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,--------------------------------------,t;: '" 5 u :J ~ § 0. Willow Creek Motocross Park: Steve Parker scored two overall Post-Vintage-class overall wins at round two of the AHRMA Regional Post-Vintage Motocross Series In Madras, Oregon, aboard his 1980 Husqvarna CR390. easily won. Garner again had to overcome a poor start, and while he did finish second to Parker, he was nearly 15 seconds back of the Husky rider at moto's end. Newton again fin~ ished third, which was good for a sweep of the Intermediate class, while Wilson and Conway nabbed the second- and third-place positions in that class. Marty Mayhew and Russ Wyant had a close battle in the first combined Gran Prix 250cc/Ultima 125cc moto. The two spent much of the moto in a side-by-side configuration, although the checkered flag fell first for Wyant and his 1982 Suzuki RM 125, despite the definite power disadvantage. Mayhew topped the Gran Prix class, while Lyndell Raphael was right in the thick of things while campaigning his 1979 Husqvarna CR250, and he was the second-place finisher in the Gran Prix 250cc Novice class. Raphael got the holeshot in moto two and held the point position for many laps before relinquishing the lead to Wyant. Then Wyant pushed the Husky pilot for a few laps before outjumping Raphael and assuming the lead, which he maintained to the finish to garner the overall Ultima 125cc*c1ass win. Raphael's second-place finish was good for the Gran Prix win on a 2·1 tally, beating Mayhew (1-2), Ed Russell (3-3), Colton Bear (4-4) and Californian Scott Knauf, the fifth-place finisher. Maico rider Mark Baer finished mid pack in both motos and was the overall Intermediate-class winner. The day's final set of motos belonged to the Age Division and Historic classes, a race that was, for the most part, dominated by Husqvarna rider Parker. [n moto one, Parker had a good thing going up front until his CR coasted to the sidelines. The Golden State rider was then stranded in dead last, although he clawed his way back into contention by picking off numerous riders each lap and eventually finishing third, behind Garner and Newton. Moto two was all Parker's. He drilled the holeshot and was never challenged in this moto, completing a three-for-four day. Newton was Parker's closest competition in the early stages of moto two, although Garner got around the local rider and again trailed Parker at the finish. Both riders, though, were con· testing separate classes. Parker netted the overall Over 40 Expert-class win, Garner won the Open Age Expert class, and Newton, who finished third, won the Over 40 Intermediate class and was trailed by Wyant and the second*placed Over 40 Intermediate rider, Washington's Christopher "Siege" James. Raphael and Conway rounded out the top seven in the day's largest class. Willow Creek Motocross Park Madras. Oregon Results: May 18, 2003 (Round 2) HSTRC 500 NOV: I. Guy Colston (Hus). HSTRC 4·$TRK: I. Scott Knauf (Yam): 2. Bm Metcalf (Yam). GP 125 EX: I. Russell Held (SUII. GP 250 NOV: 1. Lyndell Raphad (Hus): 2. MarlY Mayhew (Yam): 3. Ed Russell (C·A). GP 250 INT: I. Mark 8aer (Mai). GP 500 NOV: 1. Mike White (Hus): 2. David Molter (Mai). GP 500 INT: I. Marvin Newton (Mai): 2. Donnie Wilson (Yllm); 3. James Conway (Mai). GP 500 EX: I. Sieve Parker (Hus): 2. Don Gamer (Suz); 3. Todd Kohlmeister (Mai). UTUMA 125 EX: I. Russ Wyant (Suz). Ul.TlMA 250 NOV: I. Barry Reinoehl (Mai). OPEN AGE NOV: I. Colton Bear. OPEN AGE INT: l. Tristan Myklebust (Hut). OPEN AGE EX: I. Don Gamer (Suz). 30· NOV: I. Barry ReInoehl (Mai). 30.. lNT: I. Jllmes Conway (Mai). 40.. NOV: I. Lyndell Raphael (Hus): 2. Bill Metcalf (Yam). 40.. INT: I. Marvin Newlon (Mlli): 2. Christopher James (Yam): 3. Erik Sullivan (Suz). 40.. EX: 1. Steve Parker (Hus). 50 .. NOV: 1. D.!In Glenn (Hus). 50. EX: I. Russ Wyant (Suz). Southern Enduro Riders Association Hare Scrambles Series Round 3: Bonita Lakes Hare SCrambles Carter Takes Bonita Lakes By CHARAY DuBOSE AND CA.ROLYN REED MERIDIAN, MS, MAY 18 AA rider Landon Carter not only got the holeshot, he took his first overall in the 2003 SERA Hare Scramble Series. Sitting high on his Hattiesburg Cycles Suzuki RM250, he finished the 45.2*mile race in only two hours, 14 minutes and 32 seconds. Carter led the race for about five miles before being passed by AA riders Chris McMillan and Glen Myatt. KTM rider McMillan took over for the lead but didn't keep it for long. 82 JUNE 18. 2003' cue I e After McMillan crashed, Suzuki jockey Myatt and Carter passed him and pulled ahead, and the two would battle it out for the remainder of the race, passing each other back and forth all day, each just waiting for the other to make a mistake. On the last lap, spectators watched as Carter rode just inches from Myatt's rear tire. About half a mile from the finish, Myatt went into a curve way too fast and fell; Carter flew by, and the rest is history. Myatt said it was a mental mistake that caused him to lose and that he should have been riding more defenD e vv Sf sively - but how can you think when you've got a rider such as Carter breathing down your neck? Round three was hosted by the Ridge· runners Enduro Club and the Meridian Motorcycle Club. There were close to 110 entries, which was great, considering the weather. Meridian had received close to two inches of rain in the 12 hours prior to the event. The 11 .3-mile loop became even more challenging after the shower, with terrain ranging from sand to hills to roots to mud - enough variety to suit just about everyone's taste. The racers started in a huge dirt pit, where they had to squeeze in between a cliff and a huge dirt mound just yards from the start line. This proved to be difficult for some riders. Many got their front tires caught in the turn, where the thick, moist. sandy dirt made it hard to maneuver. When one went down or just got caught up, it turned into a big bike jam. After doing a forward flip right off the start. 200cc A rider Kyle Henderson shook it off and raced his Yamaha to 10th overall and first in his class at the finish. Henderson had a lead of almost 13 minutes on KTM*mounted Mark Akers, who captured second in the class. Hen· derson said that this was the toughest hare scrambles he had ever ridden. The 23-yearold Henderson is on the move this year after retuming to the sport after nearly a five*year absence. This marks his third class win for the 2003 season and his second top- 10 score. The Open A class has featured some fierce competition this year. The third through sixth overall spots were filled by fast boys. KTM rider Wyles Griffith, Suzuki jockey Frank Davis, KTM-mounted Cliff Ousley and Suzuki pilot Taylor Reynolds battled for the higher positions all day. On the first lap, Davis had a 1g-second lead on Griffith. with Ousley (a.k.a. "The Duck") and Reynolds almost a minute behind them. Then, on the second lap, Ousley took over Griffith's spot, coming in just 11 seconds behind Davis. Griffith regained his spot on the third lap. with Davis still out front and Reynolds right on Ousley's back tire. On the fourth lap, just a few short miles from the finish, Davis and Griffith bumped; Davis' bike went dead while Griffith's stayed running. allowing him to jump out front for the win. Griffith ended up with third overall, and Davis came in fourth on his RM250. Ousley kept his spot, coming in fifth overall and leaving Reynolds in sixth. They all said they enjoyed the trails and had a great time racing it up! These boys definitely know how to keep a race interesting. After the adults finished, it was time for the young hare scramblers to crank it up. The Vet (10- 12) class started first. They rode three laps on a 3*mile course, which was just as challenging as the adult trail. Suzuki jockey Tyler Carter took first place, finishing almost three minutes in front of the second*place finisher. "It was fun. muddy and wet!" Carter exclaimed. Then the Intermediate class lined up to race two laps on a slick, rutted and rooted 2.5-mile trail. Suzuki jockey Jordyn DuBose finished in first, with Honda-mounted Matthew Smith coming in one minute and 28 seconds later to capture second. The Ridgerunners did a great job of putting on a very successful event. Those racers who came out eveo though Mother Nature was ill proved that real motorcycle racers aren't scared of a little rain! For more information about upcoming hare scrambles events, check out sera.dirtrid* er.net. Bonita Lakes Hare Scrambles Meridian. Mississippi Results: May 18, 2003 (Round 3) O/A: I. Landon Cartt!r (Suz); 2. GIl!n Myatt (Suz): 3. Wyles Grif- nth (KTM): 4. Fronk Davis (Suzl: 5. Cliff Ousley (KTM); 6. Taylor Reynolds (Suz.): 7. Chris McMillan (KTM): 8. ErIc Elam (Suz): 9. Chad Earl (KTM): 10. Kyle Henderson (Yam). AA: I. Landon Carter (Suz): 2. Glen Myatt (Suz): 3. Chris McMil· Ian (KTM): 4. Chad Earl (KTM): 5. Richard Barrett 11 (GG). A 200: 1. Kyle Hende:rson (Yam): 2. Mark Akers (KTM): 3. Brad Belcher (KTM): 4. Jeff UodelWood (Kaw). A OPEN: I. Wyles Griffith (KTM): 2. Frank Davis (Suz): 3. CUff Ousley (KTM); 4. Taylor Reynolds (5uz): 5. ErIc Elam (SUl). A VET: 1. Lee Nichols (Hon): 2. Darren Pitlman (Hon): 3. Greg Walker (Hon); 4. Rus~1I Harper (Yam); 5. Terry Roberts (KTM). B 200: 1. Steven Barber (KTM); 2. Damon Hallmark (Sul): 3. Randy Burton (Yam): 4. Kyser Smith (KTM); 5. Travis G~ (Yam). B OPEN: 1. Chris Coleman (KTM): 2. Don Williams (Suzl: 3. Steven League (Yam): 4. Charles Brian Duke (KiJw); 5. Jeff Parke (Knl). B VET: l. Scotty Cockrell (Kaw); 2. Ronny Hand (Kaw): 3. Kenny Chisolm (Kaw); 4. Mark Johns (Kaw): 5. Steve Taylor (Sul). C 200: 1. Adam Bush (Kaw): 2. Stacey O. Cock~1I (KTM): 3. Michael McDonald (GG): 4. Chris Cantrell (Yam): 5. Brian Thornton (KTM). COPEN: 1. Aaron Womble (Kaw): 2. Kevin Gray (KTM): 3. Ash· ton Burks (Kllw): 4. Landon Burks (GG): 5. Frank Autl)' (Honl. JR: 1. Dustin Stevens (KTM); 2. Chaz Akers (Yam): 3. Jeremy Womble (Yam). SR: 1. Bennie Waldrop (GG): 2. Edmund D. Herrington (Hon); 3. David WHroy (KTM): 4. Tommy Smith (KTM): 5. James Daily (Kaw). S/SR: I. Rickey E. Hill (Yam); 2. Jim Hilbun (KTM); 3. Mark Evans (KTM); 4. Johnny Craft (KTM); 5. Ben Womble (Kaw). MSTR: 1. Royce Wyatl (KTM). BEG: 1. David Allen (Hon); 2. Justin Deon (KTM); 3. Jerf Morgan (GG): 4. Kyle Roberts (Yam): 5. Remington Rhodes (Yam). PfW: I. Ralein Maxwell. INT KIDS: I. Jordyn DuBose (SUl): 2. Matthew Smith (Hon); 3. Corey DiJUey (Yam): 4. Chris Cockrell (Hon); 5. RichiJrd Brewer (Kaw). VET KIDS: 1. Tyler Carter (Suz): 2. Joey Lawn (Suz): 3. Hunter Cockrell; 4. Parker Smith: 5. Andy Freyaldenhon. Wisconsin Observed Trials Association Round 2: Duker's Hole Trials Smage Survives Duker's Hole By CRAIG GERNHARDT WHITEWATER LAKE, WI, MAY 18 Seventy-six dabs led the big parade! Yes. that was the best anyone could do on the Championship-class line at the second annual Duker's Hole Trials. Rock River Power· sports/Moose Racing Equipment/Ryan Young Products-sponsored Sherco 2.9 rider Phillip Smage didn't feel he stood a chance after the first loop * or after the second, or the third. After the dabs were counted and recounted, his score of 76 stood on top. Trials master Scott "Lovie" Loveless and Paul Philbrick used at least a thousand imported landscaping boulders, some of them three feet high and of all oddball shapes. as well as a deep, bowl-shaped gravel pit to put together what seemed like an endless day of getting lost in the crevices of these mammoth mounds of pain. Just ask Toque Center/Club 95-sponsored Jeff Lois, who finished second on the day with 92 dabs, or fourth-place finisher Philbrick. who amassed 112 dabs, along with a couple of cuts, scrapes and bruises. Alex Wiles moved up from Expert last event to challenge himself on the Champ line; he finished third on the day with 97 dabs. But Wiles was the only Champ rider not to score a cleaned section on the three-loop, O.5·mile course. Twe!ve*year*old Patrick Smage was out of contention early, finishing with 120 dabs * but Patrick was able to clean two sections. one on the second loop and one on the third. shOWing he wasn't going to quit even though it clearly wasn't his day. It wasn't just the Champ line that compounded the scores and sores. These trials* master gurus made the Expert line just as brutal. Jeff Knaack kept his feet on the pegs 24 more times than did Elkhorn, Wisconsin's Loveless; Knaack dabbed 47 times on the day to Lovie's 71. Knaack. on his 2003 Sherco 2.9. had 15 cleans to the Beta·mounted Loveless' 10. You would think Loveless could do better, as being the section designer gives Lovie a clear advantage, but it didn't wind up that wayan the score card. Ed Polheber was miffed at himself after the event. finishing with 118 dabs and six cleans. "Without these ribbons." Polheber grumbled, "I could clean anything here." On the plus side, this was Polheber's second straight finish. Advanced-class riders didn't have any sec* tions in the center rock pile, so the scores were looking comparatively low. Despite that fact that Homer Weber won with 39 dabs and 16 cleans, it was anything but easy. Second· placed Dan Cotler had 51 dabs. and a pair of lI!inois riders had 52 each. Tom Gillespie, who has competed in two Illinois trials and a motocross since the last WOTA event, had four more cleans on his card of 51 dabs to earn third on a tie-breaker.

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