Cycle News - Archive Issues - 2000's

4L Ranch: The Pro class gets off to a good star! at the eighth round of TCCRA action in Jacksboro, Texas. collarbone, and on another I broke my arm. North Florida MX Part<: Dustin McKenzie flew to the 16-29 class win at the opening round of the Beat The Heat Summer Series in Hilliard, Florida_ The event also included the annual Father's Day Race and a Freestyle Exhibition_ Oh, and during one TCCRA race, I crashed and broke my bars in half. I didn't break anything [bones] on that one, but I didn't finish the race." Another man, with a very long and successful racing career, seems to have faith that 250 0: 1. Gary Costley (Hon); 2. George Andrews (KllW); 3. Dl!Ivid Wolfe (Hon): 4. Mike Heath (Suzl; 5. Kevin West (Kaw). 250 BEG: 1. DewItt Sason (Yam): 2. Jay Rlnt (Yllm); 3. Jack Rein (Yam); 4. Bl1Iy leudy (Suz); 5. Jllson Undgren (Hon). WM!"l: L Megan Mdlresh (KlIVI): 2. Christine GIbbs (Kaw). 16·29: 1. Dustin McKenzie (Suz); 2. JImmy Tyson (Yam); 3. Chad Ro~rtson (Yam); 4. George Masden (Kaw); 5. Chris Carney ("",). 30...: 1. DlIvld Brewer (KTM); 2. Altln Assaf (Yam); 3. Kyle Conger (Kow); 4. Steve BevlIn (Han). 35+: 1. JIm Edgar (YlIm): 2. Crlllg Johnson (YlIm): 3. Brad Causey (Yam); 4. Ted Long (Yam). 40+: 1. Mark Thomas (Yam); 2. Matt Powell (KTM): 3. Mike Rell· Iy (Yam): 4. Clark Geissmann (Hon): 5. David Johnson (Suz). 46+: I. Tommy Morris (SUI); 2. Jim C'Donnal (Vam); 3. Len Edgar (Vam); 4. Dave Corlew (Hon). MY: I. Brilln Gray (Suz): 2. Dustin McKemie (Suz): 3. David Brewer (KTM): 4. Lance Stalls (Hon); 5. Cmig Johnson (Yam). DADS ON 50s: I. Randy Reynolds; 2. Donnie Collins: 3. MlItt Powell: 4. Klint Lynch: 5. Tony Rhode. DADS ON 80s: 1. Mllrk White; 2. David Brelller; 3. Allin A5S8f: 4. Mlltt Po~ll: 5. MIke Heath. CLYDESDAlES: I. Jim Edgll~ (Yam); 2. Mike Prather (Hen); 3. Len Edgars (VlUTl): 4. Bubbll (Hon): 5. Dave Corlelll (Hon). DFC: 1. Brian Gray (SuI); 2. David Brewer (KTM); 3. Dustin McKenne (Suz): 4. L8nce Stalls (Hon). WEBB JACKSBORO, TX, JUNE 15-16 The Lamberts' 4-L Ranch provides a large variety of terrain to challenge the skills of TCCRA racers. With nine racers in the lam- bert family, ranging in age from 7 to 52, they know how to put together a track. The course consisted of fast straights, rocky uphills and downhills, tight sections of woods, and an exciting flat-track-style start. Since last year's TCCRA race and a TORO winter race were run on this track, they switched directions and ran the course backwards. This property is a good place to race for many reasons, not the least of which is its ability to absorb water. Practice on Saturday featured very dry, dusty, low-visibility conditions, with riders running blind at times. However, a storm blew in late Saturday night, fueied by more-that- 70-mph Winds, and changed ali that. Most properties wouid have turned into a swamp from all the driving rain the previous night; this one just ended up with a few slippery spots and a couple of small mudholes that for the most part were gone by the time the ladies and minis took over the track at noon. One of the slickest portions became apparent when the flag dropped for the Pro race on Sunday morning. The start, as men- tioned, was f1at-track-sty!e: a tight left and then two long, sweeping right-handers through a wide-open field with a left at the tree line that dipped into the woods. Grabbing every bit JULY 24,2002' 0: U 0: explained. "Cooper told me that I needed to run the TCCRA series to better prepare myself for eventually running the GNCe. That's the plan, anyway." During the Ladies and Minis program, Over 35 Women's Expert Laura Rafael garnered her 'lead' on the e-score readout," Cycle Suspension's Rafael said, "I was pumped beyond measure!" The win puts Rafael in a tie for second in Franklin First Again! 68 and won the Pro class that year," Joiner first win in more than] 0 years. "When I came around to the finish and saw TeeRA 30th Anniversary Season Round B: 4L Ranch By JENNIFER Joiner will be able to put it all together. That person is Guy Cooper. "I picked up a KTM support ride from Guy Cooper before the 2000-2001 OCCRA season I e the class. only 53 points behind leader Tracy Yeargan. In the afternoon Amateur program, Allan of their throttle, the Pros screamed through the field of shallow mud with their rear tires catching up to the fronts, just barely hanging on. Cycle Town South/Moose/Michelin{fhumper Racing-sponsored Haydn Franklin dipped into the woods first, on his KTM 450. The 28-year-old led until he got into some traffic McDonald, contesting the 200cc class, took hold of a huge first-place finish - one of three this season, but one that pulls him to within four points of leader John Dickey. "John [Dickey) and I were back and forth the entire racel" McDonald said. "It was by far the coolest race yeti" After round nine in Dallas, Texas, and the summer break, the series will resume in during the second lap, crashed, and was South Bryson, Texas, on August 24 and 25. Check the Web site at www.tccra.org for all the details. passed by series ieader Clay Hoenshell. "Hoenshell passed me, but I got him back pretty fast and led the rest of the way," said Jacksboro. Texas Results: .June 15-16, 2002 (Round 81 Franklin. "'He was right behind me for quite a while. Then I heard him go for a pass on a long downhill road toward the end of the course. I didn't even see it, but I knew he was going for it. He must have crashed, because I didn't hear him again." Hoenshell held on to second place, while Ajax Kawasaki KTM/Spring Maker/Turf's VPfMom and Dad and Uncle Randy-backed Tony Joiner, a 17 -year-old from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, took third place. "I really didn't think I would be able to make up all the time I was losing by crashing so much," Joiner said...) even came into the pits for fresh goggles and dumped it right in front of my dad - stupid! But somehow I made my way into third place, and I knew Clay and Haydn were too far out in front to catch, so I rode smart at a comfortable pace and held on until the finish." This is a young man with a bright future in cross country racing - if he can stay healthy. "'Yeah, I've had some injuries that have held me back," Joiner admitted. "On one off weekend, I raced in Oklahoma and broke my n e _ 55 4L Ranch P/W 50 NOV: 1. Cllsh Haley (Hon); 2. Jllmes Wilson (KTM); 3. JOShUll Martin (Vam); 4. Blake Matthews (Vam); 5. D.J. Allen (HOll). P/W 50 AM: 1. Trevor Buck (Pol): 2. Reece Dunh!lp (Pol): 3. Jared Kuehnhoid (KTM); 4. Easton Genore (Pol); 5. Courtney Bolling (KTM). P/W 50 INT: 1. Doug Davis (KTM): 2. Lee McCollum (Hon); 3. Cheyenne Hannon (KTM); 4. Tyler Deering (Cob); 5. Chase Reynolds (KTM). p!W 50 EX: 1. MlIson Smith (KTM); 2. Troy M. Szmford (KTM): 3. John McCalllley (KTM); 4. J.D. Reed (KTM); 5. Jllgger Jennings (Hon). P/W 65 AM: I. Julian WllIlllms (Kaw): 2. Jason l..II.ngford (Kllw); R~ Coleman (Kaw): 5. ZlJchary Kuehnhold (KTM). P/W 65 INT: I. Danny Potts (KTM); 2. Tyler Miller (Kaw); 3. Dusty Hammond (Kaw): 4. Casey Meyer (KllW); 5. Andrew Dierdorf (Kaw). P/W 65 EX: 1. RaUlpol Waltayangkoon (Kaw): 2. Austin Hender· son (Kaw): 3. Nikky Nunn (Kelll); 4. Ryen Anders (KTM); 5. Bredley BevaTS (Kaw). P!W 80 NOV: I. RYlin Frenk (Kew): 2. Dustin Pinkerton (Yam); 3. Noah Ealon (KTM); 4. Ashley Crouch (KTM); 5. Brian Tucker (Yam). MINI NOV: 1. Chad Fugitt (Yem): 2. Juan Turcios (Hon); 3. Jeremy MlIrale (Yam): 4. Mike Richards (Yem); 5. Kevin Clilabn!se (Vern). MINI AM: 1. OilY Herriage (Hon): 2. Aaron Blount (Hon): 3. Jer· rod Burnap (Kalil); 4. David AttawllY (Hon); 5. Tye Coleman (Yam). MJNIINT: 1. Teylor Thomas (Yem); 2. Justin Anders (Hon); 3. Preston Nickelson (Kaw); 4. Beau Otto (KlIw): 5. Preston Trent (Kaw). MINI EX: 1. Jarrod Cooner (Hon); 2. Jesse Murphy (Kalil); 3. Judsoo Hunter (Kew); 4. Mett Crouch (Hon); 5. Justin Hays (Yam). 3. Austin Tate (Kalil); 4. 125 AM: 1. Tyler Sc:hexneilder (Hon): 2. James Volserd (Kaw); 3. Cody Paul (Yam): 4. Turner Cevender (Yam); 5. Buddy Tarver Jr. (Hon). 125 lNT: 1. Todd Hutson (KTM); 2. Josh Drllke (GG); 3. Collin Gossett (Suz): 4. Derek L8mbert (YlIm); 5. Jason Fisher (Suz). 125 EX: I. Corey Crawford (GG); 2. Jonathan Bentley (Hen); 3. Robert llImben. (Hon); 4. Brian Blimes (Vam); 5. Christopher Leonllrd (Yam). 200 AM; 1. AllIIn McDonald (GG): 2. John Dickey (KTM): 3. Mike Quay (KTM); 4. Michael Vaughan (KTM); 5. Warren Coetter (Kaw). 250 AM: 1. Shannon Faulk (Hen); 2. Jeff Ven Matre (SUI); 3. Billke Rogers (Vllm): 4. Stephen Tucker (Yam); 5. Chris Wigley (YlIm). 250 INT: 1. Chris Dejameatt (Kalil): 2. Paul Estes (Yam): 3. Jllmes Neumann (Suz); 4. John Cleur (Hon); 5. Eric Harris (Hon). 250 EX: 1. Jeremy Ahlmen (VlIm); 2. Scott McClendon (Kalil); 3. Todd McClendon (Yam); 4. Greg Pippin (Suz); 5. Mike McGovern (Yam). SEMIPRO: I. Sean Reddish (Kew); 2. Curtis Kirchmeier (Clln); 3. David Culpepper (KTM); 4. Eric Hess (Hus); 5. David Luclls Jr. (Hon). PRO: 1. Haydn Franklin (KTM); 2. Clay Hoenshell (Kaw); 3. Tony Joiner (KTM): 4. Oliver Benetls (GG): 5. Josh Weisenfels (KTM). 4·STRK AM: I. Stephen Nowllk (Yam); 2. Josh Henderson (tITM); 3. GarTett Burke (Yam); 4. Chris Bentley (YlIm); 5. M1ck Tier· ney (Yam). 4-STRK INT: I. Stephen McDoneld (Hon): 2. Keith Kuehnhold (tITM); 3. Mike Esposito (KTM); 4. Justin Bonner (Yam); 5. Jim LIlm· bert (Yam). 4·STRK EX: 1. Cody Hems (Yam); 2. Chris Baula (Yam); 3. Marty Cathey (Yam): 4. Mason Hall (Yam): 5. Jllson Brisendine (Yam). LOS AM: 1. Shay Bolling (Suz); 2. Jessica Magee (Yam); 3. Jes· ,ica Call1lhlln (Hon); 4. Joyce Needum (Kaw); 5. Michelle Eiland (Hon). LOS INT: 1. Deb Mantey (Kaw); 2. Wendy Davis (KTM); 3. KelHe Greene (Kaw); 4. Brooke Sellers (Kaw); 5. DlIwn Beimler (Hon). LOS EX: 1. Samantha Brummell (Yam); 2. Sherrl Stephens (Can); 3. Tracy Till Kisor (Hon): 4. Shelley Dixon (Kaw); 5. llIuren Powell (Hon). LOS 35+ AM: I. Rene Romann (Yam); 2. Mary Klrchmeler (Kalil); 3. Shanna Lelllis (Vam); 4. Robin Vlsniskl (Suz); 5. Rose Beu· nler (Yam). LOS 35. EX: I. L8um Rafael (Yam): 2. Gayle Culpepper (tITM): 3. Tina Yarbrough (Kaw): 4. Tracy Yeargan (KlIw): 5. Renee Boehmsen (Kalil). 30+ AM: 1. Kevin Breton (Hon); 2. Kelly Schreiber (Suz); 3. Oyilln Forney (Kalil); 4. Scott Wolf (Yam); 5. Derrell Neumeyer (Suz). 30+ INT: 1. Dlivid Sellers (Hon); 2. Christopher Martin (Kalil); 3. Roger Starnes (Hon); 4. Nolan FOlllier (Yam); 5. Michllel Adams (Yam). 30. EX: 1. Craig Thompson (Suz); 2. Ctint McBride (Kaw); 3. Jt!ffWilbanks (KTM); 4. Marty Ishmael (Kaw); 5. Ceell Parker (Kew). 35+ AM: 1. Rod Taylor (Hon); 2. Robert L8bo (Yam); 3. Scott UndSllY (Kaw): 4. Scott Mullen (SUI): 5. Wayne MIller (Kaw). 35+ INT: I. Jimmie Whitener (KTM); 2. Brl8l\ Smith (YlIm): 3. Phillip Yeager (KT"'): 4. Gemld Ray (Hon): 5. Mark Marshell (Hon). 35+ EX: l. Kenny Vowell (Yam); 2. Adrian Jacobs (Yam); J. Don Murphy (Kaw); 4. C.J. Grlppln (Yam); 5. Ray Jennings (Yam). 40+ AM: 1. Dennis Bishop (Yam): 2. Troy Miller (YlIm); 3. Mark Stromberg (Yam): 4. Jeffrey Marquis (Hon); 5. David Donaldson (Yam). 40.INT: 1. Bobby Bell. (KTM); 2. Steve Sprong (Kaw); 3. Steve M. Turner (Yam): 4. Ronnie Weger (KTM); 5. Russell Weeks (Hon). 40.. EX: 1. David McKelvy (Suz); 2. Ray Grlppin (Hen); 3. Gerald Brummell (Yem); 4. Glen EIland (YlIm); 5. Eric Hobbs (KTM). 45. AM: I. Richard Riggs (SUI); 2. Pete Joyal (Kaw): 3. Thom Kuhns (Suz): 4. Rene D. Beunier IH (Yam): 5. Dlivid Bickei (KTM). 45+ INT: 1. Curt Phltllps (KTM): 2. llIrry Hunter (KTM); 3. Fmnk Monroe (Kalil): 4. Mike Meyer (Suz): 5. Henry Leaverton (Hon). 45... EX: I. Mike MooN! (Hon); 2. Mlltt Trimmler (Hon): 3. Mtlrk Pece (KTM); 4. Dennis Wllmon (KTM): 5. Neal Conner (Hon). 50. AM: 1. Joe Brittain (KTM): 2. Gary Walthall (Kalil); 3. Jim Faulk (KTM); 4. Stephen McCunn (KTM): 5. Ron Meyer (GG). 50. INT: I. Harry L8mance (Yam); 2. Wally Alisip (KTM); 3. Donald Card (KlIlII); 4. Tom McElvain (KTM); 5. Skip Gove (Yam). 50+ EX: I. Howard Butler (GG); 2. Eddie Gillis (Hon); 3. Mark Moore (KTM); 4. Bill Aemlng (Hon): 5. Tommy Lambert (Yam). OPEN AM: I. Michael Wolfsen (Yam); 2. Will Roberson (KTM): 3. Jeffrey Womack (KTM); 4. Terry Harmon (YlIm); 5. Kevin Roberts (KTM). OPEN lIfT: I. Jeremy L8mbert (Yam): 2. David Karmy (KTM); 3. MIchael S. Taylor (KTM); 4. Rick Bentley (Yam); 5. Kevin Morris (Yam). OPEN EX: I. Chris Chipman (KTM); 2. Jason Boiling (YlUTl); 3. Bobby Southard (KTM): 4. James Hill (Yam); 5. Steve Dawson (Yam).

• Cover