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southeast Michigan, is currently undergoing major upgrades to its electrical system. In a multistep project, power was increased 300 percent and was first put into use at this race. Upcoming renovations will include the addition of more lights for both the track and the pit areas. Results Escanaba Grandstand: Scott Nelson (74) and Scott Aho (1) contest the Antique class In Escanaba, Michigan. tenders throughout the entire race. Escanaba Grandstand Results Antique Race Full of Surprises PIW JR: I. Jllrretl Anderson; 2. Chris borg: 4. lac:h Jones; 5. Hunter Murray. By ANGIE GASPAR ESCANABA, MI, JULY 26 Antique-class riders provided a slow-paced but competitive racing display for the spectators in Escanaba, Michigan, on July 26. Scott Nelson of Cornell took the holeshot. ba resident Bryce Groleau in third. Nelson held the lead for a la p but then crashed In a comer, allowing Aha to steal his front·running spot. "Scott wiped out and I came out of the comer: Aho said. "Then I fouled a plug." With Nelson and Aho having mishaps, the third-placed rider was able to take the firstspot glory. "I was trying to catch them," Groleau said. "~Y crashed and I drove in between them, and I kept running. It was perfect." Meanwhile, Aho tried to push his dying bike. Nelson passed Aho again, and Ron Sanville of Gladstone caught up with Aho. Sanville, riding a bike he had borrowed from Mo, stopped. "Sanville offered to switch bikes," Aho said. Aho declined Sanville's offer and managed to force his bike to the finish line for third place. In the battle for first place, Nelson caught and passed Groleau heading toward the finish line. They crossed the finish-line tabletop side by side. Groleau was awarded first and Nelson Milan Cycle City lawrenceburg Motorcycle Speedway By ARTHUR MABRY MILAN, MI, JULY 26 In Milan, Michigan, 250cc Expert racer Kurt Seabolt was the flashiest racer under the newly upgraded lighting system at the popular Friday night track. Under the brighter lights, it was clear for everyone attending the highly successful event to see that Seabolt was the dominant factor in the evening's event. Seabolt pushed his Tech-Care CR450 to the overall win in the 250cc Expert class with both mota wins. In mota one, Seabolt was under pressure from Jason Wright, Jeff Plawecki and Chris Lowell for the first three laps but began to pick up speed and momentum as the race went on. In the second moto, Plawecki kept Seabolt in sight but was never able to make the pass. Plawecki, also a T earn Tech-Care racer, was brilliant in his line selection and in his mastery of the highly technical, loamy course. In the 65cc (7-11) class, local favorite Joshua Rutherford took both moto wins despite severe pressure from Nicholas McCarthy. Rutherford's PR Racing 10<65 was flying high over Mount Milan on every lap as he aggressively charged the mountain and all the other jumps. Rutherford commented after practice that he was confident he could win the night's race over current 65cc-c1ass series points leader McCarthy. Problems early in moto one for the McCarthy's Kawasakisponsored racer made Rutherford's job just a little easier. Milan Cycle City, a 30-year night-racing tradition and the only remaining track in got second. "I think I beat him by an eighth of an inch," Groleau said. Right from the start in the 125cc Junior class, Bark River's Andy Zambon snagged the holeshot. Stan Constantino of Rapid River and Robert Denman of Autrain began their fight for second early on the first lap. Jeremy Hughes landed in fourth to start. At the start of lap two, Denman gained on Constantino while sailing over the tabletop finish-line jump. The battle continued throughout the majority of lap two until Constantino bounced off his bike in the last corner on the track. Constantino was watchjng his dad waving him on in the corner when he fell off his bike. Still holding the bike up, Constantino ran next to his bike and quickly hopped back in the saddle. "When I fell off my bike. he [Denman] got ahead," Constantino said. Denman was fighting for the first two laps just to catch up to everyone after suffering a bad holeshot. "I was on his tail, and he just went down," Denman said. ") was right on him, and I got ahead of him." Denman, in second, remained ahead of Constantino for the rest of lap three and through the finish line. Constantino put up a fight as he trailed close behind but finished third. Zambon held the lead with no close con- AUGUST 21,2002' cue 3. Ashlyn .Malm- 125 A: I. J~ Zambon; 2. Mllrk Undstrom. 125 B: 1. Andy Zambon: 2. Robert Denmen: 3. Chad Nyberg: 4. Mike Thompson; 5. A.J. Schlerschmidt 125 C: I. Brian Anderson; 2. Justin Uppens; 3. Jim Velht; 4. Cory Croschere; 5. Cody Haglund. 250 A; I. Jesse ambon; 2. David Bougie: 3. Mark UndsU"Om. 250 B: I. Michael Groleau: 2. Jason Fudala; 3. MIchael Themet; 4. Stephen Combs; 5. J.T. Edwards. 250 C: 1. Mike Kolich: 2. Jon Tyner: 3. CreJg Nickerson; 4. Mike Beauchamp; 5. Spencer Krock. WMN: 1. Kim lson; 2. Sendra Gibbs. MSTR: I. Jason Fudela: 2. Mike Schram: 3. Steve Combs: 4. Scott Aha; 5. Todd Ruatti. 35... : 1. Michael Themel; 2. Ronald Malmberg; 3. Mike Schrllm; 4. J.T. Edlllards; 5. Scott Nelson. SPTSMN: 1. David Bougie; 2. Mlchllel Groleau. OPEN: I. Jesse Zambon: 2. Leslie Muckey: 3. Todd Mekl. ANTIQUE: I. Bryce Groleau: 2. Scott Nelson; 3. Scott Aho: 4. Ron Sanville; 5. Freel Asbury. Scott Aha was in second, with fellow Escana- 78 Jon~: P/W SR: 1. Luke Stlnvl1le; 2. Bradl~ BlomqUist: 3. Rog~ LustJla; 4. Cassie M.nlepon. 65: I. Andrew Zltnlk; 2. Zach Jacobsen; 3. Luke Scnville: 4, Alex Hanley; 5. Jarrett Anderson. 80 JR: I. Johnny Kroupa: 2. Andy Carpenter: 3. B~t Themet; 4. Rick Pepin; 5. A1l!x Henley. 80 5R: 1. John Vandezande: 2. Johnny Kroupa; 3. Gavin Kwarclany; 4. Kyle Marenger: 5. Jayson Gudwer. 125 JR: I. Andy U1mbon; 2. Robert Denman: 3, S~n Constanti· no: 4. Jeremy Hughes: 5. Scott Denman, 50 (4·6) BEG STK: I. Tyler Lee (Yam); 2. Katlln McCullough (Yam); 3. Trenton Upshalll (Yam); 4. Bradley ElJper (Yam): 5. Sha\llfl Skins (Yam). 50 (4.6) NOV STK I. Austin Laderach (Yem): 2, Justin While· heed (Su:); 3. Cody Brollln (Yam); 4. Chelsee Pequette (Yam); 5. Christopher Krug~ (Yam). 50 (4·6) ADV MOD: I. Seth Hemlshfeger (Yam): 2. Trevor Mor· ris (Yam). 50 (4-6) S: I. Kyle Keller (Cob); 2. Seth Hamlshfeger (Y~m); 3. JUJtin Whitehead (Suz): 4. MlItthew Rossi (KTM); 5. Chelsell Paquette (Yam). 50 (7-8) BEG STK: I. Lucas Buck (Yam): 2. Tyler Creven (Yam). 50 (7·8) NOV STK.: I. Craig Farmerll (Yam). 50 (7-8) ADV MOD: I. Zach Haar (KTM); 2. Brian Shanklgon (Yam). 50 (7-9) S: I. Donnie Stoddard (KTM): 2. Nick Gierlech (KTM); 3. Jon Davl' (KTM): 4. lach Haer (KTM); 5. Hunter TaMer (KTM). XR50 (4·8) STK: I. Kyle Montri (Han); 2. Jemes Spence (Hon); 3. Kyie Pinkham (Hon); 4. Hunter Viers (Hon): 5. Kyle Ray (Hon). 65 BEG: I. Brandon SlIlndrldge (Kalil): 2. 5tulllln Gatt (Kalil): 3. Thomas Paquette (Kaw): 4. Brandon Bl'OIld (Yam): 5. Jeremy Miller Jr. (Kalil). 65 (7-11): I. Joshue Rutherford (Kalil); 2. Nicholas McC~rthy (Kalil); 3. Taylor Morris (KTM); 4. Dakota Hoffman (Kelll); 5. John Mitchell (Yam). TTR90 (7-12)/XR70 (4-9): I. Tyler HOlllard (Hon); 2. Tommy Neddo (Yam): 3. Sierra Ray (Yam). PfW 80: I. Joshua Ford (Yllm); 2. Brandon Broad (Yam); 3. Jeremy Burnette (Yam); 4. Sleen Burnette (Yam); 5. Richard Thompson (Yam). 85 (7.11) BEG: I. Michael Ryan (Kalil); 2. NJchoiftS Petro (Yam); 3. John Mitchell (Yem); 4. Jeffrey Parker (Kalil); 5. Anton Dufort (Kalil). 85 (7-11) ADV: I. John Kranick III (Yam); 2. Nicholes McCarthy (Kelll); 3. E.J. Goodnufl' (Kalil): 4. Jordan Demorest (Sut): 5. Joshua Rutherford (Kelll). 85 (12-15) BEG: l. Adam Landmesser (Yam): 2. Thomas Richardson (Kalil); 3. Justin Schmidt. (Suz); 4. Kyle Gotterson (Kalil); 5. Shane Musson (Hon). 85 (12·15) ADV: 1. Walter Cholette Jr. (Suz); 2. Kevin Schlllartz (Yem); 3. Laura Weiss (Suz); 4. Merlo: Bums (Suz); 5. Mk:heei Sandel (Kelll). 125 BEG: I. Travis Braylln (KTM); 2. Keith Peake (Hon); 3. Car· son Poupard (Hon); 4. Tim King (Yam); 5. Adam Grubb (Hon). 125 NOV: 1. Chris Goins (Hon); 2. Welter Cholette Jr. (Su:): 3. Nick Gilstorf (Yam): 4. Bob MlIrshall (KIIIII); 5. Brian HelTOll (Hon). 1251NT: I. Jacob David (KTM); 2. Thomas Koraleskl (Yam). 125 EX: 1. DlIvid Reed (KIIIII); 2. Justin Larsen (Hon); 3. Kevin Jarvis Jr. (Hon); 4. Jasln Kjoller (Yam); 5. David Merrill (Han). 250 BEG: 1. Brian Holland (Kaw): 2, Marlo: Unenburg (Kalil); 3. Randy Lent: (Yem); 4. Chllrles Moore (Su:); 5. GereJd Hoffmen (Yam). 250 NOV: 1. Don Steuffer (KTM); 2. Dlln Renaud (Hon): 3. Bm Solomon (Yem); 4, Tim Hoag (Suz); 5. Dayid Schamberger (Hon). 250 INT: I. Chris Schmidt. (Hon); 2. Mike Ehmann (Hon). 250 EX: 1. Kurt Sellbolt (Hon); 2. Jeff P1allleckl (Hen); 3. Chris lowell (Yam); 4. Jason Wright (Soz). GRLS (0·15): 1. Kayle Morris (Suz): 2. Janice Mitchell (Kelll). 125 JR (12-15): I. Dustin Hagler (Yam); 2. Merlo: Bums (Suz). 16·24 OPEN: I. Scott ZIelinskI (Suz.): 2. Jeff P1allleckl (Hon): 3. Kurt Seabolt (Hon). VET 25.,.: I. Jesin KJoIler (Kelll); 2, John CalT (Suz); 3. Harold Goff ("'). VET 30..; I. Steve Gaggl (Su:): 2. Troy Gansen (Yam). VET 30.. NON·JUMP: I. Don Stauffer (KTM): 2. Robert Benjllmin (Hon); 3. Rolly Benjamin (Kalil): 4. Rob RIchie (Yam); 5. Steve Duncan (Suz). VET 35.,.; 1. Steve Gaggl (Sux); 2. Joe Duples5ie (Hon). VET 45.,.: I. John Koraleskl (Yam); 2. Chllrles Rogers (Suz). • n e _ s Behrle Rolls to Doubles at L'burg ST By JOHN H. SPURRIER LAWRENCEBURG. IN, JULY 26 Pat Behrle rolled to both the 600cc Pro-Am and Combo feature wins at the Lawrenceburg Short Track. Zach Palmer and Sam Lowe pressured Behrle in the Pro-Am, waiting for a miscue that never came; they finished a close second and third in the event. In the Combo feature, Lowe again made Behrle earn every inch of his win. Lowe finIshed second, ahead of Joe Garrison, Joel Brown and Mike Sullender. Garrison captured the Open A feature, ahead of Brown, Cody Shamblin and the rest of tihe pack. In the smaller classes, Jeremy Mounts won the 50cc feature, ahead of Danny Hasty. John Breadon and the rest of the field, and then he returned to the track for the 60cc/80cc combined feature. Mounts won the 60cc feature and wasn't too far behind the two 80cc riders. Tyler Allen won the 80cc feature, over Adam Carpenter. Aaron Brown won the XR 1DOcc portion of the combined XR100cc/XR100-Plus feature, over James Middleton, Rusty May and the rest of the field, while Tim Humphries passed eariy leader Tyler Sheppard to win the XR100ccPlus class. The 125cc feature was marred by a three· rider crash in tum one off the start. Joey Ratz. Joey Britton and Chad Means went three wide; Ratz went down and took out Means, who was then run over by Britton. Ratz and Britton were able to continue, but Means was transported to the hospital with a leg injury. After two false starts, Allen took the early lead while Ratz and Britton worked their way up through the field from the penalty line. Ratz took the lead late in the race and got the win, while Allen took second, just ahead of Britton. In the 250cc feature, Jamie Deiner scored a win over Tyler Sheppard, Jacob Tolbert and Means. Jeff Ogden scored an impressive win in the Over 30 feature, while Sam Lowe's older brother Albert executed a last· lap turn-four pass to take second, over Jamey Carter and the rest of the pack. Jim Lee got a great start and went wire to wire to win the Over 50 feature, ahead of Paul Allen, Russ Merz and the re~t of the field. Results 50: 1. Jeremy Mount! (&I:); 2. Dllnny Hasty (Hon): 3. John Breaden (Cob); 4. Ryan Pate (KTM); 5. Ryan lefevers (KTM). 60: 1. Jeremy Mounts (Hon); 2. Ryan Pate (KTM); 3. Robert Sheppard (Lem); 4. Jeremy Crawford. 80: I. Tyler Allen: 2. Adam Carpenler (KTM). 100: I. Aaron Brollln (Hon); 2. James Middleton (Hon); 3. Rusty May (Hon): 4. Stevie Null (Hon): 5. Cody Agee (Han). 100..: I. Tim Humphries (Hon); 2. Tyler Sheperd (Han), 125: I. Joey Rab: (Hon): 2. Tyler Allen; 3, Joey Britton (Suz); 4. Keith Maggard (Hon); 5. Adllm Cllrpenter (KTM). 250: 1. Jamie Deiner (Hon); 2. Tyler Shepard (Hon); 3. Jecob Tolbert (Hon). OPEN A: 1. Joe Gerrison (Rot); 2. Joel BI"OIlIfl (Hon); 3. Cody Shamblin (Hon); 4. Pete Shepard (Hon); 5. Rieh alan (Yem). 600 PRO·AM: I. Pat Behrle (Rot); 2. lach Palmer (Rot); 3. $em lowe (Hon); 4. Nick Hummel (Hon); 5. Jeff Ogden (Rot). 30...: I. Jeff Ogden (Rot); 2. Albert lowe (Hon); 3. Jamey Cart~ (Hon); 4. Pete Sheppard; S. Jim lft (Rot). 50.. : I. Jim Lee (Rot); 2. Paul Allen (Yam); 3. Russell Merz (Kalil); 4. Lou Kramer (Hon); 5. Relph Elsbermd (Hon). COMBO: I. Pat Behrle (Rot); 2. Sam lowe (Hon); 3. Joe Garrl· son (Rot); 4. Joel Brollln (Hon): 5. MIke Sullender (Hen). Gravity Park Hopkins, Hojnacki Hijack Gravity By PETE EMME CHILTON, WI, JULY 26 The Gravity Park Friday Night Motocross Series has reached the halfway point. Yamaha-mounted Matt Hopkins has been turning heads lately with his impressive finishes. Hopkins completely dominated the 125cc A class en route to double moto wins on the night. An equally impressive rider is Garrett Hojnacki, who raced his Suzuki to two mota wins in the 250cc B class. Justin Kandler put his Yamaha out front early in the first 125cc A moto. Hopkins was hot on his tail over the 60-foot double. Tyler Smulders was sitting in third, waiting for the right opportunity to join the front-runners. Kandler hit the whoops with the throttle pinned. Hopkins dived to the outside and gained about a bikelength on the leader. The two sprinted down the straightaway and approached the doubles side by side. Kandler came out in front by holding the inside to the left-hander that followed. It took Hopkins one more lap before he found himself out front. with Kandler and Smulders battling behind him. Hopkins gained some ground on Kandler and Smulders for the next few laps and then checked out with the win. Hopkins took the holeshot and led every lap of the second moto en route to his double-moto domination. Kandler put in consistent rides and finished second in both motos. Smulders settled for third overall with 3-3 finishes. Hopkins also ran up front in and won both Sportsmen motos. Cory Smidel went 3-2 for second overall, and Brandon Duchow went 6-3 for a surprising third overall. Ryan Ehlenbach looked smooth off the start on his YZ250F in the 125cc B class. Todd Grube fought his way into second early on but the whoops came up and swallowed him whole. Grube ended up finishing a disappointing fifth. Ehlenbach had about 10 seconds on the field as he led every lap to a moto win. Ehlenbach once again took the lead off the gate in moto two and never looked back. He also dominated the class in convincing fashion. Josh Vandeberg (2-3) placed second overall. Josh Rundertmark (3-4) was tihird overall. Joel Propson got off the gate with a welltimed holes hot in the first 250cc B moto. Suzuki jockey Garrett Hojnacki settled for second on the outside. Hojnacki tried several

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