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LT TEAM: I. Lucal10tt (KTM); 2. Stevens/DeKlelne (KTM); 3. Luce/Stevens (Kaw); 4. M1cho/Mlcho (Hen); 5. BristoVMarsh (Yam). 66-85: 1. Kyle Dubay (Yam); 2. Z&c:k Jameson (Kaw); 3. Shan· non Regel (yam); 4. Tim Baldwin (Hon); 5; Nick Umber (Yam). O-~; I. Cody Whalley (Kaw); 2. Chad Willey (Kaw); 3. MIchael Johnson (Kaw); 4. Blake Gruse (Kaw); 5. David GllmOf'e (Kaw). 66-105: 1. Nick OzanIch (Hon); 2. Eric Briggs (Hen); 3. Brian Murchie (Kaw); 4. Joel KlIlm (KlIw); 5. Billy McPherson (Kew). WMN: 1. Denise Baldwin (Kaw); 2. Megen Enzor (Yam); 3. Jonl Clemens (Yam); 4. TIna Regel (KllW); 5. Jennifer Schiele (Kaw). 66-85 (7·11): l. Cody Balhom (Kaw); 2. Jim Flschmeister (Kaw): 3. Tytl':1' Hili (Hon); 4. Brandon Reg!!!1 (Yam); 5. Jared Too· good (Kaw). The Fifth Annual "Last" Bass Lake 250 Dual Sport Ride The Bass Lake Area Hey, That's Great Bass! become a feature of the trail in the recent By RON SOBCHIK past. Sunday's lunch stop is at a quaint little OAKHURST, CA, JUNE 29-30, 2002 On June 29-30, Califomia Trail Rides, with the Orange County Dualies. staged their annual dual-sport ride near Yosemite National Park. This two-day event is rapidly becoming one of the premier events on the California dual-sport circuit, thanks in no small part to the skills of Larry Langley and his local support network. For two days, sleepy little Oakhurst comes alive with the sounds of dual-sport motorcycles and jingling cash registers. The local economy enthusiastically welcomes motor~ cycles and the business they bring. The event was based out of the Elks Club, and these people have shown themselves to be gracious hosts. They put on a Friday night feed, and this year's repast was an all-you-can-eat spaghetti feast, with salad and garlic bread and dessert. Saturday's ride had a 33-foot-long roll chart, suggesting a long ride. Amazingly, more than 200 people had preregistered, compared to a total of 130 the year before. I resolved to get a very early start, as there would surely be dust and traffic jams in the more-technical sections of the ride. As we enjoyed our dinner, the laughter and friendly banter made us feel that we were at a big family gathering rather than an organized event. We chatted as we taped our charts together and put them in the holders, but we soon retired, wanting to start early the next morning to avoid the crowd. Soon my alarm was bUZZing, and I donned my riding gear in anticipation of a fun but challenging ride. Saturday's ride was a clockwise loop to the northeast by Neider Grove, Sperkerman Mountain, Fresno Dome, Iron Mountain, through Jackass Meadow, and down to the Mammoth Pools Store for lunch. Lunch was a tri-tip sandwich and drink, which was excelient. Making quick work of gas and lunch, we left before the mob descended. Some of the riders came in complaining about dust and people strewn all over the first uphill, and we were giad that we had decided to hit the trail early. The trail climbed toward Minarets Overlook, where you could survey the whole area. Below us was Mammoth Pools Reservoir; to the east was the Ansel Adams Wilderness. The scenery got more breathtaking as the trail led to Whisky Creek, with one of the most scenic waterfalls in the Sierras. We stopped and watched people play in the pool at the base of the falls. From there, the trail dropped steeply into the Bass Lake valley, where we opted to bail out and head back to camp, having compieted some 130 miles. Saturday's dinner was barbeque, corn on the cob, baked beans, and apple cobbler. The Elks managed to seat all 252 riders and their families, and still had food left over for sec- onds. A raffle was held after dinner, with prizes donated by sponsors. It was a nice way to finish off a magnificent first day's ride. We wan- dered off to bed in anticipation of another challenging ride tomorrow. Sunday's ride took us In a different direc- tion, circling counterclockwise to the northwest, venturing right up to the Yosemite National Park boundary. Larry's local support crew spent weeks scouting out new singletrack, and seamlessly blended those trails with our favorite existing routes. There were water crossings, but nobody managed to drown out their motorcycle, although a few of us had sqUishy boots. My favorite trail is a long single-track that hugs the mountainside, keeping the riders on their toes and testing reflexes dulled by a day and a half of riding. The trail loops around a Volkswagen-sized rock that appears to have 88 JULv31.2002· cue I • '50s diner offering a choice of lunch items (burgers, salads, and cherry cokes). Although the mileage was roughly the same as Saturday's ride, we finished the course a little after noon. Grabbing a quick shower, we hit the road for the long trip home. With the early start and little traffic, we rolled into Fullerton at 7 p.m., leaving me plenty of time to unload the bike and the gear, and to clean up before sundown. East Bend Speedway: The 14-rider 80cc 0 class rockets off lhe start, led by Brandon Griffin (6) and Lance Joyce (80), In East Bend, North Carolina_ I know where I'll be this time next year. The Bass Lake 250 has become one of those "musts" on my calendar. Club Moto Northrop in the Groove BY RANDY HElM UVERMORE, CA, JUNE 14 The "Club" was jumping again for round three of the Mutant Motorsports Friday night series. Mike Northrop had his groove on, taking the wins in the always-competitive 125cc Intermediate class and the Dash For Cash. Northrop started the first moto strong with the holeshot, leading Mike Newnham, Gino Scolari and Arik Swan. Northrop set the pace while the others banged bars for second. Yamaha-mounted Scolari shadowed Newnham for a lap before getting by on lap two. Nick Davis, on a Suzuki in a sea of blue, was running fifth but moved up a spot when Swan pulled out. The top four remained the same to the finish, and at the checkers it was Northrop with a comfortable lead, Scolari second, Newnham third and Davis fourth. Moto two was another case of follow-theleader, who happened to be Northrop again. Northrop had the track dialed and pulled another great start. Davis was running second and Newnham third. Northrop crossed the line first. This time, Davis kept most of the blue bikes behind him and finished a solid second. Newnham finished third. Northrop (1-1) took the overall, Davis (4-2) was second, and Newnham (3-3) scored third. Chris Conley split motos wins with Justin Brooks to take the overall in the 250cc Intermediate class. Brooks had the start in moto one and kept his Honda out front until moto's end. Conley, on a Yamaha, finished second, ahead of KTM-mounted Brian Sperle. Conley led mota two from start to finish. Brooks rode strong to finish second, and Sperle again finished third. Conley (2-1) took the overall, Brooks (1-2) finished second, and Sperle (3-3) grabbed third. In the Vet Beginner classes, the regulars had the upper hand. In the Over 30 Beginner class, Honda rider Ireland Cannan took the overall. Second went to Kawasaki jockey Jeff This week's Mini Dash For Cash was won by Beau "Pay Me" Weigand. Northrop took home the money in the four-lap, big-bike Dash For Cash, which was shaping up to be a great race when Pro rider Kenny Heess went down in a tum while chasing down leader Northrop and got a front flat tire. Northrop then rode unchallenged to the win. Results 50 (O-6): I. James Sacher (KTM); 2. Robert Nalezny (Cob): 3. Wesley Casplilo (KTM). 50 (7·8): 1. Mark Brad!!!n (KTM): 2. Anthony Parks (Pol): 3. Anthony Sch~lI (KTM). 50 OPEN: 1. Ellic Aory (Pol); 2. Mark Brad!!!n (pol); 3. Anthony Sehiell (KTM). P/W SHAFT: I. Melissa ATVa (HOI'I); 2. (ely Johnson (Hen). 60 BEG: I. Robert Wilson (Kaw): 2. Matthew Cochran (KllW): 3. James Vega (KTM). 60 NOV: I. Zach Andrade (KTM); 2. Dylan Lane (KTM). 65 (0-8); 1. Brie Aory (Kllw); 2. Anthony Parks (Kaw); 3. Mark Braden (KTM). 65 (9-11); I. Zach Andrade (KTM); 2. Dylan Lane (KTM); 3. Robert Wilson (Ke...). 80 BEG: 1. Ryan Connol1l (Yam); 2. Michael Howley (Yam); 3. Dylan Lane (Hon). 80 NOV: I. Stenson Womack (Yam); 2. Marcus Bradshaw (Hon); 3. Bryan Janlsse (Yam). 80 INT: I. Luke Layton (SUI.); 2. Buck Ford (Kaw); 3. Beau Weigand (Yam). 60 (8-11): 1. Joey Notaro (Hon): 2. Ryan Connors (Yam); 3. Dylan Lane (Hon). 80 (12.16): J. Luke Utyton (5ut); 2. Buck Ford (Kaw); 3. Beau Weigand (Vam). 125 BEG 0-1: t. Casey Kleman (YlIm); 2. Joel Rich (Yam): 3. Travis McRae (Yam). 125 BEG 0-2: 1. Robbie Conlon (Hon): 2. Bany Pries (KTM); 3. Dan Melvin (Yam). 125 NOV: I. Brien Brockman (Suz); 2. Kris Triest (Yem): 3. lack Russell (Soz). 125 INT: I. Mike Northrop (Yam); 2. Nick Davis (Suz); 3. MIke Newnham (Yam), 250 BEG: J. Junior GabrlellJ (Hon); 2. Jeff fielding (Hon); 3. Aaron Uere (Hon), 250 NOV: I. Krls Trlest (Yam); 2. Jason Spaulding (Sut); 3. Leo Salazar (Yam). 250 lNT: I. Chris Conley (Yam): 2. Justin Brooks (Hon); 3. Brian Sperle (KTM). 250 PRO: 1. Kenny HI!!l':SI (Hon). SCHBY: I. Brian Brockman (Suz); 2. Zach Russell (SUl); 3. Raymond Navarro (Kaw). 30... BEG: 1. Ireland Cannan (Hon); 2. Jeff Kemirez (Kaw); 3, Mark Tomson (Hon). 30... NOV: I. leo Salautr (Yam); 2. John Clark (Hon): 3. Craig King (Yam). 30... INT: 1. JessIe Ochoa (Yam): 2. Jason Bord!!!low (Yam): 3. Curtis HlInsorl (Hon). 30 PRO: I. Shawn Parks (Suz); 2. Ron Heln (Hen). 40 BEG; I. Marcus Woods (Hon); 2. Jim lewis (Hon); 3. Gerry Fogo< (Hon). 40", NOV: 1. Bob MItchell (Hon): 2. Craig Freeman (Hon). 40+ 1m'; 1. Pat Saugar (Yam). OPEN: 1. Justin Brooks (Hon): 2. Kris Trim (Yam); 3. Bryan Blerwlth (Yam). OFC MINI; I. ~au Welgllnd (Yam). OfC BIBK: I. Mike Northrop (Yam). Ramirez of San Jose, while third was earned by Modesto's Mark Johnson, who was riding red. The Over 40 Beginner class was all Marcus Woods on the big Honda: Woods won both motos for the overall. Second went to the San Jose's Jim "Airtime" Lewis, and third on the day was Gerry Fogoz. Robert Wilson took home the gold in the 60cc Beginner class. Wilson has been riding great the entire series, and he will be a definite contender when he steps up to the Novice class. Wilson put the Kawasaki across the finish line first in both motos convincingly. Math~ ew Cochran, out of nearby Tracy, took home the silver by finishing 5-2 on his Kawasaki, East Bend Speedway Sellers Seals the Deals in East Bend By MARK NEOENS EAST BEND, NC, JUNE 22 Darrell Sellers had no problem sweeping the 50cc (7-8) and the 65cc (7-9) classes at the final race of the Outlaw Spring Series at East Bend Speedway, which doubled as the first race of the Outlaw Summer Series. Sellers and KTM rider James Vega brought home the showed why he qualified to go to the Arena- bronze via his 7-3 finishes. n e __ s cross Amateur Nationals in Las Vegas in October by going I-I in both classes, and he also took the first position in the Outlaw Spring Series awards. His brother Greg Sellers had some trouble in the first 85cc (7-11) moto but came back in the second mota to take first over Ellis McNeill and first overall. Brandon White followed McNeill, and Joe Brown took fourth. The real race of the night was the 80cc D class. Fourteen riders lined up, each ready to try to get to the finish line first. Brandon Griffin got the first position, but not without a battle from Lance Joyce, who did not give up easily. Griffin went I-I and Joyce went 2-2 for the night, but from there back it was all shaken up. Bradley Wall got sixth in the first moto and fourth in the second for third overall. Fourth went to Joe Conti, with a ejghth place in the first moto and third in the second. Rounding out the top five was Colin Needham, with third in the first moto and eighth in the second. It's always exiting to watch the kids just starling out and hungry for that winl The staff at East Bend Speedway would like to invite everyone to come out and ride their 2002 Outlaw Summer Series, which started on thjs night. Seven more rounds will follow, with the next one being on July 20. Also, the AMA Summer Series races are on August 3 and 4. Results 50 SHAFT: 1. Chandler Undsay; 2. Brent Harris. 50 (4-6): 1. Chandler Undsay; 2. Blake l.I!!wis; 3. Brandon Dennison: 4. Alex Davis: 5. Tre Dowell. 50 (7·6); 1. Darrell Sellers; 2, Ryan Carter; 3. Gary ChristiMsoo; 4. Trevor Bollinger. 65 (7 ·9); 1. DlIll"e1l Sellers: 2. Devin Whicker; 3. Cassey Kurclaln; 4. Ryan Carter; 5. Cody Hurt. 65 (10·11); I. Joe Brown; 2. Dean Wolfe; 3. Christopher Moore; 4. Dylan Gunter; 5. Justin Shlmminger. 85 (7-11); I. Greg Sellers; 2. Ellis McNelll; 3. Brandon W!tlte; 4. Joe Brown. 85 (12-13); 1. William Wyrick; 2. Chris Beasley; 3. Tray Dobson; 4. Shayn Adkins: 5. Kennl!!th Buchanon. 85 (14-15): 1. Andrew Smith. 85 D: I. Brandon Griffin; 2. Lance Joyce; 3. Bradley Well; 4. Joe Conti: 5. Colin Needham. UIL MINI: 1. Tray Dobson: 2. J.B. Wolfe; 3. Brandon White; 4. Sean Long; 5. Thomas Neuenl. S/MlNI: 1. Andrew Smith; 2. Ellis McNeilL SCHBY: I. Edward Humphrey, 125 A; l. Josh Montgomery. 125 B: 1. Edwerd Humphrey: 2. Jon Vincent; 3. Derrick Elxson. 125 C: 1. Zach Hayden; 2. Brandon Parrish. 125 D: I. Bobby Ane; 2. Dustin Wlneberger, 3. BIllke SImpson; 4. Matt McGee; 5. Michael Ashbury. 250 A: I. Josh Montgomery; 2. Wesley Sapp; 3. Aaron Bollinger. 250 C: I. Bloke Chambers. 250 D: I. Tony Hawks; 2. Nick Reese; 3. Jeremy Higgins. WMN: 1. Evelyn Humphrey. 25+: 1. Steve Simpson. 30+: I. Aaron Bollinger; 2. Mark Smith; 3. Mark Neuens; 4. Tony Quinn. 40+: 1. Steve Chambers; 2. Reggie Needham. Outlaw Spring Seril!!S Anal Results 50 (4-6): I. Brandon Dennison. 50 (7·8): 1. Darrell Sellers. 65 (7-9): 1. Dllll"ell Sellers: 2. Shlloh AdkIns. 65 (10-11): I. Joe Brown; 2. Dani!!!l Goins. 85 (12-13): 1. C!trls Beasley; 2. William Wyrick; 3. Tray Dobson; 4. Shayn Adkins. 85 (14-15); 1. Andrew Smith. 85 0; I. Stephen Whicker; 2. Brad Wall; 3, Brlan Rus5l!!1l; 4. Adam Phillips. (J/l MINI: 1. TrllY Dobson; 2. J.B. Wolfe; 3. Sean Long: 4. Thomlls NelJ~ms. S/MlNI: I. Andrew Smith. 125 C: 1. Bf'lIndon Parrish; 2. Za<:h Hayden. 125 D: J. Dustin Winebarger, 2. Bobby Ane: 3. Matt McGee; 4. Bucky Sheppard. 250 C: 1. Robby Ward. 250 D: I. William O'Neal; 2, Tony Halllks. 30",: 1. Mark Smith; 2. Mllrk Neuens; 3. Tony Quinn.

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