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couldn't put it together and ended up fifth. Disbennett couldn't get his bike into gear, so he pulled out of the pit, and Thomas pulled in. He had to battle the front end for most of the run, but he refused to back off, ending Strank's winning streak with an 8.654-second run on his Yamaha XS650-based twin. "My riding was right with it, but I had the Yamaha overgeared," Thomas said. "It was a handful to ride, but it was fun." Strank would ~nd up fourth. Disbennett came within a few thousandths of a second of the 800cc win last fall, and after a quick adjustment he dropped the hammer on the big Triumph. His run looked just like his winning ride in the 540cc class, as he ripped past the timers in 8.573 seconds to seize the lead. Three riders later Watson lined up for his final pass. "Jeff Thomas loaned us some wheel bearings, and we put another chain on it," Watson said. "We hope it holds together, but I'm not going to ride around for points; I'm going for the win." He revved the Honda up and let it loose. He kept it on line, staying low over the second jump and scorched the top of the hill. As he landed off the last jump, the impact snapped the chain once again, but he had enough momentum to trip the timers with an 8.549-second time to claim the win. "Watson was just getting even for the 540cc class," Disbennett joked after another 800 runner-up finish. Watson was stoked after the pressure-packed win. "The chain let go right on the last jump," Watson said. "I knew I had enough speed to make it, and I looked over and saw the line and thought, 'All right - I got it.' Chad ran great today. He set fast time on the 540, but we got the 800 win. Now we have to go back and put a bigger cha in on it." eN Race Dates 2003 AMA 1. 2. 3. 4. Generallnformation 5. Carolyn (514) 673-1671 SANCTIONED Non·Senes Classes to be run at promoters discretion are: Belore the Hill' TORCO •MAXIMA •SPECTRO Distributed by Pertormance NNI' SCR Motorsports Graphi Pro Motion Suspension •Pizza Palace •No Toil Overall Senes Trophies Sponsored by: HON"DA. Kawasaki $SUZUKI *VAMAHA tel Husqvarna ~ ~l!"Cf!'!aZ:~!· July 6 July 20 August 10 August 24 August 31 Washougal MX Park, Washougal, WA Albany MX, Albany, Oregon Ward Creek, Raymond, WA Mt. View MX, Sandy, Oregon Washougal MX Park, Washougal, WA Admission: 7 and Over $10.00 I Under 7: Free Race Fees: Amateurs: $30.00 + Admission· Professionals: $35.00) + Admission Pro Pay Classes Are: 125A, 250A, 30+A, 200% Pay Back AMA memberships required. They are $39.00 &good for one year from time of purchase. They may be purchased at the track, race weekend. Minors must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian or have a notarized statement for each event giving the adult that they came with permission to sign them up for that event. See example on our web site. lNVtIW. washougalmx. com Honda, KalNasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha & Husqvarna contingencies for each event. Must affend all five (5) races to be eligible kJr hi-point awards. Awards to be given out September 14, 2003. 51 cc 4-6 AMA Stk I 50cc 7-8 AMA Stk 51 cc 4-8 AMA Stk oil inj. 65cc 7-8 I 65cc 9-11 85cc 7·11 /85cc 12-15 (66cc-85cc 2-stroke & 75cc-125cc 4-stroke) 85cc Beg. 7-11/ 85cc Beg. 12-15 (2 Stroke & 4 Stroke, same as above) Supermini 9-11 I Supermini 12-15 125cc A, B, C, D (86cc-125cC 2 stroke & 86cc-25OCc 4 Stroke) 250cc A, B, C, D (126cc-25OCc 2-stroke & 251cc-550cc 4 stroke) 25+ AlB I 25+C 30+ A, B, C 40+ A, B, C Women 12+ No Checks - Cash Only· Open til 11 :00 pm Saturday Gates Open 6:00 am • Practice 8:00 am • Race 10:00 am Directions: 1-206 to Hwy. 14, go east to Washougal 15th St., turn left, go 6.5 miles, left on Hu hes/Bear Prairie Rd., Ri ht on Borin Rd. to track. Bushkill Valley Motorcycle Club Freemansburg, Pennsylvaina Results: June B, Z003 IRound 31 800: I. Dave Watson (Han): 2. Chad Disbennett (Tri); 3. Jeff Thomas (Yam); 4. Walter Slrank Jr. (Yam): 5. James Large (H-D); 6. Gerry Bennett (H0); 7. Anthony DeHart (Kaw); 8. Bob Caslledine (HD); 9. Phil Libhart (H-D): 10. Bobby Templelon (H· D): II. James Wolfe (Yam); 12. Brandon Kreeger (Trl): J 3. Harry Denham (H-D): 14. Rodney Smith (Yam): 15. David Price (H-D). 540: I. Chad Disbenneu (TTi); 2. Dave Watson (Han): 3. Jeff Thomas (Han); 4. Walter Slrank Jr. (Yam); 5. James Wolfe (Hon): 6. Phil Libhart (Trl): 7. Gary Bauer (Han); 8. Gerald Divelbliss (Kaw); 9. Ken Bonnema (Han); 10. Paul Garrety (Kaw); II. Charlfe Roberts (Kaw); 12. Joseph Gerow(Hon); 13. Anthony DeHart. (Kaw); 14. Mike Livingston (Han). 15. Chris VanHyning (Han). 800 AMA NATIONAL C'SHIP HILLCLIMB SERIES POINTS STANDINGS (After 3 of 12 rounds): 1. (TIE) Walter Strank Jr. (42/2 wins)/Dave Watson (42/ I win): 3. James Large (36): 4. Chad Disbennett (29); 5. Phil Libhart (28); 6. (TIE) Bobby Templeton /Anthony DeHart (25); 8. Gerry Bennett (24): 9. (TIE) Bob Castledine/Brandon Kreeger (16); II. Harry Denham (14): 12. Jeff Thomas (13): 13. (TIE) Rodney Smith/David Price (12); 15. James Wolre (10). 540 AMA NATIONAL C'SHIP HILLCLIMB SERIES POINTS STANDINGS (After 3 of 12 rounds): 1. Dave Watson (44/2 wins): 2. Chad Disbennett (41/1 win): 3. Gary Bauer (34); 4. Walter Strank Jr. (28); 5. Phil Ubhart (27); 6. James Wolfe (26); 7. Chris VanHying (21): 8. Anthony DeHart (20): 9. Ken Bonnema (18); 10. (TIE) Mike Livingston/Paul Garrety (16): 12. Jeff Thomas (13); 13. Charlie Roberts (II): 14. (TIE) Paul Pinsonnault/Michael Templeton (10); 16. Joseph Gerow (9): 17. Gerald Divelbliss (8) 18. Craig DeHart (4). Upcoming rounds: Round 4: Avoca, NY, June 15 Round 5: Nashville, IN, June 22 Performance Northwest Pizza Palace Gates Open til 11 :00 pm Sat. Gates Open 6:00 am Sunday· Practice 8:00 am • Race 10:00 am Directions: From South: 1·5 to Chehalis Exit #77, west on SR 6 to Oldani Rd., turn right to track. From North: 1-5 to Olympia Exit #104, west on SR 8 to SR 107, go west to 101 So., left on Monahan Landing Road. 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