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home, I worked hard, and I set a goal. I've got five down, and I've got one to go. I think it's like the U.S. Open - a tight track and a lot of money, it's the same as this. It's coming down for the championship, and it's all about racing. "It's coming down to the wire, and I want to win, and he wants to win, too. We're a step above everyone. We [Reed and Carmichael] work really, really hard during the week, and it shows on the weekends. He can go down, and I can go down and still get second, so it's just a shame that it has to end up like that. n There's also the matter of the race for bragging rights - assuming either Reed or Carmichael will win Vegas, whoever does will have the most wins oli the season with eight total. CN Rice-Eccles StJIdlum S81t lak. City, IIt8h lInults: April Z6, ZOG3 [Round 161151 HEAT 1 (8 laps, 1·4 transfer): 1. Chad Reed (Yam); 2. Emesto Fonseca (Hon); 3. Timmy Ferry (Hon); 4. Keith R. Johnson (Yam): 5. Ryan Clark (Vom): 6. Heoth Voss (Vom): 7. Cosey Lytle (Vom): 8. Greg Schnell (YlIm); 9. James Povolny Jr. (Hon); 10. Doug DeHaan (Hon); 11. Jimmy Wilson (Yam); 12. Kris PllIpwOrth (Kaw); 13. Ronnie Clark (SUl); 14. Mark Wundrack (Yam); 15. Mike Mason (Suz); 16. Thomas Stuckey (Hon); 17_ Daniel Blair (YllIm); 18. Jacob Martin (Yam); 19. Bryan White (Yam); 20. Michael Sleeter (Yam). Race Time: 6 min., 39.871 sec. Margin of Victory: 3.881 sec. HEAT 2 (8 laps. 1-4 transfer): t. Ricky Carmichael (Hon); 2. Josh Demuth (Yam): 3. Nick Wey (YDm); 4. SeDn Hamblin (Suz); 5. Larry WDrd (Hon): 6. Clork Stiles (Hon): 7. Tyler Evens (Suz): 8. Joe Oehlhof (Hon): 9. Ted Campbell (Hon): 10. Tommy Hofmaster (Yam): 11. Isaiah Johnson (Kaw); 12. Zeb Armstrong (Han); 13. Karsten Butler (Suz); 14. Chris Barrett (Hon); 15. Jason Thomas (Hon); 16. Brian Mason (Yam): 17. Eddie Ray Jr. (Han); 18. Brian Edwards (Suz): 19. Brandon Butler (Suz): 20. Scott Davis (Suz). Race Time: 6 min., 52.857 sec. Margin or Victory: 8.606 sec. SEMI 1 (6 laps, 1-5 transfer): 1. Ryan Clark Krls P8pwOrth (Kaw): 9. Mark Wundrack (Y8m); 10. Mike Mllson (Suz); 1 I. Ronnie Clark (Suz); 12. Thomas Stuckey (Han); 13. Bryan White (Yam); 14. D8niel BI8ir (Yam); ]5. Jacob Mllrtin (Y8m): 16. Michael Sleeter (Yam). Race Time: 5 min., 9.554 sec. Margin of Victory: 4.997 sec. SEMI 2 (6 laps, t -5 transfer): 1. Larry Wllrd (Hon); 2. Jason Thomlls (Hon); 3. Brian Mlison (YlIm); 4. Tyler Evans (Suz): 5. Tommy Hofmllster (Vom): 6. Joe Oehlhof (Hon): 7. Clork Stiles (Hon): 8. Isaiah Johnson (Kaw): 9. Zeb Armstrong (Hon): 10. Scott Dlivis (Suz); t 1. Ted Campbell (Hon); 12. Karsten Butler (Suz): 13. Chris Barrett (Hon); 14. Brilln Edwllrds (Suz); 15. Eddie Ray Jr. (Hon); 16. Brllndon Butler (Suz). Race Time: 5 min., 17.266 sec. Margin of Victory: 4.934 sec. LCQ (6 laps, 1·2 transfer): I. Greg Schnell (Y8m); 2. Ted Campbell (Hon): 3. Isaiah Johnson (KllW); 4. Jimmy Wilson (Yam): 5. Mike Mason (SUl): 6. Kris Papworth (Kaw); 7. Karsten Butler (Suz); 8. Chris Barrett (Hon); 9. Ronnie Clark (Suz); 10. Bryan White (Yam): 11. Brilln Edwards (Suz): 12. Thomas Stuckey (Han); 13. Clark Stiles (Hon); 14. Joe Oehlhof (Hon): 15. Zeb Armstrong (Hon); 16. Eddie Ray Jr. (Hon); 17. Mark Wundrack (Y8m); 18. Scott Davis (Suz); 19. Daniel Blair (Yllm); 20. Jllcob Martin (YlIm); 21. Michllel Sleeter (Yllm); 22. Brandon Butler (Suz). Race Time: 5 min .. 18.451 sec. Margin of Victory: 5.612 sec. (Vem); 2. Cosey Lytle (Vom): 3. Heoth Voss (Vom): /llAJN (20 lops); 1. Chod Reed (Vom); 2. Ricky 4. James Povolny Jr. (Han); 5. Doug DeHaan (Hon): 6. Greg Schnell (Yam): 7. Jimmy Wilson (Yam); 8. Carmichllel (Han): 3. Erneslo Fonseca (Han); 4, Nick Wey (Yam); 5. Sean Hamblin (Suz): 6. Ryan Clark BRIEFLY••• Clear Channel Entertainment - Motor Sports announced that the attendance at Rice-Eccles stadium was "at least 36,000." although it didn't look thai way from the press box, There was a Utah Jazz NBA playoff game going on at the same time nearby in the Delta Center. which may have hurt attendance somewhat. Eight-year-old Caden Hadley (rightJ. who won the KTM Jr. Supercross Challenge. actually doubled one of the triples every lap on the way to winning the exhibition. It was the first time ever that any rider doubled the triples on one of the KTM 50 SXs. -It was good'- he said. "I had to leam the double. and it was really fun out there. My coach Nick. he was helping me do doubles. even though I didn't want to do them. but then I did it. and I just got used to jumping them. - Klay Stephenson and Zac Magnum rounded out the top three. Simi Valley Cycles" Tommy Harrison had to settle for the $250 Asterisk Medic Card this week for Finishing fifth in the 125cc LCQ. though he thanked Dave and Jim Castillo of Asterisk For providing the money. TuF Kawasaki's Isaiah Johnson got the extra $750 for the Racer X Gas Card award in the 250cc class. For the second week in a row, Josh Demuth was riding a Shogun Yamaha YZ250 instead of his usual YZ450F. "Dallas was the First time we rode it. - he said. "Heck. we rode the 450 For a long time. and we didn't even do any testing on a 250 two-stroke, so I'm not really here for points or anything like that. so we're just kind of taking it easy and enjoying ourselF - kind of mixing it up, Who knows? Maybe I'll ride a 125 next weekend or something. H Ryan Clark expressed concems about Glen Helen, "I've never considered myself a good Glen Helen rider because I was always afraid that some local guy, like number 877. would go blOWing by me on the downhill there or something," he said, giving props to the SoCallocals, Amsoil/Chaparral Honda Team Manager JC Waterhouse said that Travis Preston sat out his last race with the number-one plate on his CR125R because he injured his right knee earlier in the week while testing For the upcoming MX Nationals. Preston hurt his left knee at Pontiac a Few weeks ago. Waterhouse said that Preston had an MRI and he won't need surgery. but he'll miss the Dave Coombs Sr. 125cc East/West Shootout next week anyway, but the team's hopeful that he'll be ready to make his National debut on the CRF450R at Glen Helen. Michael Byrne should be back For the 125cc shootout. however. During opening ceremonies. Jeremy McGrath was complimentary of Chad Reed. saying that Reed was much quicker than he was. "Jeremy's a great guy. and I think he's the best champion we'lI ever have. - Reed said. "He's a real professionaL .. He made the right choices at the right time. and thafs why he's the best we'lI ever have. - McGrath stood up in the back of the press confer· ence after the comment and said. -Thank you." before applause broke out. Ricky Carmichael even managed to get booed in Salt Lake after he was the one getting taken out. "I came up on the short end of the stick. but I've got a lot to lose here, and those guys are desperate. - he said. "You know. I could be a really dirty rider (boos From the crowdl. but there's nothing I can do. I didn't take anyone out. I just Fell down. there was nothing I could do. He came in on the inside of me. I just have to ride protective. They're going to try and do whatever they can to beat me - ifs a championship. and they're trying as hard as they can. I just have to settle for second. (more boos). - Then he continued. -You definitely have to be aggressive. but there's a difference between riding aggressive and taking people out. I'm trying to save a championship here. and I don't want to go in there and put someone on the ground. A block-pass is a block-pass. but I've been known to ride dirty. too, and there'll be a time for that, but ifs not now. I'll just go (to Vegas] to protect my points lead. thafs all I can do. Just try and stay on two wheels and race my own race. I can't worry about anyone else, Everyone's riding well. and Chad did the right thing." After a comment was made to Keith R. Johnson that he should take out anyone in his way in Vegas in order to get the privateer money. he said, "Yeah. maybe Yamaha will put up some RC money (laughs)."' Red Bull KTM's Billy Laninovich was sporting an aluminum gas tank on his 125 SX, Earlier in the year. Grant Langston had one like it on his 250 SX because he liked the added width the tank gave him to grip onto with his legs, There were a lot of semis with just one rider in the pits in Salt Lake, including Red Bull KTM (Billy Laninovich). SoBe Suzuki (Sean Hamblin). Chevy Trucks Kawasaki (James Stewart), Boost MobilelYamaha/Troy Racing (Josh Hansen). and Team Solitaire (Ryan Clark). (Yam); 7. Timmy Ferry (Yam); 8. Josh Demuth (Yam); 9. Keith R. Johnson (Y8m); 10. Hellth Voss (Vom): 11. Lony Werd (Hon): 12. Cosey Lytle (Vem): 13. Tyler Evans (Suz); 14. Jason ThomlJs (Han); 15. Greg Schnell (Yam); 16. Ted Campbell (Han); 17. James Pavolny Jr. (Han): 18. Doug DeHaan (Hon); 19. Tommy Hofmaster (Yam); 20. Brian Mason (Vom). Race Time: 17 min .• 12.791 sec. Margin of Victory: 14.433 sec. THQ WORLD SUPER CROSS GP POINTS STANDINGS (Alter 16 of 17 rounds): I. Chod Reed (376/8 wins): 2. Heolh Voss (241): 3. Dovid Vuillemin (238/1 win); 4. Timmy Ferry (236); 5. Keith R. Johnson (233): 6. Ryon Clork (223): 7. Mike LoRocco (136): 8. Domon Huffmon (124): 9. Sebastien Tortelli (121); 10. Brilln Mason (84). AMA SQPERCROSS SERIES POINTS STANDINGS (After 15 of 16 rounds): I. Ricky Clirmichael (345n wins); 2. Chad Reed (335/7 wins); 3. Ernesto Fonseca (205): 4. Nick Wey (187); 5. Timmy Ferry (177); 6. David Vuillemin (169); 7. Heath Voss (166); 8. (TIE) Ezro Lusk (149/1 win)ILorry Word (149): 10. Keith R. Johnson (137): 11. Ryon Clork (113): 12. Sean Hamblin (102); 13. Michllel Byrne (75); 14. Mike LoRocco (73): 15. Stephone Roncodo (70): 16. Sebastien Tortelli (63); 17. Greg Schnell (57); 18. Jason Thomas (56): 19. Damon Hurfmlln (55); 20. Cosey Lytle (53). Upcoming Round: Final Round - Las Vegas, Nevada. May 3 After his semi win. Clark said, "I'd like to thank my mechanic 'Fabulous' Fred Timberlake, He's Justin's cousin. so iF you guys want to come down here and meet him, maybe he'll hook you up with some concert tickets or something." David Vuillemin and his longtime girlFriend Erica Harbaugh got married on April 15 in Las Vegas. It was sort of a spur-ofthe-moment thing. Congratulations go out to the Cobra and the Cobra Charmer. SoBe Suzuki's Sean Hamblin was the only Factory Suzuki rider at Salt Lake City since the recent injury of teammate Danny Smith. Hamblin and Smith were the West Coast 125cc riders For the team before they both moved up to 250s for the East Coast - Hamblin permanently. Add this to the recent injury of recently crowned 125cc Eastern Region Supercross Champion Branden Jesseman. and you can see that SoBe Suzuki's woes haven't ended yet. As he has been in the past. Hamblin is still the team' s current bright spot. and after crashing at the last round and sitting out the main. he said he Felt much better in Utah, He finished fifth in the main event. There were a couple of falls in practice on Saturday. First. SoBe Suzuki's Sean Hamblin got off pretty hard in a rhythm section and limped off, though he soldiered on to a Fifth-place finish in the main. "I got a huge charlie horse right above my knee brace and a pretty big welt going on, but it didn't affect me." Hamblin said. Afterward in the same practice session. Team Honda's Ricky Carmichael got off hard on a tabletop section. though he got up qUickly and finished practice before receiving four stitches in his chin. ECC Suzuki's Shane Bess is staying at his manager's house now, and his improvement in Salt Lake was drastic, -He's somebody thafs improving, that's what I like. " Mike Craig said, "This way, if he tells me he's doing something. I live there, He's riding and buming gas and running. which are things he needs to be doing. I don't think he was doing it before - he was telling me he was. but he wasn't.·· Craig also commented on the recovery of Steve Lamson, "He's 100 percent."' Craig said, "He's been doing three 35-minute motos a day - dude. he's going to go off, His leg was never healed. but he'lI come back 100 percent. He's running and everything, He'lI be top-10 right away. and then he'lI take off, The guy doesn't need the money, but he calls me every day. and he's like. 'I'm ridingl' It's every day for him: I'm just like. 'Yeah!'" After the races. Travis Pastrana reportedly went to the nearby Ogio warehouse, where the company has a long roll-in bicycle ramp with a quarter-pipe jump into a foam pit. He was reportedly pulling double-backfiips on Friday at the Facility. Jeremy McGrath also made the trip earlier in the week and said the place was" really sweet. Ricky Carmichael was running new suspension at Rice-Eccles Stadium. "I changed my bike a lot new suspension this weekend. - Carmichael said. "I gave my suspension guy Mike Battista a chance and was running it the way that they wanted to run it. which is the right way. My way doesn't work. and ifs just going to be something that I have to adapt to. If I could do the same [as Chad Reedl in the whoops. ifd be a piece of cake out there.MotoworldRacing.com·s Andrew Short addressed the rumors that SoBe Suzuki would like him to switch semis next year. "Ifs been mentioned. and I haven't talked to the guys at Team Suzuki'- he said. -This industry's kind of like that. I'm new to this industry. and it just seems like a lot of people are talking. but I love where I'm at - but I'm not saying I wouldn't want to ride for Team Suzuki. they're a great team. as well. so, .. I really want to thank MotoworldRacing.com. I wouldn't be here without them. so I have to respect that."I think I need to let everybody know because every week that question pops up. My plan is to ride 250 West and then ride the 125 East Coast next year and see how that goes." James Stewart said in the post-race press conFerence. Then. when asked what iF he goes and wins a couple of rounds.. he responded. "Actually. I plan on winning a couple rounds out there anyway, so my plans are still the same." When asked iF he could beat Reed and Carmichael. Stewart said, "1 am not going to say I am going to lose. but I believe in my heart, and I think I would win. Last week at Dallas, I was pretty Fast on my 125. and I was out there riding by myself, and I was about a tenth of a second off, so I think halF the tracks I can win on a 125," Since he's an up-and-comer, Erv Braun asked Stewart if he's worried about the Alessis and Millsaps of the world. 'Tm not worried: you know those guys are going to be great when they come up." he said. "And actually, I haven't really had a good chance to watch those guys ride except at the Mini Os, I'm not worried, We'll see when those guys step up. I know they're going to be great. When they start winning. ifs time for me to move out beFore I start losing and stuff I don't want to get beat by a 13-year-old.- cue I e n e vv s MAY 7.2003 19

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