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Rounding out the top six off the start were Hull, Cordero, Pozza and Skyler Kapalski. The top two were unchanged just after the start of lap two, when Cordero went down. Pozza moved up to fourth and Cordero remounted in fifth. Hull was on the move and passed Tillman on lap two to take second and then set his sights on Hicks. Hull caught and passed Hicks for the lead on the following lap to take the point position. Hicks dropped to second. Hull quickly pulled away once again and finished the final Pee Wee moto with an impressive nine-second lead. Rounding out the top five were Hicks, Tillman, Cordero and Pozza. Hurricane Hills Sports Center CliHord, Pennsylvania Results: October 20, 2002 (Round 15 of 16) P{W: L Dale Hull (KTM): 2. Kevin Hicks (KTM): 3. TylerTiUman (Yam); 4. Carmen Cordero (TM); 5. Joey Pezza (Yam). 50 (4-6): I. ~rilln Robinson (Cob); 2. Kevin Hicks (Hus); 3. Dale Hull (Pol): 4. Nick Dreisbach (Hus): 5. Todd Dreisbach (Hus) 50 (7·8): 1. Scott Seal (Cob); 2. Ron Neilson (Cob); 3. Tyler Tillman (Cob): 4. Troy Fairchild Jr. (KTM); 5. Connor Gillespie (Pol) 65 (7-9): I. Frank Lettieri (KTM): 2. Nick Desiderio (Kaw): 3. Ron Neilson (KTM): 4. James Doolinle (Suz): 5. Scott Seal (KTM). 6S (10·11): I. Marcus Hodge (KTM): 2. Broc Schmelyn (Kaw); 3. "lITOn Mulhern (KTM): 4. Kyle Gillespie (KTM): 5. TlIylor Chausky (KTM). 85 (7·9): 1. Fnmk Lettieri (KTM): 2. Dyilln "hlert (KTM): 3. Tyler HlIwk (Kaw); 4. James Doolittle (Suz); 5. Keith Kovac (Suz). 85 (7-11): I. lowell Spangler (Suz); 2. Broc Schmelyn (Kaw): 3. Frank LettierI (KTM): 4. MarshllU Hurd (Suz): 5. "a ron Mulhern (KTM). 85 (9·13): l. lowell Spangler (Suz): 2. Marsholl Hurd (Suz); 3. Nick McPhee (Suz); 4. Joey Keefe (Suz): 5. Jesse Dubllnowlch (Kaw). 85 (10.11): I. Lowell Spangler (Suz); 2. Broc Schmelyn (Kaw): 3. Marshllil Hurd (Suz): 4. Allron Mulhern (KTM): 5. Kyle Gillespie ("'1. 85 (12-13): I. Frank Bums (KlIw): 2. Joey Keefe (Suz): 3. Tyler Kline (TM): 4. Jimmy luo (Suz); 5. John Ryerson (Kaw). 85 (14-15): l. Sean Wl!llIl!lce (Suz): 2. Jacob Wolfe (Yam): 3 Josh Ungle (Yam); 4. David Karney (Yam); 5. Tommy lewis (Hon). S/M1NI: I. Seon Wollace (Suz): 2. Abbie Jo Bardo (Sut): 3. Josh Ungle (Yom); 4. Jimmy Iuo (Sul): 5. Bryan Shock (Kaw). 1Z5 SCHay; I. Thomos "ddy (Hon); 2. Tyler Witmer (Suz); 3. Mlchllel Nenrwlg (Kow); 4. Frllnk Bums (KlIw); 5. Steve Grossweller (S"'I. CLGay: 1. ~ve Nydo (Yom); 2. Billy King (Hus); 3. WlIIllIm Hellls (KTM); 4. Steph~ Hunter (Hen); 5. Jeremy Weniger (SuI). 125 BEQ: 1. Cody lopp (Kaw); 2. George WlIt50n (Suz); 3. JlIson Hunnslnger (YlIm); 4. Tommy Cuner (YlIm); 5. Zachary Strass· er{KTM). 125 NOV; I. M1chllel Nenrwlg (Kaw): 2, Frank Bums (Kaw): 3. Brylln Fleischmon (Yam); 4. JeffYIIlsko (Yom); 5. Michael Pagano Jr. (Yam). 125 AM: t. Walter ZlIbrowskl (Yam): 2. Thomas Mdy (Hon); 3. Billy King (HuI): 4. Jim "yres (Han): 5. Tyler Witmer (Suz). 125 PRO/EX; I. Chris Hunter (Yam): 2. Jeremy Cook (Yam): 3. Casey Clark (Yam); 4. Jim Mcllvaine (Suz): 5. Dave Nytio (Yam). 250 BEG: 1. Derek Zydalls (KTM): 2. Ronald Favinger Jr. (Hon): 3. Steven Dickson (KlIw): 4. Chris Campbell (Kaw): 5. Zachllry lapp (Suz). 250 NOV: I. Alex Koslltsehrow (Kaw); 2. Dan Paroby (Yam): 3. Chris Clymer (Hon): 4. Brad Ford (Hon): 5. James Teel (Suz). 250 AM: 1. Stephen Hunter (Hon); 2. Joseph Savitsky (Hon): 3 Gene Nighmlln (Kaw); 4. William Heras (KTM): 5. Brian Rethoun (Yam). 250 PRO/EX: I. Jeremy Cook (Yam); 2. Chris Hunter (YlIm); 3 Gaylon Dickson (Kaw): 4. Casey Clark (Yam); 5. Jim Mcilvaine (Suz). WMN: 1. "bble Jo Bardo (Suz). 25.. AM: l. Frcnk Hughes (Yam): 2. Nell KOSlItsehrow (KlIw): 3 B.J. Wightman (Yam): 4. Joseph SaVitsky (Hen); 5. Mkhael Derosa (5",). 25 .. EX: I. Greg PlImart (Hon); 2. GlIylon Dickson (Kaw); 3. Stephen Desiderio (Yam); 4. Michael Bear (Suz): 5. Jason George (Hon). 30 .. NOV: I. Glenn Kopec (Hon); 2. Jeffrey Groff (Hon); 3. JlImes Feudale (Hen); 4. Glen Barillo (Hen); 5. Mark Gabel (Yam). 30", AM: I. Don Femlro (Hon): 2. Mike Rupert (Hen); 3. Brian Sworen (Kaw); 4. Donny Ungle (KTM): 5. Steve Kummerfeldt (Vam). 30 .. EX: I. Gaylon Dickson (Kaw): 2. Jim Mcilvaine (Suz); 3. Stephen Desiderio (Yam): 4. Jason George (Hon); 5. Ron Neilson (KTMI. 40..: I. Tim Schmelyn (Kaw): 2. Gene Nlghmlln (Kaw): J. Kim Kline (TM): 4. Donny Ungh! (KTM): 5. Ken Hull (Yam). 4-STRK: 1. Jake Massaro (Hen); 2. Walter Zabrowskl (Yam): 3. Kenneth Burke (Yam). out to the end. No one was sad the course had been shortened. P.A. Heavner, a member of the Unifour M/C Club from North Carolina, had a great ride, taking third in the 250cc B class. He has been riding for 20 years, and he claimed this was the most fun he's ever had. Ken Painter also had a super day, taking the hotly contested Senior B class. Josh Bailey took top honors in the Four-Stroke C class, and Donnie Weaver smoked the Vet C class, dropping a very good 49 points. There were also three brave gals in the Women's class who took on the mountains. Linda Deveney won the class, followed by Angie Buysman and Ginger Beckman. In the end, 16-year-old Gas Gas 250 SEmounted Bobbitt showed the field he can not only ride the sand (having overalled the Capital City Enduro in Tallahassee a few weekends ago), but he could also master the rocks. Bobbitt claimed he does like the rocks and technical terrain and also wanted to thank his sponsors: the Trials Training Center; Gas Gas; Cycle Specialties; his dad, Bo Bobbitt; and Terry Mealer, for helping him wrench. Coal Creek Enduro Lake City, Tennessee Results: October 20, 2002 (Round 6 of 15) 0/": Russell Bobbiu (GG). M: I. Doug Masencup; 2. Mike Griule: 3. Doby Leonerd: 4. "lien Glllvln; 5. Stephen Reed. OPEN ,,: I. Mitch McRee: 2. Tlllvis Shultz: 3. Mark Hutchinson: 4. John Carr. 250 ,,: 1. Jason Moody: 2. Gary Carrier; 3. Scott Miller: 4. Thomos Tumer. 200 A: 1. Mark Kelly: 2. Luke Durhtlm; 3. Ivan Haynes. 4·STRK A: 1. Mark McKenzie; 2. Stewllrd Baylor. VET A: I. Jeff Collins: 2. Tim King; 3. Mark Logan. SR A: I. Greg Robelt5; 2. Jimmy Pratt; 3. Nty Spencer; 4. Pal Williamson: 5. Pooner PO\lr'elJ. S/SR A: 1. Neal Hamilton; 2. David Ntman. MSTR A: I. Darryl Moody: 2. John Fero; 3. Jim Ford. GWN MSTR A; 1. Bruce Triplett: 2. John Parker; 3. Ron Hale; 4. Frank Amos. OPEI'l B; I. Adllm Delph: 2. Bryan Hensley; 3. Robert Fox: 4. David FlIms. 4·STRK B; 1. Lon Buysman; 2. Nik Johnson. 250 B: 1. John Cllrdozo; 2. Matt Jones: 3. P.A. Heavner; 4. Steven Webb. 200 B; I. Andrew Kendrick: 2. Justin King. VET B: I. Greg Armour; 2. Mark Joyce; 3. Rob MIeUce; 4. Mark Threlkeld: 5. Brett Burkitt. SR B: I. Ken Painter: 2. Suzy Moody: 3. Doug Sanders; 4. Robert Tanner: 5. Jamie Clontz. S/SR B: 1. David Goins: 2. Roger "mold MSTR B: 1. Rex Jones: 2. Butch Rose: 3. Johnny Kirby: 4. WilHam Dumam; 5. Bill Watkins. GWN MSTR B: 1. JlImes Bransford 200 C: 1. Chris Cautoun: 2. Lee Hickok: 3. Gerrin Goins: 4. Matthew Overstnet; 5. Josh BaggetL OPEN C: 1. Jeff Baggett: 2. Robert Beaver: 3. Pete Whitllker: 4. R.J. Stanley: 5. Rk:ky Thompson. 4-STRK C: 1. Josh Bailey: 2. Gary Thompson; 3. llJrry Carr, 4. William Wilson: 5. ~rryl Fain. VET C: I. Donnie Weaver; 2. Doug Coulter: 3. Dean Coulter: 4. Brian Mull: 5. John Andrew. SR C: I. Rondy Hyde; 2. Bates Beckman: 3. Steve Sidham; 4. James Owens: 5. Stacey New. S/SR C: I. Brian Deveney: 2. Jimmy Tobias: 3. Michael Tucker. 4. Chuck Baker: 5. WYlltt Helms. MSTR C: 1. Steve Lofon; 2. Sonny Roberts; 3. Winfrey Wise. WMN; 1. Unda Deveney: 2. "ngela Buysmlln: 3. Ginll Beckman. Oregon State Motocross Championship Series Rounds 7-8: Forster Uvestock Pavilion SETRAIMoose Enduro Series Round &: Coal Creek Enduro Tiger Mauls Bobbitt Lops One Off Livestock at Coal Creek By ClAY UOHT By SoZY MOODY LAKE CITY, TN, OCT. 20 If you think back on enduros you remember, there are some you can say you were proud to attend, and way too many others are just a blur. Those who rode the Coal Creek Enduro wiil count it as one of those of which they can proudly say, "Yes! I was there!" It was Race of the Year in 2001, and this year it had all the ingredients of a real enduro: easy parking right off I~ 75, near Knoxville; a well·seasoned club doing the preparation and organizing; miles of eastern Tennessee mountain terrain; and torrential rain threatening from the west. The event was guaranteed to be exciting. Sunday morning dawned overcast and foggy. At the riders' meeting, racers and crews were addressed by Mayor Tim Sharp of Lake City, who welcomed everyone to his fine town and wished everyone a safe day of raCing. Even though the rain held off, the trails were wet and got the riders' attention at the first comer. As the trails wandered up through coal-mining country, every bit of the riders' technical skills was tested. Due to the rainy forecast, the club made the decision to run the shorter 56~mile course, as opposed to their original 76-mile course. The first section was about five miles long and sent the riders climbing into the fog-filled mountains. Young Russell Bobbitt, Mike Grizzle and Doby Leonard dropped two points, leading the pack. The next section was a long, grueling 81/2 miles of rocky, rooty, off-camber terrain that had many riders stopping just to regroup. A long hill with a bank at the top also exacted a toll, as many riders had to do some pushing to get to the top. Doug Masencup and Bobbitt dropped 10 points apiece in this section to lead the A pack. Riders thought they had a reprieve as they looked at the roll chart. The next section would be at 18 mph and seemed to be comprised of just a series of Jeep roads. The first few miles were fairly easy, and riders could almost stay on time, but eventually the Jeep roads turned into quagmires. A favorite spot for the Jeep clubs, the road became very intense. Just for fun, there was a check in the middle of this section and another at the end. Most of the fast cats zeroed both these checks, although there were some burns that hurt some top contenders. However, that was not an issue for the majority of riders, who were dropping points at each end. From there, it was "free" to the gas. After the gas, there was what appeared to be a short 7 -mile sprint to the finish. It's unlikely anyone really knew how demanding that last seven miles would be. This section was packed with everything: slick sink terrain, some nasty logs, and rock ledges going up and going down. There was a hill that was littered with riders, as traction was nowhere to be found. A long section through old coalmine piles that dropped off each side kept riders focused, despite their tired, trail-weary arms. Last but not least, there was a long, technical, switchback downhill section leading Coal Creek Enduro: Russell Bobbitt sliced off an overall victory at the sixth round of the SETRAlMoose Enduro Series in Lake City, Tennessee. SALEM, OR, OCT. 26-27 Southem Oregon speedster Tiger Lacey made his series debut a successful one at the final rounds of the Oregon State Motocross Championship Series by doing just what he did all summer long in the Northwest: Dominating the Professional ranks. Lacey, who hails from Wolf Creek, Oregon, won the 125cc and 250cc Pro classes on both days of arenacross action at the Forster Livestock Pavilion. Lacey, 19, has high hopes for this upcoming season, contesting the 125cc West Supercross and 125cc Outdoor Nationals in 2003, and he hasn't let an injury earlier in the summer deter his progress. Riding a Yamaha YZ250F, the rider who scored a trio of top-five placings in the National Arenacross Series last season had little trouble posting four overall wins on this weekend. Only minor motor prob~ lems in the first 125cc Pro moto on Saturday kept Lacey from a perfect sweep. Another rider posting impressive performances was KTM~supported Pete Sannan. The 15~year·old churned out five overall wins on the weekend, posting the Schoolboy and Before The Hill Intermediate· class wins on Saturday (and also placing second to Ryan Thompson in the 125cc Intermediate class). Then, on Sunday, Sannan topped all three classes to clinch class titles in each for the series. There's another Lacey to be reckoned with in the future. While not quite at the speed of his older brother Tiger, Race Lacey, 16, has improved drastically. On Saturday, the Suzukimounted rider scored an overall win in the I 25cc Junior class via 1- I placings and ran up front with Sannan in the Schoolboy class, where he finished a close second to the KTM phenom. On Sunday, Race duplicated his feat from the previous day by also winning both Before The Hill Junior motos and finishing second to Sannan in Schoolboy action. Several classes throughout the weekend were at overflow capacity, including the 125cc Junior and Supermini classes. Kawasaki rider Gared Steinke (who had earlier won the 60cc Senior class) darted to the head of the 17-rider field, followed by Washington's Tommy Weeck, Californian Curtis Sweezey and local rider Matt Wilson. The Suzukimounted Weeck, though, took command on the following lap and remained there for much of the race. Weeck, however, couldn't hold off the advances of Sweezey and Wilson; Wilson took a last-lap lead and exchanged it for a cycle win, followed by Steinke, who moved up positions in Sweezey and Weeck's demise. Kevin Sellon, Weeck, Jared Wood, Aaron McClinton, Cole Huha and LCQ winner Cody Hockema filled out the top positions at the finish. Tiger had motor problems in the first I 25cc Pro moto on Saturday and trailed fellow AMA National rider Jesse Bath to the finish. Lacey got things dialed in for moto two and easily won. Sannan posted a win in the first adjoined 125cc Intermediate moto, but a fall in moto two handed Ryan Thompson the win, as well as the overall. Lacey topped both 250cc 1'1'0 motos, ahead of lead Bath and the top 250cc Intermediate rider, Jesse Williams, who finished with a I-I tally. Washington's J.R. Vielle and Bath split moto wins in the Open Pro class. which went Vielle's way overall. Lacey was in full controi on Sunday, again dominating the Professional classes. sweeping all four motos. Bath trailed Lacey in the 125cc and 250cc Pro classes but posted a win in the Open Pro class aboard his YZ250F. Williams again prevailed in the Intermediate class, fin· ishing ahead of Ryan Huege and southern Oregon rider Mike Horban. California's Sweezey placed his Kawasaki into the winner's circle twice with impressive wins in the 80cc (12-13) and Supermini classes on Sunday. Sweezey's brightest performance of the weekend came in the Supermini class, in which he finished ahead of Wilson and Steinke overall to finalize his impressive showings throughout the eight-round series. Weeck waxed the competition in the 80cc (9-11) class (ahead of Danny Gubser and Steinke), while the up-and-coming Wilson won the (14-16) class. Husqvarna-mounted Nick Randklev had an up·and-down weekend; after running up front in nearly every moto, Randklev finally got it all together and posted a win in the 125cc Junior final, where he topped Trevor Jutila (who had earlier won the 250cc Junior class). Jutila led Nathan Whitlow and Joel Hood into the top fouT. Forster Livestock Pavilion Salem, Oregon Results: October 26-27. 2002 (Rounds 7 and B of B) Saturday P/W (4.6): I. Chris Alldredge (Cob): 2. Brayden Mllssey (Pol): 3. Jeremy Wilton (KTM). P/W (7-8): I. Nash Blaylock (Cob): 2. Cory Penerson (KTM); 3. Tori Turner (Cob). 50 OPEN: 1. Chris Alldredge (Cob): 2. Cory Panerson (KTM); 3. Jeremy Wilson (KTM). 60 BEG: I. Jered DlIcus (Kew): 2. R.J. Leach (YlIm): 3. JUltin Glerkl! (Kaw). n.""5 NOVEMBER 20, 2002 37

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