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Thor/Parts Unlimited Northeast Classic Motocross Series Round 1: Doublin Gap Motocross Park RRP's Ty Wallace had a great day at the first round of the ThorlParts Unlimited Northeast Classic Series, winning both the 125cc A and 250cc Open A classes. STORV AND PHOTS BV JIM P. SANDERSON NEWBQRG,PA,MAR.23 he Thor/Parts Unlimited Northeast Classic Motocross Series, celebrating its 11 th year, is the premier motocross series of the Northeast. Round one is one the earliest events on the AMA District 6 calendar. Just two weeks prior, the Northeast still had quite a bit of snow. More than 700 of the best motocross riders in the Northeast and beyond made the trek to Newburg, Pennsylvania. With over $229,000 dollars in factory contingency available for 2003, the competition will surely be fierce. The Yentzer family, promoters of the superfast and extremely technical Doublin Gap Motocross Park, did a great job preparing the racecourse. RRP's Ty Wallace, AMA National number 85, walloped the competition in the 125cc and 250cc Open A classes, winning the overall, a nice chunk of change, and the series points lead in both classes. Wallace carded 2-1 finishes in both classes, and he also finished third overall in the Over 25 A class with a 5-2 score. Bromley Suzuki's Barry Carsten led the pack of 37 riders out of the first turn in the first 250cc Open A moto. In tow were Shenandoah Honda's Tom Welch, Barry Taggert Jr., and Yamaha of Camp HiJl's Jeremy Cook. After half a lap, the topfive running order had changed considerably: Welch was out front, followed by Crossroad Powers ports' Damien Plotts, Wallace, Carsten and Jeremy Tiffany. Plotts was right on Welch's rear wheel by the start of lap two, and he made the pass for the lead by doing the triple just before the Expert-only section while Welch only doubled the obstacle. Wallace and Carsten were still third and fourth, and Kevin Brodsky Jr. moved up to fifth. Plotts and Welch quickly separated themselves from the pack; there was a huge gap back to Wallace, in third. Plotts had a four-second lead by the last lap. Welch made a mistake just a short distance from the finish line, allowing Wallace and Carsten by. Plotts won the first moto, with Wallace, Carsten, Welch and Cook trailing. (Below) Damien Plotts (46) leads the start of the first Over 25 A moto at Doublin Gap MX Park, with Scott Sayres (335), John Young (22), Jason Palmer (73), Jim Mcilvaine (133) and Ty Wallace (85) in tow. APRIL 16, 2003' cue I Daublia s.p Motoc:ross Pull Newbu.., Peans,lnaia Results: Man:b 23, 2003 (HoaRd 1) P/W: J. Som Sheckells (KTM); 2. Jared Ross (Yam); 3. Addison Emory IV (Hon); 4. Tyler Fleming (Hon); 5. Dustin Miller (KTM). 50 (4-6): I. Darien Robinson; 2. Chase Miller (HUS\; 3. Slim Sheckells (KTM); 4. Scott Walker (Lem ; 5. Derek Miller (Pol). 50 (7-8): I. Ale. Moldet (Pol): 2. Dylon Wolfe KTM); 3. Blake Wadsworth (KIM); 4. Wesley Mattivi Cob); 5. Storm Sheckells (K'rM). 60 (7·9): 1. Albert Caumzaro (KllW): 2. Jacob Grove (Suz); 3. Nicolas Desiderio (Suz): 4. Tyler W02ney (KTM); 5. Alex Maidel (Kow). 60 (l0-11): I. Justin Barcia (KTM); 2. Sunny Drake (KTM); 3. Brandon Seibold (Yam); 4. Dyilin Brajkovich (SU2); 5. Chez Ughl (KTM). 80 (7·11): 1. Justin Barcia (Kaw); 2. Ryan Blizzard (Hon); 3. GeHret Tolh 4. Albert Catanzaro (Kew); 5. Marcus Hodge Kaw). 80 (12·13): 1. Michael Picone Suz); 2. Marshall Hurd (Suz); 3. Colton Hllrrison Kaw); 4. Adam Blessing (KllW): 5. Teddy Grllnt (Han). 80 (14- J 5): I. Willy TOlh Jr. (SU2); 2. Kerry Kaminskie Jr. (Kaw); 3. Chlld Dunnin9 (Kaw); 4. Sean Watlllce (Suz); 5. Jacob Wolfe (Y8m). MINI (9-13): 1. Gorret Toth (SU2): 2. Ryan Blizzard (Hon); 3. Marshlill Hurd (Suz); 4. Adam Blessing (Kow): 5. Joey Keefe (SU2). S/MINI: J. Michael Picone (Suz): 2. Kerry Kaminskie Jr. (Kaw); 3. Robert Mlirshlill (Suz): 4. Chad Dunning (Kaw); 5. D8niel Holton Jr. (Suz). 125 A: I. Ty Wallace (Yam); 2. Damien Plotts (Hon): 3. Barry Carsten (Suz); 4. Chris Hunter (Hon); 5. Aaron Day (Yam). 125 B: I. Nicholas Evennou (Yllm); 2. Zllchary Feaster (Yami; 3. Andrew WeigZllnd (Yllm); 4. Brian Murphy (Yam; 5. MJtche:ll Dougherty (Kaw). 12S C: 1. Chod BreckbHI (Vom); 2. Bryan Wilmoth (Kaw); 3. Chalmers Helman (Yam): 4. Mike Landis (Yam); 5. Michllel McCubbin (Yam). 250 OPEN A: I. Ty Wlillace (Hon); 2. Damien Plotts (Hon); 3. Barry Carsten (Suz); 4. Jeremy Cook (Yam): 5. Tom Welch (Hon). 250 OPEN B: 1. Man Ranum (Han); 2. Stephen Hunter (Han); 3. Brian Murph¥ (Suz): 4. Jllson Doyle (Yam); 5. Richard White (Kaw). 250 OPEN C: 1. Jonllthan Woskob (Kaw); 2. Chlilmers Helman \Yam); 3. Todd Selleck Jr. (Hon); 4. AQiI ShlirifSYlim : 5. Eric Leiby (Yam). W'MN: I. essye Davis (Yllm); 2. Christina Basna (Yam): 3. Nicki Ungle (Yam). SCHBV: I. Mitchell Dougherty (Kow); 2. Scott Sellrs (Kaw); 3. Willy Toth Jr. (Suz); 4. Robert Marshall (Suz); 5. Brandon Meier (Suz). CLGBY: 1. o.,vid Ginolfi (Yllm); 2. Stephen Stella (KltW~. 3. Brian M.urphy (Yam); 4. Samuel Forrester (Yam: 5. Nicholas Evennou (Yam). 2 • A: 1. Dllmien Plotts (Hon); 2. Tom Welch (Hon\; 3. Ty Wall8ce (Hon); 4. Bllrry Taggart Jr. (Y8m ; 5. Jeffrey Grove (Suz). 25. B: 1. Toby Leemore (Yam); 2. Christopher Curtis (Hon); 3. Eric Gebhard ~HOn); 4. Michael Derosa (Suz); 5. John FaQ8n (Hon . 30+ A: 1. B8rry Carsten (Suz ; 2. Jeffrey Grove (Suz); 3. John Young (K8W); 4. JlImes Mcilvaine (Suz); 5. Jerry Seip Jr.(Hon). 30. B: 1. Gregory Lykos (Hon); 2. Joseph Famish (Yam); 3. Steven Sheckler IYam); 4. Byron Culbertson (Hon); 5. Wililom Seogle Hon). 30. C: 1. Todd Herman (Hon); 2. Robert Smith (Hon); 3. Gregory Henry (Yllm); 4. Mark Wienecks (Vom); 5. Joey Kilby (Hon). 40.: 1. Tim Schmelyun (Y8m): 2. Jerry Seip Jr. (Hon); 3. Robert Huston (Hon); 4. Kevin Mesiah (Yam); 5. Timothy Brown (Hon). l !SUZ); (Above right! Barry Carsten (79) battles for second place with Chris Hunter (50S) and Tom Welch (116) in the final 125cc A moto in Newburg, Pennsylvania. 54 Cook led the start of the final 250cc Open A moto. In tow were Nick Mowry, Wallace, Carsten and Chris Hunter. The running order changed considerably after the leaders got through the tight and twisty infield section. Cook remained at the point, with Wallace, Welch, Carsten and Dustin Kendall trailing. The top four remained unchanged a fte r 2 1/2 laps. Plotts moved up to fifth. Welch and Carsten traded passes a few times; Carsten finally made a pass stick on lap three to take third. Wallace closed the gap on Cook and made the pass for the lead along the back tree-line section. Cook was relegated to second. With two laps remaining, Carsten passed Cook to take second, dropping Cook to third; soon after, Plotts dropped Cook to fourth. Wallace took the checkered flag with a three-second advantage. Leavitt attempted the triple but came up short, giving Day fourth. Leavitt dropped to fifth. Plotts passed Cook for second with a lap and a half to go. Day was a solid fourth, and Hunter was now up to fifth. Plotts closed in on Wallace and made the pass for the lead. Plotts quickly pulled away and finished the moto with a five-second advantage. Rounding out the top five were Wallace, Day, Hunter and Carsten. Carsten led the start of the final 125cc A moto but was quickly passed by Wallace. Rounding out the top five were Hunter, Welch and Dave Ginolfi. The top four were unchanged by lap two, but Plotts moved up to fifth. Wallace crossed the finish line for the second-moto win with about a four-second advantage. Rounding out the top five were Carsten, Hunter, Welch and Plotts. Wallace earned the overall with his 2-1 rides. Plotts' 1-5 tally was good enough for runner-up honors. Carsten's 5-2 rides were good for third overall. l:lII e novvs Rounding out the top five were Carsten, Plotts, Welch and Cook. Wallace got the top tier of the 250cc A podium via his 2-1 rides. Plotts' 1-3 score was good for runnerup honors, and Carsten rounded out the podium with his 3-2 tally. Cook led the start of the first 125cc A moto. In tow were Mike Leavitt, Carsten, Rodney Horrocks and Wallace. Leavitt had the point after about half a lap, displacing Cook to second. Wallace and Plotts were now third and fourth, with Horrocks dropping to fifth. Wallace was out front by the start of lap two, with Cook, Leavitt, Plotts and Aaron Day trailing. A few turns later, Plotts passed Leavitt to take third, dropping Leavitt to fourth. On the next lap,

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