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and this weekend was no exception. With the LOCAL TALENT points battles in both Expert and Amateur 80cc GP coming down to the wire, the stage was set for no-holds-barred action in both classes. In the morning Expert BOcc GP race. points leader Jeff Jones once again jetted to an impressive early lead, with Leonard Mellgren and Aaron Hammel chasing him down. Hammel, who had a mathematical chance of taking the class title away from Jones. was by far the quicker of the two. With Jones fading but safe in third, Hammel led Mellgren across the stripe to win. while Scott Cohea held down fourth. The afternoon race was a near-repeat of the morning's contest, with the exception of Rolando Quintero, who was a no-show in race one but was mixing it up with the leaders in race two. Hammel swept the overall. Quintero took second in the race. Mellgren came in third to take second overall, with Jones in fourth to take third overall and the class championship for 2002. proving that consistency pays off. TONY MONTENEGRO In race one of the Amateur eocc GP class, Dylan Raasch rode to a solid victory. with Corey Peterson and Anh Tuan Tran in hot pur- suit for second and third and T.J. Trevino following in a strong fourth. The much-anticipated race two lived up to expectations. Peterson was quickest off the line, just a few ticks in front of Trevino. While riding fiercely to hold off Trevino, Peterson high-sided dramatically, taking out Trevino in a spectacular end-aver-end crash that brought out the red flag. After some furious repair work. both riders were able to make the restart. On the restart. Raasch bolted into the lead. with Tran in second and Andrew Barnes in third. A battered Peterson fought back in fourth, while Trevino dropped out with mechanical problems. Tran low-sided out in tum one on lap two, allowing Raasch to race unchallenged to the overall win and the class championship. Barnes and Peterson finished second and third in the race. and that was the order in which they finished out the season. In the overall results of the day, Peterson was second, Barnes was third, Clint Soloman rode home in fourth, and Tran was fifth. Props go out to Josh Herrin for his sweep· ing "hat trick" in Amateur Stock. Formula 50 and Formula GP. earning his bump up to the Expert ranks. Results BEG STK: I. Si Souksangouane: 2. Michael Beck: 3. Tommy Aquino: 4. Ron Vega: 5. Ryan Ferris. BEG MOD: I. Michael Beck: 2. Ryan Ferris: 3. Polo MedIna: 4. Tommy Aquino: 5. Kyle Ferns. AM STK. I. Josh Herrin: 2. Anh Tuan Tl"IIn: 3. Yasuyo Nakamu· ra: 4. Kendall Crabtret:: 5. Yoshl Kanayalna. AM F-5O: I. Josh Hernn: 2. Bradley AdGms: 3. Alan Mortl!:nson: 4. Craig Steff: 5. Tony Shortrrnln. AM F·GP: I. Josh Hemn; 2. Andrew Barnes; 3. Sam Aokl: 4 Kendall Cl"II~; 5. Tony Azmoon. EX STK. I. Leonard Mellgren: 2. Jon Schendel: 3. J.D. Schendel: 4. Scott Gamer: 5. Jason Van Slyke. EX F-5O: t. UoNlrd Mengrt:n: 2. J.D. Schendel: 3. Scott Garnet; 4. Jason Van Slyke: 5. DamIan Saevedra. EX F-GP: I, Jason Ven Slyke: 2. leonard Mellgren: 3. Richy Headley. VET STK: I. ~rd Mellgren: 2. Jon 5chendlel: 3. Scott Gaf'T'lef': 4. Anh Tuan Tran: 5. Damian Saavedra. VET MOD I. lKlnard 1'\eI1gren: 2. Jason Van S1yke: 3 Andrew Bem~: 4. Sam Ao'd; 5. Troy Aunoon. SR $TK; I. Leonerd 1'\eI'gren: 2. OemlDn Saavedra: 3. Tommy CrawfooJ: 4. Thorn Boswell SR MOD: I. Tommy Crawford: 2. (mig Staff: 3. Leonerd 1'\eI1· gren: 4. Ken Gill. AJIt 60 GP: I. Dylan Raasch; 2. Corey Peterson: 3. Andrew Bame; 4. Oint Sokman: 5. Anh TUllin Tl"IIn. EX 80 GP' I. Aaron Hammel; 2. Leonard "'dlgm1; 3. Jeff Jones; 4. Scott Conea: 5. Rolando Quintero. F-THNDR: I. Richy Headley: 2. Leigh Crawford: 3. Bradley Adams: 4. Alan Mortenson: 5. Jeff Hawkins. BIRTHDATE: SVRG Awards Banquet: The season-long "Battle of the Eds" concluded with Ed Stovin (left) edging out Ed Tashjian (second from right) for the SVRG number-one plate and the custom leather jacket t1hat goes with it. Champions Get Wood By RICK DOUGHTY ORANGE. CA. DEC. B In the shadow of Edison Field. where the AMA Supercross wars loomed only weeks away, the Southwest Vintage Racing Group capped off another season of on-track competition with its 2002 awards banquet. The "fastivities" have become a high point of the year, bringing racers and their families out of the dirt and into the fold for a celebration of the racing year remembered. 54 JANUARY 22. 2003· cue I e • Fort Lauderdale, Florida DISCIPLINE: • • • • • • • Road Racing 0nIE11 INTERESTSI •• Working in his An annual highlight is the tongue-in-cheek "Year in Review" video put together by Brad "Cecil B." Van Keuren. and this year's edition was the best yet. with a Steve McQueen Great Escape theme that brought down the house with laughter and applause. Van Keuren's season was cut short by a near-fatal injury, but his creativity and commitment to the organization have remained uninterrupted. Next up to bat was special guest speaker Paul "The Baz" Boudreau. who drove all the way from Palm Springs to attend. An original member of the Motocross Action team, Father Paul is now on the "God Squad" as an ordained Catholic priest. He imparted a humorously eloquent sermon on the evils of Suzuki TM400 Cyclones and the spiritual need to return prayer to the starting line at each and every Vintage motocross event. In his closing, Father Paul - who hasn't seriously ridden since his MXA days in the 1970s - agreed to saddle up as soon as "born-again heathen" Rick Doughty comes to mass. Other than spewing what looked like green pea soup as his head spun around. the SVRG president had no comment on the challenge. The banquet built to the moment that all were waiting for: the awards. Many trees gave up their lives this year to serve as wooden plaques! The names and smiles were many, while disappointments were limited to those who could not attend. Special award winners included Michael Johnstone and Ed Tashjian for "Best Crashes." Karen Doughty and Laura Anderson for "Best-Looking Volunteers," Derrick Contreras for "Best Recruiter" and Ed Stovin for "High Points Earner." The Spirit of SVRG Award. the organization's highest honor, went to John Van Mossevelde for his unyielding commitment to the ideals and principles on which the club was founded. With 2002 in the books. everyone is look· ing forward to the 2003 season opener at Glen Helen Raceway. CN Results SVRG Awards Banquet •• September 22, t 961 RESIDENCE: IRONMAN V1NT NOV: I. Michael Johnstone: 2. Mike Gomez.: 3. (TIE) Chese MKintosh/JeffCarver: 5. Jason Doty. IRaNMAN VINT INT: 1. (TIE) Tony Boswell/Bryan DaYls: 3. (TiE) Steve McLean/Brian Duane. IRONMAN EVO NOV: I. Mike Gomez.: 2. Jason DOly: 3. Brad Van Keuren: 4. (TIE) Rod Simmons/Ross Gregory. IRONMAN EVa INT: I. Jeff Clausen: 2. Brett Bell: 3. Tim McFadden: 4. Robert Miller; 5. Michael L..aPaglia. IRONMN EVO EX: I. Ty Swaru: 2. Ed Tashjian: 3. Robert Miller; 4. Paul McPhail; 5. (TIE) Scott Davis/ErIc Cases. PRE- 1968 NOV: I. Phil Benedict; 2. Jerry Sterrett: 3. Jomes Kohls: 4. Gene Loguercio. PRE·I968IMT: I. Keith Lynas: 2. Kenny Werner: 3. Brian Grade. PRE-I968 EX: I. (TIE) Taml Haase/Charlie Beck. LDS NOV: 1. Chris Roysdon: 2. Julia Roysdoo: 3. Erika Contr· eras: 4. Unda Neilson. lDS INT: I. Sandnl White. PRE· 1972 NOV: I. Scott Blunk: 2. (TIE) Ken West/John L..am· bertlMl.ke Johnstone: 5. Anthony loguercio. PRE-1972 INT: 1. Keith Petrangelo: 2. Scott Ooty: 3. Keith lynas: 4. Roger Neil. n e VV s PRE-1972 EX: I. Ed Slavin. PRE-1972 125 EX: I John Han:; 2. Bruce McDougal. PRE-1975 125 NOV: I. Michad Candreia; 2 Jeff Zomes, 3. Chris Roysdon; 4. (TIE) Patrick Cook/Doug Sanden. PRE-1975 125 EX: I. Bruce McDougal: 2. John Han.. 30.. EVO NOV~ I. AI\ge'I Calleja: 2. Mark Madore: 3. (llE) Mike Reagan/Patric:k Crask. 30.. EVa INT: I. Scott Brophy: 2. (TIE) Pat Stidman/Marty EstesIJohn Pickett; 5. (TIE) Matt Scht:m/Brent KobIe/Angd Calleja. 30.. EVa EX: I. Ty Swartz: 2. Scott Oevis: 3. Robert UttIe: 4. (TIEl Ed Sto'"'l"""_. 40.. EVO NOV: I. Dennis Canock: 2. Eric L..arson: 3. (TIE) Gme Wright/Ross Gregory: ~. Motorcycle Dealership. Training. Traveling to Europe MOTOIICYCLB: • • • • Aprilia. Ducati 5P0Ns0as: •• East Coast Choppers. East Coast Performance, Florida Motorsports Group locaL TIIACKSI • • • • • • • • Moroso Jeff O'Brien. 40.. EVO INT: I. ~n Speck: 2. Keith Meggs: 3. Tim Mcfadden; 4. Ron Rinden: 5. (TiE) Harry Becker/Brett Bell. 40.. EVO EX: I. Rick Doughty: 2. John Ven Mossevelde: 3. Ed Stevin: 4. Daye Fisher; 5. (TiE) Mike Owens/Richard Ashby. 50 .. EVa NOV: I. Len Gillette; 2. (TIE) Jay Ahrens/John Pl.schke. 50+ EVO INT: I. J.W. Carver; 2. Eric WtltCMr. PRE· 1975 250 NOV: I. WIlIlam Cook: 2. Patrick Cook. 3. Steve Gallegos: 4. Jason Ooty: 5. Jeff Zornes. PRE· 1975 250 INT: 1. Joe Hart; 2. Tom Bamdt: 3. Scott Bro· phy; 4. Jon Burke; 5. Dan Still. PRE·1975 250 EX: I. (TIE) Gary Fallon/Ed StOllln. PRE-1975 500 NOV: 1. Tom Stoffer; 2. William Cook: 3. (TIE) Casey M&ctntosh/John L..ambertlAndy KIng/Richard Hill. PRE-1975 500 INT: I. Ted Fltzgel"llld: 2. Brian Becker: 3. Rogl!:r Kokes: 4. Casey Macintosh: 5. (TIE) Tony Boswell/Chris Spurbeck. PRE-1975 500 EX: 1. Dwayne Scrlvnor; 2. Ed Zomes: 3. John Van Mossevelde: 4. (TIE) Gary FlIXon/Charlle Beck. EVa I NOV: 1. Tony Pearson: 2. Mike Fazz.l: 3, Tom Dennison: 4. Doug Sanders; 5. Blair RImes. EVO lINT: I. Brad Roysdon: 2. Darrt:1I Sedig: 3. Errol Leduc: 4. Fred Watcher; 5. Dave Tunt. EVO 1 EX: 1. MIke (hvens: 2. Nick Carapella: 3. Ed Stovln. EV03 NOV: I. Doug Ashley. EVa 3 INT: I. Jeff Clausen: 2. (TIE) Jay Roysdon/Marty EstesITom Barnett; 5. (TIE) J.W. Carver/Jon Barrick. EVa 3 EX: I. Ed Tashjian: 2. (TIE) Ty SIIIartz/Jay Roysdon: 4. Ted Hoyt: 5. Ed Stovin. EVO 125 NOV· I. Dernck Contreras: 2. Doug Ashley: 3. Mike Gomez: 4. Oeve Turk: 5. John PIckett. EVO 125INT: I. Greg Groom: 2. John Pk:ken. 3. Brian Davis: 4. Robert Millef: 5. Tom Bamt:tt. EVO 125 EX: 1. Ty Swartz: 2. Scott Davis: 3. Robert Miller; 4. Don Ruff.,,: 5. Bill Oem. 30- vtNT NOV: I. Jdf O'Brien: 2. MUte Reagan. 30- vtNT INT: I. David McCord: 2. Kerth Lynas. J().. V1NT EX: I. (TIE) Ow"a)'M ScnvnorlRoger Kokes 40.. V1NT NOV: 1. Ridwd Hill: 2. Willam Cook: 3. Datrell Hill; 4. louie Barbato: 5. Michad Johnstone 40.. V1NT INT: I. Soan Backer, 2. Darrdl Stdig: 3. Jon Bulil.e; 4. Keith Peuangdo: 5. Jot: Han. 40. VlNT EX: I. John Van ft\ossevdde: 2. John Hart; 3. Richard Ashby: 4. (TIE) Ed Zomes/Chltrtlt: 8edl. SO.. V1NT NOV: 1. John Pischke: 2. Phi BenedIct. 50.. VlNT INT: 1. Ene Watcher 50.. vtNT EX: 1. Ed Zornes: 2. Ed 0tL EVO 2 250 NOV: I. Allan Gledhill: 2. Oscar Alcala; 3. Brent Koble: 4. Jason Doty: 5. David Delgado. EVO 2 250 INT: I. Tim McFadden; 2. Brad Roysdon; 3. Bll':nt Koble: 4. (TIE) Jay Roysdon/Brett Bell. EVO 2 250 EX: 1. Paul McPhail; 2. (TIE) Don Rufflnffyson Talk· ington: 4. Scou o.,vis. EVa 2 500 NOV: I. Dennis Carlock: 2. Eric L..arson: 3. Jon Hilton: 4. Marl< Vin~nt; 5. (TIE) Gene Wright/Jim Jordan/Daye Don· nelly. EVa 2 500 INT: I. Stan Speck: 2. Jon Borrlck: 3. Scott Brophy: 4. Tom Fiugerald: 5. Brett Bell. EVa 2 500 EX: 1. Ed Stovin: 2. Ed TashJian: 3. Dayld Flsh«!r; 4. Tom Fitzgerald; 5. Ron MlIbry. DECADE NOV: I. Skip Benedict: 2. Rick Marker: 3. (TIE) Mike Jones/Morgan Smith/John l..ambert/Tom Tapscott. DECADE INT: I. (TIE) Rick Marker/Brtan Backer/Bryan Dayls. DECADE EX: I. Brian Catterson: 2. Ed Tashjian: 3. Robert Miller; 4. L..arry Huff. MOD SUP NOV: 1. Chuck Murphy: 2. Jake Tonkinson: 3. Trayis Bell: 4. Fred L..amphur: 5. Chns GonUlles. MOD SUP INT: I. Ron Rlnden; 2. David McCord: 3, Bryan Davis: 4. Keith Meggs: 5. (llE) Josh Roysdon/Mich&el L..aPagllo. MOD SUP EX: I. Ed Stevin: 2. Jay Roysdon: 3. Gene Boere: 4. Robert Ut1le: 5. Bill Clem. Motorsports Park. Homestead-Miami Speedway c..-' .. Middleweight Sportsman. GT Lights, Lightweight Supersport, Lightweight Superbike RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENIS • In his first race back, finished third in the Aprilia race and fifth in the Lightweight Supersport race at Homestead BEST RACING MOMENT? "When I won at Pocono in 1985, in the rain." WOIIST RACING MOMENT'? "When I crashed in a dirt-track race in Delaware and got my head run over." WEIRDEST RAciNG MOMENT? "At Louden. I got hit by an exhaust pipe that flew off another bike. It hit me right in the chest." WIlAY'S YOUR FAVORITE TRACK? "My favorite, favorite track is Summit Point. West Virginia, because it's the track I grew up on and learned how to race on." By Lisa Theobald

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