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Schlimme (Cob); 3. J8ke Lewis (Cob); 4. D8n Bromley (KTM); 5. Ethan Gilllm (Yam). 50 SR: 1. Michael Martin (Cob); 2. Hayden Gilllm (Cob); 3. Tyler Whitecotten (KTM); 4. Harley Dunn (KTM); 5. Justin Pitman (KTM). 65 OTX: 1. Patrick Jacobsen (Kaw); 2. Hayden Gillim (K8W); 3. Nick Page (Kaw): 4. Clayton VonMoos (Kew); 5. Haden Avery (Kaw). 65 MOD (7-11): 1. Clayton VonMoos (Kaw); 2. P8trick Jacobsen (Kaw); 3. Chad Case (Kaw); 4. Franklin Gillim III (Kaw); 5. Hayden Gillim III (Kaw). 85 OTX (9-13): 1. Austin Greenland (Kaw); 2. Travis Myers (Hon); 3. Brendon Robinson (Yam); 4. James Rispoli (Hon); 5. Mathew Weidman (Hon). 85 MOD (7-11): 1. Travis Myers (Han): 2. Cory Hildebrand (Hon); 3. Bobby Fong (Hon); 4. Johnny Cooper II (Han); 5. Andy Wood (Yam). 85 MOD (12-15): 1. Christopher Miller (Yam); 2. Danny Stookesberry (Yam); 3. Shane NlIrbonne (Hon); 4. Keith Boulis (Yam): 5. Chance McCormick (Yam). 125 MOD: 1. Gary Conklin (Hon); 2. Aaron King (KTM); 3. Justin Hanna (Han); 4. Cody Humphrey (Kaw); 5. Alan Stay Jr. (Yam). 250 OTX: 1. Jesse JlInisch (Hon); 2. Clayton Riggle (Han); 3. Kyle Meiers (Hon); 4. Lucas Scherb (Han); 5. C8rter Myers (Han). 250 MOD: 1. Nicholas Cummings (Hon); 2. Alex Wood (Han); 3. Logan Myers (Rot); 4. Jesse Janisch (Han); 5. Travis Sprong (Hon). 400 MOD: 1. Aaron King (KTM); 2. Joe Bromley (KTM); 3. William Stevens III (Suz); 4. Dean Mayer (Suz); 5. Brian Hopper (Yam). 505 MOD: 1. Logan Myers (Han); 2. Jesse Janisch (Rot); 3. Kevin Snyder (Han); 4. Devin Jessop (Rot); 5. Carter Myers (Han). 600 MOO: 1. Sam Halbert (Rot); 2. Nicholas Cummings (Rot); 3. Johnny Cooper (ATK); 4. Tom Unk (Rot); 5. Logan Myers (Ror). 30 + SGL: 1. Kevin Snyder (Hon); 2. Johnny Cooper (ATK): 3. Scott Shinn (Han); 4. Dallas Mayer (Yem); 5. Greg Donley (Rot). OPEN 40+: 1. Dan Shaw (KTM); 2. Mike Caves (Han): 3. Royal Adderson (Rot); 4. Dean Mayer (Suz); 5. Dan McKim (Han). 18. OPEN TW: 1. Bob Owens (H.D): 2. Gery Hite (H-D): 3. Rod Hartzel (Tri); 4. Larry VanValkenburg (Yam). 45+ OPEN: 1. D8n Sh8w (KTM): 2. Jack W8rren (Rot); 3. Jerry Stokes (Han); 4. Tom Norton (Suz): 5. Joe Troyanowski (Rot). ROUND 3: HALF MILE July 4, 2002 50 P/W: 1. Dan Bromley (KTM); 2. Nick McFlldden (KTM); 3. Cody Wymlln (Yllm); 4. Jake Lewis (Yem); 5. Jordan Schoen (Yam). 50 JR: 1. Jake Lewis (Cob): 2. Bailey Spence (Lem); 3. Kyle Schlimme (Cob): 4. Ethan Gillim (Yem); 5. Kyle Vaughn (KTM). 50SR: 1. Mlchllel Martin (Cob); 2. Hayden Gillim (Cob); 3. Tyler Whltecotten (KTM); 4. Harley Dunn (KTM); 5. Kevin Walter (Cob). 65 OTIC: 1. Patrick Jacobsen (Kaw); 2. OJ David Sharkey (Kaw); 3. Nick Page (Kaw); 4. Hayden Gillim (Kaw); 5. Clayton VonMoos (Kaw). 65 MOD (7-11): 1. Patrick Jacobsen (Kaw); 2. Trent HlIwkins (K8W); 3. Chad Case (Kaw); 4. DJ Devid Sh8rkey (Kew); 5. Michael Mertin (Kaw). 85 OTX (9-13): 1. Travis Myers (Han); 2. Matthew Weidmen (Han); 3. Troy Estabrook (Y8m): 4. Andy Wood (Yem); 5. Bobby Fang (Han). 85 MOD (7-11): 1. Matt Weidman (Han); 2. JlImes Rispoli (Hon); 3. Troy Estabrook (Yem); 4. Tr8vis Myers (Han); 5. Anthony Fang Jr. (Han). 85 MOD (12-15): 1. Brad Hazel (Vem); 2. Shene Narbonne (Hon): 3. Christopher Miller (YlIm); 4. Danny Stookesberry (Y8m); 5. Chance McCormick (Yam). 125 MOD: l. Chase Sconyers (Han): 2. Justin Hittle (Hon); 3. Gary Conklin (Han); 4. Aaron King (KTM): 5. Joseph Hem8ndez Jr. (Yam). 250 OTX: I. Jesse Janisch (Han): 2. Clayton Riggle (Han); 3. Chese Sconyers (Han); 4. ClIrter Myers (Han): 5. Gary Conklin (Han). 250 MOD: t. Logan Myers (Rot); 2. Nicholas Cummings (Han): 3. Clayton Riggle (Han): 4. Tom Pulliam (Han): 5. Ch8se Sconyers (Han). 400 MOD: l. Nichole Cheza (ATK); 2. Willlam Stevens III (Suz); 3. Alan Stay Jr. (Yam); 4. Doug Howard (Rot); 5. Jesse Watkins (Yam). 505 MOD:]. Logan Myers (Rot); 2. Nichol8s Cummings (Rot): 3. Devin Jessop (Rot); 4. Jesse Janisch (Rot); 5. Kevin Snyder (Rot). 600 M.OD: 1. Nichoias Cummings (Rot); 2. Logan Myers (Rot); 3. Blake Young (Hon); 4. Ricky Marshall (Rot); 5. William Stevens III (Rot). 30+ SOL: 1. Kevin Snyder (Han); 2. Johnny Cooper (ATK); 3. Scott Shinn (Han); 4, Lyle Barber Jr. (Yam); 5. Todd Darling (Rot). 40+ OPEN: 1. Royal Adderson (Rot); 2. Tim Stewart (Rot): 3. Joe McCormick (Rot); 4. Dan McKim (Han); 5. Mike C8ves (Han). 18. OPEN TW: 1. Royal Adderson (H-D); 2. Johnny Cooper (Suz); 3. Scott Huff (H-D); 4. Russ Briggs (Yam); 5. Gery Hite (H-D). 45+ OPEN: 1. Jack Warren (Rot): 2. Jerry Stokes (Hon); 3. Vince Holt (Rot); 4. Jim Bauerle (Rot); 5. Joe Troyanowski (Rot). ROONO 4: HALF-MILE July 5, 2002 50 P/W: I. Den Bromley (KTM): 2. Nick McFadden (KTM): 3. Jake Lewis (Yam); 4. Mason Krog (Y8m); 5. Jake Strong (Yam). 50 JR: 1. Jake Lewis (Cob); 2. Kyle Schlimme (Cob); 3. Bailey Spence (Lem); 4. Ethan Gillim (Yam); 5. Dan Bromley (KTM). 50 SR: I. Heyden Gillim (Cob): 2. Michael Martin (Cob): 3. Harley Dunn (KTM); 4. Tyler White cotton (KTM); 5. Tanner Rogers (KTM). 65 DTX: 1. P8trick Jacobsen (Kaw); 2. DJ D8vid As a part of the AMA's Grand Championships, the AMA and Illinois Motorcycle Dealers Association welcomed Pro-Sport riders into their showcase for Amateur riders at the illinois State Fairgrounds, As a part of the AMA's National Hot Shoe Series, all four venues were included - short track, TT, half mile and mile. There were over 30 riders contending for the 12 main-event starting spots each day. Day one started with the short track, and the action was intense as only the six heat winners would move straight to the main. The remainder of the field would be set through three semis, with the top two moving into the main. This format would carry through the rest of the week, resulting in close, actionpacked racing. Fresh off his success in the AMA's .Jared M_(16A1 and Chariie /talia (23F) Harley-Davidson Sportster Performance go at It _ the mile. ltalla got the win, National Series, 16-year-old Jared followed by Mees. Mees took the short track main on his Moroney's Harley-Davidson-backed Rotax. Washington's Ron & Carol Keli/Rod Lake Racing-backed Jethro Halbert took his KTM to second over Danny Eslick's Shogun/Motion Cycle Sports-backed Yamaha. KTM's Steve Murray led Babcock Service Center's Bryan Douglas home in fourth. Night two saw high flying Blanchard, Michigan's Henry Wiles win the TT on his Honda. Paint 'n' Place/Silkolene-backed Rob Pearson, also Honda-mounted, garnered second_ Once again, third and fourth went to the Yamaha of Danny Eslick and KTM of Steve Murray. 4 & 6 Racing's Ben Carlson brought his Rotax home fifth. The Pro-Sport riders had to wait until Friday to finish their half mile program, but it was worth the wait for Jared Mees as he returned to the top of the box with his Rotax. likewise, Rob Pearson was back with a second, this time using his Rotax. Canadian Doug Lawrence Jr. rode his Rick Gunby/Old Dog Racing-backed Rotax to third. Series points leader Charlie Italia made his first trip into the top five with a fourth on his TLC Racing!Brent Annbruster-backed Rotax. Bryan Douglas rounded out the top five. Charlie Italia finally found his way to the top of the podium on the last day as he won the mile over Jared Mees and Bryan Douglas. Marioneaux-Nallin Racing's Merle Scherb finished fourth over Granite City, J1Jinois' Steve Hartzel. Henry Wile. (27J). Rob Pearson (27PI and Steve Murray (16J) battle during the TT event. Wiles took the win. d1iJJ!ij [){j@[?{j2@[fi) !iJw®[f([J @G!JlJiJJ]lJiJJ]Om@0g 1l!ittZ@~ &3(j)Dtff] l1!JD@ fJ(J®um®m A highlight of the Dirt Track Grand Championships, for riders and dirt-track fans alike, was the presentation of the AMA Dirt Track Horizon Award. This year, the awar<;l was presented to two riders - Nicholas Cummings (69), of Mount Morris, Michigan, and Logan Myers (24), of Wheeler, Michigan - for only the second time in the award's six-year histo· ry that two racers have shared the event's highest honor_ Over the course of the week, Myers eamed five wins, two seconds and a third, and Grand Championships in the 250cc Modified Premier and 505cc Modified classes. Cummings had four wins, six seconds and a Grand Championship in the 600cc Modified Premier class_ Between the two of them, they grabbed about half of the available podium spots in their races. "In the end, when you look at all these promising racers accomplished, they were so close that we had no choice but to confer the Horizon Award on both of them,' Bill Amick, vice president of AMA Events and Entertainment, said. "With their results being so close, and both of them accomplishing so much before planned pro careers, they richly deserve to share this award. And I fully suspect they'll more than make their marks in the pro ranks." The AMA Horizon Award is presented each year to an outstanding young rider who's most likely to succeed at the sport's next level. Since 1997, AMA Dirt Track Horizon Award winners have distinguished themselves in AMA Pro Racing. Among them are Nicky Hayden (1997), Roger Lee Hayden (1998), Bryan Smith and Tony Meiring (1999), Cory McDermitt (2000) and Jared Mees (2001). Sharkey (Kaw): 3. Chad Case (Kaw); 4. Nick P8ge (K8W); 5. Hayden Gillim (Kaw). 65 MOD (7-11): 1. Patrick Jacobsen (Kew); 2. Chad Case (Kaw); 3. Tony Davila (Kaw); 4. Michael MlIrtin (Kaw); 5. OJ David Sharkey (Kaw). 85 OTX (9-13): 1. Matthew Weidman (Han); 2. Travis Myers (Han); 3. Troy ES18brook (Yam); 4. Andy Wood (Yam): 5. Evan Baer (Y8m). 85 MOD (7-11): 1. Matthew Weidman (Han); 2. Troy Estabrook (Yam); 3. James Rispoli (Han); 4. Andy Wood (Yam); 5. Brent Lusaka (Han). 85 MOD (12-15): I. Christopher Miller (Yam); 2. Shane Narbonne (Hon): 3. Danny Stookesberry (Yam); 4. Brad Hazel (Yam); 5. Keith Boulls (Yam). ROUND 5: MilE July 6, 2002 125 MOD: 1. Alan Stay Jr. (Yem); 2. Chese Sconyers (Han); 3. Brack Schwarzenbacher (Han): 4. Justin Hittle (Han); 5. Gary Conklin (Han). 250 OTX: 1. Gary Conklin (Han); 2. Clayton Riggle (Hon); 3. John Lewis V (Han); 4. Jesse J8nisch (Hon); 5. Alan Stay Jr. (Y8m). 250 MOD: 1. Logan Myers (Rot); 2. Clayton Riggle (Han); 3. John Lewis V (Han); 4. Nichole Chez8 (ATK); 5. Nicholas Cummings (Han). 400 MOD: I. Nichole Cheze (ATK); 2. William Stevens 111 (Suz); 3. Allin Stay Jr. (Yam); 4. Clint Collier (Yam); 5. Larry VanValkenburg (Yam). 505 MOD: l. Logan Myers (Rot); 2. Nicholas Cummings (Rot); 3. Jesse Janisch (Rot): 4. Nichole Chez8 (ATK); 5. Devin Jessup (Rot). 600 MOD: 1. Nicholas Cummings (Rot): 2. Logan Myers (Rot); 3. BI8ke Young (Hon); 4. Devin Jessup (Han): 5. Tom Unk (Rot). 30+ SGL: 1. Johnny Cooper (ATK): 2. Kevin Snyder (Han); 3. Scott Shinn (Han); 4. Lyle Barber Jr. (Yam); 5. Greg Donley (Rot). OPEN 40+: 1. Royal Adderson (Rot); 2. Terry Bond (Rot); 3. Mike Caves (Han); 4. Dale Anderdon (Rot); 5. Joe McCormick (Rot). 18. OPEN TW: I. Johnny Cooper (Suz): 2. Scott Huff (H-D); 3. Dave Egested (H-D); 4. Royal Adderson (H-D); 5. Johnny IS8acs (Yam). 45. OPEN: I. Deve Atherton (H-D); 2. Johnny ISlIlIcs (Y8m); 3. Gary Nixon (H-D); 4. Vince Holt (Rot); 5. Les Eslinger (Rot); 6. Ron Atherton (Rot); 7. J8mes Monegan (Yam); 8. Bill Henry (H-D); 9. Don Herron (Rot); 10. Joe Troyanowski (Rot); II. Ken Arnold (Y8m); 12. Jack WlIrren (Rot). AMA HOT SHOE ROUNDS 6-9 July 1-6, 2002 505 PRO-SPT (Short Track): 1. J8red Mees (Rot); 2. Jethro Halbert (KTM); 3. Danny Eslick (Yam); 4. Steve Murray (KTM); 5. BrY8n Dougl8s (Rot); 6. Henry Wiles (Han); 7. Rob Pearson (Rot); 8. Ben Carlson (Rot); 9. Merle Scherb (Rot); 10. Jason Goodwin (Rot); 11. Nick Daniels (Yam); 12. Greg Boyle (Rot). 505 PRO-SPT (TT): I. Henry Wiles (Han); 2. Rob Pellrson (Han); 3. Danny Eslick (YlIm): 4. Steve Murray (KTM); 5. Ben Carlson (Rot); 6. Jerry Cartwright (Han); 7. Dan Mischler (Han); 8. Dustin Crow (Han); 9. Nick Daniels (Yam); 10. Bryan Dougll!!Is (Rot); 11. Jason Isennock (Rot); 12. Greg Boyle (Rot). 505 PRO-SPT (Half Mile): 1. Jered Mees (Rot); 2. Rob Pearson (Rot); 3. Doug Lewrence Jr. (Rot); 4. Charlie ltalia (Rot); 5. Bryan Douglas (Rot); 6. Jason cue I e Goodwin (Rot); 7. Steve H8rtzel (Rot); 8. Greg Boyle (Rot); 9. Ben Carlson (Rot); 10. Henry Wiles (Hon); II. Jason Isennock (Rot); 12. Nick Dllniels (Rot). 505 PRO-SPT (Mile): 1. Charlie Italie (Rot); 2. Jared Mees (Rot); 3. Bryen Douglas (Rot); 4. Merle Scherb (rot); 5. Steve Hartzel (Rot); 6. Brett Pankey (Rot); 7. Jason Goodwin (Rot); 8. Chris Klinefelter (Han); g. Shane Amdt (Rot): 10. Greg Boyle (Rot); 11. Jerry Cartwright (Han); 12. Rob Pearson (Rot). OVERALL POINTS July 1-6, 2002 50 P/W: I. Michael M8rtin (64/1 win) 2. Dcn Bromley (60/2); 3. Jordan Schoen (56/1); 4. Jake Lewis (55); 5. (TIE) Ethan GilIim/Nick McFadden (53). 50 JR:1. Bailey Spence (8112); 2. Jake Lewis (76/2); 3. Kyle Schlimme (73); 4. Ethan Gillim (55); 5. Kyle Vaughn (52). 50 SR: 1. Michael Martin (88/3); 2. Hayden Gillim (72/1); 3. Harley Dunn (65); 4. Tyler Whitecotten (59); 5. Kevin Walter (53). 65 OTX:1. Patrick Jacobsen (92/4); 2. DJ Sharkey (64); 3. Nick Pege (62); 4. Hayden Gmim (5B); 5. Clayton VonMoos (53). 65 MOD (7-11): I. Petrick Jecobsen (75/2); 2 . Chad Case (74/1); 3. D.J. Sharkey (58); 4. Micheel Martin (57); 5. (TIE) Hayden Gillim!Tony Davila (52). 85 DTX (9-13): I. Trevis Myers (77/1); 2. Matthew Weidman (70/1); 3. Andy Wood (53); 4. Brad Baker (50); 5. James Rispoli (49). 85 MOD (7-11): I. Matthew Weidman (71/2); 2. Travis Myers (54/1); 3. James Rispoli (48): 4. Bobby Fang (46/1); 5. Cory Hildebrand (43). 85 MOD (12-15): I. (TIE) Christopher Mmer (77/2)/Shane Narbonne (77/1); 3. Danny Stookesberry (69); 4. Brad Hazel (62/1): 5. Keith Boulis (55). 125 MOD: 1. Chase Sconyers (78/2): 2. Gary Conklin (68/1); 3. Alan Stey Jr. (Yem); 4. Justin Hittle (55); 5. Aeron King (53). 250 OTX:1. Clayton Riggle (80/1); 2. Jesse Janisch (69/2); 3. (TIE) Chase Sconyers/John Lewis V/Certer Myers (53). 250 MOD: 1. (TIE) Logen Myers (75/2)/Nicholas Cummings (75/1); 3. C1eyton Riggle (65/1); 4. John Lewis V (54); 5. Jesse Jenisch (53). 400 MOO:1. (TIE) Nichole Cheze (70/2)/Williem Stevens III (70); 3. Clint Collier (49); 4. Aaron King (46/2); 5. Terry Adams (44). 505 MOO:1. Logan Myers (76/1); 2. Nick Cummings (71/1); 3. Jesse Jenisch (66); 4. (TIE) Kevin Snyder/C8rter Myers/Devin Jessup (45). 600 MOD: 1. Nicholes Cummings (84/2); 2. Logan Myers (67); 3. Sam H8tbert (58/1); 4. Tom Unk (50); 5. Bryan Hezel (49). 30. SGl: I. Kevin Snyder (64/2); 2. Johnny Cooper (77/1); 3. Scott Shinn (71/1); 4. Lyle Barber Jr. (58); 5. Greg Donley (55). OPEN 40.: 1. Royel Adderson (85/3); 2. Mike Caves (68); 3. Joe McCormick (55); 4. Dan McKim (44): 5. Richerd Weschek (42). 18. OPEN TW: I. Gary Hite (68/1); 2. Rod Hartzel (57); 3. Larry VanValkenburg (51): 4. Johnny Cooper (42/1); 5. Bob Owens (39/l). 45+ OPEN: 1. Vince Holt (66/1); 2. Jack Warren (63/1); 3. Joe Troyenowski (50); 4. Jerry Stokes (43); 5. Tom Norton (37). n eVIl's JULY 31, 2002 59

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