 3. Daniel Way (C-A); 4 Bill Nazelrod (Hon) SPTSM.N 250 NOV: 1. Shawn Westley (C·A); 2. Keyin Biden (Yam); 3. Lee Mox (Yam); 4. JIldt Cowen (Cl). SPT'SMN 250 [NT: 1. Mark Plum~ (Suz); 2. Ben Wanke (SUI); 3. F~ GuMii (CZ): 4. Terry Gates (Oss). SPTSMN 250 EX; 1 Tom Bellamy (Yam): 2_ Kevin Brown (Pen); 3. Mark Macklly (Hon); 4. Jeffrey CIllr'k (Hon). SPTS1'\N 500 NOV: I. Joe Lennert (Yam); 2. Theron Wllrren (Mai): 3. Michad Cholar (AJS): 4. Dave Withrow (Pen). SPTSMN 500 INT: I. John Hemmann (Cl); 2. f'\ike Mitrione (Bul); 3. Gene MongoIe (CZ); 4. Ben Wllnke (SUl). SPTSMN 500 EX.: I. Kevin Brown (Pen); 2. JImmy Jerles (Mai); 3. Tom McCallister (!

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