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Freestone County Raceway: Blaze Blackburn took home four first-place trophies from the second annual AMA Hansen's Energy Drinks MX Championship in Wortham, Texas. 125 BEG: l. David Posl (Yam); 2. Trey Randle (Hon); 3. Moreus Freestone County Raceway Wortham, Texas Results: May 18, 2003 51 STK (4-6): I. (ollmenin McCllrthy (KT"'); 2. Bnmdon Wal· lece (KTM). 51 STK (7-8): 1. Beau Baldwin (Cob): 2. Sterling King (KTM). 51 OPEN STK (4-8): I. Sterling King (KMT): 2. (llmerlln McCarthy (KTM); 3. Bnmdon Wllilece (IITM). XR50 OPEN: I. Justin Smith (Yam): 2. Ryan Bailey (Hen). 65 (7.9): 1. Beau Hudson (KlIw); 2. Ryan Eppf!1'! (KTM); 3. Beau Bnld...in (KlIw): 4. Ruben Alanis (KlIw): 5. Jllcob Spurlock (Knw). 65 (l 0-11): l. Blaze Blackburn (Kaw); 2. Huntler Watson (KTM): 3. Dele Parrott (Kaw); 4. Jonllthlln Cojacer (KlIw); 5. ItIn Devis (KTM). 65 OPEN: J. Blaze Blackburn (Kaw); 2. Beau Hudson (KlIw); 3. Rynn Eppers (KTM); 4. Beau Baldwin (Kaw); 5. Dale Parrott (Kaw). JR S/MINI: I. Blaze Blackbum (Kaw); 2. Jonathon Cojocor (Kaw). 85 BEG (7-1 I): I. Austin McCorthy (Yam); 2. Forest Anderson (Hon). 85 (7-1 I): 1. Bloze Blockburn (Kaw); 2. Jonothtln Cojocar (Kaw). 85 (12- I 3): I. Kyle Cunningham (Kaw): 2. Richard White (Kaw); 3. Daniel ClIStloo (Han); 5. MatlMcSpadden (SUl). SR S/MINI: J. Kyle Cunningham (Kaw); 2. Richard White (Kaw). 125 YTH (12-15): 1. Lance Hollister (KTM); 2. Rusty Schoonover (Yllm); 3. Bryen Bum~ (Suz): 4. Justin Uttle (KTM); 5. Trey Rllndle (Han). Raymond (KTM): 4. Benjomln Russell (Han). 125 NOV: I. Rusty Schoonover (Yllm); 2. Tyler Schultz (Han); 3. Eric Navarre (Kaw): 4. Joshua Wade (Han); 5. Justin Little (KTM). 1251NT: I. Brandon Fulton (Kllw): 2. Chllrles Costloo (Suz.); 3. Cody Drewek (KTM); 4. Robert Locke (Kow); 5. Lance Hollister (KTM). 125 OPEN (16-24): I. Robert Locke (Kaw); 2. Cody Drewek (KTM): 3. Eric Navarre (Kaw): 4. Andrew Clark (KTM). 125 PRO: I. Clllyton Miller (Yam): 2. James Mftrsholl (Han). 250 BEG: I. Scott Cassady (Han). 250 NOV: I. Tyler Schulb (Han); 2. Eric Cagle (Yom): 3. Joshue Wade (Han); 4. Colby Fitch (Han). 250 INT: 1. Brandon Fullon (Kaw); 2. Charles CasUoo (SUl): 3. Ryen Bailey (Yam): 4. Rusty Huddle (Yam): 5. Andrew Clark (KTM). 250 PRO: l. Clayton Miller (Yam): 2. Rowdy Flanagan (Han); 3. Will Kasson (Yam). 4-STRK 201-650: J. Ryan Bailey (Yam); 2. Tyler Sehuill. (Han): 3. Eric Cagle (Yem). MINI 4·STRK: I. Tim Wollace (Han); 2. Tony Miller (Han). WMN OPEN: I. Charlene Randle (Han). 25. INT: I. Jon Calame (Hon). 25.. PRO: I. Rowdy F10nagan (Han); 2. Will Kasson (Yum). VET B 30.: I. Kyle Perks (Han): 2. Jon Calame (Han). VET C 30.: I. David Burnett (Suz). 35.: I. Kyle Parks (Han): 2. David Burnell (Suz). SR 40.: l. John Mitchell (Yam): 2. Russell Anderson (Han). AMA District 14 Michigan Hare Scrambles Series Round 2: Battle Creek Motorcycle Club Gallt IILogs" a Win at Battle Creek By MARK SPORE BATTLE CREEK, MI, MAY 18 The second round of the AMA District 14 Hare Scrambles Series was held at the Battle Creek Motorcycle Club, with sunny weather and moist soil no doubt contributing to the large turnout of riders. Among the field of nationalcaliber Expert riders who came to do ~attle, Team Green Kawasaki's Chris Gallt showed up prepared to win. and he did just that. Gallt has previously earned the Michigan title twice, and he now concentrates on the GNCC and the National Hare Scrambles Series, where he is a defending A-class champion. However, he still enjoys racing in his home state during off weekends, as he is ensured some stiff competition. The Battle Creek staff put together a challenging 6-mile course, combining a familiar motocross track with some newly routed woods sections. The course workers made a great impression on the riders, as nearly everyone raved about the track. One section in particular stood out above all others: a log crossing section, which routed the riders over 61 logs placed one right after another, which provided some great spectating for the fans who came to watch. F&S Suzuki's Blair Bersano railed the outside of the first turn, giving the AA rider the 84 JUNE 18, 2003' eye . Expert·c1ass holeshot, and he earned himself a $50 bonus from Shawmut Hills Sales for doing 50. Bersano was able to build a commanding lead steadily, while some of the other Expert riders were having difficulties. Aaron Wegner, who was keeping Bersano honest early in the race, wrapped his Yamaha around a tree and was unable to continue. Corey Parlin, who sports the number-one plate as last year's champion, also plowed into a tree, resulting in another costly DNF for the Nevins Motorsports KTM pilot. Bersano's lead was cut short when an electrical failure put a premature end to his early getaway. This left the door open for Gallt, and he gladly moved into the lead on his Team Green KX250. After three hours of racing, Gallt ended up with nearly a two-minute cushion over second place, resulting in another overall victory trophy. "I knew I was handed a gift there," said Gallt of Bersano's misfortune. "I knew he was way out front. and then I noticed he had pulled out. I'll take it. The track was great; I thought they did a great job with the course." Honda-mounted Bryan Dunlap, who earned the victory at round one of the series, came through scoring in second place. As consistency is the key to winning championships, Dunlap's ride served as another step toward the District 14 title. Honda pilot Travis nevvs Battle Creek Motorcycle Club: Team Green Kawasaki's Chris Gallt navigates a tricky obstacle - 61 logs placed right next to each other - at round two of the AMA District 14 Hare Scrambles Series in Battle Creek, Michigan. Tudethout came through scoring next, earning the third-place points. The highest-placing non-Expert rider was again Clint Sumner, who earned the victory in the 125cc class and took sixth overall in the process. His efforts also resulted in a $50 bonus from Power Sport Parts, who put up the award for the top-placing non-Expert. In the Over 30 class, veteran Kawasaki rider Scott Curtis made it two in a row, as he has won the class in the first two events this year. FollOWing Curtis in second was Paul Guy. who had difficulties getting off of the line at the start of the race. Guy couldn't get his KTM lit at the start and was forced to give the rest of the Over 30 competitors a two-minute head start. Richard Belles rode his Yamaha through scoring next, earning third place for his efforts, Battle Creek Motorcycle Club Battle Creek, Michigan Results: May 18, 2003 (Round 2) O/A: I. Chris Galll (Kaw); 2. Bryan Dunlap (Han): 3. Trovls Tudethout (HOfI); 4. Corey Calkins (KTM); 5. Rabble Cribbs (Hus); 6. Clint Sumner (Han); 7. Scott Bureilly (Han); B. Mark Spore (Yam); 9. Brion MIIrr (KTM): 10. Joson Enzor (KTM). EX: I. Chris GaUt (Kaw); 2. Bryon Dunlap (Han); 3. Travis Tude· thoul (Han): 4. Corey Calkins (KTM): 5. Robbie Cribbs (Hus). OPEN: l. Bryan Kryzanowicl (KTM): 2. Jack Howey (KTM); 3. Brett McCoy (Han): 4. Lucas Sargent (KTM); 5. Craig Wells (KTM). 250: 1. Zach Peters (KTM); 2. Vaughn Sterken (Y!lm); 3. Joel Sape (KTM); 4. Noah Sears (Han); 5. Nick Knuth (Kaw). 200: 1. Ross Scou (KTM): 2. David Bielic (GG): 3. Tom Zettel (KTM); 4. Duvid Brill (GG); 5. Brian Vankoevering (KTM). 125: I. Clint Sumner (Han); 2. Joson Enzor (KTM); 3. Will Hicks (Kaw): 4. Mark Lyons (Yam): 5. Tom Dunn (Kew). 4-STRK: I. Mike Meson (Yam): 2. Nick Travis (Yam): 3. Mike Greenmen (Hus); 4. Kevin Ferguson (Han): 5. Brett Bersano (Suz). 50.: l. Byron Kibby (KTM): 2. Ted Kilvlngton (SUl); 3. Ed Richardson (KTM); 4. Ron Sftge (Han); 5. Jack Tomanek (Han). 40.: l. Jeff Norris (Han); 2. Brian Rowden (SUl): 3. Ken Keen (KTM); 4. Mike Wall (Yam); 5. John Rook (Han). 30.: J. Scott Curtis (Kow): 2. Paul Guy (KTM): 3. Richord Belles (Yam): 4. Ryan Presley (KTM); 5. Brian Borgman (Yam). 125-200 (13-17): 1. Chase SeIUng (Kaw); 2. Charles Johnson (KTM); 3. Travis Toogood (Kaw): 4. Eric Briggs (KTM); 5. Jamie Johnson (KTM). OPEN 2-HR: l. Leonard Keen (KTM): 2. Gary Radzrcki (Han): 3. Mitch McDonald (Kaw): 4. Jllson Roerig (KTM); 5. Aaron Barth (KTM). HVV TEAM: I. Keen/Blllzer (Han): 2. Beougher/Powell (Kow): 3. Aopostol/MorflU (Hon): 4. Hllrrington/Pelerman (Han); 5. Lohone/Love (Yam). LT TEAM: I. Micho/Mlcho (Han): 2. Mersh/Bristol (Yam): 3. Schllrphorn/Langelond (KTM): 4. Flegal/Flegal (KllW); 5. Cullimore/Kelley (Kaw). 66-85: LJordon Em~e (Kaw); 2. lack Jemeson (Kaw): 3. Brandon Cooley (Suz); 4. BNCe Heightchew (Yum): 5. Megan Enzor (KTMI. 0-65: I. Jordan Mapes (KTM): 2. Cody Cochran (KTM); 3. Michael Johnson (Kew): 4. Kenny Mitz. 11 (KTM): 5. Jorden Crippen (Kaw). 66-105: I. Tyler Hill (Han); 2. Tim Baldwin (Kaw): 3. Joel Kalm (KlIw); 4. Jared Toogood (Kaw): 5. Domingo Villarreal (Yam). WMN: I. Stacy Emede (Kew); 2. Tina Flegal (Kaw): 3. Tonia Tudethoul (Han): 4. Cathy Bokhart (Kaw); 5. Connie Cullimore (Yam). 66·85 (7.11): I. Jim Flschmeisler (Kaw): 2. Chad Willey (Kllw); 3. Cody Whaley (Kow); 4. Brandon Norris (Hon): 5. Logan Densmore (Kaw). Missouri State Motocross Series Round 1: HLR Motorsports Park Maier Mobile in Moberly By VICKIE WINDMILLER MOBERLY, MO, MAY 18 At round one, the Missouri State Motocross Series delivered on all of its promises for an even bigger and better year in 2003. Wit~ competition getting under way in Moberly. Missouri, the Pro Action of KC-sponsored event sported more than 500 entries and 54 motos. Jonathan Griener got the action started in the 50cc (7 ·8) class by pulling the holeshot in, the first mota. A.J. Gearhart followed in a close second before going down hard on the second lap. Korey Teson decisively made his way through the pack to finish a solid second, behind Griener. The second moto saw the recovery and

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