Cycle News - Archive Issues - 2000's

Wildrat Raceway: Dylan Presley (15) takes the checkers in the first 50cc (4-6) Stock moto, with Trenton Fergen right behind him in second, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. lowed by Josh Thompson and Nick Perrino. Watt rode like a man on a mission. Needing only one mark to advance to the 125cc B class at the end of last season, Watt was plagued by crashes, unable to put two good races together, and he finished 2002 as the SRAC 125cc Novice champion. However, Watt was ready to move on, and on Sunday moming he did just that, by winning first place and earning his mark, allowing him to enter the l25cc B class that aftemoon. As the temperatures dropped in late after· noon. the first race in the 125cc Pro class held the attention of the chilled spectators by providing some exciting racing right through the finish. Always fast and furious, several of the Pros tested out their new Yamaha YZ250Fs in this season opener, and the first four riders fought for position every lap. Jared Carlson held off fellow YZ250F rider Kevin Hall to lead most of face one, until Hall made his move on Carlson to take first place. Ukewise, two vet· eran riders . Suzuki jockey John Murray and Wayne Balliett, on yet another YZ250F - battled it out for third; Balliett beat Murray in the first race; but Murray beat Balliett in the sec~ and go-around. Murray not only beat Balliett in race two but took Hall also for a secondplace finish. Meanwhile, Carlson also came back, got out in front and kept it there. At the end of the day, Carlson prevailed for first overall, Hall took second, and Murray finished in third. Resuhs 50 (4·6) STK: I Dylan S. Pr61ty (Cob); 2. Tre:nton ferg~ (KTM); 3. Grter Marshall (Pol); 4. Tucker Cantrell (KTM); 5. Devan Burtty (KTM). 50 (7-8) ST1<; I. Tanner Wineland (Cob); 2. Gavin Silver (Cob): 3. Gavln Richards (Cob); 4. Jonathan Collins (KTM); 5. Mitchell Gnfonj (KTM). 50 2·STRK/4-STRK: I. Cory Langenfeld (Hon): 2. Coby LangenBrandon Munson (Hon); 5. Gavin Richards (Cob). 50 COMB: 1. Gavin Sliver (Cob); 2. Gavin Richards (Cob): 3. William RenvIlle (Cob); 4. Kimberly Gutrettt (Pol); 5. Logan May ~Id (KTM): 3. Kelsy Hoog (Hon): 4. (Honl· 65 (7·9): 1. Thomas Cone (Kaw): 2. Connor Olson (KTM); 3. Vtmon O'Shea (Suz): 4. Midlatl Guerettt (Pol); 5. Andre:w Witmtr (l<..IIw). 65 (10·11): I. Dylan Wineland (Yam); 2. Todd Bannisttr (Yam); 3. Eric Decker (Kaw): 4. z.,ch Annstroog (Kaw); 5. Greg U!:ssard (Yam). 65 (7-11) COMB: 1. Thomas Cant (Kaw): 2. Connor Olson (KTM); 3. Vtmon O'Shea (Suz): 4. Jartd Ward (Kaw): 5. Tyler Belisle (KTM). 65 NOV (7-11): 1. Ian Blytht (Kaw); 2. Clay Haugen (KTM): 3. Jam6 McDaniels (Yam): 4. Austin Rogers (Suz): 5. Greg Lt5Sard (Yam). 85 NOV (12-13): l. John Hopper (Hon): 2. David Gallegos (Yam): 3. Austin Moorhouse (Suz): 4. Shaine Kratko (Kaw): 5. Klint Earle (Suz). 65 NOV (14-15): I. TylerOtte (SUI): 2. Tyrel Bennett (Kaw): 3. Lance Eveau (Yam); 4. Justin Kaplan (Vern): 5. Kyle Anderson (Hon). 85 ADV p.II): I. lach Annstrong (Kaw): 2. Eric Decker (Kaw): 3. Todd Bannister (Yam): 4. eody Silver (Kaw). 85 ADV (12-13): I. Chartes Rupprecht (Hon): 2. Rustin Meyer (Suz): 3. Ricky La Montegne (Vam): 4. Justin Decker (Vem): 5. Matthew Nicely (Suz). 85 ADV (14·15): I. Josh Kroschel (Suz): 2. Troy Boles (Yam). 85 COMB (7-11): I. Eric Decktr (Kllw): 2. Illn Blythe (Kew): 3. Collen Ellls (Kaw): 4. Austin Rogers (Suz): 5. eody Silver (Kew). 65 S/MINI NOV (12·15): 1. Dllvid Gallegos (Yem): 2. Tyler Jensen (Hon): 3. Austin Moomouse (Suz); 4. Justin Kaplan (Vam): 5. Klint Earle (Suz). 65 S/MiNI AnV (12·15): 1. Charles Rupprecht (Hen); 2. Rustln Meyer (Suz); 3. Ricky La Montegne (Yam); 4. Josh Kroschel (Suz): 5. Justin Oe<:ker (Yam). 125 NOV: I. Nick Perrino (Vam); 2_ Jeremy Nobl (Yam); 3. Brlldley O'Neal (Kew): 4. Keith NIIC9CI (Yam); 5. Andn!:W Peterson (Yam). 125 A: I. Jered Certson (Yem); 2. Kevin Hell (Vam): 3. John Morray (Suz): 4. Weyne BallJett (Yam): 5. Eric Rhoten (Suz). 125 B: I. Chris F1esia (Yam); 2. MitcheU Tyctr (Yam): 3. Shane Desceu.o (Suz); 4. Blake Harold (Hon): 5. Jason CaJderini (Yam). 125 (12·15): 1. Hunter Meyer (Yam): 2. Kyle Cohrs (Kaw): 3. Justin Jobe (KTM); 4. J8C'C Nuckles (Suz); 5. Justin OsIoff (Yam). 125 (14-24): I. Brad A1arld (Yam): 2. Tommy Griswold (Kew); 3. Ryen Hohler (Yam): 4. Kyle Cohrs (Kew): 5. Tristan Lundberg (Yam). 250 NOV: I. Justin Pike (Yem): 2. Cy Allen (Yam): 3. Josh Thompson (Hon): 4. Christopher Lundeen (Hon); 5. Wes Mensheck (Yem). 250 (12·15): 1. Kyle Clliderini (Vam): 2. Cody O'Shea (Kew). 250 (14-24): 1. MaU Jensen (Yam): 2. Joshuel...edbetter (Hon): 3. Ryan Hohler (Yam); 4. Josh Davis (Kllw). 250 A: 1. ErIc Rhottn (Hon): 2. Jared Cerlson (Yem); 3. Brandon Hightower (Yam): 4. Wayne Balliett (Yam): 5. Kevin Hall (Suz). 250 B: 1. Matthew Meyer (Hen): 2. Russell Pike (Vllm): 3. Jecob Tamblyn (Vern): 4. Cody Bethauer (Yem); 5. Christophtr Blake (Vern). WMN NOV: I. Tiffany Bennttt (Yam); 2. Malisa Breuc:h (Hon); 3. Christel Tertbesi (Hon): 4. Leure:n Volentir (Kaw): 5. Mllry Catalano (Yam). WMN A: I. Amy Rogers (Vam); 2. Ashley &hem (Hon). WMN B: 1. Ambtr Moreland (Kaw): 2. Amy Kwek (Kaw): 3. Mendy Cetalano (Yam). VET NOV: 1. Ted Hogan (Kaw); 2. Michel Perkins (Hon): 3. Deve Gelleg08 (Vllm): 4. Dllvid Bellino (Kaw): 5. Dartn Sowder (Han). VET B: I. Ktvln Sander (Hon): 2. Gl'lldy Huff (Hon): 3. Rich Langren (Vam): 4. Jeff Hopkins (Yam): 5. Allen Chapman (Vam). VET PRO: I. Ched Wollaston (Yam); 2. Wllyne Blllllttt (Vllm): 3. Nelson Yorke (Vam): 4. Alan Angelopulos (Han): 5. John Merwin (Hon). SR NOV; 1. Midletl Griswold (Hon); 2. Brian Fresler (Hon): 3. Michllel Di Sttfeno (Yam): 4. Patrick Boles (Yam): 5. Donald Winans (Vllm). SR A: 1. Peter Bannister (Yam): 2. Gene Gunther (Yam): 3. Scott Hall (Yam); 4. Jim Cole (Vern). SR B: I. Ted Allard (Kaw); 2. Kevin Brlluch (Kaw): 3. Tony Kwak (Yem): 4. Derek Woodman (Yam); 5. Dave Gonzelez (Suz). S/SR: I. DwIght Cataleno (Yam); 2. John Sheffer (Yllm); 3. Brent Been (Yam); 4. WlIIillm OslOff (Vem); 5. John Otmsttd (Yem). OPEN BEG: 1. Metthew Kibei (Hon); 2. Josh White (Hen); 3. MIchael Daly (Suz): 4.l.ogan Bridd1e (Yam): 5. Robert Brown (Yam). OPEN NOV: I. Chnstopher Watt (Yllm): 2. Josh Thompson (Han): 3. Nick Perrino (Yem): 4. Garret Rkherd (Hon): 5. Jeson Wilson (Hon). OPEN (12.15): 1. Kyle Ceklerini (Yam); 2. Hunter Meyer (Yam): 3. Quinn Donathan (KTM). OPEN (14-24): I. Matt Jensen (Yllm): 2_ Tristan lundberg (Yam); 3. Ashley Boham (Hon): 4. Tommy Griswold (l<..IIw); 5. Travis DunlVent (Kaw). OPEN B: 1. Chris fl6ia (Yam); 2. Jimmy Gallegos (Suz): 3. Chris Lentz (Yem); 4. Bryan Rhoten (Suz): 5. Matthew Lunt (Hon). OPEN A: I. Chad Wollaston (Yam): 2. Brandon Hightower (Yam): 3. Eric Rhoten (Hon): 4. Kevm Hell (Yem): 5. Tl'llvis Bannister (Su.). Cahuilla Creek MX Park Stovin Strong at CALVMX Opener By STEVE CARO ANZA, CA, FEB. 15 Expert-ranked Ed Stovin put on a strong performance in the Grand Prix Two Expert division at the CALVMX season opener. Maico-mounted Stovin engaged in two racelong duels with Suzuki jockey Doug Nicol in the highly competitive class. At the drop of the starting gate for the first moto, Stovin grabbed the holeshot coming out of the first turn, with Nicoi close behind. By the end of lap one, Nicol had found a line around Stovin to take over the lead. For the next three laps, Nicol and Stovin engaged in a tight battle. Both riders were easily clearing the numerous tabletop jumps and storming through the rutted comers. At the checkered flag, Nicol held on to his slight lead for the victory, with Stovin a very close second. Maicomounted Dave Harris was a distant third. The start of moto two saw Nicol grab the lead as the pack funneled into the first uphill sweeper. Close behind him were Stovin and Harris. At the end of lap two, Stovin utilized the famous cornering ability of his German machine to power his way around Nicol just past the finish-line jump. By the end of the fourth lap, Stovin, his bright orange helmet clearly visible from the sidelines. had built a substantial lead over Nicol and Harris. At the checkers, it was Stovin with the overall, followed by Nicol and Harris. In the Grand Prix Over 40 Intermediate diVision, Maico-mounted Bob Toman put on a masterful display of riding ability as he swept to victories in both motos. In moto one, Honda-mounted Eric Thaanum grabbed the lead at the start. Near the middle of lap two, Yamaha-mounted Dennis Carlock got around Thaanum on the back half of the track. While this battle raged up front, Toman was working his way up from a midpack start. By lap four. Toman had worked his way past Yamaha rider Tony Kirkpatrick, Thaanum and Carlock to take over the lead. By the end of the moto, Toman had the victory. followed by Carlock and Kirkpatrick. In moto two, Thaanum again led the pack through the first few turns. Entering the front straight, Toman powered his way around Thaanum on the outside to take over the point position. Toman had built an insurmountable lead by lap three. Behind him, the battle for second raged between Carlock and Yamaha· mounted Brian Backer. These two repeatedly swapped positions for the rest of the moto. At the finish, Toman took the overall, followed by Carlock and Backer. With the fate of its home track, Carlsbad Raceway, still undecided, the board members of the California Vintage Motocross club were left searching for a suitable track for their second-season opener, Thanks to the generosity of Bob Harvell, his grandson Dan, and the rest of the staff, Cahuilla Creek MX Park proved the perfect facility. LOCAL TALENT BIIlTllDATE: • Orlando, Florida OnIER I_ESTSI ••••• Paintball; Anything to do with racing. M8TOBCYCLE: • • • • • • • • • Suzuki 5PoIIsoas. • ••• Alex Ferreira; Bob Ferreira

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