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both the 125cc and 250cc Pro events. Originally titled "Thunder in the Valley," the event was recently moved to the mountains in hopes of escaping the three-digit heat of EI Centro while offering the riders some different terrain on which to test themselves. Eugenio wasted no time positioning him- self out front as he made the best of the short strllight heading into tum one. Once out front, Eugenio executed his plan of distancing him- self from the pack. Once in the clear, he headed straight for the checkered flag - in all four of hjs motos. In the 125cc Pro chase, Robby Bell was consistent with a pair of thirds to earn his second-place purse. Jon Meyers brought home the third-place money as he went 2-4 on the day. In 250cc Pro action, Meyers earned second, over Aaron Tuck. There were two riders in the 250cc Expert class. Britton Rodd bested Bell to take home the overall honors. Jake Oswald had all the right moves in the 80cc Expert class, as he put together double wins, first over Tyler Smith, and then Tyler Willmon. Smith earned the second spot with a third- and second-place showing. Willmon was third with a 2-3 showing. The day's action was divided into 15 classes, with the largest class being the 125cc Novice class, which was won by Brock Tidwell. In moto one, Tidwell couldn't match the pace of Andrew Najera, and he also allowed Brian Padilla to reach the checkers first. But in the following round, Tidwell made all the right moves and led the pack into tum one and to the checkered flag. Najera earned second overall with his 1-3 effort, while Oswald finished third after putting in a 5-2 day. In the small· bore class. Adam Saracusa could do no wrong. Saracusa took repeat 50cc Novice wins from Donny Findahl to take home top bragging rights. Results 50 NOV: I. Adam SlIracusa; 2. Donny F1ndahl; 3. Brendan HndaN; 4. MIchael Duran 60 NOV: l. Thad·Tanner Harris. 60 EX: I Kyle CorfmllO. 80 NOV: I, Chris Hamml!r, 2. Taylor Brady; 3. Corbin HarTis. 80 EX; 1. Jake Oswald: 2. Tyler Smith; 3. Tyler WlItmon; 4. Cameron Corlman. 125 NOV: I. Brock rldwell; 2. Andrew Najera; 3. Jake Oswald: 4. Lawren Johnson; 5. Brian Padilla 125 PRO: I. Steven Eugenio; 2. Robby Bell; 3. Jon Mqoers; 4. Cory Criss; 5. Brad Maxon. 250... NOV: I. Aaron Coronado; 2. RobbIe Pippin: 3. Sergio Vega; 4. Donny F1ndahl: 5. Steve Washer. 250.. EX: 1. Britton Ross; 2. Robby Bell. 250.. PRO: 1. Steven Eugenio: 2. Jon Meyers; 3. Aaron Tuck. VET NOV: I. Kirk Chapman: 2. Robbie Pippin: 3. Paul Burkhlmer. VET PRO: 1, Jim Willmon; 2. Gary Royer. Design for 2002 Info, Go To ussx·com Arrowhead Motor Speedway Gorgeous Gary Triples Handsomely By EiAINE JONES SAN BERNARDINO, CA, JULY 17 A full house at Arrowhead Motor Speedway witnessed some terrific racing between "Gor· geous" Gary Hicks and Scott Brant. Hicks, who is a more than capable rider, won not only the Scratch and Handicap mains, he took home the gold in the Total Image Challenge. Moving up the ladder to the first semj was Bobby "Boogaloo" Schwartz, who drew the pole, with Hicks in two, Bryan Yarrow in three. and "Fast" Ed Castro in four. It was gate, lead and win for Hicks. Schwartz ran second for one lap before Castro, working the outside dirt, took the spot; he would meet Hicks in the r-----------------------------------------------~~~~ o YES! Start my subscription immediately to Cycle News. I year/50 issues for $45.00. (can be billed 2 monthly payments) Scratch main. Schwartz and Yarrow were headed to the Consi. In the second semi, the pole went to "Cow- boy" Bobby Krips. Brant was in two. Billy Janniro, on a visit home from England, was in three. Shaun Harmatiuk was in four. Brant got the gate and appeared to have the race in hand when it was snatched away from him at the checkered flag by Janniro. They would o o Name Address meet again in the main. Krips and Harmatiuk City _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ State were headed to the Consi. Schwartz drew the pole for the Consi, with Phone Harmatiuk in two and Krips and Yarrow in and proceeded to run away on a track that developed a blue groove for the first time this Harmatiuk and Krips third and fourth. The draw for the start of the Scratch main took place in front of the fans, and the pole went to Janniro. Castro was in two, with Hicks and Brant in three and four. Hicks read the to take charge. Janniro ran second for one lap before Brant found his way by, and then the o o o Toll Free Subscription Hotline (800) 831-2220 24-hour FAX Order Line (714) 751-6685 • E-mail: Subscnbe@cydenews.com Signature MC/Visa# Thisisa' New Subscription o Renewal P.O. Box 5084, Costa Mesa, CA 92628-5084 tapes to perfection, and that was all he needed Six months second class (25 issues for $23.00) Q Order Date Send to: ~ 1lIlI.IlII, Inc. three and four. 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