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champ. The two stars led the entire competition, with the exception of the terrific beginning by Spaniard Cobos, who ultimately made the podium as well. As the zones became difficult, it became more and more clear that Lampkin and Fujinami are at a level above the rest, and before the final two sections of loop one, the Brit led by one point. Lampkin fived the final section, however, and the Japanese rider's three there enabled him to move ahead. The second loop - ridden quickly, as usual - saw Fujinami stay in front, and he was confident of his win when he arrived at the finish. However, the observer of loop two's first section had punched his card with a five instead of the proper three, so it appeared that there was a tie, with Lampkin getting the nod based on more cleans. The podium ceremony was performed, but just before the press conference, Fujinami's protest was upheld. The Honda-Montesa camp was happy - with Fujinami for winning the day, and with Lampkin for mathematically clinching the title. DAY 2 The organizers slightly simplified a few sections, and the morning weather was improved, but the day still offered one of the tougher courses of the year (the rocks were still muddy from the day before). Lampkin was eager to put an exclamation point on his year, while Fujinami was intent on notching another win in his home, so a lot of time was spent by the riders studying sections during the first loop. Both riders started badly, falling in section one, but they recovered and along with Cobos - rode at a level above the others. Meanwhile, the rain returned. At the halfway mark, Lampkin led with 21 marks, Fujinami another five back, and Cobos one more in arrears. The next-closest rider was Kenichi Kuroyama, with 34! Not having much time to complete loop two, the top three riders limited their section-examinations and sped around the lap, while Kuroyama, who had managed his time better, took his time and turned in a very impressive 18-point loop-two ride. Fujinami scored a 23 - better than Lampkin, but only by three, so the champ was awarded the day's win. Kuroyama collected the final podium spot. CN DAY ONLY saturday September 28th, 2002 8amto3pm ';=========:::::--:::===;;=------. 25 ~~b~ Element, Method, Hardwear T-Han~7esX ':., Deep Socket T-handle Set $10 $30 Exhaust Pipes - • • • • Maxima Maxima Maxima Maxima Super M 6402. $11 Super M 59al. $90 927 640z $15 927 5gal. $125 ~.7S T-Shirts $7 Decal Kits and Seat Covers $50 Scott Goggles Discontinued Colors and Models from $10 Shoei FX3 Nitro Bieffe MX Tech $158 Helmet $58 starting at 'jJ Num !Z4 Michelin MX Tires starting at $50 ~ - , NO CREDIT CARDS OR CHECKS ACCEPTED ON PARKING LOT SAI.E MERCHANDISE. QUANTITIES ARE LIMITED. FIRST COME. FIRST SERVED. AU. REGULAR FORMS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED FOR IN-5TORE PURCHASES. ~ photos are for reference only and may not be identical lD sa$e items.• Goat Eyewear $20-$40 GFI Eyewear $10 ---" CHAPARRAL MOTORSPORTS- 555 SOUTH H STREET, SAN BERNARDINO, CA- 909088902761- OPEN 7 DAYS Twin Ring Motegi,J....n Resuhs: September 7-8,2002 DAY 1: 1. TakahisllI Fujinami (Hon); 2. Dougle Lempkin (Mon); 3. David Cobos (Mon); 4. Kenichi Kuroyamll (Bet); 5. Grllhem Jarvis (She); 6. Marc Freixe (She); 7. Sam Connor (GO); 8. Adam Rege (GO); g. Fumitllka Nozaki (Sea); 10. Tomoyuld Ogawa (Hon). DAY 2: 1. Dougie l.llmpkin (Mon); 2. Takahls8 Fujinami (Hon); 3. Kenichi Kuroyama (Bet); 4. D8vid Cobos (Mon); 5. Graham Jarvis (She); 6. Adam R8ga (GG); 7. Albert Cabestony (Bet); 8. Fumitoka Nozaki (Sea); 9. Marc Freixe (She); 10. Sam Connor (GG). FIlii WORLD C'SHIP TRIALS SERIES FINAL POINTS STANDINGS (After 8 of 8 rounds): I. Dougle Lampkin (298/1 0 wins); 2. Takahis8 FuJinami (266/4 wins); 3. Albert Cabestony (213/1 win); 4. Adam Raga (193); 5. David Cobos (157); 6. Gr~hllim Jl!Ifvis (153); 7. Marc Freixe (146); 8. Kenichi Kuroyllima (133); 9. Mllirc Colomer (118): 10. Josep Menzeno (80). , 21 7 ·623·4428 www.countrymotorsinc.com • • WHY WAIT? CALL! . I DON PEDEN & DONNIE LITTLE cue I e n e _ S • SEPTEMBER 25. 2002 43