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the Belgian was relegated to a minor role in the GP. "I don't agree with the way Pichon passed me," Everts said. "The first move was aggressive, but okay, then I made a pass on him. He came back to me, I was on the inside, and he just nearly took me out. We did the corner, and I went full into his side. He rode over the grass and came on the inside, hit me hard and broke seven spokes. I am disappointed and pissed off the way he got the victory. I made a big mistake on the long back straight. The bike nearly kicked me off. What happen after that got a little out of hand. I think he is an aggressive, and I have to be more aggressive, and I will give him payback. I'm not going to spare him, for sure. I'm waiting for my moment, and I will go for it. I won't have trouble coming back from the points deficit. I don't have any pressure. In Germany I will be sharp." SSOcc GP The 650cc race was without a doubt the lowlight of the second round of the World Motocross Championships. Smets dominated the complete race, winning by a huge margin and showing the rest of the big-bore riders that it's going to be a long season. Late in the race, Yves Demaria crashed out while in fourth place, breaking his back in another disappointing day for the Frenchman. Parker held fourth place on lap one, then he slowly dropped through the field, eventually claiming eighth place. eN Yoshimura would like to congratulate Mat Mladin and Ben Spies for their dominating performances at Fontana. Mat took his Suzuki Yoshimura GSX-R1000 from pole to dominating victories in both AMA Superbike races. Ben spies, not wanting to be left out, took his GSX-R1000 from pole to lead every lap and claim victory in the Formula Extreme class. furoei",uit Valkensvaard, Halland Results: April 12-13, 20021Ra.nd 2 af 12J 125 GP: 1. Steve Ramon (KTM); 2. Erik Eggens (KTM); 3. MllfC De Reuver (KTM); 4. Ben Townley (KTM): 5. Alessio Chiodi (Yam); 6. Andrea Bartolini (Yam); 7. David Philippllerts (KTM); B. Rui Goncalves (Yam); 9. M!lrvin Van Daele (KTM); 10. Tyla Rattray (KTM); 11. Tom Church (KTM); 12. Rodrig Thain (Hus); 13. Jeff Dement (Yam); 14. Tanel Leak (KTM); IS. Stephen Sword (KTM). MotocrossGP: 1. Mickael Pichon (Suz); 2. Joel Smets (KTM); 3. Kenneth Gundersen (Kaw); 4. Kevin Strijbos (Suz); 5. Brian Jorgensen (Han); 6. Claudio Federici (YlIm); 7, Chris Burnham (Hon); 8. Carl Nunn (Kaw); 9. Stefan Everts (Yam); 10. Andrew McFarlane (Kaw); 11. Sven Breugelmans (Suz); 12. Johnny Aubert (Yam); 13. Antoine Meo (Kaw); 14. Yoshi Atsuta (Hon); 15. Marcel Van Drunen (Yam). 650GP: t. Joel Smets (KTM); 2. Javier Vico Garcia (KTM); 3. Cedric Melotte (Hon); 4. Danny Theybers (Hbg); 5. Avo Leok (Hon); 6. Antti Pyrhonen (Yam); 7. Manuel Priem (KTM); 8. Trampas Parker (KTM); 9. Mllrk Eastwood (Hon); 10. Bernd Eckenbach (KTM); II. Juss Laansoo (Yam); 12. Fabrizio Dini (Hon); 13. Roman Jelen (Hon) 14. Jukka Pirinen (Hon); 15. Stuart F10ckhard (Hon). FIM WORLD C'SHIP 12S MOTOCROSS SERIES POINTS STANDINGS (After 2 01 12 rounds); I. Steve Ramon (41jlwin); 2. Alessio Chiodi (38); 3. (TIE) Marc De Reuver/Andrea Bartolini (35); 5. Ben Townley (26); 6. Mickael Maschio (25); 7. (TIE) Stephen Sword/Marvin Van Daele (24): 9. (TIE) Erik Eggens/Rodrig Thainrryla Rattray (22); 12. David Philippaerts (20); 13. Rui Goncalves (15); 14. (TIE) Luigi Seguy om Church (14). FIM WORLD C'SHIP MOTOCROSSGP SERIES POINTS STANDINGS (Alter 2 01 12 rounds): I. Mickael Pichon (50/2wins); 2. Joel Smets (44); 3. Kenneth Gundersen (35); 4. (TIE) Stefan Everts/Brian Jorgensen (32); 6. Kevin Strijbos (24); 7. (TIE) Carl Nunn/Andrew McFarlane (23); 9. (TIE) Gordon Crockard/James Oobb (18); ) I. Antoine Meo (17); 12. (TIE) Claudio Federici/yo,hi Atsuta (15); 14. Chris Burnham (14): 15. Pit Beirer (13). FIM WORLD C'SHIP 6S0 MOTOCROSS SERIES POINTS STANOINGS (After 2 01 12 rounds): I. Joel Smets (50/2wlns); 2. Javier Garcia (44); 3. Cedric Melotte (38); 4. Trampas Parker (28); 5. Danny Theybers (25); 6. Antti Pyrhonen (23); 7. Mark Eastwood (21); 8. (TIE) Yves Demaria/Avo Leak (20); 10. Pierrick Pagel (16); 11. (TIE) Manuel Priem/Mark Hucklebridge (14); 13. Michael Kadlecek (13); 14. Chris Burnham (12); 15. Bernd Eckenbach (11). 5420 Daniels Street. Chino, CA 91710. Tel (909)628-4722 Fax (909)521-2198 • www.yoshimura-rd.com r----------------------------------------------YES! Start my subscription immediately to Cycle News. 1 year/50 issues for $45.00. (can be billed 2 monthly payments) o o rr arne Address (25 issues for $23.(0) City _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ State Phone Zip o _ Order Date Send to: I!fl..Id6Illl1!!!M, Inc. o o o P.O. Box 5084, Costa Mesa, CA 92628-5084 Toll Free Subscription Hotline (800) 831-2220 24-hour FAX Order Line (714) 751-6685 • E-mail: Subscribe@cyclenews.com Signature Upcoming Rounds: Round 3 - Teutschenthal, Germany, May Round 4 - Montevarchi. 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