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50S 2·STRK; I. Philip Turkington (Hon); 2. Chris Manfrin (Yam). COSMO COP; I. Greg Poole (Der); 2. Ronold Kretz (~r); 3. Francis Harper (Der). BOIT F-l: 1. AI Charles (Due); 2. Jen Svensson (Due); 3. Chester Hamblin (Due): 4. Julilln Poczlltek (Hon). BOTT F-2: 1. Jlln Svensson (Due); 2. Tristlln Konneker (Suz); 3. Steve Hunt (Suz); 4. Chester Hamblin (Due) BOTT F-3: 1. Trlsum Konneker (Suz): 2. Steve Hunt (Suz); 3. Troy McAfee (Kew): 4. Clldos Gonzalezmier (Hon); 5. John ZllIrnsky (Suz). Bon 2-5TRK: 1. Charles ElIsterling (Yern). SOT: 1. AI Chorles (Due). Sunday - Round 20 PRE-1940: 1. Alex MeLeen (Nor); 2. Will Hllrding (Ind): 3. Doc Botsleer (Ind); 4 Steven Melton (Ind). el e FOOT: l. Alex McLean (Nor): 2. Beno Rodi (Nor)_ CL e HAND: l. Will Harding (Ind); 2. A. Mullins (H-D); 3. Doc Batsleer (lnd); 4. Art Farley (Ind). CLSe '60s: 1. DllVid Breetwor (BSA); 2. 5Wllrt Hall (B5A); 3. Keith Williems (Nor): 4. ThomllS Kerr Sr. (Ari); 5. Alex McLean (Nor) ClSC '60s 650: I. Doc Botsleer (Ind). 200 ... GP: I. Mike Parker (Hon); 2. Cen Anderson (Yom): 3. Greg Klassen (Bul); 4. Mike Kirby (Hon): 5_ IVlln Harkness (Hon). 250 GP: I. umy Peons: 2. Dweine Williams; 3. James Chllprnlln (Due). 350 GP: 1. David Roper (Aer); 2. John Cooper (AJS); 3. Roger SWllrtoul (Kew); 4. Mike Connell (H· D). 500 PREM: I. Pot Mooney (Nor): 2. Larry Poons (See); 3. Alex McLelln (Nor): 4. Di!lvid Roper (Nor); 5. Stuart Certer (Nor). BEARS: I. Tim Joyce (Th); 2. St.n Keyes (Nor); 3. Dwaine WiIIii!lms (Nor); 4. Micheel Burke (BMW). F·12S: I. Greg Steinbeck (Hon); 2. Richard Merhar (Hon): 3. Amandll Tucker (Hon). F·2S0: I. Jerry Herman (Yam); 2. Craig Breckon first and second in Battle of the Twins Formula Three to wrap that title as well. "Friday's practice gave me little indication where I stood," Konneker admitted afterward. "This new track is quite challenging to learn. Saturday's first race was F-1 IF-3. I had a chance to shadow Svensson. In a few laps, Svensson and I were chasing Poczatek. on his RCS1. Svensson squeezed by the RC. I tried to get close enough to draft and set up a pass in the tight stuff. Instead, I got a front-row seat to a rather ugly crash. Seeing this reminded me that I have nothing to gain by going fast. I already had the position I needed for the points, so I cruised to collect the win. "The first F -2 round, Svensson got the start," Konneker continued. "I kept him in sight. He opened up the gap between us. White flag showing, I got close enough to draft him down the back straight. 1 ran hard around the back side, but as I straightened up on the exit of the final turn, Svensson blasted by on the outside and a moment later pumped his fist in the air as he crossed the line. I felt like I just stepped off the bus from Kansas to NYC - mugged! "On Sunday morning, my [Formula Three] plan was to follow close and conserve my tires," Konneker revealed. "A good start and I keep Derek [Keyes] in sight for two full laps. As Svensson approaches the final turn on lap two, his Ducati slammed down, and Svensson tumbled after. The red flag came out. They restarted our race. I ran hard for two laps to clear my head, then pulled in to finish second, behind Keyes. As I already had enough points for F -2, I should have just skipped that race, but track time is track time, and March is a long time away." It was a great race year for AHRMA, with a fantastic season finale. If you haven't seen North Florida Motorsports Park, you need to be ready for a great start to the AHRMA Rick Merhar (202) and Greg Steinbeck (1G) battled It out in the Formula 125cc class. Mertlar won on Saturday, with Steinbeck second, and they switched places on Sunday. 2003 road race season. They will host the pre-Daytona warm-up. This is a great facility with fantastic potential for the future of motorcycle road racing. The track is two miles in length, with some good technical racing. Again, this is to be a motorcycles-only race facility. Pit areas and other facilities are in progress, with some portions already in place. Manager Bill Brown has stated that the AHRMA season opener will be quite an affair, with possible television coverage and some new sponsorships. Look for more on this as the 2003 opener approaches. CN North ADrida MlIlIInports Pmil Jennings, Aarld. IIIIIds: 1Il:tIab.-11-2II, 211I2 lIlaunds 19 lAd 2lI III 2lII Saturday - Round 19 PRE· 1940: 1. Alex Mclean (Nor); 2. Will Harding (Ind); 3. Doc Batsleer (Ind); 4. Steven Mekon (Ind). Cl C FOOT: 1. Alex Mclean (Nor); 2. Beno Rodl (Nor). Cl CHAND; 1. Will Harding (Ind); 2. A. Mullins (H-D); 3. Doc Batsleer (Ind); 4. Art Farley (Ind). ClSC '60s: 1. Alex Meleon (Nor); 2. Dovld Breetwor (BSA); 3. John Cooper (BSA); 4. Gilles Vollloneourt (Nor); 5. Stuort Holl (BSA). CLSC '60s 650; 1. Doc Botsleer (Ind); 2. Beno Rod! (Nor). 200+ GP: I. Mike Parker (Hon); 2. Cart Anderson (Yom); 3. Mike Kirby (Hon); 4. Ivon Horkness (Hon). 250 GP: 1. Larry Poons; 2. Fronds H""",r (Due); 3. James Chapman lPuc.).. 350 GP: 1. David Roper (Aer); 2. John Cooper (AJS); 3. Roger S.,ortout (Ko.,); 4. Mike Connell (HD). 500 PREM: I.David Roper (Nor); 2. Alex Mclean (Nor): 3. Larry Poons (See): 4. David Breetwor (BSA); 5. Gilles Voillaneourt (Nor). BEARS: I. Tim Joyce (Tri); 2. Mlchtlel Burke (BMW). F-125: 1. Richl!lrd Merhar (Hon); 2. Greg Steinbeck (Hon); 3. Amando Tucker (Hon). F-2S0: 1. Richard Merhar (Yam); 2. Craig Breckon (C-A); 3. Jerry Herman (Yam); 4. Jerry Kinzi (Yom). F-Soo: 1. Chuck Quenzler (Yam); 2. A.J. Dusek (Yam); 3. Bob Hayes (Yem); 4. Roger Swartout (Ko.,); 5. Dennis Miller (Yom). F-75O; I. Ivan Messlno (BMW); 2. Jon Schultz (H-D); 3. Maleolme Tunstall (Due); 4_ Michael Burl

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