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Deschutes County Expo Center: Landon Currier scored five overall wins at the third annual Northwest Supercross Amateur Championships in Redmond, Oregon. by Jordan Mitchell (4-4), Tyler Schwentker (5-5) and Steward (6-7) in the 20-rider class. redesigned, the dirt and obstacles of Motocross of Marion County held up very well. The father/son duos of the Albertsons and Mamulas heated up the track on this cold wintry day. Tyler and Steve Albertson won three classes combined: Tyler won the SOcc A and 50cc Modified classes, while his father, Steve, won the Over 35 C class. Jim and Nathan Mamula both raced the Woods class, and they came in first and second, respectively. Michael Miller and Tyler battled for the lead in the SOcc Modified class. Miller led early in the first moto, but Tyler got by and led to the finish. Miller stayed close to keep Tyler honest. Tyler also won moto two, with Miller in second. Dallas Blake beat out his brother Branson for the tie breaker in mota two. Tyler also won both motos of the combined 50cc A, Band C contest. Steve got out front in both Over 35 C motos to take the overall. Following the KTM rider in second was close rival Buddy Martin. Todd Hunt, Rob Garrett and Keith Walpole finished third through fifth in both motos. In the Woods class, Jim and Nathan battled for the lead. Nathan stalled in the first moto. handing his father, Jim, the win. Nathan tried to come back in mota two, but Jim was just too much for him, taking another moto win. Hunter Harbin led early in the first combined 65cc B/C moto. Matt Johnson was second. followed by Uam Eller, who motored into the lead along the woods over the double. That was the last anyone saw of Eller, as he motored away with the win. Johnson held second. Harbin raced with Cody Bruce and Taylor Ditzlan for third. Ditzl.n was third by lap two. Then Ditzlan caught and passed Johnson for second. Harbin finally lost fourth to Bruce. Eller shot into the lead in mota two to take another convincing win, over Johnson. Ditzlan won the C class, over Tyler Albertson. Craig Johnson jumped out front in the Over 30 class, ahead of Eric Priest, but Priest passed Craig after the halfway mark. Priest pulled away a little, while Patrick Caiazza pressured Craig for third. Caiazza passed Craig and set out after Priest. Caiazza caught and passed Priest on the last lap. Craig finished ahead of Brent Driscoll, and Jared Johnston rounded out the top five. Craig pulled another holeshot in moto two. Priest was hot on his tail. Craig led until, with a couple of laps to go, the rear end slid sideways coming out of a comer, allowing Priest by. Craig kept the pressure on. Caiazza made it a three-way battle for the lead, and the trio finished less than two seconds apart. Deschutes County Expo Center Redmond, Oregon Results: February 7-8, 2003 Friday P/W (3·6): I. Conner Mitchell (Cob): 2. Garret:!: Ol!!WoK (KTM): 3. Ethan Young·Sm;th (KTM). P/W (7-8): I. Devin Harriman (Cob); 2. Chris A1klredge (Cob): 3. Cooper Garul (KTM). 60 (&-8): I. Devin Hamman (Cob). 60 (9·11): I. Landon CUI'rief (KTM): 2. Thomas Nichob (!ITM): 3. JllJ'@dThinge' (taM). 60 OPEN: I. Landon Curriler (KTM): 2. Jeremy Steward (KTM); 3. Devin Hamman (Cob). 80 (7-11): J. Landon Cunier (Yam): 2. Jake Anstett (Yam); 3. Chad Tumer (Suz). 80 (12.15): 1. Shawn H.a~ock (Yam): 2. Derrick May (Suz); 3. Mitch<1I (....). o..w S/I~lNI: 1. Shawn Habertock (Yam); 2. Jake Anstett (Yam): 3. Kevin Sellon (KllW). 125 BEG: 1. We. Baugtunlln (Kaw): 2. [m1Tet! Kimball (Kew); 3. Branden PIttman (Hon). 1~ JR: I. Nathan Whitlow (Yam): 2. Willlllm Young (taM); 3. Jake Anstett (Yam). 125 INT: l. Jake Gump (KTM); 2. Scott Bloom (Hon); 3. Randy Pekarek (KTM). 2SO BEG: I. Nlk Blomquist (Han); 2. Jason Berg (Han): 3. Zach Talt (Yam). 250 JR: 1. Danny Costa (Suz); 2. Josh Nelson (Suz); 3. Matt Pm (HOI'l). VET: I. BJII Graves (Yam): 2. Keith Benson (Han): 3. Steve Bechard (Yam). WM AM: l. Heidi Koerschgen (Hon): 2. Sarah Costa (Suz). WM EX: I. Rochelle Nelmann (Yam): 2. Ashley Cheney (Kaw). Saturday P/W (3·6): 1. Conner Mitchell (Cob); 2. Joshua Ross (KTM): 3. Tristan Trowbridge (Pol). P/W (7·8): 1. Devin Hamman (Cob): 2. Chris Alldredge (Cob): 3. C~ Garu (KTM). 60 (6-8): I. Devin Hamman (Cob): 2. Elhan Danielson (Suz): 3. Tanner Crafts (Yam). 60 (9-11): 1. Landon Currier (KTM); 2. Jared Thinger (KTM); 3. Thomas Nichols (KTM). 60 OPEN: I. Landon Currier (KTM); 2. Jared Thinger (KTM): 3. Jeremy Steward (KTM). 80 (7.11): I. Jake Anstett (Yam): 2. Landon Cumer (YlNTl): 3. Chad Turner (SuI). 80 (12-15): I. Shawn Haberiock (Yam): 2. Dmick M.ay (Sw); 3. Drew Mitchell (Soz). SIMIi'll: I. Shawn Habertexk (Yam); 2. Jake Anstett (Yam); 3. Landon Currier (Yam). 125 BE(;: 1. Branden Pfttman (Hon); 2. Darren Kimball (!(aw): 3. Tommy Bogen (Yam). 125 JR: I. Chance Phipps (Yam); 2. J.J. l'Ieml (KTM); 3. Scott White (KTM). 125 INT: I. Scott Bloom (Hon): 2. Daniel Harris (Kaw): 3. fo\ic:Mel Fargher (Hon). 250 BEG: I. BUI Graves (Yam): 2. Keith Benson (Hon): 3. Jason ",".(Iion). 250 JR: I. Brandon Sheffel (Hon): 2. Matt Pet: (Hon): 3. Bran· don Kentner (Yam). 250 INT: I. Randy Pekarek (Yam): 2. Michael Fargher (Hon); 3. Guy E. Tow (KTM). VET: I. Nev laBorde (Yam); 2. Bilt Graves (Yam): 3. Mike Ni<:hols (Hon). WMN AM: I. Heidi Komchgen (Hon): 2. Sarah Costa (Sw). WMN EX: I. Rochelle Neimann (Yam); 2. Ashley Cheney (Kaw). MX of Marion County Like Fathers. Like Sons By FEBRUARY 26,2003· 65 C: 1. Taylor Ditzlan (Kaw); 2_ Tyler Albertson (Kaw); 3. Hunter Harbin (Kaw); 4. Cody Bruce (Kaw); 5. Jeremy Gitzen (KTM). 65 MOO: 1. Liam EIer (KTM): 2. TaykJr Ditzian (Kaw); 3. Matt Johnson (Kaw); 4. Hunter Harbin (Kaw); 5. Robbie Ken (Suz). 85 A; I. Larry Partk1 Jr. (Suz): 2. Nidt Md..a~ Jr_ (SUl): 3. Johnnie Gargano (Sul). 85 B; I. Brendan White (Sw.): 2. M.itd-d Shobert (Yam). 85 C: 1. Anthony Poivinale (Suz): 2. Robert Prather (Kaw): 3. Austin Broome: (Kaw); 4. Trace lash (Yam):~. Ray Patunon (Sw). S/MJNI: I. Nick McLain .k. (SuI): 2. Lany Panin Jr. (Su:t): 3. Brendan Whitt: (Su:t); 4. Robert Prather (Kaw); 5. Mitchell Shubert (Yam). 125 A; I. Joseph Beatty (Yam). 125 B: t. Brandon Abell (Suz); 2. Jimmy Weaver: 3. Mike Mamula (Kaw). 125 I. z.ch Ham1tton (lion): 2. Ryan Martin (Kaw); 3. Cody Neff (Yam); 4. Patrick Manning (Yam): 5_ Josh Shaffer (KTM). BEG 0·200: I. Heath Cranston (Kaw): 2. Coy Hale (Yam): 3. Henry Korous (Han); 4. Clayton Beatty (Yam): 5. Shannon Sharpe (Kaw). 25O/OPEN A; I. Jim EdgM (Yam): 2. Joseph Beatty (Hon). 250/OPEN B: I. Elliot Coc»: (Hon): 2. Mike Mamula (Kaw); 3. James Gaines (Kaw). 25O/OPEN C: I. Joel G~ (Han); 2. Beau Craft. (Yam): 3. Joe Ott (Kaw): 4. Tonvny Hunt (Hon): ~. Josh Schechter (Hon). BEG 201-0PEN: I. Ray Bollinger (Hon); 2. Steven Grelver (Hoo). WMN: I. Dyanna Conner (Hon); 2. Bridgette ~vatte (Yam); 3. Jackie Kelly (Kaw): 4. M.aigcn Pad! (Kaw). YTH (12·15): I. Brandon Abell (Sw); 2. Ryan Martin (Kaw): 3. Zach Hamilton (Hon): 4. Cody Neff (Yam); ~. Justin WlIllams (Kaw). 16-24: I. James Gain~ (Kaw): 2. Josh Shaffer (KTM): 3. Cliff Badgett (Han). 25+: I. Joel Gregor (Hon): 2. Jason Brown (Yam); 3. Patrick Caiaua (Hon): 4. Jim Prevatte (Yam): 5. Bevin Carmll (Hon). 30.. : I. Eric Priest (Hon); 2. Patrick Calaua (Hon): 3. Craig Johnson (Yam); 4. Brent Driscoll (Hon); 5. Kent Ross (Yam). 35...; I. Tracy Bethel (Kaw); 2. Craig Johnson (Yam): 3. Kent Ross (Yam): 4. Patrick Calaz:za (Yam); 5. Jim Badgett (KTM). c: 35... I. Steve Albertson (KTM): 2. Buddy Martin (Hon); 3. Todd H~t (Yam); 4. Rob Garrett. (Yam); 5. Keith Walpoie (KTM). 40..; I. Patrick Caiaua (yam); 2. Jim Badgett (Han); 3. Steve Petty (Hon): 4_ Steve Rush (Hon); 5. Mike Badalarnentl (Hon). 45.. : 1. David .Johnson (Yam); 2. Mike Caiuza (Hon): 3. Bevin Carroll (Hon); 4. Bob Riedel (Yam); 5. Randy Kelley (tbt). 4-STRK; I. .Joo

Beatty (lion); 2. Elliot Cool< (lion); 3. J _ Brown (Yam): 4. Brent Driscoll (Han): 5. Mike Calau.a (Hon). WDS: I. Jim Mamula (Sw); 2. Nathan MamuY (Hon); 3. Robbie Brantley (KTM); 4. Keith Walpole (KTM); 5. Tommy Thompson (KTM). S/VIf'iT: I. Robbie Brantley (KTM.): 2. Nathan Mamula (Han); 3. Brian Ughtfoot (Yam); 4. Tommy Thompson (Kaw); 5. Patrick Hrabosky (Hon). V1NT: 1. Robbie Brantley (Hon); 2. Brian Lightfoot (Suz). c: John Arnold Arena Nick at Night By BOBBY lEwIs STURGIS, KY, JAN. 25 The crowd in Sturgis, Kentucky, got a special treat, as Moto GP-bound Nicky Hayden dropped in .t round three of the Kentucky State Dirt Track Series and totally dominated every class he entered. Just back from Honda testing in Malaysia, Hayden included this race in his rigorous training schedule and gave everyone a lesson in dirt track. After winning all his heat races, he swept the Open Pro IT with a Iight-to-flag run. The Results P/W OIL·INJ: I. Brendan Warblow (Yam): 2. Micheel Kerr (Yam): 3. Zachary Eller (Yam). 50 A: I. Tyler Albertson (KTM); 2. Robbie Kerr (KTM). 50 B: I. Michael Miller (Hus); 2. Dallas Blake (Cob): 3. Cody CRAIG AND ANGELA JOHNSON REDDICK, FL, JAN. 19 Record-low temperatures hit Florida, putting much of the Sunshine State under a freeze warning. The riders still braved the subfreezing temperatures for round six of the Florida Trail Riders Series. With much of the track being 64 MX of Marion County: Tyler Albertson took the 50cc A and 50cc Modified-class wins at round six of the FTR Series in Reddick, Florida, while his dad, Steve, won the Over 35 C contest. cue M.e:nick (Pol). SO C; 1. Branson Blake (Cob); 2. Mkhael Kerr (Hus): 3. Danielle (HUll: 4. Robbie-Anne Garrett. (KTM): 5. AIel! Bennett. 50 M.OD: 1. Tyler Albertson (KTM); 2. Michael Miller (Hus); 3. Dallas Blake (Cob): 4. Btanson Blake (Cob); 5. A1ek Bennett. 65 B: 1. Uam Eller (KTM); 2. Matt Johnson (Kaw). Nagy I • nevvs John Arnold Arena: Nicky Hayden (N) dominated every class he entered at the third round of the Kentucky State Dirt Track Series in Sturgis.

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