Cycle News - Archive Issues - 2000's

16-2. I. ........ Z,- (KTMI: 2. En<: FoIIma, (....1: 3. Jacque SIleIdon (_I. 25. A: 1. Jason Begeske (Han): 2. Eric Saldana (Yam); 3. Mlch..1Mortlno (KTM). 25. B: 1. Justin Kasz.a (Hon): 2. Brian ~ (Hon): 3. David McHeNy lKawI· 30. '" I. c..y _ (KTMI: 2. Uny w""'" (_): 3. _ COMB JR: 1. Itich Beuder (K.w); 2. Brandon Ritdlie (Yam); 3. J«ob Kenworthy (Yam); 4. Luke Johnson (Hen); 5. Tristan Kelley (-). COMB INT: 1. Dustin K.palo (Suz): 2. Chad Jones (Sut): 3. Austkl Svangren (KTM); 4. Adem Beauvous (yllm): 5. Nk: liewhouse (Yam). OfT BEG; 1. Steve KeIrM! (Han); 2. A1an Day (Yam); 3. Denny ...." (Yam): •. Lyndol IlapftHl (Y....): 5. Edwonl c..way (lIaw). JR: I. Jeff Sulllnn (Suz): 2. D.ve Ive)' (Yam): 3. Ross W._(_I. 40., I. Uny W""'" (_): 2. _ W _ (_I: 3. Co", Sponnsky(KTMI• HfW A.- I. Keometh HoM (_). HfW 8: I. I\amn Cannkhad (_): 2. Chrio CJanodd (_I: 3. Rowdy"- (Y....). HfW c, I. Juan _ (Yam): 2. " - Longe (Han): 3. Joel M,....(....). BLSTR: I. Ron Smith (Yam); 2. Joe Camallck (Han). Orr ....... (_I: •• Otc" 51>.... (_I: 5. Joe """'" (KTMI. Leisure Time GP Witmer Blasts to Sandmaster Finale Win Hot Springs Raceway By DON BROWNING Racers 3. Weather 1 MEDARYVILLE, IN, SEPT. 8 Despite an unusually long dry spell in northem Indiana, riders attending Leisure Time's race on Sunday were surprised at the track conditions. Thanks to nonstop watering by Jack Schutt, Buck Spitler and David McHenry, dust was kept to a minimum. Chris Bollnt Jr. surprised everybody, including himself, by beating KTM-mounted Aaron White in the 125cc B class. In moto one, White took command before the second tum and then had to fend off Yamaha-mounted Bolint for three-fourths of the race before Bolint dropped back to save energy. White won, with Bolint, who admitted to being tired after having spent Saturday night playing in a band, finishing second. The next time out, however, Bolint gated perfectly and opened a small lead over the rest of the pack. White gated around fourth and had to work hard to close the gap. By the time Bolint crossed the finish line, White had closed to within a bikelength, and the duo provided some of the best racing of the day. On the third lap, White's front wheel washed out over a deep berm and he crashed. While it didn't take him long to recover, that was all the time Bolint needed to open a sizable lead to claim the win and the overall in the 125cc B class. Larry Witmer, recently crowned Amateur National number one in the Over 45 class, pajd a rare visit to Leisure Time, along with Honda of Michigan Cityrrech Care Suspension's Rick Walsworth, a longtime foe. Both riders rode the Over 40 class, which took to the line along with the Over 25 A and B riders. When the gate dropped, Witmer powered his North End Cycle Honda of Elkhart into the lead, with Walsworth following. The two quickly separated themselves from the pack by running consistent one-minute, 42-second lap times - four seconds faster than the previous quick time estabHshed on the new track configuration. Witmer's CR250R opened a slight lead over Walsworth's Honda thumper and he held it to the finish. In moto two, Witmer age in powered his Honda into the lead, while Walsworth had to work through some traffic. When the dust had settled, Witmer had claimed the overall. "I really enjoyed the new track layout," said Witmer. "It made for some great line selections. Hauling in some dirt for the jumps, not sand, was a great addition." "Yeah, I agree," Walsworth chimed in. "The track conditions were pretty good. The layout made for rough conditions. The pace was fast!" Their record times were noteworthy, especially considering the brutality of the track. Every tum had deep braking and acceleration holes, whkh caused numerous soil samples by the other riders. This was the last race of the FMF Sandmaster Series, lind several classes saw lead changes for the series. Leisure Time thanked all the riders, FMF, Max Pitts Yamaha Suzuki Honda, Honda of Michigan City, Auto Masters and Wheels-4-Tots for their help in putting on the fifth successful Sandmaster Series. By DAVE ROONSEVEllE OGDEN, UT, SEPT. 8 The weather was the biggest story of the weekend at Hot Springs Raceway. Saturday started out great, but the clouds emptied buckets of rain after the completion of the first motos. Officials had to cancel the second matos, as small lakes started to form on the track. Officials hoped the weather would improve, but Sunday looked really grim, with dark clouds above. Track workers performed a near-miracle, draining off the water and grading the track. Since rain still threatened, the officials gave the riders a unique choice: ride one moto, with moto times being about 50-percent longer; or ride two normal motos. In a close vote, the riders chose to the twomoto format. Fortunately, the weather cooperated and the riders were surprised to find good track conditions in the morning and fantastic conditions as the day wore on. Score it racers, three motes; weather, one. In the 250cc Pro/Intermediate contest, Bnmdon Barnes dominated both motos and took the overall in the Pro portion. The battle for second between Brad Scott and David Panzer provided some entertainment, as the two ran close all day, even making a little contact. Panzer got in front of Scott in mota one, but Scott repassed Panzer on lap two. Panzer retaliated, but Scott prevailed to take two seconds for the day. Bryan Getchell was the dominant force in the 250cc Intermediate class, winning both motos. Gavin Black (2-2) took second overall. Justin Smith and Jesse Black were battling back and forth all day; on the final corner, Smith passed Jesse to take third for the moto and for third overall on a 4-3 score. Black (3-4) finished fourth overall. In the Women's class, Kim Robinson made a successful return from injury by winning both motos. Ashlee Greenhalgh stayed close and pressured Robinson but never was able to overtake her and finished a strong second. Jenica Jenson kept the leaders in sight in both motos and finished third overall. In the 65cc (9-11) class, Kyle Price, Alex Mecham and Dacoda Sorochuk all traded positions. Sorochuk won moto one with a good lead, and Price made a last-lap pass on Mecham to take second, with Mecham third. Mecham absconded with the second-moto holeshot, with Price second and Sorochuk mired midpack. Price passed Mecham, after Mecham put up a good fight. Sorochuk worked his way to third but couldn't catch the leaders. Price took the overall, with Mecham second and Sorochuk third. Colton Greenhalgh rode smart and captured the 85cc (12-15) class with two moto wins. Braden Butterfield got the first-moto holeshot and held the lead for two laps. However, Greenhalgh managed to get around Butterfield, and Butterfield had to be content taking second for the first moto. Greenhalgh quickly grabbed the lead in the second moto and never looked back. Butterfield secured a solid second. Camron Olsen had to work around a couple of riders to end up third in both motos and third overall. Results AUTO 0-1: 1. Logan Dubbs (KTM); 2. Hunter Westphal (KTM); 3. Za

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