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Strank thrilled the crowd with a lightning-fast run on the Dr. Bob Racing/BETB Sales and Service/Foxbacked Yamaha R 1, hammering the bike from the start with the 200horsepower machine dropping right in the groove over the first two jumps. Strank gunned it to a time of 5.034 to pass Bennett. "I needed this run," Strank said. "We put two more teeth on the rear sprocket, and now the bike is perfect. I've been having so much bad luck this season, but now I think I'm riding the way 1 should be riding - going for the win." Watson also clicked off a quick run down the center. With a straight holeshot, Watson nearly matched Tiger's run, with a 5.141 to move into second. "We lowered the bike and changed the gearing, and it worked," Watson said. "I hit the second jump and the bike didn't even leave the ground. The bikes are working great." Large tried a different line and the Reiser's Cycle Service Harley hooked up off the line and nearly flipped over the first jump. Jammer held on to it but went out of bounds and would finish in fifth place. Templeton and Bennett couldn't put together clean rides and would end up sixth and third, respectively, and Harry Denham ended the day with a 5.5-second run. The victory went to Strank, his first of the season. "I really needed this win to get things going and I hope it'll cheer up Cberyl [Shreiner] a little after the loss of her mother." The 800cc Money Round was marred by Large's crash halfway through. Jammer put together the day's fastest run, a 4.878, to take the win over teammate Bennett, with Strank ending up third. eN Mount &erfield Norton Shol'lls, Michigan Results: August 4, 2002 800ce: 1. Tiger Stulink Jr. (Vem): 2. Oeve Watson (Hon); 3. Gerry Bennett (H·D); 4. Jeff Thomas (Hon); 5. James Large (H·D); 6. Bobby Templeton (H·O); 7. Jeck M8son (Yom); 8. Rodney Williems (H·D); 9. Ched Disbennett (Trl); 10. Phil Libh.rt (H-D): 11. Greg Williams (Hon): 12. Bob Castledlne (H·D); 13. Tim Frflzier (H-D); 14. Herry Denhem (H-D); 15. John HllImilton, Jr. (Tri). MONEY ROUND: I. Jemes Large; 2. Gerry Bennett; 3. Tiger Strenk; 4. Jeff Thomas; 5. Bobby Templeton; 6. Rodney Williams; 7. Chad Disbe:nnett; 8. Dave Watson; 9. Jllck MIlson; 10. Phil Ubhart. 540cc: 1. John Hcmilton. Jr. (Trl); 2. Dave Watson (Hon); 3. Chad Disbennetl (Tri); 4. Greg Thompson (Kaw); 5. Chris VanHyning (Hon); 6. James Wolfe (Hon); 7. Phil Libhart (Tri); 8. Tiger Stronk. Jr. (Kaw): 9. Rodney Williams (BSA): 10. Jeff Thomas (Hon): 11. Anthony DeHart (Hon): 12. Greg Williams (Kaw); 13. Mike uvingston (Hon); 14. Paul Kops (Hon); 15. Michael Templeton (Yam). MONEY ROUND: I. Tiger Strank Jr.; 2. Dave Watson; 3. John H8milton Jr.: 4. Greg Thompson; 5. James Wolfe; 6. Chad Dlsbennett; 7. Phil Ubhart; 8. Chris VenHyning: 9. Rodney Williams: 10. Jeff Thomlls. 800ce AMA NATIONAL C'SHIP POINTS STANDINGS (After 7 of 12 rounds): I. Dave Wlltson (83/2 wins); 2. Jllmes Large (78/2 wins); 3. Tiger Strank, Jr. (72/1 win); 4. Bobby Templeton (63/1 win): 5 Chad Dlsbennett (59): 6. Phil Ubhort (47); 7. Gerry Bennett (44); 8. Tim Frazier (29/1 win); 9. Rodney Williams (28); 10. Bob Castledine (26): II. Jeff Thomos (25); 12. James Wolfe (24): 13. Anthony DeHart (24); 14 Mark Swem (23); 15. Harry Denham (23). 540ce AMA NATIONAL C'SHIP POINTS STANDINOS (Arter 7 of 12 rounds): I. Dave Wotson (82/1 win): 2. Phil Libhart (73/1 win): 3. Chad Disbennett (70/2 wins): 4. Chris VanHying (54/1 win); 5. John Hamilton Jr (43/2 wins); 6. Tiger Strank Jr. (40); 7, Rodney Williams (38): 8. James Wolfe (33): 9. Anthony DeHort (32): 10. Gre9 Thompson (31): 11. Michael Templeton (30): 12. Mike Uvlngston (30): 13. Jack Mason (2B); 14. Gary Souer (26): 15. Jeff Thomas (25). Upcoming Rounds: Round 8 - Dansville, NY, August 18 Round 9 - Steel City, PA, September 8 agll 'V'--- a,...~ _ _ CUll H.D.F.R. Harley-Davidson· Frederick Racing ---- Geoff Aaron: Balaneing Aet 3 (#1168) Six-time National Trials champion Geoff Aaron and the Extreme Riding Entertainment crew are back with the most incredible trials action ever caught on film, with competitions, shows and free riding in exotic locations including Spain, Lucerne Valley, Donner, Moab, Connecticut, McCain Valley, Ocotillo Wells, Reed Valley, Andora, and more. 4S minutes on VHS from Impact Video. To Order Videos. Call 714/751-7433 - Charge to ~ ~ This releas.. $24_95. OrderVideos On-Line at _.cycieneW's.com/productlvideo.asp cue I • n e _ includes shipping. S • AUGUST 21,2002 47