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Combined, the trio have 16 championships. Frazier moved into third with a 5.944-second run. "We haven't changed anything on the bike all day," Frazier said. "I'm just trying to time the bottom better." The hill was rough and dusty by the final round, and Watson couldn't hit the right combination and finished fifth. Libhart also struggled with traction but would earn fourth based on his first run. Disbennett held the lead until there were only two riders left. Wendt fired up the Thor/Parts Unlimited-backed Harley as Bowlby worked on the starting box, Frazier then grabbed a handful and lit the big Harley up. "The bike pulled really hard off the line and I had to fight to keep up with it," Frazier said. "The top of the hill came up quick, and I flew way too high off the top and lowsided when I landed. I knew it was a pretty good run." The pro-Harley fans cheered Frazier's 5.777-second time as Strank pulled in for his last run. "We shortened the bike to the same settings we used last year to win here," Strank said. He went all-out off the line and was clean over the breaker. "That thing was really hooking up like crazy, and then the front end came up and I had to back out of it," he continued. The bobble cost him the win, but he rocketed up the rest of the hill to edge out Disbennett with a 5.842second time. Former Champion Doyle Disbennett wheeled Chad's Triumph twin to the line for the final run. Chad gave it everything he had, but the bike hooked up in the transition and nearly looped out. Disbennett had to settle for third. "Dang it! I really wanted to get this one for Dave [Hamilton]," he exclaimed. "Tim just put a beautiful ride in. I don't know what I could do to go faster than I did on my second ride. Tim and Tiger just out-rode me today." eN White Rose National York, Pennsylvania RESULTS: June 2, 2002 800ce: 1. Tim Frllzier (H·O); 2. Tiger Strzmk Jr. (Vam); 3. Chad Disbennett (Tri); 4. Phil Ubhart (Tri); 5. DelVe Watson (Hon); 6. Gerry Bennett (H·O); 7. Bob Castledine (H·D); 8. Rodney Smith (BSA); 9. James Wolfe (Yam); 10. Bob Shreiner (Kaw). 54Occ: I. Phil Ubhart (Tri): 2. Chlld Disbennett (Tri); 3. Olive Watson (Hon); 4. Tiger Strllnk Jr. (Kaw); 5. J8mes Wolfe (Hon); 6. Mike liVingston (Hon); 7. PlIul Garrely (Kaw); 6. Ken Bonneme (Hon); 9.Gary Bauer (Hon); 10. Brian Bowlby (Hon); 11. JlIck Mason (Hon); 12.Richie Scheuerman (Hon); 13. Charlie Roberts (Kaw). 2002 800c< AMA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HILLCUMB SERIES POINTS STANDINGS (After 2 of 13 rounds)"; 1. Bobby Templeton (15/1 win); 2. James Large (14); 3. Rodney Williams (13); 4. Chad Disbennett (12); 5. David Watson (11); 6. Russell VanderVeen (10); 7. TIger Strank Jr. (9); 8. Anthony Dehart (8); 9. Bob Castledine (7); 10 Brandon Kreeger (6); 11. TIm Frazier (5); 12. Gerry Bennett (4); 13. John Hamilton Jr. (3); 14. James Wolfe (2); 15. JelfThomas (I). 2002 540cc AMA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HILLCUMB SERIES POINTS STANDINGS (After 2 of 13 rounds)·: 1. John Hamilton Jr. (15/1 win); 2. Phil Ubhart (14); 3. David Watson (13): 4. Mike Livingston (12); 5. Chris VanHying (11); 6. Tiger Strank Jr. (10); 7. Chad Disbennett (9); 8. Gary BlIuer (8); 9. Michllel Templeton (7); 10. Curt Snelling (6); 11. James Wolfe (5); 12. Greg Williams (4); 13. Rodney WilHams (3); 14. Brian Bowlby (2); 15. Jack Mason (I). Phil Libhart rode his Triumph to the 540cc win In York, Pennsylvania, although the event didn't count toward the championship points chase in either class. 'Round 2 does not count toward series points standings. Hitching Post otorsports Suzuki Classic 2002 AMA Chevy Trucks U.S. Superbike Championship June 28-30, 2002 Brainerd International Raceway see AMA Superbikes Thunder on BIR's Scenic 10 turn road course at 180 mph. TENT or RV - 550 Acres on Track Camping. For Lodging Phone 218-824-7220 • AMA Chevy Trucks US Superbike Championship Presented by Parts Unlimited • Chevy Trucks U.S. Superbike Championship • Pro Honda Oils U.S. Supersport Championship • Lockhart Phillips USA Formula Xtreme Series • Genuine Suzuki Accessories Superstock Series • Buell Pro Thunder Series • MBNA 250 Grand Prix Series ,_1:- :k!a • •0 1IIIt»_y" "-art Highway 371 North. Brainerd, Minnesota Located 120 Miles of Minneapolis/St. Paul TICKETS: 810·249·5530 I BROCHURE INFORMATION: 218·824·7220 n e _!IS 55 cue I • ".JUNE 19,2002