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Richie Anderson both suffered two-kick starts and brought up the rear of the pack. Stone was a casualty of the log-infested course, taking a spill less than a mile into lap one. "I thought 1 would just wheelie over a little log, but the front end dropped right into it and I went down," recounted Stone, who toughed out a single lap before calling it a day and later discovering that he had a separated shoulder. Shaw continued to hold on to the lead, while Leivan was the man on the move. The YZ250F pilot had threaded his way through the pack and into second place by the conclu- sion of lap one. That wasn't enough for the Dunlop/Answer/Scott/Arai/NGK-backed rider, so he took the lead midway into the second lap. Once in the lead, Leivan wasn't able to shake Shaw, so he backed off slightly. By slowing the pace, Kawasaki jockeys Thjele, Forrester and Nesbitt quickly worked them· selves back into contention. During the third lap, Shaw suffered a nasty neck-and-shouider injury after being clotheslined by a barbed-wire fence while negotiating a bottJenecked ditch crossing. The incident brought a premature end to his day. Forrester was on the gas and had moved up to second, just a couple of seconds behind Leivan. Nesbitt was another three seconds back and stopped for a splash of fuel after lap three, with Thiele holding fourth. These four riders had distanced themselves from the field by nearly six minutes with two laps to go. The pace increased when Forrester made a slick downhill move on Leivan to take over the lead. Leivan stayed right with him and the two pulled away from the Nesbitt/Thiele bat· tie. Forrester led coming in to take the white fiag, but he had to stop for fuel. Leivan knew this and hoped to capitalize on the opportuni· ty. Just as Leivan was starting to sprint, he hit something in the sandy creek bed that locked up the front wheel and sent him over the bars. Leivan was quickly up, but by the time he got going, Forrester was right with him. A few seconds later, Leivan realized the damage that had been done as a result of the crash when he was left with no front stoppers. Forrester was quick to pounce and took over a couple of miles into the last lap. A few bobbles and altercations with lapped riders allowed Leivan to stay close and, with a mile and a half left in the race, Leivan made a bid for the lead. While Leivan moved ahead yet again, Forrester hung close and chose D straighter but sketchier Une across a rut-infested creek section. Forrester's line proved faster and put him in the lead with half a mile to go. From that point on, Forrester rode error-free on his way to his fourth victory of the year. Leivan was a close second. with Thiele rounding out the podium. Nesbitt finished fourth, while Anthony Meyer won the A class and took fifth overall on his YZ250F. Newark Hare Scrambles Newark. Missouri Results: July 7, 2002 a/A: 1 Brandon Forrester (Kew): 2. Steve l.eivan (Yam); 3 Ch.,s Thiele (Kaw); 4. Chris Nl!'Sbln (Kaw): 5. Anthony Meyer (Yam); 6. Caleb Woolen (KTM): 7. Jon SImons (Hus): 8, Lars Valin (Hon): 9 Riehle Andf!rson (Hon); 10. David Taylor (KTM). AA.: l. Steve Lelvan (Yam); 2. Chris Thiele (KlIw): 3, Chris Nes· bill (KlIw): 4 Uri Valin (Hon): 5. Richie Anderson (Hon). A: I. Anthony Meyer (Yam): 2. Caleb Wohlen (KTM): 3. Jon Simons (Hus): 4. David Taylor (KTM): 5. TI'&<:Y Bauman (KTM). 200 B: J. JOlIh MurrllY (KTM); 2. Michael HlImJlton (Kew): 3 Steve Akerl (KTM); 4. Brad Taylor (Kaw); 5. Scott Lappe (KTM) 2$0 B: 1 Brad Crain (KTM): 2. Gary Wolf (Sw.): 3 David MeN ear (KTM): 4. Richard Bru« (Hus): 5. Adam Ashcroft (KTM). OPEN B: I. Matt Coffman (KTM); 2. John StIchnoth (KTM); 3. Brad Keams (Yam); 4. Matt Sellars (KTM); 5. Raymond Otla (KTM). 4-STRK B: I. Mike Rozier (Yam); 2. Ralph ~rding (Yam): 3 John Acton (Sur): 4. Craig Delong (Sur): 5. GlIry Pilant (Hon). VET: l. Elston Moore (Yam): 2. Wade Hall (Yam): 3 KeVin Ruckdeschell (KTM): 4. Mike Mack (Yam): 5. Robl!rt Armon (KTM). SR: 1. John Newberry (KTM); 2. WlIlil1m GulfI!)' (Yam): 3 Tom Bdam (Yam); 4 Ronnll! Mc6es (KTM): 5. Mike Banahan (Hon). S/SH: 1. JIm Ortbals (KTM): 2. Frank Leivan (Yam); 3 Jar Stepanski (Hon): 4 Jim LetelJ~ (KTM): 5. Rklt Whelove (KTM) W1'\t"t: 1. Amanda Lappe (KTM): 2. Donna Moen (KTM). JR: 1. Justin Veith (Kaw): 2. Ryan ~ (Kew); 3. Brent New berry (Kew); 4. Ryan RohIedl!r (Kew); 5. Derek Dixon (Kaw). 200 C: 1. ...Ioe Wetherell (Kaw): 2. Andrew Smith (Hon); 3. Zac:k Bryant (Sw:): 4. Cherie Hoorman (Kaw): 5. Jason Reigd (Suz). OPEN C: 1. CUnt fuUilIm (Kew): 2. Damian Mahoney (Hon); 3 William Spoon (Hon): 4. ...Ioe Wolfe (Yam): 5. David Brewste1 (Yam). BEG: 1. 8nIndon Mahoney (Hon): 2. JalT'll!SOfl Scoggin (Kaw): 3 Gabriel Scoggin (SU1): 4 Dan Mcintosh (Hon); 5 Dale Mcintosh (Yam). Scott County Fairgrounds: Jake Fogelberg rode to a third-place finish in the 125cc B class at round seven of the Minnesota State Supercross Series in Jordan. Fourth went to Jeff Bell of Chaska. A familiar face, Austin Holm, finished out the top five, as he wanted to leave his lady friend with a good impression. "With two of the last four races rained out. we are definitely going to do some rescheduling," promoter Lee Theis said, "especially at the Jackpot Junction Casino in Morton, Minnesota. You can keep an eye on our website, www.motokazie.com. for all the latest updates and points races." Scott County Fairgrounds Jordan, Minnesota Results: July 7, 2002 (Round 7) 50 SHAFT: I. Austin Matta (Yam): 2.. Taylor Lukkari (Yam): 3. Koc:Iy Hadler (Yam): 4. Devin Morri. (Vam): 5. Tim Kerber (Yam). 50 CHAJN: 1. Luke /'IWbrant (KTM): 2. bck WUlilIms (KTM): 3. Adam Kerber (KTM): 4. Tyler Ingall. (Cob): 5, Otrek Muon (Pol). Minnesota State Supercross Series Round 1: Scott County Fairgrounds Klemetson Knocks 'em Off By GUY OHlAND JORDAN, MN, JULY 7 The Minnesota State Supercross Series returned to the fairgrounds in Jordan, Minnesota. after a short tour of southern Minnesota. With a break in the heat wave that has hit the area, and the fact that the Scott County Fair is coming up quickly, there was a large turnout of almost 200 riders. The fair tradition· ally brings out all the local hot shots. and this race was the perfect warm-up. The crew at Motokazle had the track in its usual tip-top condition for the race, so nothing less than hot racing action could follow. Factory Motokazie rider Kody Klemetson of Inver Grove Heights showed the skill and speed that earned him that coveted spot on Team Motokazie. At the start of the 60cc (10-11) main event, heat· race winner Klemet· son pulled the holeshot on his Leo's South Kawasaki/Spy/Thor-sponsored KX65, but his lead was short-lived, as Tayler Kotewa of Fairmont. who finished second in the heat race, sneaked by him in the whoops as Klemetson struggled a bit. Unfortunately for Kotewa, though, the moto gods weren't smiling on him. as he came up short in the rhythm section and went down hard. He recovered but was only able to muster an eighth-place finish, as most of the pack got by him. Eden Prairie native Greg Mauser battled his way into second place but was unable to catch Klemetson, as he was the only 65cc rider clearing the finish-line double and making time on every lap. Justin Regenscheid of Cannon Falls stepped up from his seventh in the heat race to round out the podium. The fourth-place finisher was "Mr. Consistency" - Damon Barnick of Elmore. The mini ride of the night had to go that of the fifthplace finisher, Fred Schmidt of Excelsior. Schmidt went down at the start of the main, remounting dead last. He then picked off riders one at a time and made his way up to fifth in a short time. "Taylor crashed in the rhythm section and my front tire hit his front tire and I almost fell but kept it up," Klemetson recounted. "[NowJ I'm going to go out there a try and beat Cole ISeaton] in the 80cc class and have some fun." (He came in second· behind Seaton.) Switching gears from one of the younger classes to the oldest - the Vet class - the action was hot. Ross Thompson of Apple Valley, a longtime staple at the fairgrounds, pulled the holeshot in the main of the Vet class. He was pressured only for a short time by Paul Bart of Rochester. Thompson's speed was no match for Bart's, and the wily old veteran pulled a lead and never looked back. Bart finished second. In third was Ride Sports Honda-backed Matt Olund from Shakopee, who showed that all of his track training and practice paid off as he finessed in third after a couple of bobbles on the track. Fairmont's Jasen Selbrade used the headlight on his DS Suzuki to keep Olund in his sight, but the enduro bike would prove to not be the choice of supercross riders for a reason, as he was unable to catch him. Steve Annen of Shakopee ran as high as third but went down and only made his way back up to fifth at the checkers after a strong ride. Oakdale's Cory Keeney, on his Cannon Powersports/Pro Action of Minnesota RM250, continued his dominance of the Pro class with another win. Motokazie promoter and Belle Plaine resident Lee Theis appears to be healed up, as he put in a strong ride to finish second; his bad shoulder didn't appear to bother him at all. Third place went to Shorewood's Jeff Doyle, on his big CR450 thumper; at each race, he appears to be improving and getting more comfortable with the big thumper on the smaller confines of the supercross tracks. 60 (7·9): I Cole Seaton (KTM): 2_ Dan Greig (KTM); 3. Sam Milbrllnt (Kaw): 4. Tyler Beebe (Kaw); 5. Nate Sbef (KTM). 60 (10-11): I Kody K~ (Kew); 2. Greg Mauser (Kew): 3. Justin Regenscheld (KT,'-\); 4. Damon Barnick (KTM): 5. Fred Schmidt (Kew). 80 (7-11): I. Cole Seaton (KTM); 2. Kody IOemetson (Sut); 3. Nate Stier (Kaw); 4. Oy"" Haney (Kn): 5, Greg Mauser (Yam). 80 (12.15): I, Man Woodke (Yam): 2. Aaron Deer (Hen): 3. Roy V''9 (Yam); 4 (Illy DavllllKew): 5. Andy $del" (Kew). 12$ B: 1. Matt Wodtke (Yam); 2. Ben Kraner. 3. Jake Fogelberg (Hon); 4. Aaron Deer (Hon): 5. T~ Sims (Han). 12$ C: 1. luke MInger (Yam): 2. Bnan O·KI!t.'fe (Yam); 3. Levi 1"\cMains (Kaw): 4 Adam G~ (Hen); 5, Wesley MelI;ren (Yam). ZSO B: 1. Jonathan Hentges (Yam). 2. Adam Jeuriuen (Kew); 3. Tim Myre (Yam): 4 Bennie Peterson; 5. Jason Done. 2.50 C: 1. Damel Worm (Hon): 2. Randy Bedeaux (Sw.): 3. Tom Kerber (Hon): 4. Marlt Halquist. (Hon): 5 Rick Hennen (Hon). PRO, I. CO<)' ($wI' 2..... The. (Kaw); J. Jeff Doy~ (Hon): 4. Jeff Bell (Hon): 5. Austin Holm (Yam). 16-29: I. Jonathan Hentges (Yam); 2. Eddie Gregory (Hon); 3. Trent Slm!I (Hon): 4 Jake Fogelberg (Hon): 5. Bennie Petl!BOn. VET 30.. : 1. Ross Thompson (Kew); 2. Paul Bart: 3. Matt 0I00d (Hen), 4. JlISOO SelI:lfl1de; 5. Steve Annen K_, Fair Derby Costa Mesa Speedway Hats Off - Againto Flyin' Mike at Fair Derby By ElAINE JONES COSTA MESA, CA, JULY 12 The opening night of the Orange County Fair featured the running of the 34th annual Fair Derby. It was a night on which speedway motorcycles were seen by people who have no idea about racing motorcycles. The competitors were well aware of this, and they put on quite a show. By the end of the night, there were some new converts in the crowd, as the stands remained full all night long. Past winner "Flyin'" Mike Faria reclaimed the coveted Fair Derby trophy - a bronzed straw cowboy hat that once belonged to Sunny Nutter. In doing so, he defeated last year's winner, Josh Larsen. In order to win the Fair Derby, you have to make the main, and to get to the main, you have to get to the semis. The first Scratch semi had current National champ Chris "The Kid" Manchester on the pole. Larsen loaded into two, with Bobby "800galoo" Schwartz in three. On the outside was International Speedway promoter "Rad" Brad Oxley, in his first appearance aboard a speedway bike this season. The first try at a go saw a red flag come out, and it was charged to Larsen, who was sent to the penalty line. They lined up again, and this time Manchester got the gate, and that took him to the head of the field - a spot he never gave up in the quick four-Iapper. Joining him for the cu cle main would be Schwartz. Larsen and Oxley would get one more shot in the last-chance qualifier. The second semi saw the pole go to "Gorgeous" Gary Hicks. In two was "Fast" Ed Castro. Faria and Randy "The Rocket" DiFrancesco were in three and four. It was gate, lead and race for Faria in the quick four· lapper. Castro got by Hicks one lap in and he would transfer to the main with Faria. Hicks and DiFrancesco were headed to the LCQ. Larsen was on the pole for the LCQ. Oxley was in two, and DiFrancesco was in three. Hicks was unable to make the calL Larsen was wanting that championship again and he put the hammer down hard when the tapes came up and all Oxley and DiFrancesco could do was follow him home. He was the final rider in the Fair Derby main. They drew in front of the grandstand for their start position in the main. Manchester was on the pole, with his future father-in·law, Faria, in two. Larsen was in three, and Castro and Schwartz were on the outside. Faria has a new bike this season, and he's often been heard to say that it really gets off the line. This claim will never have to be argued, as he totally outgated the field and was gone. The race was about who was going to be second. Manchester had gotten off behind Faria, with Schwartz in third. By the second lap, that had all turned around; Larsen had moved into the second spot, with Manchester now running third. Faria continued to lead the way. With one lap left, Faria was still leading, with nevv-s AUGUST 14, 2002 51

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