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Arkansas, took control at the start and never looked back. Riding like a man on a mission, the ll-year-old Bloxham put his head down and simply checked out. Behind him, Yamaha rider Arredando battled Action Honda rider Blake Godin; the two swapped positions several times before finally crossing the checkered flag with Godin in second. Arredando settled for third after a small spill. A.J. Walker and Casey Fisher rounded out the top five. In the second moto. Godin put his CR85 into the early lead. followed closely by Arredando and Bloxham. Within a lap, however, Arredando had the lead, leaving Godin and Bloxham to give chase. Walker, Fisher and the rest of the pack followed. Arredando rode at such a pace that he shook off the charging Godin and continued to pull away. They eventually finished in that order, with Bloxham dropping back to fourth. In the combined 250cc Expert/Open Outlaw classes, first-moto holeshot honors went to Shawn Wright, aboard his Reynard Modified/M2R/Renthai/Troy Lee Designs CR250. He was closely chased by Outlaw rider Mike McCutcheon, aboard his Viper Racing YZ250. as YZ-mounted Brandon Falkenbach and New York State rider Steve Bond gave chase. The only Expert in the moto. Wright showed his smooth style and blazing speed. easily putting distance between himself and the rest of the pack. Behind Wright, McCutcheon built his own small lead over Falkenbach and Bond. The second go-around started out a little differently. Going up the start straight into the first corner, there was more swapping paint than on a NASCAR short track. The early leader was McCutcheon. "Man, it felt good to get in there and battle with a guy like Shawn," McCutcheon enthused. "He's fast. and you can't lel him get away, so I went in and just did what I could to get the holeshot.Unfortunately for the ever· smiling McCutcheon. his lead would be gone in the first half-lap, as Wright chose a few smoother lines in a rhythm section and dispatched McCutcheon back to second place and then marched on to victory for the fourth straight moto. (Wright also won both 125cc Expert motos.) "That felt good." Wright said. "Mike's a fast guy. and J just wanted to get around him early and pull out a lead of some kind. I also wanted to win tonight and dedicate it to Robbie Reynard; he got hurt a couple weeks ago, and I wanted to win this for him. His dad has done some incredible work to my bikes. Without Robert and Robbie. my bikes would definitely not be as fast as they are." Results ------- 50 BEG: I Wyatt Cross (pol): 2. Dylan Van Zweel (Hon); 3. Dal· ton Sparlin (KTM); 4 Garrett Rhode (Han). 50 (4.6), I. Micheel Wright (Pol): 2. Dakota Perry (KTM): 3. Brit· len Geary (KTM) 50 F·9): I. Jacob Leader (KTM); 2. Cody Lee (Pol); 3. Aeron Williams (KTM): 4 Craig Brannon (KTM); 5, Kolton Worley (KTM). 50 OPEN J. Kolton Worley (KTM): 2. MIChael Wright (Pol): 3. Craig Brannan (KTM) Sugar Creek MX Park: Shawn Wright went two for two in Expert-Class racing at round two of the Sugar Creek Championship Series in Pineville, Missouri. 65 (6·8): I, Lane McCall (Suz); 2. Jacob leader (K'TM): 3. Cody Lee (KTM): 4 Mark White Jr. (KTM). 65 (9-11): I. Ashton PltZgibbon (KTM); 2. Garrett Comer (KTM); 3. Ryan Fiuglbbon (Kaw); 4. Noah Boyd (Kaw): 5. lDch McJunkm 1'"'1 65 OPEN. I. Ashton fitzgibbon (KTM): 2. G8tT'ett Comer (KTM): 3. COfby Shumate (KTM); 4. Ryan Fitzgibbon (Kaw). 85 (9 II): I. Todd Bloxham (Suz); 2. A.J. Walker (Yam); 3. Noah Boyd (Kaw); 4. Tyler Wade (Kaw): 5. Jacob Kline (Yam) 85 (12·15): 1 Tyler AMdando (Yam); 2. Blake Godin (Han); 3 Rickey McReynolds (Yam): 4. RemIngton Seon (Hon): 5 Bobby FergU5Ol'\ (Kaw) 85 OPEN I. Tyler Afr~ndo (Yam): 2. Blake Godin (Hon): 3. Todd Bloxham (Sw:); 4 Casey Flsher (Kaw): 5. A.J. Walker (Yam) 125 BEG: I Brad 8Dty (Yam): 2. JImmy Forrest (Kaw): J. Oal ton Hill (Hen); 4 Brad Lester (Yam); 5. Nolan Myers (KTM). 125 NOV: I Tyler Wayt (Yam): 2. Blake Gregory (Yam): 3 Theron Cook (KTM): 4. Josh Heltschmldl (Kaw): 5. Weldon Patton (KTM). 125 EJt I. SIlawn Wright (Hon): 2, Steve Bond (Yam). 250 BEG: l. Jack Perry (Hon); 2. Anton Van ZWffI (Honl: 3 Robert Cross (Yam): 4 Larry Smeby (SUI): 5. Paul Wade (Yam) 250 NOV l. Brandon Baty (Yam): 2, Clinton Sherwood (Hon); 3 Nick Blood (Hus): 4. Judson Holloway (KTM): 5. Jason 8e<:k (Honl. 250 EX: l. Shawn Wright (Hon); 2. Sieve Bond (Vam). OPEN OUTLAW: I. Mike McCutcheon (Vam); 2 Brandon Falkenbach (Varn): 3. Blake Gregory (Yam): 4 Dalton Hill (Hon). 30.. OPEN: I. Mike McCutcheon (Yam); 2. Chris Smith (Horll; 3 Brad Fortnel (Hon); 4. Geoff Cook (Hon): 5 Mike Gilbird (Han) Kenworthy's Motocross Park 2308 Ebbens Road Troy. OH 45373 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 31907, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33420 Phone: 937/335-4763 Website: unl1lu.kenlvorth)'Smxpark.com --- , =II"IIIO~?",,_ " J.. .A)W 1"""'_.. 0 TRACK MAP n .... t'" -""""-" - .. - . North~ Who's a Bulldog? Drummond! By FAT BIlJ..Y CALHOUN. GA, JUNE 7 The track that had been nooded two weeks before had been prepped to the max for this night. round nine of the Calhoun Supercross Mota-Madness! As usual, the crew did a great job. and the racers came to race. In the 50cc Shaft class. Yamaha rider Donny Brown showed everyone that the racers from Tennessee were ready to win. Jimmy Hawkins put his Honda in the second spot. and Yamaha rider Logan Rainwater rounded out the top three spots. The 50cc Open division was the property of Yamaha-mounted Colton Ford. but Husky man Jacob Seagraves kept him honest. placing a strong second. Leila Mullen finished out the podium on her KTM. The 80cc Beginner battle was won by Scott Novak, on his Kawasaki. Honda rider Brad Hammett from Alabama rode to a solid second, and Suzuki jockey Wesley Delong took the third spot. Chas Gibson of Gibson Racing put his Kawasaki in the 85cc (7 -1 I) winners' circle. ahead of Walker Mayo and his screaming Suzuki. Matthew Timm, also Suzuki-mounted, finished out the podium with a solid third. In the races of the night. Austin Drummond was as ferocious as a bulldog on his Atlanta Auto Brokers KTM. laying waste to the Youth and 125cc C classes. Kawasaki jockey Richie Gibson was a strong second in the Youth class, and Honda rider Robby Winiarczyk was a strong third, while Honda pilot Chris Castle kept Drummond pushing in the 125cc C division, and Honda-mounted Adam Carr finished a strong third for the evening. Keep your eyes on Drummond: you'll surely be seeing more of him. The big·bike Beginner classes saw David Seals win the 125cc and 250cc honors. Kawasaki jockey Kenny Hicks finished a strong second in the 125cc Beginner race, with another Kawasaki pilot. Alec Bryant. in third. The 250cc Beginner runner-up was Kris Lemaster, on a fast Kawasaki, and Honda rider David Nizzari was third_ Yamaha-mounted Mike Butler ruled the roost in the Over 35 class on this evening. Butler has been out due to injury. but now he's back in fine form. Honda jockey Brian Traylor was the second-place man, and Stanley Dowda, also on a Honda, took the third podium position. The first set of motos were done, but the second set was about to start when the heavens opened up again. The thunderstorm moved in qUickly and dropped a couple of inches of rain, complete with lightning. The race was called when the lightning became frequent, and everyone headed for cover. Once again, the racing was good and fun, and no one had been injured - another good one is in the books. Results 50 SHAFT: 1. Donny Brown (Y~m): 2. Jimmy Hewkins (Han): 3. Logan Ralnweter (Yam); 4. Colton Ford (Y~m): 5. Alec Riggins (KTM). 50 (4·6): I Donny Brown (Y~m): 2. Caleb Sullivan (Hus); 3. Alec RiggIns (KTM); 4. Trr:vor Campbell (Yam); 5. Ryan Wasson IKTMI. 50 (7·8): I Ch~nce Evans (KTM): 2 Beau Bryant (Kaw); 3 facilities: Concessions, primitive camping, bleachers, showers. Clubs: Kenworthy's GP Club Inc. Calhoun Supercross Directions: The track is two miles south of Troy. Ohio. From 1-70. take Exit 36, State Route 202, and go north for J 0 miles. Tum left on Ebberts Road. Major Events: Kenworthy's Is home to the F&S/Chevy Trucks Outdoor Pro National. Schedule: Open May through August. Disciplines: Motocross. General Admission Rates: Adults $9 Kids 6 to 12 years $2 (unless racing). 5 and under free (Note: Prices good on all race days except Pro National Weekend.) Track: National-class track from good. old· fashioned Ohio dirt. Colton Ford (Yam): 4. Gilberta Lapel (KTM); 5. leila Mull~ (KTM). 50 OPEN: I. Colton Ford (Yam); 2. Jacob Sec.graVM (Hul); 3. Leda Mullen (KTP\); 4 Kyle Hurston (KTM); 5, Chance Evans (KTMI. 65 {7·9}, I Austtn Wans (KTM): 2. Nic Kimsey (KTM). 3. Ken· ton Braswell (Kaw): 4 Jocob Redmond (Kaw): 5 Corq- DaVIS (Kaw). 65 (10·11): I 2ach Hyatt (Yam): 2. DiTlon McGulllan (Kaw); 3 Dylan Taylor (Su:z): 4. Jake Bradford (Kaw): 5 Ricky Wasson (KTM). 60-80 PRETEEN: I. Matthew Timm (Sw:): 2. Nlc K.msr:y (KTM): 3. AlJ5tin Walls (KTM): 4 Camden Frame (Kaw): 5, Kenton Bras..ell (Kaw) 80 BEG, I. Scott ovak (Kaw); 2. Brad Hammdt (Honl. 3 Wes ley Delong (Suz); 4. Tucker Wnght (Kaw); 5. Andrew Caner (Kaw) 85 (7-11): I. Chas Gibson (Kaw); 2 Walker Mayo (SUI): 3 Maltl'M!w Timm (Suz); 4 Zach Hyatt (Yam); 5. Ryan Jones (Kew). 85 (12·15): I, Damll Fncks (Yam): 2. COf)' Do..da (Suz): Cody L~ (Suz): 4 Cory Millsap (Kawl 80·105 SIMlNI: I Walker Mayo (Suz) UIL AM: I. Bobby Scogin (Hen): 2. ChIp Bishop (Yam). 125 BEG I David Seals (Yam): 2. Kenny Hicks (KlIwj: 3. Alec Bryant (Kaw); 4. Kns Lemaster (Kaw): 5. Todd Fitzgerald (KTM) 125 B; I. Chip Bishop (Yam): 2. Jonathan Eller (Hon) 125 C, I. AusUtl Drummond (KTM), 2. Chris Castle (Hon): 3 Adam Carr (Hon); 4 Robby Wlnlarayk (Hon); 5. Denny Gant (KTM). 250 BEG: I. DaVId Seals (Yam): 2 Kris Lemaster (Kaw); 3 David Nillari (Han); 4 Kyle Curl (Han). 250 C: I. Skip Lowe (Yam): 2. Josh Chandler (SUl). YTH: I. Austln Drummond (KTM): 2. Richie Gibson (Kaw): 3. Robby Winiarclyk (Han): 4. BriDn Elron (Hon); 5. Kenny Hicks (Kaw). 304.1. Mike Butlel (Yam); 2. Russ Castle (Hon). 3~.. I. Mike Butler (Yam); 2. Bryan Traylor (Han); 3. Stanley Dowde (Hoo): 4. Jim Millsap (Kaw). Carlisle County Fairgrounds Lewis Lassoes Bardwell Wins By BOBBY l.EwJs BARDWELL, KY, JUNE 7 The Kentucky Dirt Track Series returned to Bardwell for round five and found a rougherthan-normal track. The surface did allow for multiple lines, which produced some good racing. Jake Lewis found the track suited him, as he won five of the six classes he entered. He rode to convincing wins in the 50cc Chain and 65cc Short Track and TT classes. When the 85cc TT field hit turn one. Jonathan Heiden led the way. over Nikki Spore, Mike Heiden and Lewis. Then Lewis used the high line to move to second off turn two and used a late-braking maneuver to take the lead as they turned into the infield. Jonathan kept the pressure on, looking to pass, but Lewis never bobbled in the eight·lap dash and carded the win. Spore rode to third, while Cody Brown held off Jesse Tabor for fourth. Jonathan led the Short Track feature down the back stretch and took off to a runaway win. Brown ran second for the entirety, hold· ing off Lewis at the line. Tabor held on to another fourth-place finish, over Spore and Mike. Chris Ragan made a successful return to racing with wins in both the 250cc Amateur and 200cc Pro-Am classes. He used two perfect holeshots to do the deed. Erhardt Heisner. Dakota Simmons and Kenny Kondoudis cue e "We have designed our facilities with the fan in mind, by enabling you to reach any section of the track in approximately two minutes. Our concessions and sanitary facilities are also locat· ed in easily accessible areas. Our unique design of having the spectators on the inside of the track, instead of the outside, allows the medical teams to reach a downed rider in less than one minute without disturbing spectators." Ken· worthy's website - By I..£E UVESEY 4 played chase in the 250cc final. Ragan worked the bottom of the track. while Jonathan tried the top in the 200cc class, but Ragan took the win by a wheel. Patrick Pyle rode to third. over Heisner. Gene Yopp ran a perfect line on the way to the Senior-class victory. Dennis Porter and Ed Clark improved on their heat·race results to run second and third. respectively. Clyde Modlin moved from the back of the field up to fourth. over Byron Ward. Dave Brown and Steve Parrish. John Faulkner held off a determined Dean Faulkner to take the win in the Vet class. Brown initially sat in third before taking a hard highside on the back straight. Yopp barely missed the cartwheeling machine and took the third position, over Ward, Clark and Kondoudis. Aaron Ladd led the Faulkner brothers on the opening lap of the Open Pro final. Ladd never moved from his spot, despite constant pressure from John, and took a narrow win. Ladd came back to dominate the Mad Dog TT, over Simmons, Stevie Nace and Jeff Spore. Nace topped a close Short Track final. over Simmons, in the class, with Simmons taking the 250cc Amateur TT win. Nick McFadden was untouchable in the 50cc Shaft division. He won both the Short Track and TT classes by a straightaway. Jacob Morris won the battle for second. over Dylan Douglas. Lexie Bealmar rode to founh in each division. Results Short TriiKk 50 SHAFT I, Nick McFadderl (Yam 2. Jacob MorTIS (Yam); 3 Dylan Douglas (Hen): 4 Lull!': Bealmar (Yam) 50 CHAIN I. Jake LeWIS (Cob): 2. NICk McFadden (Cob). 65: 1. Jak~ lewIS (Suz); 2. Nathaniel Vowell (Kaw). 85~ I. Jonathan Heiden (Yam). 2. Cody Brown (Hen): 3. Jake lewIS (Suz); 4 Jesse Tabor (Kaw); 5 Nlkki~ (Hen). STK XRlOO: I. Apnl LxSd IHon): 2. Colby Chandler (Hon) MAD lX>G: I. StevIe Nace (Hon); 2. Dakota Stmmons (Yam) 200 PRO-AM: I. Chns Ragan (Yam): 2. Jonathan H@!den (Yam): 3 Patuck Pyle (Suz); 4 Erhardt He,snel (Yam) 250 NIl: I. Chris Ragan (Yam); 2. Erhardt Heisner (Yam); Dakota Simmoos (Yam): 4 Kenny Kondoudis (Yam) n· J. Steve Pamsh (KTM) OPEN AM. I. Tyler Porter (KTM) OPEN PRO·AM. I Aaron Ladd (Hon). OPEN PRO I, Aaron Ladd (HonJ; 2. John Faulkner (Yam): 3. James Dean Faulkner (HOIl) VET 30_: I, John Faulkner (Yam): 2, James Dean Faulkner (Hon): 3. Gene Vopp (Hon): 4. Bryon Ward (Yem); 5, Ed Clark (Han). SR 40.· I. Gene Yopp (Hon); 2. Dennis Poner (ATK); 3. Ed Clark (Hon): 4. Clyde Modlin (Yern): 5, Byron Ward (Yam). lTVlNT. I, J,T Wood (Oss). Tf 50 SHAFT: I. Nick McFadden (Yam); 2. Jacob Morris (Yam); 3. Dylan Douglas (Hon); 4. lexie Bealmer (Yam). 50 CHAIN: I. Joke lewis (Cob); 2. Nick McFadden (Cob). 65: I. Jake Lewis (SUl): 2. Nathaniel Vowell (Kaw). 85: I. Jakl! LeWIS (SUI): 2. Jonllthen Heiden (Yaml: 3. Nikki Spore (Hon); 4 Cody Brown (Han): 5, Jesse Tabor (Kaw). MAD DOG I, Aaron Ladd (Han); 2 Dakota Simmons (Yam): 3. Stevie Nace (Honl; 4. Jeff Spore (Hon). 200 PRO·AM 1 Palnck Pyle (Sul). 250 AM: I. Dakota Simmoos (Yam); 2. Erhardt Heisner (Yam). OPEN AM: I Tyler Porter (KTMI OPEN PRO: t. Aaron Ladd (Hen). n e vv s JULY 9, 2003 81

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