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AHRMA Progressive Suspension Historic Cup!Motorcyclelndustry.com Singles, Twins & Thunder Series Rounds 13 & 14: AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Goodpester (Nor); 3. Keith Martin (Tri); 4. Bob Merkel (Tri); 5. George Nance (Nor). 200 GP: 1. Poul Shoon (BSA); 2. Carl Ander>on (Yam); 3. Edward Sensenig (Due); 4. Bill Moeller (Os.); 5. Mike Parker (Hon). 250 GP: 1. Jonethan White (Due); 2. Chris Kelleher (Due); 3. Paul Germain (Due); 4. Lerry Poons (Due); 5. Francis Genence (Due). 350 QP: 1. Devid Roper (Han): 2. Stuart Carter (See); 3. Joy Rlchordson (AJS); 4. TIm Ming. (Hon); 5. Peu! Germein (Due). 500 PREM: 1. Pat Mooney (Nor); 2. Jay Rieherdson (Nor); 3. John St.eske (Han); 4. Stuart Corter (See); 5. Wes Orloff (Hon). BEARS: 1. Andrew Murray (Tri); 2. Peter Hurst (Nor); 3. Derek Keyes (Nor); 4. Croig Murroy (TrI); 5. Glenn Compbell (BMW). f·125: 1. Richard Merher (Han); 2. Greg Steinbeck (Han); 3. Glen Christianson (Vem); 4. Morlin Yonnerllla (Hon); 5. Samoro Tolkin (Hon). F-250: I. Richerd Merher (Yam); 2. Devld Fulkerson (C-A); 3. Jerry Hermlln (Yem); 4. Kyle Compbell (Hon); 5. Roger Swartout (Kow). F·500: I. Christopher Spargo (Yam); 2. Chuck Quenzler (Yam); 3. Robert M. Hurst (Yem); 4. Richard Merher (Yam); 5. A.J. Dusek (Yam). F· 750: 1. Devld Fulkerson (Guz); 2. Tim Joyce (H-D); 3. Chorles Cole (GUl); 4. John Ellis (Yom); 5. Ivan Messina (BMW). f-VINT: I. Devid Fulkerson (Guz); 2. Chuck Quenzler (Yam); 3. Peter Hurst (Tri); 4. Robert M. Hurst (Yom); 5. John Ellis (Yom). SPTSMN 350: 1. Buff Horsh (Hon); 2. Steve Brown (Hon); 3. Tim Kinsey (Han); 4. James Swertout (Han); 5. Lene Jecquey (Han). SPTSMN 500: I. Buff Horsh (Hon): 2. Bill Moeller (Hon); 3. Paul Shoen (BSA); 4. Lene Jocquoy (Hon); 5. Don Jagger (BSA). SPTSMN 750: I. Tim Joyce (Tri); 2. Croig Murray (Tri); 3. Chris Hurst (Yem); 4. Bill Atkins (Nor); 5. Jllmes Swertout (Yam). HSTRC PROD L!W: 1. Devid Peters (Han); 2. Denis Kereehuk (Yem); 3. Gary Fuderer (Han); 4. David Rotvold (Han); 5. Jeff Veitekunlls (Hon). HSTRC PROD H/W: 1. Wolt Sweott (BMW); 2. Eric Kelemaje (Suz); 3. Joe Grosso (Yllm); 4. Lewrence Corbin (Kew). VlNT S/BK L/W: 1. Devid Peters (Suz); 2. Deniel K. Moore (Suz); 3. Neil Pooler (Yam); 4. Jim KlIIy (Hon); 5. Ed Ellermon (Hon). VINT S/BK I'I/W; L Jeff Hind. (Kow); 2. Rich Eamest (SUl); 3. Raymond Crepeou (Kow); 4. Mike Porker (Hon); 5. Ronold Kretz (Kow). VINT S/BK H/W: L John Stosko (SUl); 2. Todd Welch (Due); 3. George Irish Jr. (Suz); 4. Merk McGrew (Hon). SIMONO 2: 1. Mork Hotten (BBM); 2. Kevin Keys (Hon); 3. Chuck Compbell (Yom): 4. Bob Robbins (Vern); 5. Rendy Grove (Hon). S/MONO: t. AI Cherles (Duc); 2. T. Bruce Brown (Ml); 3. Marty Stalnaker (Yam); 4. Jimmy Stagg. (MZ); 5. Bob Robbins (Bim). erson and his Guzzi in Formula 750. Harsh, meanwhile, logged another Sportsman win, ahead of BSA men Paul Shoen and Don Jagger, in the 500cc c1ass_ BEARS class champ Craig Murray seemed to have his race in hand - but that ended with a breakdown on lap four. Next to lead was BMW rider Glenn Campbell, hounded by Nortonmounted Peter Hurst. Staska again was the class of the Vintage Superbike field, winning the Heavyweight division, as Gordon Hamilton took the Lightweight group and Andrew Murray topped the Middleweights on his Guzzi 850. The race ended two laps early, when a machine oiled the track and brought out the second red flag of the weekend. Vitale notched another win over Gulbransen in Sound of Thunder, while in tight BOT Formula Two racing, it was Robbins getting the win over Keyes and Winnacker. eN Mid·Dhie Sparts ClI. Course LelllnglDn, Dhle Results: July 21-21, 2002 Saturday PRE- t 940: 1. Alex McLean (Nor); 2. Glenn Compbell (BMW); 3. Will Harding (Ind); 4. "Doc· Botsleer (Ind); 5. Art Forley (lnd). Cl-C FOOT: 1. Ale. Mclean (Nor); 2. Corleton Palmer II (Vin); 3. Glenn Compbell (BMW); 4. Scott Strickler (Rud); 5. Leurence Campbell (BMW). Cl-C HAND; 1. Will Hording (Ind); 2. ·Doc· Botsl..r (Ind); 3. Art Forley (Ind); 4. AI Knapp (H-D); 5. TIm Droege (H-D). ClSC 1960., 1. Ale. McLeon (Nor); 2. Dovid King (Nor); 3. Rusty Lowry (H-D); 4. Johnny Szoldrok (En!); 5. Notalie Well. (En!). CLSC 1960.650: 1. Dove Todd (Nor); 2. Robert PROD SGL: L T. Bruce Brown (MZ); 2. Morty Stalnoker; 3. Jimmy Staggs (MZ); 4. Gorlond Amett Jr. (BMW); 5. TImothy Summers (BMW). 50S 2-STRK: L Dovid Podol.ky (Apr); 2. Allen OtJra); 3. Marc Pomerantz (Han); 4. Patrick McCabe (Hon). COSMO CaP: I. Bill Doron (Der); 2. Jeffrey Syor (Der); 3. Greg Poole (Der); 4. Somoro Tolkln (lUe); 5. Ronold Kretz (Der). BOT f- t: 1. Paul Vitllie (Due); 2. Eric Gulbrensen (Due); 3. Kris August (Han); 4. AI Cherles (Due); 5. Mork Hotten (Due). BOT F-2: 1. Mett Wlnnecker (Suz); 2. Bob Robbin. (SUl): 3. Derek Keye. (SUl); 4. Rick Potrollo (Suz); 5. Trisllm Konneker (Suz). BOT F-3: I. Bob Robbins (Suz); 2. Mott Wlnnllcker (Suz); 3. Derek Keyes (Suz); 4. Kelly Thomton (SUl); 5. Rod Mohr). BOT 2-STRK: 1. Glen Christillnson (Yam): 2. Richerd Memar (Yam); 3. M. Brett Blacketer (Yam); 4. Kris Jepsen (Vem); 5. Chris Hurst (Yam). SOT: 1. Eric Gulbransen (Due); 2. Peul Vltele (Due); 3. Kris August (Hon): 4. AI Chorle. (Due); 5. Mork Hotten (Due). Sunday PRE-1940: 1. Alex McLean (Nor); 2. Cllrleton Palmer II (HRD); 3. Glenn Compbell (BMW); 4. Will Harding (Ind); 5. "Coc· Botsleer (Ind). CL·C FOOT: I. Alex Mclean (Nor); 2. Carleton Poimer II (Vin); 3. Glenn Campbell (BMW); 4. Laurence Compbell (BMW); 5. Scott Strickler (Rud). Cl-C HAND: I. Will Harding (Ind); 2. "Doc" Botsl..r (Ind); 3. Art Forley (Ind); 4. AI Knopp (H-D): 5. Tim Droege (H-D). ClSC 1960., 1. Dovld King (Nor); 2. Allon Johncock (Mat); 3. Rusty Lowry (H-D): 4. Alex McLeon (Nor); 5. Johnny Szoldrak (En!). CLSC 1960. 650: L Dove Todd (Nor); 2. "Coc· Botsleer (Ind); 3. Bob Merkel (Tri); 4. Keith Mortin (Tri); 5. Robert Goodpaster (Nor). 200 GP: J. Poul Shoen (BSA); 2. Edward Sensenig (Due); 3. Metthew Quirk (Puc); 4. Mike Perker (Han); 5. Carl Anderson (Yam). 250 QP: 1. Jonathen White (Due); 2. Francis Genenee (Due): 3. Paul Germein (Due): 4. Lerry Poon. (Due); 5. Buff Horsh (Due). 350 GP: L Joy Richord.on (AJS); 2. Stuort Certer (See); 3. Tim Mings (Hon); 4. Richard Friese (Due); 5. Poul Germoin (Due). 500 PREM: L Pot Mooney (Nor); 2. Jay Riehercbon (Nor); 3. Ollvld Roper); 4. John Staskll (Hon); 5. Stuort Corter (See). BEARS: 1. Glenn Compbell (BMW); 2. Peter Hurst (Nor); 3. Derek Keyes (Nor): 4. Daniel Jeeobs (TrI); 5. Ston Keyes (Nor). F-125: I. Richord Merhor (Hon); 2. Glen Christienson (Yem); 3. Greg Steinbeck (Han); 4. Mertin YanneriUa (Han); 5. Somera Talkin (Han). F-250: 1. Richard Merhar (Yem): 2. David Fulkerson (C-A); 3. Jerry Herrozan (Yem); 4. Kris Jepsen (Vem); 5. Kyle Cempbell (Han). F-500: 1. Christopher Spllrgo (Yem); 2. Chuck Quenzler (Yom); 3. Robert M. Hurst (Yam); 4. A.J. Dusek (Yom); 5. Kyle Compbell (Hon). F-750: 1. TIm Joyce (H-D); 2. Devid Fulke""'" (Guz); 3. John Ellis (YBm); 4. Glenn Cempbell (BMW); 5. Bemordo Femondez (Hon). F-VINT: 1. David Fulkerson (Guz); 2. Chuck Quenzler (Yam); 3. Ro~rt. foIL Hurst (Yam); 4. Jeff Merr (Yam); 5. Todd Toylor (Yam). SPTSMN 350; 1. Buff Horsh (Hon); 2. Lane Jacqully (Hon); 3. Bill Moeller (Hon); 4. Jllmes Peor>on (Hon); 5. Gory Roff (Hon). SPTSMN 500: I. Buff Horsh (Hon): 2. Poul Shoen (BSA); 3. Don Jogger (BSA); 4. Todd Nllrduzzi (Hon); 5. Kent Becker (Hon). SPTSMN 750: I. Tim Joyce (Tri); 2. Chris Hurst (Vern); 3. Devid Temple (Vem); 4. Craig Murray (TrI); 5. Jomes Swortout (Yom). HSTRC PROD 1./W: I. Deni. Kerechuk (Yom); 2. Gary Fuderer (Hon); 3. David Rotvold (Hon); 4. Tennis Wetson (Hon); 5. Willillm Murer (Vern). HSTRC PROD H/W: 1. Walt Sweott (BMW); 2. Eric Keillmeja (Suz); 3. Joe Grosso (Vern); 4. William Vernon (Suz): 5. Lawrence Corbin (Kew). VINT SIBK 1./W: I. Gordon Homilton (Yom); 2. Daniel K. Moore (Suz); 3. Oevld Peters (Suz); 4. Jim Killy (Hon); 5. Ed Eilermon (Hon). VINT SIBK M/W: 1. Andrew Murroy (Guz); 2. Jeff Hinds (Kew); 3. Rich Earnest (Suz); 4. Raymond Crepeau (Kew); 5. Mike Perker (Han). VI NT SIBK H/W: 1. John Stosko (Suz); 2. George Irish Jr. (Suz); 3. Merk McGrew (Hon). S/MONO: I. Al Chories (Due); 2. T. Bruce Brown (MI); 3. ~rty Stllineker (Yam); 4. Jimmy Staggs (MZ); 5. Bob Robbins (Bim). SIMONO 2: 1. Mark Hotten (BBM); 2. Chuck Campbell (Yom); 3. Bob Robbins (Yom); 4. Rondy Grove (Han); 5. Steven Enter (Han). PROD SGL: 1. T. Bruce Brown (MI); 2. Marty Stalnaker; 3. Jimmy Staggs (MZ); 4. Timothy Summers (BMW); 5. Garbmd Arnett Jr. (BMW). SOS 2-STRK: 1. Dovid Podolsky (Apr); 2. Allen Gara; 3. Patrick MeCebe (Hon). COSMO CUP; 1. Bill Doran (Oer); 2. Samara Talkin (lUe); 3. Ronold Kretz (Der); 4. Michoel Mowby (Der); 5. Jeffrey Syor (Der). BOT F-l: 1. Peul Vitale (Due); 2. Eric Gulbulnsen (Due); 3. Kris August (Han); 4. AI Chorle. (Due); 5. Dovid Podol.ky (Apr). BOT F-2: 1. Bob Robbin. (SUl); 2. Derek Keyes (SUl); 3. Mott Winnocker (Suz): 4. Tnston Konneker (SUl); 5. lUck Potrolio (SUl). BOT F-3: 1. Bob Robbins (Suz); 2. Derek Keyes (5Ul); 3. J.D. Hord (Hon); 4. Mott Wlnnocker (SUl); 5. Buff HllBh (SUl); 6. Trlston Konneker (Suz). BOT 2-STRK: 1. M. Brett Blocketer (Yom); 2. Glen Christianson (YtJm); 3. Kris Jepsen (Yem); 4. Chris Hurst (Yam); 5. Charles Easterling (Yam). SOT: 1. Paul Vitele (Due); 2. Eric Gulbransen (Due); 3. Kris August (Han); 4. Thomas Eckfeldt (Due); 5. Wolly Schleper (Apr). AHRMAIThe Classic Motor Cycle Dirt Track Series Round 15: AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, Ashland County Fairgrounds second night, many among the large contingent of spectators returned to the fairgrounds' grandstands for the abbreviated, but action-packed, program. By far the most exciting of the finals was the Over 60 Super Senior race, which pitted Melvin Brown against former AMA Grand National contender Ronnie Rail. Brown, riding a Triumph 750, grabbed the holeshot but, on the second lap, the BSA B50mounted Rail slipped underneath through turns one and two to take the lead. That move initiated a back-and" forth battle between the two, with Brown riding a low line on the peagravel cushion track and Rail going really deep into the comers, squaring them off and powering out neck and neck with Brown. Brown - with an extra 250cc of power - spent more time out front than did Rail until just past the halfway mark in the eight-lap final, STORY AND PHOTOS BY MATT BENSON ASHlAND, OH, JULY 19-20 OU always feel like things have gone well when a nighttime dirt track starts and finishes the same day. Weather, track conditions, red flags, and a large number of entries can all push things past midnight and into the wee hours of the next day. Unfortunately, the AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days half mile turned into one of those "two-day" affairs, as it literally took well over 24 hours to finally put the event into the books. In this case, the problem was a bad electrical transformer that kept about a third of the track lights from coming on as darkness fell on Friday night. So the AHRMA, the AMA, and fairgrounds officials huddled and decided to come back again on Sat· urday evening to finish the program. Thanks to a decision by AMA personnel not to charge admission for the Y 18 AUGUST 14, 2002' cue I • n _ 1111' S when the persistent Rail leveraged himself into the lead and appeared to have gained the momentum. However, just as the white flag came out, Rail's steel shoe became unsecured and was left flapping by a strap. Brown saw his opportunity coming off turn four and squirted past for the win. "He would have beat me if his shoe wouldn't have come off," Brown honestly exclaimed afterward. Brown was a double winner for the night, also taking the Over 50 Senior

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