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Honda pilot Sean Heydom chased them home for third place. Shannonville Motorsports Park Shannonville. Ontario. Canada Results: May 3-4, 2003 (JIound 1) 125 GP: 1. Corey Sherman (Han): 2.. John Dempsey (Hon): 3. Christian Rose (Hon): 4. Chris Knowles (Hon); S. Angela Hiba (Hon). CA11ADIAN THNDR: 1. Darren James (Bue); 2. R~ Trottier (Due); 3. Jesse Lauder (Sue); 4. Phillipe Dunmd (Due): S. Rich Wilson (Duel. 600 PRO: I. Joel McDonald (Yam); Z. J.F. Cyr (Yam); 3. Matthew McBride (Kaw); 4. Andrew Nelson (Hon); 5. Unon Nelson (Hon). F·AM: I. Derek Bowker (Yam); 2.. Yannick Beauregard (Sul), 3. Sean Heydom (Hon); 4. Marco A1lessandrini (Yam); S. Dan H~ri (Yam). F-PRO: 1. Stuart Nadell (Hon): 2.. Matthl!W' McBride (Kaw); 3. Fnlnk Trombino (Yam); 4. Joel McDonald (Yam); 5. Jim Proulx (Kaw). OPEN PRO: I. Matthew McBride (Kaw); 2. J.F. Cyr (Yam); 3. Fl1Ink Trombino (Yam) 4. Darren Wilbur (Yam); 5. Jim Proulx (Kaw). Arkansas Hare SCrambles Championship series Round 4: Sturkie Road Carr Runs Over Sturkie By PAM CARR SALEM, AR, MAY 4 Round four of the Arkansas Hare Scrambles Championship Series had the potential to be a sloppy one, as there had been abundant rain the previous week. Evidently the track had needed some moisture, and it was almost perfect - except for the 10 creek crossings that were filled with water. After the first lap, water from the creeks had splashed over the banks and muddied many parts of the track. On the morning of the race, the sky was very overcast, and there was the threat of a downpour most of the day. This event was co-sanctioned by the Memphis Motorcycle Club, and thus there were more riders than normal. When the riders were lined up at the start, all the classes were filled across the line. The starting line seemed a little slick, and some of the riders were having trouble practicing their starts. As there was some very good talent in the AA class, it promised to be an exciting race. The flag dropped, and Josh Poteete got the best kick off the line, but Brian Sanders had a better drive going and took the holeshot heading into the woods. Sanders didn't hesitate and took off, creating a gap between himself and the rest of the field almost immediately. Josh Poteete was in second but soon fell, allowing Carrol Dickerson and Clint Carr to charge by. Yamaha of Russellville rider Carr didn't get such a great start, but he made a quick recovery and took third. Sanders had pulled a 10-second lead over the rest of the field halfway through the first lap. "I put my head down and just tried to place some distance between me and the next rider," said Sanders. Carr had gotten around Dickerson for second place, and he was headed for first. At the end of the first lap, Sanders, on his Kawasaki Sports Center/Jerry Kocinski Racing-backed KX250, had built a 26-second lead. Carr was still in second and riding hard to catch Sanders. Pote"ete recovered from his unfortunate fall and was in third, only five seconds ahead of fourth-placed rider Dale Duke from Tennessee. Sanders kept the fast pace going on the second lap, and Carr was only able to make up four seconds. When Carr went through the pit area, he yelled out to his mechanic that he had no rear brakes. His fast-thinking mechanic grabbed some water jugs and ran to the next open area. Carr saw him and quickly pulled over, waiting while water was poured on his brakes. "I would pull over every lap to get water poured on my rear brakes, but the time was worth it," noted Carr. Once Carr had brakes again, he made up more time on Sanders. When Sanders ended the third lap, he had only a nine-second lead on Carr. Third-placed Poteete had dropped off the pace and was now one minute and 30 seconds behind the lead duo. Just behind Poteete, a battle for fourth raged between Duke and Josh Scott. Carr chased down Sanders and stuck to him like glue all through the fourth lap. "I was looking for every place I could make a pass, because I knew we had at least two more laps to go," said Carr. On the next lap, the Wiseco/Renthal/UNI/ Scott/Clarke-sponsored Carr made the pass on Sanders for the lead and turned in his fastest lap of the day. "When Clint caught me," commented Sanders, "I tried to hold him off, but he made a clean pass and steadily pulled away." Carr continued to put more and more time between himself and Sanders, ending the sixth lap with a 50-second lead. Carr and Sanders came in at the end of the sixth lap just under the two-hour mark and were the only two riders to ride a seventh lap. At the end of the race, Carr took the overall win, and Sanders received second. Third overall went to Kyle Henderson, followed by Poteete, who suffered a flat on the last lap of the race but still captured fourth. Sturkie Road: Clint Carr scored the overall victory at round four of the Arkansas Hare Scrambles Championship Series in Salem. 72 JUNE 1 1. 2003· II: U II: • ... n • vv s Sturkie Road Salem. Arkansas Results: May 4, 2003 (JIound 4) O/A: I. Cim Carr (Yam); 2.. Brian Sanden (Kaw): 3. Kyle Henderson (Yam); 4. Eli Bieschke (Yarn); S. Josh Poteete (Kaw); 6. Adam Biesdtke (Yam); 7. Josh Scott (Yam); 8. Dale Duke (ylIm): 9. ~ Und«wood (y"",): 10. o.rin ~ (KT"'). M: 1. Clint Carr; 2. Brian Sanders: 3. Josh Poteete; 4. Josh Scott; 5. Dole Duke. A OPEN.: I. Kyle ~: 2. Ell Blesc:hke: 3. Adam Bleschke; 4. Chad Echob; 5. Jason Harmon. A SR: I. Steve Underwood; 2. Darin Montgomery; 3. Mark Sparks: 4. Brian Aupperle; 5. Ev~ Ratiiff. 8 HVY: 1. Scotl. Nelms: 2.. Greg Sims; 3. Jonathan Siegler; 4. B.J. Clark; 5. Mike~. 8 LT: I. Phillip Mordlie; Z. Edward Vasluski; 3. Brandon ~ 4. Terri Hale. 8 4-.STRK: J. Chris Nolan; Z. Tripp VoIz; 3. Shawn Beecroft: 4. Tracy Hooker; 5. Ricky McCoy. B SR: I. Kevin Henslee; Z. Bruce yother; 3. Don Holland; 4. David Davenport; 5. Brian Combs. S/SR: I. John Duke; 2.. Bud ~hke; 3. Mike Palmer; 4. Wayne Beindotf; 5. Brian W6500. C HVY: I. John Murphy; 2.. Joseph Cooksry; 3. ~ KoYZlks; 4. Justin Riley; 5. Richard Skeens. C IT: I. Joe Neal; 2.. Myron GRives; 3. Chris CentreU; 4. Tony GoIIeher: 5. Nicholas McGowan. JR LONG: I. Btet:t. yother, Z. Parker SIueII; 3. Brian Cooper; 4. Cory Tyler: 5. Heath Wesson. RMXAlAMA District 25 Loretta Lynn's Quailifer Two Rivers Raceway Karlsen, Risner Rise to the Occasion By JOHN CUFFORD MILUKEN, CO, MAY 10-11 Almost 1200 riders showed up to "Rumble in the Rockies!" The racers all came out to qualify for the trip to Loretta Lynn's in Tennessee for the Amateur Nationals. The Two Rivers Raceway (a.k.a. "The Farm") supported this record crowd in style, and racers came from all the surrounding states and from as far away as New York, Iowa and Texas. Radio station 94.3Z, Gemsey/Wheeler Ford, Energy Drink XS, Go Fast, Big T Racing, Fay Myers, Colorado Powersports, Tri-City Cycles, and JS Proformance were all on hand, as were Fox rep Doug Brown, Spy rep Derek Brown, HRP Sports rep John Clifford, and one of the fastest women in the world, Tania Satchwell. Birthday boy Mark "Mile High Mouth" Woodard did his usual magic at the microphone and also competed in the Senior class. Adam Daniels, one of Iowa's fastest young Pros, came out to duel with the Colorado's top Pros. It rained all week before the race, and monster ruts emerged from the soft trerrain, challenging the riders' navagational skills. Matt Karlsen of Colorado Powers ports guided his Suzuki to two Pro wins, in the Over 25 and Open Pro classes. Karlsen also rode his Yamaha to victory in the 250cc Pro class. Only KTM jockey Billy Dotson stopped the Karlsen Money Train. Dotson rode two excellent motos in the 125cc A class, holding back Karlsen, Chad ZuJian, Aaron Wesinger and Daniels. Todd Bannister used quick starts and solid rides for two wins and was the "Mini King for the Day." His 65cc (10-1,1) performance was a dominating display for the Mini pilot. Then the battle he waged with KTM-mounted Casey Schrlock in the 85cc class was a classic, winning the second moto and taking top honors. lach Larson continued his winning ways in the 80cc (14-15) class. Larson's races involved hard work; late passes on Braden Barnes and Mike Henderson garnered Larson the victory. Bryant Humiston won the 65cc (7 -9) class, over Austyn Keller, Vernon O'Shea, Andrew Witmer and Paul Johnson. Michael Risner bested racers Kevin Drieth, Erik Rud, David McNeal and Shawn Bandel after some close racing in the Over 25 B/C class. Risner didn't nab the holeshot, but he moved into the lead and then hung on despite the pressure from the rest of the riders. When the former Women's National Champion hits the track, the other ladies had best be motoring. Tania Satchwell used world· class speed to pass Lindsey Jelitto, Ashley Bonham, Kelley Springs and Kelly Longwell for a well-deserved overall win, and her performance was a pleasure to watch. Jelitto and Bonham are not used to following; both riders were pushing but couldn't match Satchwell's pace. John Merwin rolled in from Wyoming to top the Over 30 A class, ahead of local racers Darrell Miller, Corey Cope, Alan Angeiopulos, and fast starter Bryan Sabbaugh, who snared the holeshot in both motos and put in big efforts among the big talent. Angelopulos, a Colorado State Supercross champ who once qualifed for the Indy Supercross, came out and pushed the leaders, finishing fourth. Cope held his own in many classes: He placed third in the Over 30 Pro class, third in the 250cc Pro class, and second in the Open Pro class. Everyone of Cope's races was intense, and his battles with other riders were usually the biggest battles in the race. The 125cc B riders rode all out, Loretta Lynn's style, and Suzuki jockey Mark Graddy took top honors. Adam Harvey, Trevor Monks, Lance Hiser and Dalton Dimick all set a blistering pace and looked ready to go to the Nationals. Todd Homing was the "Thunder King." He motored his way to victory in the Open FourStroke class. Tri-City Cycles' Dimick, who just moved up off the 80 this year, took an amazing second. Brian Sharp, who won the Over 40 Pro class, pounded out a third-place finish, ahead of Lyle Shrock and Thadius Baxter. The Two Rivers Racing crew did a spectac1uar job during a tough week and hosted one of the largest motocross races in Colorado's history. Good luck to all the Loretta Lynn's qualifiers at their next rounds. Two Rivers Raceway Milliken, Colorado Results: May 10- 1 '. 2003 51 D·l: I. Kolll!:r KekJch (Pol); Z. Oyilln Presley (Cob): 3. James Rothwell: 4. Anthony San Filippo (Cob): 5. Trenton Fergen (KTM). 51 0-2; I. Tyler Monks (Cob): 2. Tanner Wineland (Cob); 3. OlIllan Unkus (Kaw); 4. Auslln Warren (Suz); 5. Dylan Disney (KTM). 51 D·3: 1. Brad Lehmann (KTM); 2. Koy Bowen (KTM)j 3. Taylor Dye (Yam): 4. Tyler Young (Yam); 5. Dillion Keller (Suz). 51 D·4: 1. Gavin Richarcb (Cob); 2. Alex Dye (KTM); 3. Dylan Conner (Pol): 4. Anthony Kovell (KTM); 5. Richard Guebara (Pol). 65 (7-9): 1. Bryant Humiston (KTM): 2. Austyn Keller (KTM); 3. Vernon O'Shea (Suz); 4. Andrew Witmer: 5. Paul Johnson. 65 (to·11): I. Todd Bannister (Yam): 2. Casey Schnock (KTMlj 3. Co~ Wilcox (Yam); 4. Tyler Dilley (Suz); 5. Tyler Valentine (Suz). 85 (7-11): 1. Todd Bannlsll!:r (Yam): 2. Casey Schnock (KTM); 3. Bryant Humiston (KTM): 4. Cole Shondec:k (Hon): 5. Tyler Dilley (Sut). 80 (12·13): 1. Aaron McClintock (Hon): Z. Rick La MonLllgne (Yam): 3. Dylan Nobles (Yam); 4. Ricky Dl1Iper (Kaw); 5. Blaine Hiser (Yam). 80 (14.15): I. Zach Larson (Yam); 2. 8raden Barnes (Suz); 3. Mike Henderson (Yam): 4. Beau Hegg;e (Yam); 5. Kyle Kelly (Suz.). 125 A: 1. Billy Dotson (KTM); 2. Mati. Karlsen (Sw:): 3. Chad Zulian (Yam); 4. Aaron Wersinger (Yam); 5. Adam Oantels (Yam). 125 B: 1. Mark Graddy (Sw); 3. Adam Hlll'Yey (KTM); 3. Trevor Monks (Suz): 4. Lara Hiser (Yam); 5. Dalton DImick (Yam). 125 C: I. HW'lter~r(Yam); 2. Kyle Sommers (Yam): 3. Kyle Caldermin (Yam); 4. Garret litkus (Yam); 5. .Iace Nuckles (Suz). 250 A: I. Matt Karlsen (Yam); 2. Billy Dotson (Su:): 3. Corey Cope (Hon); 4. Cl1Iig Haisto (Hon); 5. Adam Daniels (Yam). 250 OPEN B STK: 1. David Hutton (Kalil): 2. Jake Erickson (Kaw); 3. Trevor Monks (Suz); 4. Dalton Dimick (Yam); 5. Cody Boyd (Su<). 250 C: I. Kyl~ Summers (Yam): 2.. Kyle Calde.nnin (Yam); 3. 8rMdon Brudmef (Yam); 4. Stephen Holland (Kaw); 5. Nathan Ann· wong (Su

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