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DeHoop had great speed early on and opened up a good lead on the field, only to be run down in the closing stages of the moto by Borcherding. Gaylord rode like a man possessed and was soon fighting with Kirkpatrick for a spot in the top five. With the checkered flag flying, Crown made it a perfect day by taking the win with room to spare. DeHoop was second, but he was on his toes, as Borcherding was pushing hard to take over the runner-up spot, only to come up just short at the end. Gaylord found a line around Kirkpatrick to nail down fourth. which was what he needed to take third overall in the class. Kirkpatrick's pair of fifths was good for fifth overall as well. In 250cc C action, Tom Cox put a dent in Suzuki's contingency budget by turning in two great rides for the overall victory. Cox took the holeshot and led the pack from start to finish in both motos. Kevin Rager (2-2) was consistently fast throughout the day but just couldn't hold Cox's pace. giving him runner-up. Mitchell Abramson and Aaron Goforth locked up in a tug-of-war over the last podium spot; Abramson (3-4) bettered Goforth's 5-3 score by two places in moto one, which gave him the breathing room he needed to secure third overall, despite bowing to Goforth's pressure in moto two. "It was a little cold today," Abramson said afterward, "but with the Loretta Lynn's Area Qualifier here on May 10 and 1 J, I wanted to get in as much track time as possible." Red Bud MX Buchanan. Michigan Results, March 29, 2003 SO JR (4·6): 1. Cody Price (KT""): 2. Mitch Ostaf'm (KTM): 3. Tyler Vore (KTM): 4. Seth Hamlshfeger (KTM); S. Troy Blount (Pol). SO SR (7 ·8): I. Nicholas Velie (KTM); 2. Jacob Gillis (KTM): 3. Stephen Montgomery (KTM): 4. John Cole II (Pol): 5. Dillon Rnley (IITI'I) 65 BEG: I. Jacob Gtllis (KTM): 2. Gregory Wyland II (Kaw); 3. Nykolas Hagen (Kaw); 4. Austin Miller (Suz): 5. Nathan Deshone (K.aw). 65: I. James Roberts (Kaw): 2. Matthew Adrian (KTM): 3. Zach4ry Hays (Suz); 4. Taylor tn!vis (Kaw); 5. AIo Ditton (KTM). 8S (9·13): 1. Brad Kiester (Kaw): 2. Brett Wagner (Kaw); 3. Trevor Donie (Suz); 4. Jesse Marshall (Yam); S. Wyatt GlirTIOl'e (Yam). 8S C: I. &~Martin (Kaw); 2. Mlc:tIDeI Jarn!Cko (Kaw): 3. Ger· ald Ralston (Yam). 85 JR: 1. James Roberts (Suz); 2. Matthew Adrian (Suz); 3. Tay· lor Davis (Kaw): 4. [)evict ComptOn (Kaw): S. Michael Ross (Suz). 8S SR: I. Brett Wagner (Kaw); 2. Trevor Donie (Suz): 3. MIchael Chapman (Kaw): 4. Wyatt Gilmore (Yam): S. Luke Branlett (Hon). S/Mlf'lJ: I. Roben Koch (/ion). 125 A: 1. Nathan Miller (Suz); 2. Jason McDonald (KTM); 3. Randall Woodtlng (KTM): 4. BrDdley Ripple (Suz): 5. Martin Leum IIITI'I). 125 B: l. Joe Penrod (KTM): 2. Shane ~ell (KTM); 3. Robbie ConkHn (Suz): 4. Chuck Gekle (Yam); 5. Matthew Gow (KTM). 125 C; I. Josh Gosdzlnski (Kaw): 2. Aaron Goforth (Yam): 3. Joe McBrlde (Yom): 4. Austin Brack (KTM); 5. ChrIS Stover (Suz). 125 JR: 1. Grant Moreland (Suz): 2. Shone Sewell (KTM); 3. Terry "uten (Yam): 4. Steven Carnahan (Yom): 5. Mike Spadafina IKTI'I). 250/0PEN A,; I. Randall Woodring (Hon); 2. Trevor Gundlach (Hon); 3. Brlan Schuiteman (Hon): 4. Bradley Ripple; 5. Rob Gnagey (Yam). 250/0PEN B: l. Terry Auten (Yam); 2. Joe Penrod (Kaw): 3. MIke Sassono (Hon); 4. Wayne Dennis (Hon): S. Ryan Tow (Kaw). 250/0PEN C: 1. Tom COli (Suz): 2. Kevin Rager (Hon); 3. Mitchell Abremson (Hon); 4. Aaron Goforth (Yam); 5. tn!vld Brlstow (Yam), WMN JR: 1. Lauro Weiss (Suz): 2. Colleen MItchell (Kaw). WMN SR: I. Kelsie Bt:mholtz (Hon); 2. Katie Auten (Yom). 16·24: I. Ryan Tow (Kaw); 2. Gary Doorlag (Hon): 3. Zachary Koster (Yom): 4. Eric Folmar (Suz): 5. Terry Kneppie' (Yom). 25.; 1. Matthew Crown (Hon); 2. David Gaylord (Hen); 3. tn!r· ~ Borcherding (Hen); 4. Christopher McMIllin (Hon): 5. Troy Assemany (Hon). 30..: 1. Matthew Crown (Hon); 2. Todd De.Hoop (KTM); 3. David Gaylord (Hen): 4. Darren Borcherding (Hen): 5. Scott Kirkpatrick Tulare Cycle Park: Eric McKenna (33) looks out his side window for that perfect place to land on his way to a perfect weekend of five moto wins and the overall in the Master A class at round three of the International Old-Timers Association Annual Race Series in Tulare, California. (Hon). Scon 50 (4-6) SHAFT: I. Cody Price (Cob): 2. Austin Steinfeldt (KTM); 3. Joey Paugh (KTM); 4. Justin Soper (KTM): 5. Kristoler c~_(Su<). SO (7·8) SHAFT: I. Bradley Wilson (KTM); 2. Jared Bennett (KTM); 3. Trevor Estelle (Hon): 4. Und53y Mason (KTM): S. Kole Bryans. 35 ..: 1. Matthew Crown (Hon); 2. Darren Borcherding (Hen): 3. Kirkpatrick (Hon): 4. Todd F1ickenger (Hen); S. Matthew Kiser (Hon). 40 ..: I. Larry Witmer (Suz): 2. David Prater (Hon): 3, James Kozlowski (Suz). 45..: I. Gordon Baird (Suz). NON·COR: 1. Derek Albertson (Hon); 2. Joseph Kozlowski (Kaw); 3. Paul Ransier (Hon). revenge at round four in Marysville, California, on May 3 and 4 - this time on his CR250. Which means he is serious. Tulare Cycle Park Tulare. California Results, March 29·30, 2003 (Round 3) so.. International Old-Timers Association Annual Race Series Round 3: Tulare Cycle Park NOV: 1. Les Oldenbrook: 2. Robert Marchbank: 3. Larry Kirsch: 4. Herb Kane; S. Debnl Hogarth. SO.. AM: I. Michael Burnett; 2. Kirk Freeman; 3. Jeff KISSInger, 4. Hetbel't Allen: S. J.R_ Meusling. SO .. EX: 1. Pat Smith; 2. Jerry Winkdbauer: 3. Marlt Melehes; 4. Jock Baken; 5. Fred Wheeler. McKenna Returns to Take Five By GENE H,GG,NBOTHAM TULARE, CA, MAR. 29-30 Old-Timers representing chapters from Arizona to Canada, more than 150 in all, were the grateful recipients of beautiful sunshine for the two~day, five-moto event in Tulare, California. After considerable rain at the previous events in Arizona and Palmdale, the great weather was appreciated, and conditions were great for some good, close racing. Central Valley chapter president Ron Clausen and his lovely wife, Carolyn, handled the details of the race weekend with their usual efficiency, and the weekend was a great success. Clausen was a bit concerned because of a long, dogleg straightaway he had put in that had a few old-timers wondering what it was going to be like wide open in fifth gear. It tumed out to be one of the really great sections of the track. Shortly after that was an interesting step jump, followed immediately by a double jump. Even this reporter (who, you may remember, hates doubles) did the section each lap without whining; it must have been the off-season practice. As old-timer members are aware, to join and be a part of this fun, you must be at least 40 years old. Classes are divided by age groups (40-50, 50-60, 60-70, and now Over 70). Within those age groups are divisions for Novices, Amateurs, Experts and Masters, giv~ ing every rider a chance to compete with others of his or her ability. Riders who are tired of short motos and long waits at local events should try the International Series of OldTimer races, where there are three motos (two for those over 60) on Saturday and two on Sunday. The length of each moto ranges from 15 minutes (for Novices or those over 60) up to 22 minutes (for the Masters). The chance to travel to faraway places and experience great hospitality and new tracks is a great attraction to many members. In the past few years, members have had the opportunity to ride championship-caliber tracks such as Washougal. To join a chapter, just e-mail the international secretary, Annie McCarthy, 54 APRIL 30, 2003' eye I e for the name of the chapter president near· est to you. You can reach Annie at anniem@ sprynet.com. The Masters class, as usual. put on a great show. Eric McKenna was back in action after missing most of the 2002 season due to a concussion. Alex Jorgensen was also in action, as were Don Franklin and Shawn Hybarger. McKenna managed to get the holeshot in the first moto, followed closely by Jorgensen...Jorgy" remained close for a long time, but McKenna maintained a tremendous pace and took the checkers well in front of Jorgy and the rest. Jorgy managed to put his 250cc Kawasaki out in front with the holeshot several times over the weekend and made McKenna. on his big-bore Honda 450, work for the lead. While in the lead. Jorgy showed his lineage in the world of speed when he hit that fast dogleg section. There was no passing him in that section. It would have been great to have a radar gun on him. After a while, though, McKenna tired of the game of follow-the-Ieader and made his move, disappearing over the horizon on his way to a perfect weekend of five for five moto wins. Jorgensen was a steady second for second overall, although he did give up one second-place finish to Franklin. Speaking of running off and hiding, Duane Spence did just that in each of the four Over 70 Expert motos. Rumor (started by this reporter) had it that he even stopped at McDonald's for a Big Mac and still won. Actually, Gene Hrobsky and Max Goode were not that far behind. Hrobsky had something special in his tank and managed to take second overall, with Goode third. These "new kids" to the class are really fast. Somewhere in the dis~ tance were Tony Armada and Gene "Higgi" Higginbotham (both on their DRZ400s), who were carrying on their battle from past years. Armada was still (or so he claimed) nursing his foot, which was broken during the off season. Higgi was showing off the results of his practice on doubles in the off season. Higgi edged Armada this time out for fourth overall. Armada was fifth. Armada will be looking for neVIl's 50.. MSTR: 1. Robert Hershey; 2. Charlie Manhall; 3. Chuck Holmes: 4. Larry Hartnett; 5. Art McDade. 60.. NOV: I. Ken Feulner; 2. Scott Walker; 3. DeMit Pangbom; 4. Richard Thompson; 5. George Wall. 50. AM; 1. Bruce Hoover; 2. PhD Block; 3. Dennis Tooman; 4. Al Smith: 5. Barry Simon. 50. EX: I. Bart Kellogg; 2. Gary Willison; 3. Carl Bowling; 4. Lau~ce St PIe~; 5. Glenn Pruitt. 70... AM: I. BNce Cornell; 2. Nate House; 3. Bob Alloy; 4. Dan McCarthy: 5. OlIve Scott. 70.. EX: 1. Duane Spence: 2. Gene Hrobsky; 3. Mall Goode; 4. Gene Higginbotham; 5. Tony Armada. NOV: 1. Randy RamociottJ: 2. Boan Essary; 3. Brian Swanson: 4. Eric Alloy; 5. Cam Cameron. AM: I. Robert Casey: 2. Scott Ball: 3. Ed Golden: 4. Richard Lamis: S. Mike Marek. EX: t. Greg Albin: 2. Robert Marks: 3. David Simon: 4. Keevan Acevedo; S. Randy Roberts. MSTR A: I. Eric McKenna; 2. Alex Jorgenson; 3. Don Franklin; 4. Shawn Hybarger. MSTR B: I. tn!v~ Eropkin: 2. Larry Brown: 3. Mike McMurry: 4. Dan Scharf; 5. Gary Gallagher. CMC Northwest Winter Series Final Round: Albany Moblrsports Park Currier Delivers! By CLAY LIGHT ALBANY, OR, MAR. 30 Washington's Landon Currier delivered a blow to the competition in the 60cc Open class to continue his Northwest rampage while contesting the final round of the CMC Northwest Winter Motocross Series, held at Albany Motorsports Park. The KTM-mounted rider from LaCenter won three motos in his threeclass effort on the day. Currier faced tough competition in the 60cc Senior and BOcc Junior classes from Southem Oregon KTM jockey Bradley Hillman and Jared Wood, respectively. Hillman garnered 2·2 finishes and finished second overall in the 60cc class. Wood trailed Currier in moto two of the BOcc class and was right there to take advantage when Currier experienced some misfortune; Wood used a 2-1 tally to take home the top brass. Yamaha rider Shawn Haberlock ruled the Supermini roost, taking the victory with a 1· 1 sweep. Another Washingtonian, Chris Johnson, proved to be Haberlock's closest foe in both motos, although Currier, who was also piloting one of the many Yamahas in the field, ran second to Haberlock for much of the first moto before yielding to Johnson, who finished second. The fast-starting Haberlock was also the cream of the crop in moto two; Haberlock again maintained the point position to the finish to cap off his dual wins, while Johnson (2-2), Currier (3-3), Hillman (6-4) and Jyles Montgomery (4-6) rounded out the top five in the 30-rider field. There were many top Northwest Intermediate riders on hand, but it was 15-year-old Adam Metzler who pulled off a double whammy on this day. The Suzuki rider posted wins in the 125cc and 250cc Intermediate classes to continue his domination from two weeks before, when he also won the 125cc Inter- mediate class. Metzler faced Kawasaki jockey Bryan Thibedeau in the 125cc class (in which Metzler won both motos) and also Ryan Thompson, who was a double-class winner at the Albany opener. . Thompson pulled the trigger fastest to lead the first combined 250cc Pro/Intermediate moto, but Metzler found a way past, and from that point on he would not be headed. Thompson then faced two top Professional riders, Dale Ainslie and Jason Matthews, both of whom would trail the Intermediate duo at moto's end. Moto two was much the same, as Metzler and Thompson finished one-two, while Matthews got the nod for the top Pro position, and rookie Pro Ainslie trailed the trio. Honda rider Guy Tow (3-3) netted third in the Intermediate class, followed by Jason Parks (6-4) and Mitchell Robbins (4-6). Thompson's day wasn't a total washout, though, as the rider from Bandon, Oregon, won the competitive Before The Hill Intermediate class overall. Ainslie, who had a top-five finish in the 250cc Pro class at the Portland round of the Regional Arenacross Series several weeks ago, beat Thompson to the finish in moto one, although the Washingtonian couldn't duplicate that feat in the second contest and Thompson won. Tow, riding his Honda CRF450R, thumped to consistent 3-3 placings, while Pro Matt Williams (4-4) and Robbins (5-5) filled out the top five. Yamaha rider David Sibley was among the few doublewclass winners on the day, posting the Up The Hill (Over 25) Intermediate and Over The Hill (Over 30) Pro victories. The 32-year-old took home top money In the Over 30 class with his double-moto sweep, ahead of Kawasaki rider Dave Fox, who was riding a 125cc machine and finished 2-3. Ben Hurlburt, who has been a consistent front-runner throughout the series, was a picture of consistency on this day, nabbing the class crown with

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