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than 140 riders attended the first of what is planned to be an annual event. Activities started Saturday morning with a riders' meeting hosted by TTC owner Dan Brown. The riders then selected their personalized schedules for the day. The best instructors in the business covered all aspects of Trials: Classes were taught by Ryan Young, David Chaves, Travis Fox and Tom Deal from RYP/Sherco USA; World champ Tommi Ahvala; Dale Malasek and Jesse Wellenstein, representing Gas ,Gas; -Ray Peters and Lacy Jones from Scorpa/Tryals St¥>p; Andy Johnson and Ron Commo from !Bet.. YSA; Chris LOCAL TALENT Florin from U.S. Montesa; TIC instructors Lodl Cycle Bowl: Pacifica's Edward Colon (30), here flanked by Tyler Pullen (16) and Jason Pullen (33), scored the victory in the 100cc Stock C Sportsman class in Lodi, California. his way past Brandon Bemardeau to the win the 50cc Stock A class. Michael Martin and Patrick McNamara won the 60cc A and B classes, respectively. McNamara took home the big one in the 80cc B class, too. Anthony Fong Jr. rode strong in the 80cc A event, taking the victory in front of Cody Anselmi and Chad Cose. This night saw 36 riders riding in nine 100cc classes. The largest class featured 16 racers riding three heat races and a semi to set the grid for the 100cc C Stock Sportsman class. In the end, Edward Colon took the checkers in front of Gilberto Cabrera and Tyler Pullen. Michael Sanchez was first in the 100cc Sportsman C class; he has finished first every race so far this season. Howell got another tall trophy for the 100cc Modified Sportsman B dass. Troy Milligan earned another sweet victory in the 1OOcc Modified Youth class. C.D. Howell was first in the 125cc class, and Chris Borjas led from pole to pole in the 250cc B class. Robert McDonnell got the holeshot in the Vet A race, with Paul Sanburn on his back tire. Coming out of turn one, Sanbum went high, allowing Robert Bacosa to get under him. The race finished in that order. Tony Sigala took the first-place trophies in the 250cc Vintage B and Vet B races, and John Proto won the Bultaco event. Danny Casey and Nick Moore put on a show in the 500cc Money race. Moore got alongside Casey turn after turn, but Casey held his line, leading Moore to the finish. Steve Hall left his first race this season a winner in the late-model Vintage A class, while Donald firanzi added another first-place trophy to his collection in the late-model Vintage B class. After a long absence from racing, Firanzi blew through the C class and is now working his way through the B class. Marty Weisler showed the rest of the fast guys the best way around this track, winning his heat race by almost half the track. He then came back to win the Open A event, which was not without its own excitement; it was restarted three times. The final restart was of the single-file variety, with Weisler in front, followed by Bacosa and Moore. Moore got around Bacosa to finish second. 100 SPTSMN STK B: I. Joseph Jacondti. 100 SPTSMN STK C: I. Edward Colon: 2. Gllberto Cabrera: 3. Tyler Pullen. 100 YTH MOD C: I. Troy MJlligDn Jr. XR I00 SP'TSMN MOD B: 1. C.D. Howell: 2. Joe Jtlconettl. XR I00 SPTSMN MOD C: 1. MlchtJel Sanchez: 2. Keny Me. 125 B: I. C.D. Howell: 2. Bobby Fong. 250: 1. Chris 6ol'jtls: 2. Sean Jones. SOO MNY: I. Danny Casey: 2. Nicholtls Moore: 3. Jtlmes Lewis. VET A: I. Robert McDonnell: 2. Robert Bacosa Jr.: 3. Paul San· bum. VET B: I. Tony Sigtlla; 2. Tyce Heebner; 3. Nick Conti. VET C: t. Norm Case. 40.. A: 1. Mali< Biscardi; 2. Robert McDonnell: 3. Donnie Darrah. 40+ B: I. Dontlld Flranz.l; 2. Timothy Burkholtz.: 3. Michael CNITlp. SO.. A: 1. Joe T~ay: 2. Bud Riddle. 50+ B: I. Carter Fisher. SO,. C: 1. Brett Taylor: 2. ErIc McFall. OPEN A: I. Marty Welsler: 2. Nicholas Moore; 3. Robert Bacon Jr. OPEN B/C: 1. Mike Perillo: 2. Joseph DeCarlo: 3. Fuzzy Beeching. V1NT SGL A: I. Steve Hall: 2. Donnie Darrah; 3. Johnny Larson. V1NT SGl B: 1. Donald Ararul. BUl: 1. John Proto: 2. Russell Flnmll: J. Albert Ludwlgsen. Trials Training Center Trials Training Days Huge Success! BY ALAN BECHARD SEQUATCHIE, TN, MAR. 29-30 The first-ever Trials Training Days sponsored by the Trials Training Center, and Ryan Young Products and Sherco USA, proved to be a huge success for everyone involved. More Charlie Roberts and Steve Gilinski; and former National champ Curt Comer, along with numerous other top riders and instructors. There were two instructors l'It each section, and each student received group and indjvidu· alized training and attention. Each skill was fully explained and demonstrated. Then there was ample time for each rider to work on his personal objectives and get plenty of one-onone time with instructors. Riders of all skill levels were accommodatriders, hosted by RYP/Sherco USA-sponsored champ rider Brad Villand. He worked patiently with this aspiring group of young riders. He was so popular with the kids that they demanded his return on Sunday. On Saturday afternoon, there was an informal Freestyle festival with the champ riders that wowed the onlookers. This was followed by the Fat Boy Freestyle contest and the bikers' limbo. After a barbecue dinner, there were classes on bike maintenance and setup. Peters demonstrated how to set up a bike for competition, and Brad Baumert revealed the inner secrets of a trials bike engine. On Sunday there were more class sessions throughout the day. At noon there was a special break, and the champ riders put on a hillclimb demonstration that had all the spectators gasping in amazement. After the maintenance courses the night before, the crew in the RYP pit tent was busy, working with riders on all brands of motorcycles. Everything from simple dutch-lever adjustments to suspension setup and tuning was done at no charge. The "crash of the weekend" award went to STRA president Ron Milam, whose overzealous "ZAP" in the log area found him flat on his back at the end! Participants came from as far away as Texas and New York. Everyone had an exceptional time, and many were making plans to attend next year's event. Wendy Roberts, manager of TTC, said, "We want to thank everyone for coming and making this event successful and fun!" eN 82 APRIL 23. 2003' cue I EO BIIlTllDATEI •••• January 16, 1965 REslDENCEI •• Cooper City, Florida • • • • • His Kids, Mountain Biking, Basketball OntER 11IITE1lESTS1 MDTGRCYCLEI • • • • • • • • • Suzuki SPONSORSI ••••• Dunlop, Suzuki. Sharkskinz. Vortex. Kobe Leathers locaL TUCK. •••••••• Moroso Motorsports Park ClassES. • ••••• GTO, Unlimited Supersport. Heavyweight Supersport, ,Heavyweight Superbike. Unlimited Grand Prix "I'm in the top five in every Single class that J race, at this point. J think I'm second in a couple of them: WIlY Do Y... RACE? "I love it. I love raCing: BEST RAciNG MOMEIIIJ? '''Probably back in 1996, which was my first year as an E.Kpert. Towards the end of the year, I beat Shane Prieto and John Ashmead and won my first race." How DID You GET STARTED ROAD RACING? "The very first time I came to a racetrack was back when I used to ride dirt bikes... I came to a race and thought, "This is awesome." _And then, once I got into street bikes, all the guys we rode with_ I just wanted to try it. I didn't start riding motorcycles until I was 23 years old. I never even rode a motorcycle as a kid. And I started riding dirt bikes _. and that was it. I wanted to do that." Results PfW STK A: 1. Jake Strong: 2. Brandon Bemllrdeau. PfW STK B: I. Scott Hamplon Jr. P/W STK C: I. Tanner Piccolottl: 2. Nicholas Hodgson; 3. Javier EspinOUl. P/W MOD A: I. Bnlndon Bemardeau: 2. Jllke Strong. PfW MOD B: I. Dominic Colindres: 2. Brian Martinez. Jr.: 3. Scott Hampton Jr. P/W MOD C: I. Jared Slade. 60 A: 1. Michael Martln: 2. Tony Davila; J. Bobby Caldeira. 60 B: I. Patric:k McNamara: 2. James Williams Jr.; 3. Jorge Cabrera. 60 C: 1. Brian Martinez.: 2. Jake Strong. P/W 70-90: I. David Aranda: 2. Vincent Canepa; 3. Charlene Martinez.. 80 II: I. Anthony Fong Jr.: 2. Cody Anselmi: 3. Chad COte. 80 B: I. Patrick McNamara; 2. Jorge Cabrera. 80 C: I. Garrett Slate: 2. Troy Milligan Jr.: 3. Chlvon Crump. 100 SPTSMN 'frH A: I. Bobby Caldeira; 2. Danielle Caldeira. 100 SPTSMN 'frH B: I. Stephen SikorskI. 100 STK YTH C: 1. Mike Aranda: 2. Donald Darrah Jr.; 3. Garrett Slate. 100 SPTSMN STK A: 1. Robert Cuny: 2. Jonathan Cuny. JIM PIHOKKEN ed. There was a special group for the younger By Lisa Theobald Trials Training Center: Christina Bechard negotiates a log with the help of instructors (from left) Brad Villand, Rod Villand and Steve Gilinski at the inaugural Trials Training Days in Sequatchie, Tennessee. ne""s