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Central Oregon Motocross Series Round 1: Madras Motocross STORY AND PHOTOS BY CLAY LIGHT MADRAS, OR, MAR. 1-2 ..,... wo years ago, Brody Baxter was [(.. one of Oregon's top Intermediate riders and appeared to be about ready for the Professional ranks. A decision to attend college, however, put a temporary halt to what could have been a promising hobby or career. Baxter, though, decided a comeback was in the works, and he picked his home track to do just that, making his mark at Madras Motocross, site of the opening round of the Central Oregon Motocross Series, which also doubled as round II of the 14-round CMC Northwest Winter Series. As was evidenced by his performances in his comeback bid, Baxter hadn't lost any speed after two full years of not riding. The rider from nearby Powell Butte, Oregon, celebrated his 20th birthday by posting four overall wins during the two-day event on the high desert. It drew a large contingent of riders from throughout the Northwest. Baxter's wins came in the 250cc and Before The Hill Intermediate classes. Another rider achieving similar success was Redmond's Chris Alldredge. Riding a 50cc Cobra, Alldredge won the 50cc Open and Pee Wee (7-8) classes on both days, also with I-I sweeps. Alldredge has been on a statewide rampage this year, dominating the small-wheel action nearly every time he's competed. On Saturday, AII- dredge's first win came in the combined Pee Wee classes; he dealt a blow to the Pee Wee (7-8) class. Alldredge jumped out in front in both motos, although in the second moto, the Cobra pilot fell while leading the field into turn one but mounted a remarkable comeback bid to seal a I-I sweep. Another of the fast locals, KTM rider Cory Paterson, trailed Alldredge in both motos to garner second overall. Husqvarna-mounted Brandon Barber, the current CMC Series points leader, overcame poor starts and a tumble to finish third overall with a 3-4 score, followed by Jason Doane (5-3) and Coby Ayres (4-6). In the adjoined Pee Wee (3-6) class, Polini rider Brayden Massey massacred the competition with a 1- 1 sweep of his own to lead Wyatt Fowler and Ryan Burggren into the top three overall. Matt Wilson came out on top of the competitive Supermini class, though not without a battle from a pair of local Suzuki riders, brothers Blake and Ben Anglen. Ben held off challenges from Wilson to win moto one, but his DNF in moto two aided in Wilson's overall win. Blake, who finished third in moto one, placed second to Wilson in moto two and grabbed second overall. Southern Oregon speedster Bradley Hillman put in two superb rides to finish third overall, ahead of Jared Wood and Jon Varcoe. In each of his two classes Baxter had tough competition, especially on Saturday from the lone Pro rider in Chris Alldredge was also dominant, picking up wins in the Pee Wee (7-8), 50cc Open and 60cc Junior classes in Madras, Oregon. Brody Baxter rebounded nicely from a two-year hiatus to post overall wins In the 250cc and Before The Hili Intermediate cla....s at Madras Motocross, site of the opening round of the Central Oregon Motocross $eries. 50 OPEN: 1. Chris Alldredge (Cob); 2. Cory Paterson (KTM); 3. Brayden Ml.lssey (Pol). 60 BEG: 1. Cory Paterson (KTM); 2. Brllyden Massey (Pol); 3. Mickey Soares (KTM). 60 OPEN: 1. Julian Doane (Kaw); 2. R.J. Leach (SUl). 80 BEG: 1. Doug Crockett (Yam); 2. Phillip Springer (Suz); 3. Trllvis Williems (Suz). 80 (9-11): 1. Jared Wood (Yam); 2. Bradley Hillmen (Yam). 80 (12-13): 1. Blake Anglen (Suz); 2. Tyler Schwentker (Yllm); 3. Dustin Steward (Yam). 80 (14-16): 1. Jon Varcoe (Suz); 2. Matt Wilson attendance, Honda jockey Brandon Scheffel, who was the only rider to lead Baxter all day. However, things went awry for Scheffel: He had a scant lead over Baxter in the second 250cc Intermediate/Pro moto when his Honda CRF450R's engine failed, and Baxter posted the win. Yamaha rider Danny Costa chased Baxter in the 250cc and Before The Hill Intermediate classes and finished runnerup to Baxter in both. On Sunday, it was more of the same from Baxter and Alldredge. The surprise of the day, though, was Hillman, who scored what was most likely the biggest win of his racing career with a victory in the second 80cc Age Group moto, posting a major upset in the process. Hillman held off both Anglen brothers in moto two to seal the 80cc (9-11) class win, to complement his earlier 60cc Senior-class win. Ben finished second to Hillman in the second 80cc Age Group moto but nabbed a win in the 80cc (14-16) class, followed by Blake, who won the 80cc (12-13) class. Ben and Blake split moto wins in the Supermini class, with Ben (2-1) winning overall. With impressive wins in the 125cc and 250cc Beginner classes on both days, 14-year-old Erik Meusling joined Alldredge, Baxter and the select few other riders to sweep their respective classes. The Suzuki and Honda-mounted rider from Gervais, Oregon, won every moto he entered, winning his final 250cc moto on Sunday by 26 seconds over his closest competitor, Paul Jones. eN (Yam). S/M1NI: 1. Matt Wilson (Yom); 2. Blake Anglen (Suz); 3. Bradley Hillmen (Yam). 125 BEG: 1. Erik Meusling (Suz); 2. Vllnce Kotel Madras Motocross Madras, Oregan Rosults: Morch 1-2, 2003 (Rounds 1/11) Saturday P/W (3-6): 1. Brayden Massey (Pol): 2. Wyatt Fowler (Hus); 3. Ryan Burggren (KTM). P/W (7-8): I. Chris Alldredge (Cob): 2. Cory Paterson (KTM); 3. Brandon BlIrber (Hus). 60 MARCH 26, 2003' cue I e n e vv s (Hon); 3. JOShUli Scott (Yelm). 125 JR: 1. Nick Rlmdklev (Hus); 2. Ben DeWitt (Yam); 3. Jimmy Alexllnder (Yam). 250 BEG: I. Erik Meusling (Hon); 2. loch Teit (Yam); 3. Vito Bartolotta (Yam). 250 JR: 1. Matt Petz (Hon); 2. Jake Sllnmm (Hon); 3. Ben Hurlburt (Hon). 250 INT: 1. Brody BlIxter (Yam); 2. DZlnny Costa (Yam); 3. Jason Parks (Hon). 250 PRO: I. Brandon Scheffel (Hon). OPEN AM: 1. Jeremy Mclain (Yam). 4·STRK: 1. Jeke Sannan (Hon); 2. Brilln Chapman (Yam); 3. Jeremiah Sparks (Yam). 8TH JR: 1. Vance Kotal (Hon): 2. Nick Randklev (Hus); 3. Bryson Steiner (Yam). 8TH INT: 1. Brody Bllxter (Yllm); 2. Dllnny Costa (Yam); 3. Brandon Scheffel (Hon). OTH BEQ: 1. Mike Dllhlmlln (Han); 2. Bryon Smith (Hus); 3. Paul Meusling (Hon). OTH JR: 1. Brfldley Smith (Yam); 2. Randy Dix (Yom); 3. Harold Taylor (Yam). OTH INT: 1. Ben Hurlburt (Han). OfT AM.: I. Brilln Bllrber (Hus); 2. Frllnk Jacobsen (Hon); 3. Mitch Alden (Yam). Sunday PIW (3-6): 1. Brllyden Mllssey (Pol); 2. Jordan Dix (Pol); 3. Ryan Burggren (KTM). P/W (7-8): I. Chris Alldredge (Cob); 2. Cory Paterson (KTM); 3. Jllson DOllne (Cob). 50 OPEN: I. Chris Alldredge (Cob); 2. Cory Paterson (KTM); 3. Jason Doone (Cob). 60 BEG: I. Cory Paterson (KTM); 2. Mickey Soares (KTM); 3. Brayden Mllssey (Kew). 60 JR: I. Chris Alldredge (SUl); 2. R.J. Leach (SUl). 60 SR: 1. Brlldley Hillmlln (KTM); 2. Julilln Doane (Kaw); 3. Jeremy Steward (KTM). 60 OPEN: I. Julian Doone (Kaw); 2. R.J. Leoch (Suz); 3. Jord8n Jones (KllW). 80 BEG: 1. Doug Crockett (Yam); 2. Phillip Springer (Suz); 3. Nick Docus (YlIm). 80 (9-11): I. Bradley Hillman (Yam): 2. Jared Wood (Yam). 80 (12-13): I. Blake Anglen (Suz): 2. Tyler Schwentker (Yllm): 3. Dustin Steward (Yllm). 80 (14-16): I. Ben Anglen (Suz); 2. Matt Wilson (Yam). S/"'INI: I. Ben Anglen (SUl); 2. Blake Anglen (SUl); 3. Bradley Hillman (Yam). t 25 JR: 1. Trllvis McMackin (Yam); 2. Nick RlIndklev (Hus); 3. Bryson Steiner (Yam). 125 INT: 1. Ross Miller (Yam). 250 BEG: 1. Erik Meusling (Hon); 2. Pliul Jones (Hon); 3. Zach Tait (Yam). 250 JR: 1. Jeremy McLain (Yam); 2. Jake Sannan (Han); 3. Jon Sherriffs (Yam). 250 INT: 1. Brody Baxter (Yam); 2. Danny Costa (Yam); 3. Steve Miller (KTM). OPEN AM: I. Jeremy Mclain (Yllm); 2. Jimmy Alexander (Yam). WMN: I. Sllrllh Costa (Suz). BTH JR: I. Travis McMackin (Yam); 2. Bryson Steiner (Yam); 3. Nick Randklev (Hus). 8TH INT: 1. Brody Baxter (Yam); 2. Ross Miller (Yam); 3. Danny Costa (Yam). OTH BEG: 1. Jon Jolley (Hon); 2. Paul Meusling (Hon); 3. Mike Dahlman (Han). OTH JR: I. Olin Green (Hon); 2. Bryson Southarel (KTM); 3. Scott Smith (Kew). OTH INT: 1. Ryan Koozer (Yam); 2. Scott Olsen (Hon). OTH PRO: I. Ben Hurlburt (Hon). OIT JR: 1. Brian Barber (Hus); 2. Jim Alexander (Yam); 3. Frank Jacobsen (Han). OIT INT: 1. Gary Rost (Hon). 4·STRK; 1. Danny Costa (Yam): 2. Jake Sannan (Hon); 3. Jesse Rignell (Yam).