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Cycle News 2002 08 07

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50 0PEl'l, 1. Jeuey riel"", (KT"'), 2. ""tthew Sonch" (Pol), 3. tent the whole way and finished third, only one point behind the two up front. On the track, the three of them diced throughout each moto and put on a show that the Intermediates would have been proud of. The 125cc Intermediate class wasn't very big, but it was packed with talent. Clovis resident and Team Honda member Daniel Sanj was on hand for some rare supercross-style action. Series regulars Josh Cox, Casey Hinson and Brian Hulsey were also on hand. Sani was clearly the dominant rider here, going I-I, but the other guys were fun to watch as well. Cox got great starts on his new Wilson's Motorcycles-backed VZ250F, while Hinson went down. While Cox tried to keep Sani in sight, Hinson made a mad charge through the pack. He got back in touch with the leaders but ran out of time. Unfortunately for Hinson, this happened in both motos and he had to play catch-up all day. The Sportsman X class was one of the best races of the day. Sani and Mike Alessi had a battle of epic proportions. Alessi got the better start and led for the first few laps. His comer speed was amazing, but the stronger, heavier Sani was reeling him back in through the whoops. S.ni made a pass a few laps into the race at the end of the whoops and worked his heart out to stay out front. The two red riders proceeded to push the forces of gravity and traction to their limits. Sani held on for the win, but little Mike was right there. Based on what those two kids did, the future looks very bright for Team Honda. Metth~w Evans (KTM); 4. Michael Maze (Cob); 5. Landon Sullivan (KT"'). 65 (0·8): I. Jake Mohnlke (PcH); 2. R.J. Mendez. (KTM); 3. D4nieollJcon (Kaw); 4. Austin Ham~; 5. Jonah I.ocks (Kew). 6S (9·11): I. Jal'@(j Thinger (Kaw); 2. Anthony Deas (Ke..,); 3. Jessy Arthurs (Kew): 4. T.J. Nix (!

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