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low as I would like," Watson said. "Mike Camelli has reworked the suspension, and it worked good on that run." Strank had a couple of minor bobbies but would end up fifth behind Thomas. Large won three straight 800cc National Championships with gutsy rides and clutch performances, and he knew he had to cut into Watson's points lead to have a shot at a title in 2002. Team owner Tom Reiser rolled the F and S Harley-Davidson/ MJ USA hillclimber to the line, and Large then lit it up on the right from a new rut. Large had the big Harley wide open over the first jump and never looked back, running the right side all the way to the lights in 5.258 seconds. "When I put the hammer down, it went straight and was smooth as could be," Large said. "The bike pulled hard all the way. We did make bike changes between rounds, but we have to keep 'em to ourselves - top secret. " Disbennett ran a 5.596 for sixth overall, while Bobby Templeton pulled in to try to climb back into the lead. Templeton lined up on the left and hit so hard over the first jump that the bike kicked him over the second jump, with the Harley chasing behind. He wasn't hurt, but he had to settle for third. "I was going for it," Templeton said. "We didn't come here for second place. Large and Watson just put in great rides today." Large was pumped after his win. "It's been a great day," he said. "I was a little rushed on my second ride, so, at the end, Tom [Reiser] said 'Let's calm down here,' and it worked out." Watson was okay with second place. "Jammer just put in a smoking ride and got me," Watson said. "I was right there, but I guess you can't win them all." l::N Red Wing Netionel Hillclimb Red Wing, Minnesota Resuhs:June14,2DD2 800: I. JlImes Llirge (H-D); 2. Dave W",tson (Hon); 3. Bobby Templeton (H-D); 4. Jeff Thomas (Han); S.nger Strank Jr. (Yam); 6. Chad Disbennett (Td); 7. Tim Frazier (H·D); B. PhH Ubhart (Td); 9. Gerry Bennett (H-D); 10. Mlirk Swem (BSA); 1 t. Anthony DeHart (Kaw); 12. Harry Denham (H-D); 13. JlImes Wolfe (Vern); 14. JlIck Mllison (YlIm). 540: 1. Chlld Disbennett (Tri); 2. Olive Watson (Hon); 3. Anthony DeHart (Hon); 4. PhH Ubhart (Td); 5. Michael Templeton (Vern); 6. James Wolfe (Hon): 7. Jeff Thomas (Hon); B. Jack Mason (Hon); 9. Gary Bauer (Hon): 10. Tiger StnllOk Jr. (Yam): 11 MlIrk Sworn (Hon). AMA NATIONAL C'SHIP BOOcc HILLCLIMB POINTS STANDINGS (After 5 of 12 rounds"); 1. Dave W8tson (55/2 wins); 2. James Large (52/1 win); 3. Tiger Str:mk Jr. (46); 4. Bobby Templeton (44/1 win); 5. Chad Disbennett (40); 6. Phil Ubhart (31); 7. Tim Fraz.ier (26/1 win); 8. Bob Cestledine (22); 9. James Wolfe (21); 10. Anthony DeHart (20); I I. Russell VlInderVeen (19); 12. Gerry Bennett (18); 13. Rodney Williams (15); 14. Mark Swem (15); 15. Harry Denham (15); 16. Jeff Thomas (13); 17. Greg Williams (12); 18. John Hamilton Jr. (7); 19. Brtmdon Kreeger (6). AMA NATIONAL C'SHIP 540cc HILLCLIMB POINTS STANDINGS (After 5 of 12 rounds"); I. Dave Watson (55/1 win); 2. Phil Libhart (50/1 win); 3. Chad Disbennett (42/ I win); 4. Chris Van Hying (32/1 win); 5. John Hamilton Jr. (2B/I); 6. Gary Bauer (25); 7. Michael Templeton (24); 8. Mike Livingston (23); 9. Jack Mllson (23); 10. Tiger Strank Jr. (22); 11. Jeff Thomas (19); 12. Rodney Williams (19); 13. Anthony DeHart (lB); 14. Greg Williams (17); 15. James Wolfe (16); 16. Paul Pinsonnault (14); '17. Greg Thompson (11); 18. Richie Scheuerman (7); 19. Curt Snelling (6); 20. Ken Bonnemll (3); 21. Brian Bowlby (2); 22. Charlie Roberts (2); 23. Gerald Divelbliss (1). ·Round 2 did not pay points Upcoming Rounds: Round 6 • Haydenville, Ohio, July 27 Round 7 - Norton Shore, Michigan, AuguSl4 217·623·4429 WWWlcountrymotorsinclcom WHY WAIT? CALL! DON PEDEN & DONNIE LITTLE cue I e neVIl's