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Jessica Snyder, 12. Ambler Hughles; 13. Sandy Heilman; 14. Kristlna Sundel: 15. KadIt ValTlett; 16. Tamra Mack\len.: 17. Jacki Hucbon; 18. Jessye Davis; 19. Aubriana DuM; 20. HeidI Henry. WML 1"lA11ONA1. CHAMPIONStDP SfRlES F11'IAl. POll'ff'S STNmmCiS (After 1 at 7 rounds): I. Stefy Bau (259); 2. .Jessia Pattenon (256); 3. Tanle Satchw~1 (213); 4. SarM Whitmen! (211): 5. JadtI Hudson (187); 6. Shtena Pattmon (183); 7. Kristen Raemisch (126); 8. Aubriana D.Jnn (124); 9. Vania ~ (120): 10. HddI Cookie (119); 11. Lynette Woslck (112): 12. Jenka Snyder (112): 13 Tiffany Reed (79): 14. KacBe Gatn!t1 (66); 15. Shelly Harens (60); 16 mE) Tamra MaddenlA1ex Haupt (59); 18. StdI Laier (50): 19. Sendy HeUman (38); 20. Stlephanle Smith (37). SETRAlMoose Enduro Series Ro nd 1: Little Brown Jug Enduro 200 C: I. Jeff Silvers (Kaw); 2. Ricky Dlennll Jr. (!ITM): 3. _ _ (KTM). SR B: I. Klen Paintler (!ITM): 2. Suzy Moody (KTM); 3. Dan Joc.... IKTM). S/SR B: I. Tony Parkler (Hon); 2. David GoInI (Hon); 3. Roger AmoId (Yom). MSTR B: 1. Johnny Kirby (Yam): 2. Doug Cochran (Hon); 3. Jimmy Dubo!e (Yam). 4-STRK C: 1. Craig Cullison (Sur); 2. M1kle Utt: 3. Rick Weather· by (Can). VET C: I. Mark Shrout (Yam); 2. Donnlle Weaver; 3. M1kle Tokle- mon. SR C: I. GleOrge Tolson; 2. Danld Flenley (Hus); 3. David Rdun (Yam). S/SR C: 1. KdCh Logan; 2. MIchael Tuckler (KTM); 3. Rkhard Edwards (Sur). MSlR C: 1. Steve Lafon; 2. Paul WlIkmon. WMN: 1. DIeborah Broadrick (!ITM); 2. Tori Noxon (!ITM); 3. Ciina BKkham (CiCi). CiLDN MSTR B: I. Skip Wyman (Sur): 2. Jamles Bransford (KTM): 3. WayM Mount (!ITM). OPEN C: I. Curtis Turner, 2. .JoIvl Bea'm' (Hon); 3. R.J. StanIley (KTM). 250 C: I. Doug McCarson (Yam); 2. Kmt Lo;an (OG); 3. Mark Davenport (Yam). Reed Puts a Cork in the Little Brown Jug TUFDay at Midwest Minis Midwest Junior Motocross Championship JK Raceway BY KENNETH KING CLINTON, SC, SEPT. 1 The SETRA/Moose Enduro series got under way on Labor Day Weekend in the woods outside Clinton, South Carolina, with the Little Brown Jug Enduro. Close to 400 riders were greeted by almost perfect conditions. It rained for four days before the race, but the dry soil just soaked it up. Just the early rows got mud, and the rest got traction! The AA class was one of the largest in years, with 20 of the South's fastest ready to tackle the South Carolina woods. Randy Hawkins, the unofficial ambassador for offroad riding in the South, was on hand, flipping cards at a check. Most of the Southem Enduro Riders Association (SERA) riders were on hand, as well as the SETRA regulars. All were looking at defending SETRA champ Jason Chancey as the favorite. Well, he almost had it, but SERA Enduro champion Stephen Reed, on a YZ250, had decided to race the SETRA series as well as the SERA series, and he introduced himself to everyone by taking the win with a six-point loss. "The trail was a little wet but for the most part awesome," Rees declared. "I had a great time, but I crashed a few times. I destroyed my chest protector. The race was great, and I want to thank Hattiesburg Cycles and the Myatt family for everything they do." Chancey was right there, though, finishing second with a seven. SERA's Nolan Knight, on a KX250, finished third for the day with an eight. "My race started good," Knight said. "I made some mistakes, but I rode hard and caught the seconds wrong at a few checks. I had a good time, but I just made too many mistakes." The Greenville Enduro riders put on the race, which has been the series' opening round for years. Past events have been dusty and hot. This year, riders got the heat but were spared the dust. The race was close to 70 ground miles, divided into six points-taking sections. The first check came at 6.8 miles, an easy warmup section and an easy zero for the fast guys. The next section was a bit tighter. It was muddy in places and quite rutty. Knight, Stephen Edmondson and Reed were on the gas and posted the only one point apiece. Ashley Brewer, recovering from an arm injury, dropped two points on his KTM 400. He lost a rear hub in the section and had to make repairs at the reset. Allen Gravitt, Mike Grizzie, Russell Epley, Doug Masencup, Scott Mount, Chancey and Tommy Yeater all dropped two as well. There was a short reset before moving on to the check-in at J8.4 miles leading into a 9-mile section. The terrain was typical Southern stuff: pines, two-track and tight, rooty trails. Chancey cranked it up a notch, as did Reed. both riders surprising check crews with zeroes at the check-out. Gravitt, Grizzle, Masencup, Edmondson and Knight dropped one apiece; the remaining AA riders dropped two each, with Bradley Hodge, Mount and Matt Joachim dropping three. "There are a lot of wet roots and rocks out there," said Gravitt. "When I got into that stuff, I just didn't feel that comfortable. I am still a little tired since I hurt my shoulder last season. That got me today; I missed a few checks by one or two seconds." Check six led to a tight 7 -mile trail. Knight got in the groove and posted a one-point loss, as did Chancey and Reed. Brewer, Grizzle, Gravitt and Mount dropped two each; the remaining AAs dropped three each. There was one section left before the gas, another 7-miler. Unfortunately, the check crew ran into trouble and didn't make it to the check location in time, and the section was a free ride. There was also a mix-up on trail markers, and several rows missed the gas entirely. There were two sections left after the main gas. The first one checked the riders in at 70.8 miles and gave them close to 12 miles of trail on which to test themselves. Once again those SERA boys were on the gas, with Reed, Knight and Edmondson dropping threes. Chancey was the fastest of the SETRA riders, also dropping a three. It went from four to seven points to finish the class. For the final section of the day, a check-in at 92 miles led into a 12-miler to the finish. The trail was faster, and Reed, Chancey and Brewer were the only riders to drop just a point. The remaining AAs dropped from two to four points. Little Brown Jug Enduro Clinton, South Carolina Results: September 1, 2002 !Round 1) 0/11.: Stephen Reed (Yam). AA: I. Jason Chancey (KTM): 2. Nolan Knight (Kaw); 3 ...".,., EdmondM>n. OPEN A: I. Mitch McRee (KTM): 2. Andy Barkley: 3. Travis Sh<>!tL 250 A: I. Jason Moody (KTM): 2.. RusRlI Bobbitt (GO); 3. Trey WlelborM (Kaw). 200 A: I. Travis HayleS (!ITM); 2. Luke Culham (KTM); 3. Jason Reine (KTMo). 4·STRf{ A: I. Jeff HarTis (!ITMo); 2. Oamy Monison (Kaw); 3. Mark McKenzie. VET A: I. Bn!t Tanklersley (Yam): 2. Steve Saunders (!ITM); 3. Martin Pruiett (KTM). SR A: 1. Oreg Roberts (Suz): 2. Terry Cunningham (22); 3. Marvin McCarson (24). S/SR A.: 1. Wemy M1l1ler (KTM); 2. Frank Schoenbeck (Yam): 3. De'll Campbell (KTM). MSTR A: I. John Fero (GG): 2. Deryl Moody (KTM): 3. Jim Ford (GG). CiLON MSTR A: 1. Fried Hammond (KTM): 2. BruCie Triplett (Kaw); 3. George Clickner (Kaw). OPEN B: I. Ross SulTatt (Hon); 2. David DavIs (KTM); 3. Gle111e Zeblel (Hen). 2508: I. Keith Bowman (Hon): 2. P.A. Hleavnler (Yam); 3. Stlevle Peek. 200 B: I. Andrew Kendrick (KTM); 2. R.J. Ferguson (Kaw); 3. Mlchalel Teete:r (KTM). 4·SlRK 8: I. Chris Pena; 2. Shaun Daliley (Yam); 3. Selin DlIIon (Yam). VET B: I. Joey Nelson (Hon): 2. Shaun Greham: 3. Andy Olean (GG). By MAlT DRAPER TRUESDALE,AZ, SEPT. 1 TUF Racing teammates Cody Gilmore and Ricky Draper collected a total of six titles at the seventh annual Midwest Junior Motocross Championships. Gilmore rode his Team Green machines to overall wins in the Supermini and all three 125cc Amateur classes. The Powersportspro.com-backed Draper piloted his Kawasaki to championships in the 65cc ( 10-11) and 65cc Open divisions. Other multi-class winners included Ben Brommel, who took the top spot in the 85cc (12-13) and 85cc Open classes; and Kyle Olson and Bodie Wood, who cleaned house in the Pee Wee ranks. The event has swelled in recent years from a fledgling race to a legitimate regional championship, thanks in no small part to promoters Tator and MelocHe Gilmore. "The work seems to be paying off," stated Tator. "We've attracted some of the top minicycle racers in the country and competitors from seven states. It's fun to watch them compete with one another." Certainly, the level of competition was superb. Many of the riders had just checked in from Loretta Lynn's and Ponca City to race for enormous trophies and prizes. With the cooperation of Mother Nature and with Pee Wee parents on good behavior, the event fired on all cylinders from dawn until well into the night. The Midwest Minis feature a unique format. Not only is there typical moto-moto scoring, but the Open classes are all of a one-moto, gran prix-style of 20 minutes plus two laps. As these events fall at the end of the program, only the strong survive. Another twist the Gilmores have instituted is the "advancement option." A rider may elect to race in the nexthighest age group, making himself eligible to race more and against stiffer competition. Also, for the second consecutive year, a motocross school was held in conjunction with the weekend's activities, along with BM>< races and a high-flying BM>< freestyle exhibition. Draper and Gilmore got out of the gate quickly in the first Supermini moto, with Gilmore pushing his Pro Circuit Kawasaki to the holeshot. On his heels was Draper, aboard another Pro Circuit KX. Right behind the lead twosome was another Kawasaki rider, Minnesota's Chad Schmidt, who overtook Draper after a long straightaway for second. Draper stayed close to Schmidt for the remainder but never seriously challenged him again. Meanwhile, while Gilmore checked out, yet another Kawasaki rider was on the move. Ti·Lube support rider Mikey Weese was now charging through the pack after a poor start. and by the end of the race he had moved up to fourth. Schmidt and Draper finished a distant second and third, respectively, while Weese's hard work paid off for fourth. Moto two started with a similar struggle for holeshot honors between Gilmore and Draper. This time, Draper held the lead into tum one, but Gilmore railed the outside of turn two, stole the lead and again checked out. Before the end of the first lap, Schmidt and Weese also shot by Draper. The top four were far ahead of the field and settled into a comfortable pace. Gilmore's 1-1 wins handed him the title. and Schmidt's 2-2 finishes gave him second overall. Weese's 4-3 tally was good enough for the final podium spot, while Draper (3-4) had to settle for fourth. Perhaps Draper was saving something for 65cc competition: He pulled the holeshot in the first 65cc (10-11) moto and completely checked out, riding a nearly flawless race for a wire-to-wire victory. After a fine shOWing at Ponca City, it was clear that Draper meant business on this day. Fellow Nebraskan Dalton Jones battled with Iowa's Gavin Faith for second during the last two laps. Faith prevailed, and Jones rolled across in third. Preci- ,----------------------------------,a: w z '" in 1= a: I::l '" ~ ~ Little Brown Jug Enduro: Stephen Reed topped the opening round of the SETRAlMoose Enduro Series In Clinton, South carolina. JK Raceway: Team Green's Cody Gilmore sails to the Supermini title at the Midwest Junior Motocross Championships in Truesdale, Iowa. cycle nu_s OCTOBER 9, 2002 61

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