Cycle News - Archive Issues - 2000's

Frozen Ocean Motocross Park 4415 Vandr=ouw Rd. Auburn, New Yorlc 13021 Phone; 315/784-5517 315/784-5466 Website: www.froznt-oc::wut.com Directions: From Auburn, take Route 38A South for 8 miles, tum right on Twelve Comers ROlld, then turn right on Vanderstouw Road. From Ithaca, take Route 38 North to Locke, then to Moravia; at four~way stop in Morevia, turn right on Route 38 North, drive approxi· mately 6 miles, turn left on Twelve Corners Road, go north for 3 miles, tum left on Vanderstouw Road. Platte County Trailriders: Steve Leivan was the overall winner of the 15th round of the Missouri Hare Scrambles Championship series in Smithville, but by just a hair ahead of Doug Stone and Brandon Forrester. Clubs: AM.A membership required For many events. DiscipUnes: Motocross, Sladiumcross "He passed me and I was, like, 'Where did one-twa-three with just six seconds sepllT8ting ali three. Nesbitt brought his Scott/Pro Circuit/Renthal/Maxima/Moose-backed KX250 home in fourth, while Luedtke rounded out the top five, despite riding with a broken clutch hose. he come from?' - but I was happy to see him up there." Forrester was right there as well as the top three headed out for the final lap, although he stopped for fuel just past the check. Up front, Stone was "rock solid" and had the course dialed. Leivan was also hard on the gas, searching for an opportunity that would allow him to overtake his friend and competitor. Forrester had pulled all1f1e stops and was on a mission as weD. More than half a lap had passed, and Stone waS still performing flawlessly and holding Leivan at bay. Then Stone missed an alter· nate line that had formed through a particularly tight and rocky section of trail, giving Leivan the opening he'd been looking for. The General Admission Rates: $8 for all riders and everyone 12 and older; $4 for all spectators age 1] and under. Track: Motocross/Half Mile track, comprised of rich New York State loam soil; rolling hjlls and jumps (tabletop, single, double and triple); safe and technically challenging for 811 slUll levels; Platte County Trailriclers concrete starting p8d with uphill holeshot. St8dium track is part of the same facility with a supercross style, under the lights. Facilities: Concession stands, restrooms, camping Schedule; Open April lhrough OClober Major Events: New York State Weekend of Champions, last Saturday in June "The Track With The Rider And Spectator in Mind," according to Froz.en Oce!m's Website, "is designed to be safe and challenging for all skill levels. We want to help riders Improve their skill levels and to have a positive racing experience without getting injured. We also want the events to be fun! Thanks to the Increasing number of sponsors, we are able to give away more prizes to more riders every year. There are also door prizes for all of lhe spectators who come to watch the exciting race events." - By La UvESEY Smithville, - - . ; Reeults: October 6. 2002 0I0und 15) 0/'" 1. ..... LeIvon ('ram); 2. Ooug ..... (Iion~ J. _ f ........ (Kaw); (Kaw); 5. W ~. (K'lM); 6Aaoon Shew (Krll); 7. ""'" Goy (Yam); 8. CoIol> W_ (K'lM); 9. '.Chrio _ _< Do,;,fT_(KrIl);IG.T.... Ale J. Ooug Slone (lion); 2. _ f _ (Kaw); J. a.... _ (Kaw); •. W_ ......... (KTM); 5. AMon Shew (Krill. '" l. IIa,l«'ay (Yam); 2. Calob (Krll); J. DavId Taylo< (K'lM); •. T"'Y Bauman (K'lM); 5...... II....y (Krll). 20G 8; I. Ja_ Oadrid

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