Cycle News - Archive Issues - 2000's

After falling the previous night and not making the main event, Nate Adams redeemed himself and looked very smooth, busting out everything with ease. His run was not enough to over take Dustin Miller. who was in the hot seat for some time. Renner came out looking to take both nights, and it looked as if it was his. Renner rode excellently, but in the judges' eyes, it wasn't enough. Miller still had the hot seat, with only Drake McElroy left. Drake went off, busting completely out. After Drake's run, the crowd waited quietly for his score. One minute later, Drake McElroy won by .2 of a point, over Miller. All the riders were so close, it would be tough to be a judge. Robert Distler put in an unbelievable run on Friday, only to receive a low score. Beau Bamburg went nuts and rode great and was the only rider to do a Sterilizer, but he still received a low score. However, in the end, the whole show was great. Results Friday 011\: I. Ronnie Renner; 2. Jesse Olaen; J. Jake Windham; 4. Drake McElroy: 5. Robert Distler; 6. Beau Bamburg; 7. Dustin Miller; 8. Andy Jones: 9. John Dlatler; 10. JdfTllton; 11. Nlkl Danielson: 12. Nate AcitJms: 13. Jimmie McGuire: 14. Tommy Clowers; 15. Kenny Bartram. Saturday O/A: I Drake McElroy; 2. Dustin Miller. 3. Ronnie Renner, 4. Nate Adams; 5. Jesse Olsen; 6. Andy Jones; 1. John Distler; 8. Beau Bamburg: 9, Jake WIndham: 10. Robert Distler: 11. Jeff TIlton; 12. Nlk.l Danielsen; 13. JImmie McGul~; 14. Kenny &rullm. Portland Trail Riders MC Great Racing for a Great Cause By MARIE-ANGElA DELLA PIA PORTLAND, MI, SEPT. 7-8 The Portland Trail Riders of Michigan's AMA District 14 holds a Charity Benefit Motocross Race each year. The 2002 event brought in riders from all over to help raise money for the Clayton Memorial Foundation, which helps injured racers, and all in attendance were very pleased to be helping out. Saturday's racing saw Indiana's Dustin Pulley winning the 125cc A class. Pulley scored three holeshots (counting a restart in the second moto). He was strong off the line and then led every lap, winning his final moto by 37 seconds. Pulley also rode very strong in Sunday's Purse race against some strong competition, Califomia's Mike Alessi made a stop on his East Coast tour and did not disappoint. The Honda Mini champion posted five out of six moto wins en route to victories in the 85cc (12-15), Supermini and 125cc (12-15) classes. Alessi only lost a single moto all weekend; that one was won by none other than his younger brother Jeff. "I was going through a comer, and I went to brake and blew the comer," Mike said. "I looked down and saw my rear-brake lever just hanging there." Though Jeff did go on for the moto win, Mike stayed in tow to the finish line. "I actually thought I could pass him back," Mike said, "but I figured it was better not to risk it, and save it for the final mota." Sunday's racing offered a $5000 Pro purse, which drew in the area's top talent, including Michigan's very own Nick Wey. The first 250cc/Open A moto was led by Jimmy Wilson, who was riding for only the second time since coming back from an injury. Wilson led for the first two laps and was then passed by Matt Crown, who led the next five laps. Meanwhile, Wey WllS working his way up through the pack from a ninth-place start. It took Wey six laps to take the lead, and there was no looking back. In the second moto, Wey got a better start, and he took the lead and won with 20 seconds between himself and second place. After the event, Wilson seemed very pleased with his top-four finish, and he's looking forward to a strong upcoming season. "I was just happy to be helping out the charity," Wilson said. "The track was great, and I had a great time." "I had a great day, riding with friends and family," said the winner, Wey. "I'd like to thank Portland for putting on this event. The charity is a great cause, and this was a great way to do something good for the sport. I also really enjoyed spending time with the youngsters here close to home, and this event is a great way for me to do that each year." 50 SR (7-8): t. Jarett Pesd (Pol); 2.l...ewls Htmt (KTM): 3. Jacob Wlthun (KTM): 4. Jeffrey Slulll (Pol): 5. James Sinkler (L.em). 60 BEG: I. Lara Dahlke (Kaw): 2. Zadtary Hammond (Kaw); 3. Dalton Armour {Kaw}; 4. Maclteuie Hammond (Kaw). 65: 1. Erik Hardy (Kaw): 2_ Adam Hicks (Kaw): 3. Jordan Dehlk. (Kaw); 4. Doug;< """'" (Kow); 5. Taylo< 0.,;, (KTII). 80 PM; L Bryan Jones (Yam); 2. Chrisme Heindel (yam). 85 JR: 1. Krtstofer Miler (Kaw): 2. Kyle Regal (Kaw); 3. Erik H• ..,. (Kaw); 4. Chod Cooley (....); 5. Bnondon Sm'" (.....). 85 SR: t. MIke Aleul (Hon); 2. Jeff Al6s1 (Hen); 3. fl\IcNet Chapman (Kaw); 4. Jesse Marshall (Yam); 5. Bred Tenharmsel (yom). 85 C: 1. Shannon F1egeI (Yam): 2. Casey Aukeman (Kaw): 3. .... 8ruce Heightdle. (Yam): 4. Chas Legue (Kawl; 5. Joshua Adams ( ). SlMlNl: 1. Mike AlessI (Hon): 2. Jeff ~ (Hon); 3. Krlstofer ..... (Kow); 4. Kyle R.". (Kaw); 5. Jesoe """"'"' (Yom). 125 JR: 1. MIke AlessI (Hon); 2. Jerry Lorenz m(Yam): 3. Travis Sewell (KTM); 4. Shane Sewell (KTM); 5. Adam Harden (Yam). 125 A: 1. Dustin PuDey (yam): 2. Danny Beckett Jr. (KTM); 3. Ronakl Rickert (Yam). 125 8: 1. Josh Bracken (Yam): 2. Collin Oreenop (Yam); 3. Matthew Dul"lt (Sur.); 4. Adam Harden (Yam); 5. Nk:hoI.. Hllb: (Yam). 125 C: 1. Kyle Olau (Yam): 2. Jordan Martin (Sw:); 3. Corey Bixby (Yam); 4. Brian TenhannseJ (Hon); 5. Nick Campbell (Suz). 250/0PEN A: I. Brad Kress (Hen): 2. Derik Rose (Hon); 3. DustIn Pulley (Hon): 4. FRInk Jungnitsch (yam); 5. Trevor Oundlach (Hon). 250/0PEN B: 1. Sean Tunich (Yam): 2. Kyle Brown (yam): 3. Scott Barclay (Hon): 4. Bradley Benjamin (Yam): 5. Mlchatl Szot (Hon). 25O/0PEN C: I. Kyle Ollln (Yam): 2. Dave LoJko (Kaw); 3. Duwayne Dow5e (Kaw); 4. Tom Powers (Yam); 5. Ben Garvellnk (Yam). NON·CUR: 1. Chertes McConnell (Hon): 2. John Petsnlck (Sw:); 3. Lance Shelton (Vam); 4, De~k Albert.son (Hon); 5. James Fuller (Yam). Wft\N JR: I. Erin Miller (Kaw); 2. Jessica Davis (Hon), WMN SR: I. Heidle MacTavish (Hon): 2. Katie Autel (Yam). 16-24: I, Derik Rose (Hen); 2. Denny Beckett Jr. (Hen); 3. Scott Barclay (Hon); 4. Micheel Tomanek (Vam): 5. Kyril Brown (Vam). 25.: 1. Matthew Crown (Hon): 2. Brad K~ss (Hen) 30·,.: I. Matthew Crown (Hon): 2. Kred Blgt!low (Hon); 3. Ed Hie~e tv (Hon); 4 Many Sdtrauben (Honl; 5. James Price Jr. (Hon). 35.; 1. Kreg Bigelow (Hon); 2. Mark Chua (KTM); 3. Ed Hleftje tv (Hon): 4. Todd Stewart (Hon); 5. JM"16 Dlabal (Hon). 40.: I. James Dlabal (Hen); 2. Kip Bigelow (Hen); 3. Cary Se,bel't (Hon); 4 Rodney Btnjamin (Han); 5. WWiam Venn (Hen). 50... : I. John Korte (Hon); 2. Gary Schroyer (Vam); 3. Larry Stewart (Hon); 4 Terry Plggot (Han); 5. M.k:hael Root (Vam). Sunday 50 (4-6) SHAFT I. Kyler GImenez (KTM): 2. Garret Couch (KTM); 3. Omen Finley (KTM): 4. Bailey Edgar (Vam); 5. Anthony Knop (Hon). 50 (7-8) SHAFT I. Dekota Trott (Yam); 2. Cody M~ (Yam): 3. lack 5nepherd (Yam): 4. Andrew Richmond (Yam): 5. Chrll Matluewia (yam). 50 JR (4·6); l. TyI... Hm (KTII); 2. Anthon, Knop (Pol) 3 Dillon F'onJoy (KTII); 4. N _ """" (KTII); 5. Kyle Qonuol.. (KTII). 50 SR (7-8); 1 .w... Pad (Pol); 2. J..ooW Hunt (KTII); 3 J OIobol (Hon); 5. Cha.... fo\cConnel1 (Hon). 40.: 1. Jam" Dlabel (Hon); 2. Rodney BtnJamln (Hon); 3. William V'M (Hon); 4. J

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