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After battling with Zimmerman and giving up the lead momentarily, Garrahan was able to retake the lead and pull away a little bit. He went on to take the win by just less than a minute ahead of Zimmerman, who took second. Wesner rode home in third, ahead of Sperle, who was able to keep his KTM in fourth. Suzukimounted Rod Kreiss was fifth after working his way up through the pack after an interesting start. "My start wasn't too great," Kreiss recounted. "Brian Garrahan kicked out a hay bale in the first corner. I was right behind him, and I saw it; I didn't know what to do, and I just center-punched the thing." The Fairfield Cycle Center-sponsored Kreiss' ride was even more impressive considering it was his first race in 10 months, after recovering from a serious knee injury. Honda-mounted Robert Fouts placed sixth, and Olsen finished in seventh after running near the front www.motorcycleshows.com • 800-331-5706 T IADV NTVRE NEVER ENDS earlier in the race. Honda rider Greg Ghione narrowly took eighth place overall, just ahead of Suzuki rider Jeff Bauer in ninth and Yamaha pilot Russell Pereira in 10th. All three riders finished only a handful of seconds apart. The race also featured one of the largest Women's A classes in recent history. Sheena Patterson, aboard a Suzuki, was the top finishing woman rider. The top finishing B rider on the day was Eric Rollin, while his fellow Honda rider Vincent Guisande took top honors in afternoon C race. eN Prairie City Off-Highway Vehicle Area Rancho Cordova, California Results: January 19, 2003 (Round 11 O/A: 1 Brian Garrahan (KTM); 2. Rob Zimmerman (Yam); 3. Craig Wesner (Kaw); 4. Brian Sperle (KTM); 5. Rod Kreiss (Suz); 6. Robert Fouts (Hon); 7 Bryce Olson (KTM); 8 Greg Ghione (Hon); 9. Jeff Bducr (Suz); 10. Russell Pereira (Yam). A 200: I. Curt Wilcox (Kaw); 2. Nolan Irwin (KTM); 3. Greg Ruffono (Hus). A 250: 1. Brian Garrahan (KTM); 2. Rob Zimmennan (Yam): 3. Craig Wesner (Kaw) A OPEN: I. Jame~ Gard (Han); 2. Shawn Wilcox (KTM); 3. Ted Cabral (Hon) A 4·5TRK: I. Greg Ghione (Han); 2. Russell Pereira (Yam): 3. Rick Delong (Yam). A VET: 1. J.R. Mason (Suz); 2. Brad Wilson (Yom); 3. John S,c1ey (Yom). A SR: 1. John J"\ason (Yam); 2. Mike Scott (Yam); 3. Jeff Irwin (Han). A S/SR: I. Fred Sumrall (KTM); 2. Eugene Pnce (Suz); 3. Danny Bawden (Han). A WMN: 1. Sheena Patterson (Suz); 2. Heather Wilson (Kaw); 3. Naomi Willis (Yam). B 200: I. Chad Martin (KTM); 2. Brent Dixon (Hon); 3. Charles Rand (Kaw). B 250: '1. Luke Noble (Hon); 2. Anthony Simontacchi (Suz); 3. John Wear (Yam). B OPEN: 1. Joel Burkett (KTM); 2. Jeff Mauro (Yam): 3. Andres Ruggiero (Yam). B 4-STRK: 1. Eric Rollin (Hon); 2. Howard Dingman (Yam); 3. NathtJn Tucker (KTM). B VET: 1. Mark SilvlI! (YtJm): 2. Byron Rifenberg (KTM); 3. Doug Petrosky (Yom). B SR: 1. Mike AUSlin (Han); 2. RtJndy Roberts (Yam); 3. Curtis Reichlin (KTM). B S/SR: 1. Michael Schultz (Suz); 2. Richard Kroske (KTM); 3. James Long Jr. (Suz). C 200: 1. Jared Estes (KTM); 2. Jared Orrack (KTM); 3. Delbert Westerlund (Su,). 250: 1. DtJniel Jones (Hon); 2. Jason Orrock (Yam); 3. Slephen O'Brien (Hon). OPEN: 1. Vincent GuistJnde (Han); 2. Bob Meyer (KTM); 3. Billy Hilton (Yom). C 4-STRK: 1. Dassen Murchie (Han); 2. Andrew Rewinkle (Yam); 3. BritJn Willett (Kaw). e VET: 1. Jeffrey Shives (Hon); 2. Jeff Akers (Kaw); 3. Jose Garcia (Han). e SR: 1. Bennett White (Suz); 2. Mike Kavony (Yom); 3. Jeff Wilkins (KTM). C S/SR: I. John Cooper (KTM): 2. James Brindos (Kaw); 3. Brian Willet (Kaw). C GEN.TS: 1. Gary Roberson (Hon); 2. JtJmes Donohoe (Suz); 3. Bob Moo... (Yom). C WMN: I. JenntJ Pinto (Hon); 2. Julie Wemey (KTM); 3. Susan Poor (Han). e e t.!i!JW 1Il....i}/j'Y is perfect for everyone! Cycle News brings you all the latest in the world of motorcycling... months faster than the magazines! Your gift subscription will be a welcome weekly reminder of your thoughtfulness... -,-Call Toll-Free 1.800.831.2220 (9:00am - 5:00pm P.S.T.) -.::o_ _ eye I e n e _ s ~ __ VISA FEBRUARY 19. 2003 39

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