Cycle News - Archive Issues - 2000's

Results Diamondback Sports Complex 850 Fog Road Resaca, Georgia 30735 Phone: 706/629-9546 Website: www.diamondbat:llSportscomplex.com Directions: North of Atlanta, Georgia, on 1-75. See website. DisdpUnes: Motocross, Supercross. Freestyle, ity. Supercross track resembles the track in the Georgia Dome. Freestyle ramps and landing area available. There is also a 1Q·mile hare scrambles track. Hare Scrambles Gate Fees: Prepped Practice, $ J 5; Race Day Admission, $10. Facilities: Restrooms, consessions, large barn for live music on race weekends. General Schedule: See website. Clubs/Associations: AMA, SETRA Offroad Major Events: Georgia GPO Motocross, SETRA Track: Year-old motocross track comprised of red Georgia day, with sand and sawdust mixed in; watering system. Large track with safe jumps and elevation changes and .great visabil~ Hare Scrambles, Freestyle "We offer the best place to have (un on your dirt bike." - Promoter Eddie Ridley - By FAT BIllY XR50 (8-10): 1. Tyler Nielsen (Hon). 65 (6-8): I. Nathan Wirth (Kaw); 2. Jason Frank (KlIw). 65 (9·11): I. Mikey Morello (KTM): 2. Sean Preston (Kaw): 3. MIke Bretzel (Kaw). PfW 80 (7-9): I. Mike BTetzel (Kaw): 2. Tyler Nielsen (Hon); 3. Joel Whedbee (Hon); 4. Sean Preston (Yam): 5. Gerfett Nettles (Yam). P/W 80 (10·12): 1. Steven Fox (Vern): 2. Tyler Nielsen (Hon): 3. ....lex Craver (Kllw): 4. Chad Anderson (Han). 85 BEG: I. ltJuren Fox (Suzl; 2. Jeff Holzer (Han): 3. Jonathan Sarmento (Hon): 4. Nathan Beauregard (Suz): 5. Jake Reignrt. (Yam). 851NT: I. Michael Bray (Hon); 2. Mlkey Morello (Hon). 85 ADY: I. NlIte Bosllm (Yam): 2. Jason Taylor (KllW): 3. Don- ald Solley (Suz). S/MlNI: 1. Jllcklyn Ross (Han): 2. Jllson Taylor (Kaw); 3. Donald Solley (Suz). 125 BEG: J. Nick D'Emldlo (YlIm): 2. Chlld Oay (Suz): 3. Joe Defrtlnc!sco (Hon): 4. Lauren Fox (Suz): 5. Nathan Flynn (Hon). 125 INT; I. Nate Bosam (YlIm): 2. Bill Glisson (Suz); 3. Augle Paxia (KTM): 4. Mike Baily (YlIm); 5. David Purvis (Hon). 125 ADV; I. Christllln Gilbert (Yam): 2. Jeffrey Tyson (Yam): 3. Chris 6ekher (KTM); 4. Aaron Cone (Yam). 250 BEG; 1. Michael Aldridge (Yam): 2. ErIc BenW (KTM): 3. Jim Fitzpatrick (Hon): 4. Mike Sankowskl (Kaw); 5. James Powell ($<,,). 250 INT: 1. Paul Hogrefe (Kaw): 2. John Morris (Hon): 3. Andy Bally (Hon); 4. Mark Alexander (Hon): 5. Ricky Gunter (Hon). 250 ADV; 1. Clint Frank (Hon). WMN: I. Jacklyn Ross (Hon). YTH (12·15); 1. Chris Belcher (KTM): 2. Jeffrey Tyson (Yam). 16-24: 1. Aaron Cone (Yam). 25..; I. Brian Von Gartzen (Yam): 2. Johnnie Shields (Yam): 3. Mark Alexander (Hon). 30... : I. Andy Bally (Hon); 2. Ctllig Johnson (Yam): 3. Brett Koufas (YlIm). 35... ; 1. Johnnie Shields (Yam); 2. Craig Johnson (Yam); 3. Jamie Quick (Yam): 4. Brett Koufas (Yam): 5. Ettc BenW (KTM). 40... : 1. Johnnie Shields (Yllm). ing the overall 85cc (12-13) trophy, ahead of Matteson, Rogers and Rodriguez. Savage easily topped the 85cc (7 -11) dass, leading Jake Schlei and Ahleen in the final results. Nelson bested Jena Ellis and Blake Stouard in the 80cc (14-16) division. Levi Jensen was clearly the man in the 125cc Novice/Intermediate contest. He rocketed out in front of Patrick Provencher and Justin Fraughton as the gate dropped for moto one. Fraughton made a quick pass for second at the bollom of the hill. but Jensen was already building a lead on the field. Chase Nelson made a move to grab third, but no one could keep up with Jensen, who took race one with ease. Fraughton stayed solid in second, and Provencher led Bryce Gabrielson through the pipes after Nelson went down. An impressive burst from the blocks put Jensen out in front again as the second half exploded into action. Fraughton and Provencher were dogging him. Jensen dropped it into overdrive and opened up a commanding lead, while Nelson fought his way past Provencher to take over third. Another wire-to·wire masterpiece gave Jensen the overall 125cc Intermediate crown, ahead of Fraughton and Nelson, while Provencher easily won the Novice division, leading Jeff Morris and Ricky Guedry in the final tally. Mesquite Raceway 50 BEG: I. Chaisson Cozzens (Pol): 2. Kyle Kirby (KTM); 3. Bal· ley D'Alessio (KTM); 4. Hunter Tyler (Pol); 5. Anthony Perez (KTM). MID·SIZED 4·STRK; l. Sean O'Brien (Hon): 2. Brandon Hoerlo (Yem). 50STK (4-6): 1. Chase Nllnney (KTM); 2. Tyler Schiel (KTM): 3. Branden Leith (Pol). 50 STK (7·8): I. Jeffrey Willson (KTM); 2. Tanner Blood (KTM): 3. Austin Holbert: 4. Brandon Russ (KTM); 5. Brendan Beigel (Pol). 50 OPEN: 1. Jeffrey Willson (KTM); 2. Tllnner Blood (KTM): 3. Brandon Russ (KTM): 4. Austin Holbert: 5. Anthony Perez (KTM). 65 BEG: 1. Bracken Hall (KTM); 2. C<'Ide Crippen (Hon); 3. Frencesco Hackett (KTM): 4. Ryan Fulwider (KTM); 5. Kyle O'Brien (KTM). 65 STK (7·9): 1. Shane Lant (Suz); 2. Cole Nanney (Suz); 3. Jessee Brown (Suz); 4. Mllson Rodriguez (KTM); 5. Jeffrey Willson (KTM). 65 STK (l0-11); l. Blake Savage (Suz): 2. Casey Mello (KTM): 3. Cooper Palmer (KTM); 4. Rowdy Williamson (t

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